• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.109-122
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• 2012

An efficient and accurate algorithm is proposed to evaluate the reliability of cable-stayed bridges accounting for soil-pile interaction. The proposed algorithm integrates the finite-element method and the response surface method. The finite-element method is used to model the cable-stayed bridge including soil-pile interaction. The reliability index is evaluated based on the response surface method. Uncertainties in the superstructure, the substructure and load parameters are incorporated in the proposed algorithm. A long span steel cable-stayed bridge with a main span length of 1088 m built in China is considered as an illustrative example. The reliability of the bridge is evaluated for the strength and serviceability performance functions. Results of the study show that when strength limit states for both girder and tower are considered, soil-pile interaction has significant effects on the reliability of steel cable-stayed bridges. Further, a detailed sensitivity study shows that the modulus of subgrade reaction is the most important soil-pile interaction-related parameter influencing the reliability of steel cable-stayed bridges.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 1993

Residual Deformation Analysis(RDA) is a new method for ratings of the continuous bridges. The RDA makes it possible to expand the inelastic steel girder bridge design method set forth in the American Association of State Highway Officals'(AASHTO) Guide Specifications for Alternate Load Factor Design Procedures for Steel Beam Bridges Using Braced Compact Sections(1986) into an inelastic rating method. It is a method to assess the residual moments and deformations that are set up in a beam that has been loaded into the post-elastic range This method combines classical elastic conjugate beam theory with linear moment-rotation relationships for midspan inelastic positive moment. The limit state is inelastic serviceability limit. which is defined as the ratio of the span to midspan inelastic deflection(C=L/D).

• 한국국방경영분석학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.100-113
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• 1981

A replacement policy for a finite time span is proposed for the cumulative process where an item can fail only when the total amount of deterioration exceeds a prespecified failure level. The optimal deterioration limit level is determined to minimize the total cost expected per unit for a given time span. An illustrative example in case of periodically inspected reformer tubes in ammonia plant is also presented.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2010년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1444-1451
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• 2010

This paper aims for proposed the deflection limit on vibration serviceability of high-speed railway bridges considering the exposed time duration when a train passes a railway bridge. For this purpose, bridge-train transfer function was derived and bridge-train interaction analysis was performed by using the derived function. The vertical acceleration signals of passenger cars obtained from bridge-train interaction analysis were compared with them from the bridge-train transfer function by moving constant force analysis. Therefore it was estimated possible to induce the comfort deflection limit of railway bridge by using bridge-train transfer function. The deflections by moving force of single span bridge and continuous bridge were assumed as sine and haversine wave. The deflection limit on vibration serviceability of high-speed railway bridges considering the exposed time duration can be expanded using bridge-train transfer function and bridge comfort limit considering serviceability due to bridge vibration. And it was compared to other allowable deflection limits of railway bridge design specifications.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제35권5_2호
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• pp.831-840
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• 2019

최근 장대교량의 경간장이 길어지면서 주탑간 거리(span)가 기존의 한계를 넘는 교량에 대해 초장대교량이라는 개념이 새롭게 제시되었다. 또한 장대교량의 구조가 복잡해지고, 안전성이 중요해지면서 시공 중 계측의 필요성이 더욱 커졌다. 하지만 장대교량에 기존 계측센서를 지속적으로 적용하는 데는 한계가 있다. 이에 기존 계측센서들의 한계를 보완하고자 위성항법시스템(GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System)을 활용하기 위한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구는 최종적으로 2축경사계, 변형률계, 풍향풍속계와 GNSS를 혼용하여 초장대현수교의 거동 특성을 파악하고, 세부 모니터링 방법을 제시하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 GNSS를 이용하여 주탑의 절대좌표와 교축진행방향을 산출하였고, 장기거동을 분석하여 시공 직후 주탑의 영구 변위와 안정화 여부를 평가하였다. 또한 풍향이 대상교량의 거동에 미치는 영향을 수치적으로 나타냈으며, 이를 통해 대상교량의 거동특성을 분석하였다. 본 연구 결과, GNSS를 활용한 교량 계측은 분석 목적에 따라 데이터 처리가 용이한 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 초장대교량의 유지관리에 있어 기존의 계측센서와 GNSS을 활용한다면 각 계측 데이터의 오차 파악 및 보정을 통한 모니터링 시스템의 개선과 정확한 변위관측, 그리고 거동특성을 함께 파악하는 효과적인 모니터링 시스템을 구축 할 수 있다는 점을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.285-298
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• 2009

