Experimental Analysis of Simply-Supported Concrete Box Girder with Web Openings model Under Double Uniformly Distributed Load

In order to satisfy the demand of the double-deck traffic in city, a concrete box girder model with rectangular web openings was designed with ratio of 1:6. Experimental study was carried out to investigate the flexural capacity of the model girder with double uniformly distributed load. The finite element model was established based on the experiment and the results agreed with measurement results. The effect of the web openings on the girder was explored. The results demonstrated that the deflection caused by load on bottom plate of box girder was 9.7% more than that of load on the top plate. The deflection of girder with web opening is 22.9%~28.1% greater than that of girder without web opening. Compared with girder without web opening, the shear lag of girder with web opening increased, of which the maximum value was 62.0% in various working conditions. simply-supported concrete box girder with web openings under double uniformly distributed load affect the flexural capacity.     

Temperature Field Analysis of Long-span Concrete Box Girders

Taking a two-lane extra large bridge as sample,it is to analyze the real time thermal field and thermal effect on a long-span prestressed concrete box girder. The obtained data is compared with the simulation which is based on a balancing theory of temperature distributions and exchange in box girder exterior surfaces. The results show that the proposed method can emulate the actual boundary conditions precisely, it can satisfy the design analysis requirement of the practice engineering. Based on the emulation of the temperature field, with the ANSYS secondary development technology, FEM modules are developed to analyze the thermal field of the prestressed concrete box girder bridges. The present examples show that the developed modules are effective and useful.     

Calculation Method of Shear Behavior of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced High Performance Concrete Deep Beams

The static tests on hybrid fiber (steel fiber and polypropylene fiber) reinforced high performance concrete deep beams according to the orthogonal experimental design were conducted. The shear capacity and calculation method of deep beams were discussed as well. The contributory factors such as the characteristic parameters of steel fiber (types, volume fraction, aspect ratio), the volume fraction of polypropylene fiber, the ratio of web horizontal reinforcement and the ratio of web vertical reinforcement were analyzed. Results show that the shear failure mode of deep beams is changed with adding a reasonable volume of hybrid fibers, and hybrid fiber can greatly increase the diagonal cracking strength and shear strength of HPC deep beams. The diagonal cracking strength is increased by 45.2% averagely while the shear strength is increased by 25.6% averagely. A satisfied result is obtained when the plasticity theory is used to analyze shear behavior of hybrid fiber reinforced HPC deep beams. The contribution of web horizontal reinforcement and web vertical reinforcement to shear strength of deep beams is not obvious but the former plays a major role. After analyzing the strengthening mechanism of hybrid fiber, a formula to calculate the shear capacity of hybrid fiber reinforced HPC deep beams is presented based on spatial strut-and-tie mode and splitting failure.     

Partial Pressure Problem About Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge Anchorage Zone of Thin Concrete Box Girder Webs Carrying Large Tonnage

With continuous rigid frame bridge span increasing,cantilever construction of large tonnage anchor are also becoming more common,but local stress distribution is complicated on prestressed anchorage zone of thin concrete box girder webs by the large tonnage,which reveals its distribution of post-tensioned concrete bridge structure to be solved in the future.Based on the theory,some key points such as pressure factors,destruction and the reasons for the compression type crack were discussed in the paper.By using the North Approach continuous rigid frame concrete bridge of Yangtze River Bridge project example,the local compression strength,crack resistance and the smallest protective layer thickness of the first segment of one continuous rigid frame box girder bridge under design value Rally 4882.5 kN of No.T2 tendom,according to the local pressure formulas of Code for Design of Highway Reinforced Concrete and Pre-stressed Concrete Bridges and Culverts of China(JTG D62-2004) and Finite Element Method,were checking.Both the results verify that meets the standard requirements.The results reveal that the design of a web-Laced with horizontal steel mesh sealed off side stirrup can solve the partial pressure problem.     

Investigation on Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams without Web Reinforcement

On the basis of available testing data of simply supported reinforced concrete beams without web reinforcement under two-point concentrated loads,the dominant factors contributing to shear performance are identified,and the basic laws are correspondingly quantitatively described.The shear design equations of China Design Code of Reinforced Concrete Structures,ACI Code,together with two other expressions of shear of RC beams without web reinforcement,are thus calibrated to identify their accuracy in describing the shear mechanism of such members.     

Research of Structure Optimization Design for Ten Mile River Landscape Bridge

Guiyang Huaxi district landscape bridge is seven miles the beach driving bearing type reinforced concrete box arch bridge, the design process of conventional arch bridge solutions with less thrust arch bridge to carry on the comparison, the combination of special terrain, geological conditions, finally chose the foundation excavation is small, economical, reasonable structure, less thrust of arch bridge using edge inclined rod and bearing platform consolidation, forming the free cantilever end method better solve the horizontal thrust at arch feet larger, by establishing the structure finite element model, analyzes the static force performance, the results show that the thrust of arch stress performance good, less economically feasible, beautiful appearance, and the scenic spot environment more harmonious.     

