scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Structural Optimization of Continuous Welded Rail on Super-Long-Span Suspension Bridges for High-Speed Railway

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Guanyuan Zhao ◽  
Xiaopei Cai ◽  
Wanli Liu ◽  
Tielin Wang ◽  
Tao Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Correction Method ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Suspension Bridges ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Static And Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Bending Load ◽  
Continuous Welded Rail

In order to ensure driving safety and comfort, it is necessary to figure out the complex interaction between continuous welded rail (CWR) and suspension bridges for high-speed railway. A spatial finite element model for a 1092 m main span suspension bridge was established based on the bridge-track interaction theory. A specific correction method was put forward to keep the rail in a zero-stress state when just laid. Three rail expansion joint (REJ) layout schemes were proposed according to practical engineering experience. Both static and dynamic analysis methods were used to evaluate the feasibility of these schemes. The results show that the REJ should be laid at the position with a distance away from the primary beam end, and the beam with more substantial integral stiffness should be preferentially selected. For the recommended scheme, the REJ expansion reaches more than 380 mm under expansion load. The factors affecting the REJ expansion from major to minor are temperature, earthquake, rail fracture, braking, and bending load. The superposition effect of the above factors is suggested to be considered in the selection of REJ range.

Additional forces on continuously welded rails of a long-span high-speed railway suspension bridge under single effect and multiple effects: A case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110603
Author(s):  
Xiangdong Yu ◽  
Nengyu Cheng ◽  
Haiquan Jing
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Maximum Tensile Stress ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Expansion Joints ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Bending Load ◽  
Single Effect

This paper investigates the track–bridge interactions of the Wufengshan Yangtze Bridge, the longest high-speed railway suspension bridge in China. A finite element model of the track and bridge is built using the commercial software ANSYS. The longitudinal additional forces of the track under a single effect and combination effects of temperature rising load, bending load, and braking load are calculated. The numerical results show that strong additional forces appear in the continuously welded rail of the Wufengshan Yangtze Bridge. Temperature effect is the dominant factor for the residual internal forces. The maximum tensile stress is 115.5 MPa and the extreme compressive stress reaches 329.9 MPa. Rail expansion joints are needed for this long-span suspension bridge.

scholarly journals Probabilistic Assessment of the Safety of Main Cables for Long-Span Suspension Bridges considering Corrosion Effects

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hao Tian ◽  
Jiji Wang ◽  
Sugong Cao ◽  
Yuanli Chen ◽  
Luwei Li
Keyword(s):  
Probability Model ◽  
Steel Wire ◽  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Traffic Load ◽  
Suspension Bridges ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion Tests ◽  
Main Cables

This paper presents a reliability analysis to assess the safety of corroded main cables of a long-span suspension bridge. A multiscale probability model was established for the resistance of the main cables considering the length effect and the Daniels effect. Corrosion effects were considered in the wire scale by relating the test results from accelerated corrosion tests to the corrosion stages and in the cable scale by adopting a corrosion stage distribution of the main cable section in NCHRP Report 534. The load effects of temperature, wind load, and traffic load were obtained by solving a finite element model with inputs from in-service monitoring data. The so-obtained reliability index of the main cables reduces significantly after operation for over 50 years and falls below the design target value due to corrosion effects on the mechanical properties of the steel wire. Multiple measures should be taken to delay the corrosion effects and ensure the safety of the main cables in the design service life.

Effects of High-Speed Railway in Tunnel on Vibration Response of Upper Building

2013 ◽  
Vol 482 ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
Si Hui Xu ◽  
Xiao Hui Zhang ◽  
Han Chen
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Reaction Force ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Vibration Response ◽  
Vibration Level ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Proper Distance ◽  
Coupling Dynamic ◽  
Coupling Dynamic Model