For long-span suspension bridges with their intrinsic limit in flutter, some counter measures, for example, central stabilizers, should be adopted to improve aerodynamic stability to meet with the appropriate wind resistance requirements. The present paper introduces aerodynamic stabilization for long-span suspension bridges with box girders by using central stabilizers based on Xihoumen Bridge with the main span of 1650 m. The aerodynamic stabilization study covers experimental investigation of sectional model testing, comprehensive evaluation of three central stabilizers and theoretical analysis of stabilizing mechanism related to flutter derivatives, aerodynamic damping and degree participation.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.801-813
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• 2015

Flexural stiffness of bridge spans has become even more important parameter since Eurocode 1 introduced for railway bridges the serviceability limit state of resonance. For simply supported bridge spans it relies, in general, on accurate assessment of span moment of inertia that governs span flexural stiffness. The paper presents three methods of estimation of the equivalent moment of inertia for such spans: experimental, analytical and numerical. Test loading of the twin truss bridge spans and test results are presented. Recorded displacements and the method of least squares are used to find an "experimental" moment of inertia. Then it is computed according to the analytical method that accounts for joint action of truss girders and composite deck as well as limited span shear stiffness provided by diagonal bracing. Finally a 3D model of finite element method is created to assess the moment of inertia. Discussion of results is given. The comparative analysis proves efficiency of the analytical method.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2006년도 추계 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.313-316
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• 2006

Externally prestressed structures have many advantages such as easy prestressing control and visible maintenance. Flexural strength of externally prestressed concrete members can be calculated by analysis of internal indeterminacy, which is different from internally prestressed concrete members. However, it needs nonlinear analysis considering member stiffness at strength limit state. Thus most of design codes proposed approximate methods which are empirical, based on test results. To reduce difference between accurate analysis and approximate design methods, many experiments and studies are continued. Since most of the experiments are single span beams. In order to adapt of continuous beam it needs further investigation for the continuous beam. In this study, we carried out externally prestressed 2-span concrete beam test to find out the flexural behavior and strength of externally prestressed concrete members.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제72권4호
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• pp.503-512
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• 2019

The construction of segmental precast concrete bridge is an increase due to its superior performance and economic advantages. This type of bridge is appropriate for spans within 30 to 150 m (100 to 500 ft), known as mega-projects and the design optimization would lead to considerable economic benefits. A box-girder cross section superstructure of balanced cantilever construction method is assessed here. The depth of cross section, (variable along the span linearly), bottom flange thickness, and the count of strands are considered as design variables. The optimum design is characterized by geometry, serviceability, ductility, and ultimate limit states specified by AASHTO. Genetic algorithm (GA) is applied in two fronts: as to the saving in construction cost 8% and as to concrete volume 6%. The sensitivity analysis is run by considering different parameters like span/depth ratio, relation between superstructure cost, span length and concrete compressive strength.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.723-738
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• 2014

Prestressing is the most commonly employed technique in bridges and long span beams in commercial buildings as prestressing results in slender section with higher load carrying capacities. This work is an attempt to study the performance of a minimum weight prestressed concrete beam adopting a non-prismatic section so that there will be a reduction in the volume of concrete which in turn reduces the self-weight of the structure. The effect of adopting a non-prismatic section on parameters like prestressing force, area of prestressing steel, bending stresses, shear stresses and percentage loss of prestress are established theoretically. The analysis of non-prismatic prestressed beams is based on the assumption of pure bending theory. Equations are derived for dead load bending moment, eccentricity, and depth at any required section. Based on these equations an algorithm is developed which does the stress checks for the given section for every 500 mm interval of the span. Limit state method is used for the design of beam and finite difference method is used for finding out the deflection of a non-prismatic beam. All the parameters of nonprismatic prestressed concrete beams are compared with that of the rectangular prestressed concrete members and observed that minimum weight design and economical design are not same. Minimum weight design results in the increase in required area of prestressing steel.