Numerical simulation of a cable-stayed bridge response to blast loads, Part I: Model development and response calculations

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 3180-3192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmond K.C. Tang ◽  
Hong Hao
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Blast Loads ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge

scholarly journals Effect of blast loading and resulting progressive failure of a cable-stayed bridge

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi Mudragada ◽  
S. S. Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Blast Resistance ◽  
Progressive Collapse ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Blast Loads ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Bridge Performance ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridges

AbstractMany researchers have carried out experimental and numerical investigations to examine building structures’ response to explosive loads. Studies of bridges subjected to blast loads are limited. Hence, in this study, we present a case study on a cable-stayed bridge, namely, Charles River Cable-Stayed Bridge-Boston, to assess its robustness and resistance against the progressive collapse resulting from localized failure due to blast loads. Three different blast scenarios are considered to interpret the bridge performance to blast loads. To monitor the progressive failure mechanisms of the structural elements due to blast, pre-defined plastic hinges are assigned to the bridge deck. The results conclude that the bridge is too weak to sustain the blast loads near the tower location, and the progressive collapse is inevitable. Hence, to preserve this cable-stayed bridge from local and global failure, structural components should be more reinforced near the tower location. This case study helps the designer better understand the need for blast resistance design of cable-stayed bridges.

The Verification of Geometry Control Method for Cable-Stayed Bridge

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 992-996
Author(s):  
Can Huang ◽  
Yi Zhi Bu ◽  
Qing Hua Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Temperature Field ◽  
Energy Method ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Beam Element ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Construction Procedure ◽  
Element Theory

Based on the energy method and beam-element theory, the nonlinear strain are considered, non-stress length and non-stress curvature of element of geometry control method are introducted in the integration process of stain energy. The static equilibrium equation of the geometry control method is established. Take the impacts of structural geometric profile induced by temporary loads and temperature field during the construction procedure are investigated, the correctness of the geometry control method is verified by the numerical simulation analysis.

Numerical simulation of concrete filled steel tube columns against BLAST loads

2015 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 82-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangrui Zhang ◽  
Chengqing Wu ◽  
Hongwei Wang ◽  
Yun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Blast Loads ◽  
Concrete Filled Steel Tube
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