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.     

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.     

Dynamic Finite Element Model Updating of Prestressed Concrete Continuous Girder Bridge Based on Real-Coded Accelerating Genetic Algorithm

The dynamic finite element model (FEM) of a prestressed concrete continuous girder bridge (PCCGB), named Zhangjiagang river main bridge, was established and updated based on the results of field ambient modal testing using real-coded accelerating genetic algorithm (RAGA), which objective function was defined based on frequency index and correlation coefficient index for evaluating the updated FEM. The dynamic FEM of the bridge was updated based on seven experimental modal parameters. The prediction ability of the updated FEM were evaluated based on three experimental modal parameters. The updated results and prediction ability of updated FEMs indicated that they can reflect adequately the dynamic characteristics of actual PCCGB by using the above objective function and RAGA.     

Establishment of Pre-stress in Flat Beam of Tube-in-tube Structure

This paper introduces the analysis and test of prestressed flat beams in tube-in-tube concrete structures at different construction stages; moreover, the corresponding structural analysis models with FEA program are set up. Through the comparative analysis between the results of construction field test and that of calculation with FEA method, it proves the reliability of the primary design method; meanwhile, it also indicates that establishment of prestressing force and prestressed effects in similar structures is a complex procedure and should be noticed.     

Mechanical Behavior and Techno economic Analysis of Twice prestressed Simply Supported Composite Beam

Excessive creep camber of prestressed concrete bridge would result in risk on the traffic safety in high speed railway. To control creep camber of presstressed concrete bridge, a new twice prestressed technology was proposed to presstressed concrete beam. Four twice prestressed simply supported box girders with different prestressed degrees were designed as an example. Its section stress, strength and crack resistance in different construction stages were analyzed. Compared the creep camber between conventional prestressed simply supported concrete beam and twice prestressed simply supported composite beam with the same prestressed steels, it was shown that twice prestressed composite beam has a smaller stress gradient. And the creep camber decreased approximately 40% to 60% with building height reduction, as well as some 10% energy saving and some amount of concrete.     

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。     

A new type of prestressed concrete hollow girder design for overcoming the typical diseases

This paper proposes a new type of prestressed concrete hollow girder based on the summaries of the current studies on longitudinal cracks and hinge cracks. The match prefabricated method is used with shear key at interface to solve the problem of hingle cracks, and the two-way prestressing strand techniques are used to assure the longitudinal load-bearing capacity and to prevent the emergence of longitudinal cracks because of pressure existing at the match interface. In order to reduce the temperature difference between the internal and external of the prestressed concrete hollow girder, drilling holes are carried out at the bottom slab of girder every distance. To ensure the adhesive effect between the girder and deck pavement, we designed grooves at the top slab of girders. The finite element analysis results of a design example show that the pressure stress of bottom slab of girder is about 2.58 MPa and 0.16 MPa, which are effective to avoid the appearance of longitudinal cracks and hinge cracks.     

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.     

Cause Analysis and Treatment Measure on Cracks in New Reinforced Concrete Restricted by Old Web Concrete

In this paper, the cause analysis about cracks on the new concrete web poured in multi -span continuous box -girder of a main bridge was introduced. This bridge is a prestressed concrete one with variable cross sections and an 80 -meter main span. When casting reinforced concrete in large volume in box girder during vehicle transport service, the shrinkage cracks in cast -in place reinforced web concrete were formed due to the restriction of old web concrete. Then, the control measure taken on these cracks is discussed.     

Curvature Force Method for Nonlinear Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Frame

In this paper, based on the structure characters and load applying means, a method called as curvature force method is put forward and proved in the nonlinear analysis of bonded prestressed concrete frame. Based on the nonlinear program, the simulation calculation was carried out on test results of two prestressed concrete frames by this method. The results from calculation are identical with the experiment ones. So it may be added to the methods for the nonlinear analysis of prestressed concrete frame.     

A Simple Experimental Analysis Method for Reinforced Concrete Bar System Structures - Sectioned Dropping Rigidity Method

In order to solve the problem that the internal force of statically indeterminate prestressed and reinforced concrete bar system structures is difficut to determine when the structures come to the non-elastic state, a simple analysis method of experimental structures' internal force-sectioned dropping rigidity method is brought forward.In this method, according to the loading state of bars, the bars are divided into limited segments by the level of rigidity dropping, and the relative level of each segment is enacted; then the dropping modulus of each segment rigidity will be found by debugging time after time, and the checking point is the key distortion which was gained from the experiment; it is considered that the internal force which is calculated by elasticity analysis at the dropped rigidity can reflect the real internal force of the structures.It is basically proved that the method, which is brought forward in this paper, is effective by comparing its results with those from the experiment of a large size prestressed frame of two spans and single floor, of which the internal force redistribution is considered.     

Finite Element Analysis of the Contact Stress of the Rotary Hinge in the Rigid Frame Arch Bridge Constructed in a Vertically Downward Rotating Manner

Rotary hinges are temporary joints connecting arch ribs with the abutments of rigid frame arch bridges during the vertically downward rotating construction process.We probed the mechanical properties of a rotary hinge.Its stress distribution was simulated in contact FEM during the vertically downward rotating construction of a rigid frame arch bridge.The results show that nearly the entire structure of the rotary hinge is in a low-stress state with only a minor area in a high-stress state.By strengthening some local structures,rotary hinge construction security could be satisfied by its mechanical properties during vertically downward rotating construction.     

