scholarly journals Feasibility Evaluation of a Long-Life Asphalt Pavement for Steel Bridge Deck

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leilei Chen ◽  
Zhendong Qian ◽  
Daoxie Chen ◽  
Ya Wei

In order to extend the service life of the steel bridge deck pavement, a long-life steel bridge deck pavement (LLSBDP) was put forward referring to the concept of long-life asphalt pavement. First, the requirements of the LLSBDP were given, based on which, an LLSBDP structure “EAC + SMA” was proposed. Second, a numerical analysis was performed to evaluate the stress status of the “EAC + SMA” structure. Third, an experimental study was conducted to assess the performance of the pavement material and the pavement structure. Meanwhile, for comparison, the performances of traditional steel bridge deck pavement structure “EAC + EAC” were also studied in the numerical and experimental program. The results showed that, with periodical rehabilitation or reconstruction of the SMA surface layer, the EAC base layer can last for a long life without structural distresses. The proposed structure can meet the requirements of LLSBDP and can be used to extend the service life of the steel bridge deck pavement.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Chenchen Zhang ◽  
Leilei Chen ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Zhendong Qian

Recently, the multitower suspension bridge has been widely used in long-span bridge construction. However, the dynamic response of the deck and pavement system of the multitower suspension bridge under random vehicle load is still not clear, which is of great significance to steel-bridge deck pavement (SBDP) design and construction. To reveal the mechanical mechanism of the steel-bridge deck pavement of the multitower suspension bridge under traffic load, this paper analyzed the mechanical response of the pavement based on case study through the multiscale numerical approach and experimental program. Firstly, considering the full-bridge effect of the multitower suspension bridge, the finite element model (FEM) of the SBDP composite structure was established to obtain key girder segments. Secondly, the influences of pavement layer, bending moment and torque, random traffic flow, and bridge structure on the stress of the girder segment were analyzed. Thirdly, the mechanical response of the pavement layer to the orthotropic plate under random vehicle load was studied. Finally, a full-scale model of the experimental program was established to verify the numerical results. Results show that (1) the pavement layer reduced the stress of the steel-box girder roof by about 10%. In the case of adverse bending moment and torque, the longitudinal and transverse stresses of the pavement layer were mainly concentrated in the stress concentration area near the suspender. Under the action of the random vehicle flow, the stress response of the pavement layer was increased by 40% compared with that under standard load. (2) Three-tower and two-span bridge structures have a great influence on the vertical deformation of the pavement layer under the action of vehicle load. Thus, the pavement material needs to have great deformation capacity. (3) The full-bridge effect has a significant influence on the longitudinal stress of the local orthotropic plate, but a small influence on the transverse stress. (4) There is a good correlation between the experimental measurement results of the full-size model and that of the numerical model. The research results can provide guidance for SBDP design and construction of the multitower suspension bridge.


2021 ◽  
Vol 272 ◽  
pp. 02025
Author(s):  
Yinshan Li ◽  
Linlin Liu ◽  
Tianyu Li ◽  
Ruyong Guo ◽  
Chunying Wu

Aiming at the fatigue cracking of steel bridge deck pavement and the shortage of river sand resources, a sea sand RPC pavement scheme was proposed. Taking Quanhe steel box girder bridge as the research background, the simulation model was established by using ANSYS finite element software, and the mechanical simulation analysis of the steel bridge deck sea sand RPC-asphalt pavement composite structure was carried out to determine the most unfavorable load position. A three-point fatigue test was carried out to study the fatigue performance of the structure specimen, and a comparative analysis was made with the river sand RPCasphalt surface composite pavement structure. The results show that the maximum tensile stress and strain of RPC-asphalt pavement appear in the upper middle span of U-shaped stiffener of steel box girder, which are 0.5241MPa and 98.2με, respectively, and the surface of the pavement in this area is prone to crack. The RPC-asphalt surface composite pavement structure has not been damaged after 2 million times of fatigue tests, and has not been damaged after 1 million times of fatigue loading after secondary loading, which indicates that it has better fatigue performance.


2021 ◽  
Vol 261 ◽  
pp. 02082
Author(s):  
Zhengpu Yang

Steel bridge has the advantages of large span capacity, fast installation speed, easy transportation, easy repair and replacement, and has been widely used in practical engineering. The bridge deck pavement of the steel bridge is a crucial link in the whole building and cannot be ignored. For the long span steel bridge, the bridge deck generally has the phenomenon of fatigue cracking, and the service life is difficult to reach the expected life. Laying a multi-layered protective layer structure on the orthotropic steel bridge deck can not only protect the steel bridge deck, but also increase the service life of the bridge. It also provides support and guarantee for the safety and comfort of the bridge. In addition, it effectively reduces vibration and noise caused by driving. Firstly, the advantages and disadvantages of the three types of steel bridge deck pavement technology commonly used in China are discussed in this paper, the merits of different deck paving techniques are pointed out. Then, the construction technology of the lower cast type + SMA pavement structure is analyzed in combination with a steel bridge deck construction case and the quality standard of steel bridge surface construction mixture and the inspection requirement of SMA construction quality are given in order to provide some reference for similar projects.


