Analysis of key parameters in the bearing capacity evaluation of continuous rigid frame bridges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangqing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Capacity Evaluation ◽  
Rigid Frame

scholarly journals Regional Geotechnical Mapping Employing Kriging on Electronic Geodatabase

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7625
Author(s):  
Muhammad Usman Arshid ◽  
M. A. Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Soil Classification ◽  
Geostatistical Analysis ◽  
Kriging Interpolation ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
State Highway ◽  
Capacity Evaluation ◽  
Geotechnical Investigations ◽  
Allowable Bearing Capacity ◽  
Spatial Analyst

A regional geotechnical map was developed by employing kriging using spatial and s geostatistical analysis tools. Many studies have been carried out in the field of topography, digital elevation modeling, agriculture, geological, crop, and precipitation mapping. However, no significant contribution to the development of geotechnical mapping has been made. For the appraisal of a geotechnical map, extensive field explorations were carried out throughout the geotechnically diversified plateau spread over an area of approximately 23,000 km2. In total, 450 soil samples were collected from 75 data stations to determine requisite index properties and soil classification for the subsequent allowable bearing capacity evaluation. The formatted test results, along with associated geospatial information, were uploaded to ArcMap, which created an initial input electronic database. The kriging technique of geostatistical analysis was determined to be more feasible for generating a geotechnical map. The developed map represents the distribution of soil in the region as per the engineering classification system, allowable bearing capacity, and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) subgrade rating for 1.5-, 3.0-, and 4.5-m depths. The accuracy of the maps generated using kriging interpolation technique under spatial analyst tools was verified by comparing the values in the generated surface with the actual values measured at randomly selected validation points. The database was primarily created for the appraisal of geotechnical maps and can also be used for preliminary geotechnical investigations, which saves the cost of soil investigations. In addition, this approach allows establishing useful correlations among the geotechnical properties of soil.

Safety Assessment of Slant Legged Rigid Frame Bridge Based on Field Testing

2013 ◽  
Vol 574 ◽  
pp. 163-175
Author(s):  
Yan Li ◽  
Hong Tao Bi ◽  
Bing Han Li ◽  
Yong Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Rigid Frame Bridge

The safety and load-bearing capacity of an in-service urban reinforced concrete slant leg rigid frame bridge over railway is assessed by field testing and finite element analysis. The bridge is located in Qitaihe city, the northeastern of China. The two heavy trucks and three different loading test configurations are used in experiment. The three load figuration is set up and performed based on the result of technical condition investigation and finite element numerical analysis. The vertical displacement and key section strain response are recorded during experiment. Loading-bearing capacity and safety performance of the bridge is analyzed and evaluated according to measured data combining with numerical analysis. The testing result shows that structural stiffness and strength of the bridge do not satisfy the requirements of the original design. Based on the assessment result, some proposals are proposed to the management office. A moderate maintenance and reinforcement treatment should be carried out for this bridge to improve the bearing capacity and ensure safety operation. Before that completed some traffic control measures should be taken to avoid aggravating diseases and damages of the bridge due to passing heavy vehicle.

scholarly journals Pile Base and Shaft Capacity under Various Types of Loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3396
Author(s):  
Michał Baca ◽  
Jarosław Rybak
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Pipe Pile ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Capacity Evaluation ◽  
Pile Testing ◽  
Similarities And Differences

Pile bearing capacity is usually understood as the sum of the bearing capacities of the pile’s base and shaft. Nevertheless, the behaviour of the pile base and shaft can be different, depending on what testing method is used for the evaluation of the bearing capacity. In this paper, three different methods of pipe pile testing are introduced, which make it possible to evaluate the pile base and shaft bearing capacities. On the basis of the tests conducted on a laboratory scale and numerical simulations performed with the finite element method, different approaches to bearing capacity evaluation have been compared. As a result, some similarities and differences between the applied methods are presented.

scholarly journals Research on the evaluation method of bearing capacity of existing Bridges based on dynamic load test

2021 ◽  
Vol 233 ◽  
pp. 03020
Author(s):  
Qingcheng Yang ◽  
Yufeng Ning ◽  
Weiwei Sun ◽  
Shunchao Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Load Level ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Dynamic Strain ◽  
Rigid Frame ◽  
Dynamic Load Test ◽  
Impact Coefficient

The author carried out dynamic load test research on a prestressed concrete rigid frame bridge. Under dynamic load, the ratios of the measured and theoretical frequencies of the first four vertical vibrations of the bridge were 1.081, 1.153 respectively. The corresponding measured damping ratios are 0.011, 0.010 respectively. The maximum dynamic coefficient of bridge sports car test is 1.049, and the corresponding dynamic strain increment coefficient is 0.059. The measured impact coefficient is between 0.012 and 0.049, which is basically equivalent to the design impact coefficient of 0.05.The test results show that the existing bridge works well under the test load, and the bearing capacity of the structure meets the requirements of the design load level.

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