Rut resistance Properties of a Large stone Flexible Base under Heavy Loads

The rut resistance properties of large stone flexible bases are studied, taking into consideration heavy loads and using computer simulation and numerous indoor tests. In computer simulations of large stone flexible bases, a calculation method was formulated for predicting asphalt pavement rut under dynamic loads. The method was based on the coupling of vehicle dynamic loads and pavement surface unevenness. The results of indoor testing and three dimensional numeric calculation under dynamic loads are confirmed by tracking observation results of a test road. We conclude that the rut resistance properties of large stone flexible base asphalt pavement built using low grade asphalt and low crush value high performance aggregate with reasonable gradation is no worse than that of the semirigid base asphalt pavement, and that ruts mainly are caused by the lateral shear.     

Dynamic FEM Analysis of Automobile and Software Development

In this article, modal analysis technology about dynamic analysis was studied. Free interface model comprehensive method was used to dynamic analysis and design of automobile structure based on theory background of model analysis, test technology conditions, data reliability and precision. In order to test the efficient and possibility of the method, main vibration features about space double layer has been calculated based on this method, comparing this with the precise solution of finite element method, the result shows that this method is suitable not only for simple interfaces between components but also for high reductive interfaces. In addition, the method also has high comprehensive precision. Furthermore it creates conditions to dynamic analysis in automobile structures.     

Deflection and Stress Analysis of a Pavement Slab under Temperature Gradient and Axial Loading Coupling

It has been established that a pavement slab will curl up if a temperature gradient exists across the depth of a slab. A negative temperature gradient causes the slab edge to curl up while a positive temperature gradient curls up the slab center. Temperature stress in slabs is induced by self-weight and other slab constraints. At present in P. R. China, the total stress considered in cement concrete pavement design includes the load stress plus the temperature stress, and only transverse cracking from bottom to top is considered for concrete pavement. Slab responses under axial loads and temperature gradient coupling are not included. We modeled a single slab with a frictionless interface between the slab and foundation using the finite element method. Slab deflection and stress were calculated under axial loads at different slab positions and negative or positive temperature gradient coupling. The calculated results show that the different conditions of axial loads and temperature gradient coupling will change the maximum tension and cause various types of cracks in a slab.     

Index of Factors Influencing the Shear Strength of Asphalt Mixtures

Asphalt mixtures with high shear strength have great capability to resist perpetual deformation under high temperatures. We used a single penetration test to analyze the material design indexes for high performance asphalt mixtures. The test results show that the performance of the asphalt binder and the performance of the coarse aggregate, especially the fine aggregate, greatly affect the shear strength of asphalt mixtures. We also suggest that the coarse aggregate with a high aggregate particle index, fine aggregate with high angularity, and asphalt with high viscosity can increase sharply the shear strength of an asphalt mixture. Furthermore, the degree of compaction of an asphalt mixture should be controlled to guarantee excellent long term performance of asphalt pavement.     

The Element Flexibility Matrix of Thin-walled Beam and Its Application

In this paper, the calculation of the space deformation of thin-walled element by "dynamic coordinate method" is explained in detail through an example. The thin-walled element with different shear-centers on one section is analyzed and calculated by this method as well, then, the element flexibility matrix is presented. Some difficulties in calculation of thin-walled structures with "plane bending theory" and "constrict twist theory" are overcome, showing the advantages of this method.     

Test Method of Indoor Noise for Micro-surfacing Mix

Micro-surfacing mix has been wildly used in the pavement maintenance for its water proofing, anti-skidding and wear resistance. However, micro-surfacing pavement has higher noise than the common asphalt pavement and its noise can not be measured effectively and accurately. Therefore, the indoor noise test method of micro-surfacing mix based on wet track abrasion test was explored. The micro-surfacing mix specimens were used to imitate the micro-surfacing pavement. The wet track abrasion tester was used to provide the vehicle loads. The sound level meter was used to measure the noise between tire and pavement. Furthermore, the indoor noise of nine kinds of micro-surfacing mixes with different gradation was examined. The results show that the equivalent sound level in the second time period has good relationship with the surface texture depth by sad patch method. Then the test method and test procedure for the indoor noise of micro-surfacing mix based on wet track abrasion test were given. Finally, two micro-surfacing mixtures with different gradations were made to validate the test method. The results show that the evaluation method can effectively distinguish the difference of micro-surfacing mixes with different gradation and can supplement the mix design method of micro-surfacing mixes.     