2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 2523-2527
Author(s):  
Gui Mei Shi ◽  
Dong Guo Li

In this article, the three-dimensional finite element method was used to analyse the composite base asphalt pavement structure life, which setting the graded gravel layer between the asphalt surface layer and the semi-rigid base layer. The main effect considering on the service life were the face layer thickness, the graded gravel thickness ,the contact state and so on, and compared the compound base with typical semi-rigid base the service life of the asphalt pavement . The analysis shown that the road surface contact state was the biggest influence to the service life. When using reasonable pavement structure combination, composite base asphalt pavement generally wouldn't produce the service life of the decline .


2021 ◽  
Vol 291 ◽  
pp. 123366
Author(s):  
Yang Liu ◽  
Zhendong Qian ◽  
Xijun Shi ◽  
Yuheng Zhang ◽  
Haisheng Ren

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 565
Author(s):  
Changbo Liu ◽  
Zhendong Qian ◽  
Yang Liao ◽  
Haisheng Ren

This study aims to evaluate the economy of a steel bridge deck pavement scheme (SBDPS) using a comprehensive life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis approach. The SBDPS are divided into the “epoxy asphalt concrete system”(EA system) and“ Gussasphalt concrete system”(GA system) according to the difference in the material in the lower layer of the SBDPS. A targeted LCC checklist, including manager cost and user cost was proposed, and a Markov-based approach was applied to establish a life-cycle performance model with clear probability characteristics for SBDPS. Representative traffic conditions were designed using a uniform design method, and the LCC of SBDPS under representative traffic conditions and different credibility (construction quality as a random factor) was compared. The reliability of the LCC analysis approach was verified based on the uncertainty analysis method. Based on an expert-scoring approach, a user cost weight was obtained to ensure it is considered reasonably in the LCC analysis. Compared with the cumulative traffic volume, the cumulative equivalent single axle loads (CESAL) have a closer relationship with the LCC. The GA system has better LCC when the CESAL is less, while the EA system is just the opposite. The breaking point of CESAL for the LCC of the EA system and the GA system is 15 million times. The LCC analysis of SBDPS should consider the influence of random factors such as construction quality. The comprehensive LCC analysis approach in this paper can provide suggestions for bridge-management departments to make a reasonable selection on SBDPS.


2013 ◽  
Vol 723 ◽  
pp. 22-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Long Li ◽  
Zhan Ding ◽  
Zheng Qi Zhang

Aging is a main factor affecting the durability of asphalt pavement. To study decay behavior of asphalt pavement with aging, aged asphalt was extracted from stratified pavement mixtures for different service-life. The changes of asphalt properties with service time and depth variations of the pavement were discussed. And numerical simulation analysis of pavement structure was conducted with pavement gradient modulus changes caused by aging. The results indicate that asphalt stiffness increases and low-temperature performance decays sharply with the extension of pavement service life, especially in the first several years. The vertical aging differences from top to bottom of pavement were significant, the aging extents decrease continuously from the surface, which cause the gradient changes of pavement modulus. The maximum tensile stress and maximum shear stress all increase with surface modulus increasing, so more serious aging can induce greater gradient modulus, shear stress and tensile stress are larger under the same loads, which have more serious damage to the pavement structure.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoping Qian ◽  
Shunjun Li ◽  
Huanan Yu ◽  
Xiangbing Gong

The slippage damage caused by weak interlaminar bonding between cement concrete deck and asphalt surface is a serious issue for bridge pavement. In order to evaluate the interlaminar bonding of cement concrete bridge deck and phosphorous slag (PS) asphalt pavement, the shear resistance properties of the bonding layer structure were studied through direct shear tests. The impact of PS as a substitute of asphalt mixture aggregate, interface characteristics, normal pressure, waterproof and cohesive layer types, temperature and shear rate on the interlaminar bonding properties were analyzed. The test results indicated that the interlaminar bonding of bridge deck pavement is improved after asphalt mixture fine aggregate was substituted with PS and PS powder, and the result indicated that the shear strength of grooved and aggregate-exposed interfaces is significantly higher than untreated interface, the PS micro-powder or anti-stripping agent can also improve the adhesion between layers when mixed into SBS asphalt. This study provided important theoretical and practical guidance for improving the shear stability of bridge deck pavement.


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