Analysis of Fiber Renforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints Model

Due to the large stirrup ratio and reinforcement congest in beam-column joints, the ordinary reinforced concrete beam-column joints take inconvenience to construction. Cracked fiber renforced concrete (FRC) has strong bridge ability and better tensile performance so that it can replace part or all of the stirrups. Based on previous researches on resistance mechanism of reinforced concrete joints, a new model using FRC materials in the core zone of beam-column joints is presented. It is a kind of model in which horizontal shear supported by the diagonal strut mechanism and softening truss mechanism with a certain percentage. The calculation results of the model is compared with the existing test results. It is a bit conservative to specimens with low axial load ratio. However, the results are in line with the specimens with high axial load ratio. Therefore, the results totally demonstrate the rationality of the proposed model in this paper. Meanwhile, according to the proposed model, the shear capacity of beam-column joints can be not only calculated, it also check whether FRC compressive strength in core zone of joints and horizontal stirrup ratio meets design requirements, which has a higher practicability.     

Effect of Varying Longitudinal Reinforcement Ratios on Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Without Web Reinforcement

Effect of varying longitudinal reinforcement ratios on shear behavior of reinforced concrete simply supported beams without web reinforcement was analyzed in this paper, with emphasis on both shear ultimate capacity and failure mode, on the basis of available testing data. Generic laws were thus obtained and codified methods, including ACI Code and China Design Code of Reinforced Concrete Structures, were evaluated as a result.     

Simulation Analysis of Flexural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beam in Salt-frost Environment

Considering the damage of concrete mechanical properties and bonding behavior between the steel bar and concrete after the freezing and thawing function in the numerical simulation, the nonlinear analysis on flexural performance of reinforced concrete beam which experiences different salt-frost cycles is conducted, and the evolution law of resistance performance of reinforced concrete beam is studied. It is shown that, in the salt-frost environment, the decrease of concrete mechanical properties is the main reason that causes the degeneration of RC beam on flexural performance, while the reduction of bonding property has an unobvious effect on the beam resistance performance. When the salt-frost cycles reach a certain level, the beam failure pattern would change from the under-reinforced failure to over-reinforced failure. The freeze-thaw damage of bonding property in the beam-ends anchorage zone has a certain effect on the beam resistance behavior, especially for the more serious freeze-thaw degree, the resistance performance of the beam reduces about 4% than the perfect anchor beam.     

Finite Element Analysis of Shear Behavior of Super High Strength Reinforced Concrete Beam

On the basis of testing results of shear behavior from 18 super high strength reinforced concrete restrained beams with web reinforcement, with the cube compressive strength ranging from over 100Mpa, in this paper, the nonlinear finite element analysis procedure was formulated and the analysis of the specimen tests was carried out with the parameters obtained from the experiments and improved constitutive model and failure criteria of materials. Based on the simulated shear resistance test results and practical measured data of eighteen super high strength concrete restrained beams under point load, the equation to compute the shear resistance capacity of such beams was thus obtained by regression. The analytical results agree well with those of experiments.     

Numerical simulation for the residual stress of U-rib welding onto the flat steel box girder

The flat steel box girder is commonly used for long-span cable-stayed bridges. the structural complexity, construction details and manufactures cause damage to the bridge and the damages seriously grow overtime. The main reason for these damages is that welding technology of flat steel box girder with thin plates and rib elements produces residual stress and strain fields during the welding process, and further more welding cracks commonly appear. In this study, thermal-structural couple methods was adopted to numerically simulate the welding high temperature fields and the stress fields at the joint of U rid and decks of a flat steel box. The welding residual stress distribution was studied as well for further analyzing on the structural damage and strengthening design strategies.     

Simulation and analysis of mechanics of coal and gas delay outburst

The buried box girders in the mountain city sewage pipeline system would be turned into simple-supported girders because of the removal of the foundation caused by landslide.This change of supporting would result in the failure risk of pipeline structure.The static properties of the buried box girders with small depth-to-span ratio in simple-supported condition are experimentally analyzed.The failure pattern,shear behavior and shear lag effect of the buried box girders in simple-supported condition are studied.The shortages in the present design codes for the calculation of shear capacities of the box girders are also discussed.It is shown that under the vertical uniformly distributed load,the crack distribution of the box girders is uniform,and no major critical diagonal crack is formed,and the box girders lose the bearing capacity in the form of concrete diagonal rod crushing.As the main shear-bearing components,the stirrups devote much to shear capacity of the box girder after concrete cracking.The strains of the longitudinal rebars are affected by those factors such as the redistribution of internal force and cracks,so only few areas of the box girders show the shear lag effect.The change of supporting form leads to the premature cracking of concrete and affects the serviceability of the sewage pipeline.     

Structural Model and Cargo-handling Technology of the Quay with High Amplitude of Water Level in Lantsang

The background of a west communication science & technology project whose topic is structural model and cargo-handling technology of the quay with high amplitude of water level in Lantsang is introduced, and its main research content, research of key technology and main findings are introduced too. Three types of structural model and cargo-handling technology which can be applied perfectly in Lantsang are put forward. The structural models include beam and slab structure with pillar supported, box bridge crane structure and reinforced earth structure, the cargo-handling technologies include vertical fixed crane technology, bridge crane technology and movable simple crane technology. Some findings have been applied in the supporting engineering-Menglun harbor.     