Properties of Steel Fiber Asphalt Concrete and Its Application

To prevent asphalt pavement from cracking under low temperatures and prolong its fatigue life, we tested the properties of a new type of steel fiber asphalt pavement. The tests evaluated Marshall stability, dynamic ruts, and cleavage strength under both low and normal temperature conditions. We also analyzed the anti-corrosion property of steel fiber and the factors affecting the properties of the steel fiber asphalt mixture. The steel fiber asphalt pavement was installed on a highway in Chongqing, P. R. China to investigate the construction art of the steel fiber asphalt mixture and examine its effect in field use. The test results and concrete use in the field show that the cleavage strength and flexibility of steel fiber asphalt concrete increase due to the action of steel fiber. We conclude that the anti-cracking capacity of asphalt pavement under low temperature conditions can be improved by steel fiber. The construction art of steel fiber asphalt pavement is the same as common asphalt pavement without the necessity of anti-corrosion processing for steel fiber. The research results are useful for pavement material selection in low temperature regions and heavy traffic road pavement designs.     

Analysis of Inverted Asphalt Pavement Structure Based on Cross -Anisotropy

Based on the established cross-anisotropic layered elastic theory,the effect of inverted asphalt pavement structure by granular cross-anisotropy is analyzed.The result shows that,with the decrease of granular horizontal elastic modulus,the pavement surface deflection and tensile strain at bottom of AC are increased,but the tensile stress at bottom of semi-rigid base and compressive strain at top of subgrade are decreased.The thickness of AC has significant effect on the pavement surface deflection,tensile strain at bottom of AC and compressive strain at top of subgrade,while the granular cross-anisotropy has little effect on the critical inverted pavement responses for the thicker AC.     

Asphalt pavement structure design of expressway on soft soil foundation

Non homogenous settlement will occur while the expressway is constructed on soft ground. The differential settlement can cause the bigger additional stress inside the asphalt pavement structure accelerating bituminous pavement destruction. Therefore,we must choose reasonable pavement structure when constructing road on soft base in order to reduce the influence on surface layer structure from the differential settlement. Based on ABAQUS finite element method and through analysis, this article draws the conclusion that establishing unbound graded aggregate sandwich structure under the asphalt pavement structure can effectively reduce the horizontal additional stress of the stress controled layer and better prevent crack reflection which is beneficial for constructing the asphalt pavement structure on the soft ground.     

Index System of Sub-Microstructure Analysis System of Asphalt Concrete(MASAC)

Based on the study of image processing algorithm,the Sub-Microstructure Analysis System of Asphalt Concrete(MASAC) suitable for Windows Operating System was specially programmed.In this paper the index system of MASAC is chiefly illustrated and the functions of a part of indexes are briefly introduced.The index system is classified into 5 types,i.e.characteristics of aggregate particles,arrangement of aggregate particles,contact among aggregate particles,air voids between aggregate particles and distribution of aggregate particles.By analysis for the microstructure of asphalt concrete,it can be used to investigate the internal relationship between asphalt concrete microstructure and macro-performance,and evaluate the asphalt mixture homogeneity.     

The method of dual focusing beamforming based on virtual element in ultrasound imaging

According to the resolution and investigation depth deficiency of traditional dynamic receiving focusing (DRF) beamforming in ultrasound imaging,a dual focusing beamforming method based on virtual element is proposed. Firstly,single fixed focus point is used in the first focusing; and then the delay parameters used in the second focusing are calculated with the concept of virtual element; in the end the second focusing is carried out by delay-and-sum dynamic focus technique to obtain the imaging data. The experiments based on point pattern are used to verify the proposed method. The experimental results indicate that dual focusing beamforming applied to ultrasound imaging can resolve the contradiction between resolution and investigation depth in some extent and the method of dual focusing beamforming can effectively improve the imaging quality.     

3-D Dynamic Response of Reinforced Embankment and Track System Subjected to Moving Traffic Load

An analytic method was used to study the dynamic response of track system on reinforced embankment subjected to moving traffic load. Based on Biot's dynamic poro-elastic theory, dynamic analytical model of track system and reinforced embankment was established. The rails were described as an infinitely long Euler beam subjected to moving axle loads and sleepers were represented by continuous mass. Reinforced embankment embedded between track system and poro-elastic subsoil was modeled as a transversely isotropic layer. Subsoil was fully saturated poroelastic medium governed by the Biot's theory. Using the Fourier transform, the governing equations were then solved analytically in the frequency-wave-number domain. The time domain responses were obtained by the inverse Fourier transform computation. The influences of the train velocity, thickness of reinforced layer, load amplitude and reinforcement's ratio on the displacement responses of rails were carefully investigated. Computed results show that the vertical displacement of rails increases with the increase of load speed initially and decreases later. The displacement of rails with reinforced embankment is less than the ones without reinforced embankment. The displacement of rails increases with the increase of load amplitude and decreases with the increase of reinforcement's ratio.     

A New Method for First-Order Analysis of Thin-Wall Member

Based on the calculation procedure of dynamic coordinate method, the examples in this paper prove, that the first-order stress of thin-wall member is easily calculated with the new method and that a new method of first-order analysis is easily comprehended.     