A forward algorithm for prestressed construction process of large-span suspendome based on the equivalent pre-tension

To accurately simulate prestressed construction process of large-span suspendome, the initial state of construction process according to practical construction sequence is established, and the construction mechanical analysis for prestressed construction process is especially studied. Features of prestressed construction process of large-span suspendome are summarized, and the insufficiencies of the application of state variable superposition method, back analysis method, birth and death element method are analyzed. Combined with nonlinear finite element analysis method, forward algorithm for prestressed construction process based on the equivalent pre-tension is proposed, and the specific application method and procedure are given. Changzhou stadium steel roof engineering is taken as an example to verify the practicability and applicability of forward algorithm for prestressed construction process. The conclusion is that, using forward algorithm for prestressed construction process based on the equivalent pre-tension, the structure state of each construction phase can be accurately tracked, and the nonlinear contact of strut and rigid framework, interactive impact of cable force, conversion of temporary structure system, and structural geometric nonlinearity can be comprehensively considered.     

Static Load Test and Calculation on Multi-tower Cable-Stayed Bridge with Tie-down Cables

The static load test and the finite element analysis of the multi-tower cable-stayed bridge with tie-down cables are carried out. The test and analysis model of the bridge is created by referencing to the actual structure of a Changjiang River bridge. The static mechanical behaviors of such bridge with tie-down cables and the normal multi-tower cable-stayed bridge are comparatively analyzed by the static load test and the finite element analysis. It is shown that the structural system of the cable-stayed bridge with tie-down cables can effectively improve the structural rigidity and reduce the bending moment of the main beams, pylons and piers. According to the results, the best scheme about the location and number of tie-down cables is proposed.     

Method of Cable Tension Controlling in the Long span Cable stayed Bridge Construction

In allusion to the cable tension controlling problem in the parallel strand stayed cable construction, on the basis of construction techniques of applying tension loads one by one, the mechanical model of the cable girder tower in the process of construction was established. With the equal cable tension as a goal, the formula was deduced with the method of forward analysis, which could be used to calculate the initial tension of each strand in construction. The effect of temperature variations on the initial tension could be eliminated by using the formula with the method of equivalent tension. Moreover, a method was proposed to measure the cable tension in the processes of construction and performing the function. Finally, the practice in one cable stayed bridge in the north indicated that 1) the uniform cable tension could be obtained by the proposed method; 2) the tension error range of whether a single strand or the whole stayed cable was within 5%, and the result could meet the needs in construction control; 3) the method could provide reference for the similar stayed cable construction.     

Application Study on Optimal Sensor Placement Technique of Cable-stayed Bridge

Based on the modal assurance criterion, using simulated annealing algorithm, the dynamic characteristic data of cable-stayed bridge are extracted, optimal acceleration sensor layout scheme of main beam is obtained. According to this optimization scheme, we carry out a dynamic characteristics test on one cable-stayed bridge. The results between test data and finite element modal calculation are very closely. Theory technique research and field modal test demonstrated that the simulated annealing algorithm based on modal assurance criterion is effective and viable for optimal acceleration sensors placement of cable-stayed bridge.     

Uncertainty Analysis of Long-term Deformation for Prestressed Concrete Beam

Owing to the randomness of shrinkage and creep of concrete, random analysis method should be adopted to give a reasonable result with probabilistic guarantee. Stochastic variables for long-term analysis with GL2000 model about creep and shrinkage of concrete were presented. Combining Monte Carlo sampling with the response surface method, the stochastic analysis model was performed which is on time-variant deflection of prestressed concrete bridge. The long-term deflection of a prestressed concrete bridge was analyzed by this model. Sensitivity analysis and parametric study were carried out. And the uncertainty of creep model, elastic modulus of concrete, magnitude of sustained load, and prestress forces are the most important factors for long-term deflection. Furthermore, controlling accuracy of prestress forces and delaying the loading time are helpful to inhibit long-term deflection.     

Analysis of Differential Shrinkage Deflection for PC Box girder Bridges

The long term deflection behavior of long span continuous rigid frame bridges has often attracted the attentions in engineering field. Based on the moisture diffusion theory, the calculation method of differential shrinkage deflection was proposed for PC box girder bridges. Finite Element Method(FEM) model of 2 D moisture field were established for typical cross sections of a case bridge. And the distribution law and the time variation characteristics of moisture field were analyzed. Through the deformation coupling condition of moisture field, the drying shrinkage deflection of the bridge was calculated and analyzed. It was found that the differential shrinkage deformation was significant and great error would be with the conventional method. When considering the effect of differential shrinkage, the deflection in mid span was 3.1cm larger than that of the conventional method. Thus, the differential shrinkage was the main reason for long term deflection of long span continuous rigid frame bridges.     

Structural Analysis and Discussion of Wide -stayed Bridge Basket

Based on a cable -stayed bridge girder as an example, the structure and function, the operating principle and calculation model of the main elements of the Basket of wide - stayed bridge were described in detail. A further discussion was carried out on the Basket of Cantilever construction of the main beam in the structure.     

Transverse Effect of Bottom Continuity Tendons in Continuous PC Box Girder

Bottom continuity tendons induce transverse additive effect while providing longitudinal compression during the construction of PC box girder. Taking a cross-sea bridge for example, the mechanism of bottom continuity tendon is investigated. The transverse effect and parameters study are conducted through a refined model. It is illustrated that the state of bottom flange is in a dynamic changeable process during the tensioning of bottom continuity tendons, and the transverse effect caused by the tendons is much more than that by dead loading and other prestressing tendons. The transverse effect is more sensitive to alignment and thickness of the bottom flange, as well as concrete cover of the ducts. Finally, based on the simplified frame analysis, the design method is proposed by introducing prestressing effect simplified factor and duct modified factor.