Review of Research on Damage of Corrod Reinforced Concrete

The research result shows that the corrosion of reinforcement is one of the dominating factor for decreasing the durability of reinforced concrete structures. In this paper, the significance of the research of corroded reinforced concrete is presented, and an attempt is made to integrate the latest development with regard to the mechanical behaviors of reinforcement corrosion, the damage of concrete due to corroded bars, bond relationship between corroded bars and concrete, as well as the load capacity of corroded reinforced concrete flexural member and compressive member and the seismic behavior of corroded reinforced concrete element. And the trend of its development in future is discussed as well.     

Study on the Seebeck Effect in Steel-slag Concrete

The Seebeck effect of steel slag reinforced concrete was studied in this paper.The effect of steel slag content and curing period on Seebeck effect were focused on especially.The experimental results show that Seebeck effect of steel slag reinforced concrete was discovered,and a good linear relationship was observed between thermoelectric force(TEP)and temperature differential on the specimen;The linear relationship was from enhancing to weakening with increasing steel slag content;As the curing period extends,the Seebeck effect of steel slag reinforced concrete was better,and TEP became steady.     

施工阶段大跨径预应力混凝土刚构桥腹板开裂机理

进行了大跨径预应力混凝土刚构桥腹板开裂机理研究,基于弹性力学平面问题分析方法,推导了集中荷载作用下的板件应力函数表达式,绘制了不同受压边长与集中荷载长度比（d/a）下的横向应力曲线,拟合了集中荷载作用下构件的横向应力求解函数,构造了混凝土刚构桥腹板在预应力集中荷载作用下等效压力矩形的选取方法,并基于平面应力的表达式提出了在三维情况下沿预应力轴线的横向应力计算方法。通过建立某预应力混凝土刚构桥0~3#段实体有限元模型,分析施工过程中刚构桥混凝土腹板在不同等级预应力作用下的开裂情况。结果显示：有限元裂缝模拟与实桥腹板开裂范围一致,有限元应力分析结果下限值与推导的横向应力求解函数计算结果接近,变化趋势一致,印证了横向应力函数求解方法的正确性。     

Experimental Study of Aseismic Behavior of EccentricalReinforced Concrete Columns with Concrete Cover

Based on experimental study of 2 reinforced concrete columns with consolidated reinforced cover under cyclic loading action,this paper describes the influence of initial stress state and construction measure at binding surface on loading capacity of the column and puts forward a few consturction measures to ensure integral operation of both old and new parts.     

Deformation Capacity of FRP Confined Reinforced Concrete Circular Columns under Simulated Seismic Loading

The accurate calculation of the deformation capacity of structures is very important to performance-based seismic design, which satisfies the explicit deformation demands. The method to evaluate drift capacity of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) confined reinforced concrete circular columns under simulated seismic loading is focused. Firstly, the moment-curvature relationship of FRP confined sections of reinforced concrete (RC) circular columns is simulated by numerical analysis. It is found that the calculated ultimate curvature is significantly less than the test result, and the difference is controlled by the axial load ratio of the tested columns. According to the numerical and the test results, an equation is proposed to modify the calculated ultimate curvature. Based on this, the drift capacity can be predicted with the equivalent plastic hinge method. The calculated result agrees well with the test result when FRP amount is low, but it is significantly larger when FRP amount increases. Finally, the main parameters exerting influences on the drift capacity of the FRP-confined RC circular column are analyzed.     

Construction Stage Analysis on Replacement of Closure Segment in Prestressed Concrete Cable-stayed Bridges

To deal with failure of wet joint between a closure segment and its neighboring segments of main girder in an existing prestressed concrete cable-stayed bridge, the technology on replacement of closure segment was presented. In order to analyze structural characteristics of this technology, its technical approaches and construction key points were introduced. Then a FEM model for a typical prestressed concrete cable-stayed bridge was established, and a construction stage analysis method was given in detail, including establishing a structural basement calculation model for replacement of closure segment and simulating its construction procedures. Based upon calculation results, variations of some structural state parameters with construction stages, such as deck deflection of main girder, longitudinal horizontal displacement at the top of pylons, cable forces, were analyzed. The results showed, this method could reflect actual change process of structural state and existing inspected results of cable-stayed bridge, and FEM results could well meet with construction monitoring results during replacement of closure segment. Thus variations of structural characteristics with construction stages could actually be revealed. This method could provide references for design and construction control of replacement of closure segment in existing prestressed concrete cable-stayed bridges.     

Shear Lag Effect of Concrete Box Girders Considered Varying Flange-depths

According to concrete box beam which flanges depth varying along the orientation of cross section, using variational principle of potential energy, new analysis method of shear lag is proposed for single cell concrete box beam. For simply supported girders and cantilever girders, general analysis of varying flange-depths influence on positive and negative shear-lag effect and deflection have be done. It's shown that varying flange-depths have influence both on sectional stress and deflection. Considering the varying flange-depths have effect on the calculation results of up to 15%.