Characteristics of Asphalt Rubber Mortar and Aggregate Gradation Optimization Based on High Temperature Condition

To improve the performance of asphalt rubber mixture under high temperature, an optimal proposal was put forward which selected asphalt rubber mortar and aggregate gradation as the main objects. According to experimental tests, the anti rutting factors and phase angles of asphalt mortar was studied with different rations of filler bitumen. And then, with the characteristics of asphalt rubber, the optimal gradation was presented by means of the adjustment of aggregate gradation which chose dynamic stability and relative deformation as value indexes. The results shew that asphalt rubber mixtures would show an optimal high temperature performance if the following measures can be taken: (1) making an adjustment of ratio of filler bitumen to about 1.2; (2) replacing mineral powder with cement; (3) making an adjustment of aggregate gradation and lower the proportion of mineral powder based on SMA.     

刚性连体位置对非对称双塔连体结构动力可靠度的影响

考虑地震动的非平稳性,变化连体位置,对非对称双塔连体结构运用虚拟激励法进行非平稳随机激励下的动力可靠度研究。采用刚度退化的Bouc-Wen模型模拟塔楼各楼层的滞变特性,建立非线性化动力方程。运用混合精细积分法对每一时刻的响应进行求解,得到连体位置变化时非对称连体结构在非平稳随机激励下的时变方差。基于首次超越破坏准则与Markov假定,研究非平稳随机地震激励下连体结构的动力可靠度。运用上述理论,在8度罕遇地震作用下对某非对称双塔连体结构进行随机地震响应与动力可靠度分析。研究结果表明,地震作用下结构的层间位移响应呈现强烈的非平稳性,变化连体位置对连体结构的随机地震响应与动力可靠度将产生显著影响。     

Dynamic signatures method for analysis of vehicle bridge resonance

The dynamic behavior of railway bridges (dynamic deflection and acceleration) is one of the running safety control indices for high speed trains. Therefore, the dynamic behavior of railway bridges is studied based on the concept of the dynamic signatures of the train and the bridge. By simplifying the train excitation as a series of moving concentrated forces, the mathematical expressions of the dynamic signatures of the train are obtained through theoretical derivations, and then a method is presented for calculating the resonance speed of trains and the maximum vertical acceleration of the bridge. With this method, the dynamic responses of the simple supported bridge can be calculated quickly. The feasibility of this method is validated through some examples, in which the resonance mechanism of train bridge system and the influencing factors are investigated. In addition, the effect of high frequency components to the bridge acceleration is also analyzed.     

Error Analysis between Relative Motion Solving Method and Absolute Displacement Direct Solving Method

Under multi-support earthquake excitation, the damping is proportional to the relative velocity in relative motion method, While the damping is proportional to the absolute velocity in method of direct solving absolute displacement, and the damping assuming difference may cause the calculation errors on structural responses. The structural response errors of the dynamic component of power spectral density between the two solving methods are derived by random vibration theoretical analysis in Rayleigh damping model, which include damping ratio and the ratio between excitation frequency and fundamental frequency of the structures. Based on probability theory, the variation errors of dynamic component response between the two solving methods are also derived by theoretical analysis, and some numerical examples are provided to verify the error analysis. At last, it is pointed out that the calculation errors between the two solving methods decrease with damping ratio, and it is negligible when the damping ratio of structure is less than 5%.     

The influence of the filler-asphalt ratio on the high-and-low-temperature performance of gussasphalt mortar

Asphalt mortar is an important component of gussasphalt mixture, a mixture of asphalt and mineral filler. Five filler-asphalt ratios are used. The high and low temperature performance changes of gussasphalt mortars with different filler-asphalt     

Review and Verification of Warping Theory by Computer

The stress and deformation of thin-wall beam formed structure is calculated by "movable coordinate method" of warping theory on computer. By comparison with the classical theory of thin-wall structure, it is proved that the new theory is correct and the results are credible. On this basis, the advantage of this method and the future of its application are reviewed.     

频域滤波的水泥路面图像降噪增强方法

针对在水泥路面裂缝图像识别中刻槽和纵向条带状形成的噪声干扰,提出了一种基于频域滤波的降噪增强方法。首先,分析了这两类噪声的频谱特征,并根据空域图像中刻槽的周期性,推导了频域图像中刻槽谱峰的位置,设计了消除这些谱峰的系列滤波器。根据纵向条带状干扰属于低频成分的特性,设计了抑制低频、增强高频的滤波器,经优化滤波器参数达到消除这类干扰的效果。实验结果表明,该方法能够消除两类噪声干扰,同时,增强了裂缝的对比度,为水泥路面裂缝识别提供了理论基础。