In order to study the effects of high-speed railway in tunnel on vibration response of upper building, the Vehicle-Track-Tunnel-Soil-Building coupling dynamic model was established, and the reaction force of fasteners was used to transmit between Vehicle-Track coupling dynamic model and Tunnel-Soil-Building finite element model. According to modal analysis for typical section of building, sensitive frequency range and sensitive structure locations were obtained. In terms of two conditions, Tunnel-Building Integrated Structure and building are evaded from tunnel for some distance, 1/3 octave vibration level and VLZ vibration acceleration level for all measuring points were calculated to analyze the vibration response of building. The results are shown as follows: for Tunnel-Building Integrated Structure, the overall vibration level is high,which is above 65dB. 2-3dB will be reduced by decreasing speed and improving standard of track. when building is evaded from tunnel for some distance, with larger evaded distance, the vibration response is slighter. However, when evaded distance is above 30m, vibration may be amplified ,so its necessary to select proper distance. Vibration response of structure is most strong when 4 lines meet under building, so strict limitation on meeting condition of trains can effectively reduce vibration level.

scholarly journals Research on character of screw pile group composite foundation used in high-speed railway

2019 ◽  
Vol 265 ◽  
pp. 05010
Author(s):  
Maocai Zhao ◽  
Lu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Pile Group ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Composite Foundation ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Screw Pile ◽  
Side Resistance ◽  
Pile Length

As a result of rapid development of a high-speed railway and infrastructure in China in recent years, the subgrade deformation and settlement control standards put forward more stringent requirements. Based on ABAQUS 6.14, established finite element model of screw pile group composite foundation. Then obtained the settlement, axial force distribution and pile side resistance distribution of center pile of pile group. Next design parameters sensitive analysis was made, such as pile length, pile spacing and so on, in order to obtain a reasonable design pile parameters by analysis of mechanical behavior.

Analysis on Effect of Tunnel Crossing Underneath Foundation of Tall Buildings on Anti-Seismic Mortar Anchor in Weathered Rock Area

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 2581-2589
Author(s):  
Xiao Bei Shi ◽  
Kai Wei ◽  
Bing Long Wang ◽  
Da Wei Huang
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Tall Buildings ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Tunnel Excavation ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Weathered Rock ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Influence Area ◽  
Before And After

Depending on a project of constructing a tunnel of high-speed railway which crosses underneath the foundation of tall buildings in weathered rock area, the paper analyzes the failure process and its law of anti-seismic mortar anchors under the foundation of tall buildings by simulating the whole process of construction with finite element model. Then the coverage scope, influence rules and extent of tunnel excavation on the anti-pulling effect and stability of mortar anchors are analyzed according to the changes of lateral pressure and axial force of anti-seismic mortar anchors before and after construction. The results show that the influence area can be divided into three parts， of which the main area where the anti-seismic mortar anchors are badly affected is on the top of the tunnel and extends horizontally to a certain range. Finally, the paper gives an applicable method to estimate the area where the anti-seismic mortar anchors should be strengthened by grouting, which also applies to the similar projects in weathered rock area.

An oversize correction method of dry density for non-cohesive soils filling the embankment of high-speed railway

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Chen ◽  
Qiang Luo ◽  
LiangWei Jiang ◽  
Liang Zhang ◽  
MinZhi Zhao
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Correction Method ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Cohesive Soils ◽  
High Speed Railway

scholarly journals Parametric Study on Responses of a Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge to Sudden Breakage of a Hanger

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenliang Qiu ◽  
Meng Jiang ◽  
Cailiang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Suspension Bridge ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Flexural Stiffness ◽  
Static And Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Main Cable ◽  
Reaction Forces ◽  
Internal Forces ◽  
Torsion Stiffness ◽  
Main Cables

The girder of self-anchored suspension bridge is subjected to large compression force applied by main cables. So, serious damage of the girder due to breakage of hangers may cause the collapse of the whole bridge. With the time increasing, the hangers may break suddenly for their resistance capacities decrease due to corrosion. Using nonlinear static and dynamic analysis methods and adopting 3D finite element model, the responses of an actual self-anchored suspension bridge to sudden breakage of hangers are studied in this paper. The results show that the sudden breakage of a hanger causes violent vibration and large changes in internal forces of the bridge. In the process of the vibration, the maximum tension of hanger produced by breakage of a hanger exceeds 2.22 times its initial value, and the reaction forces of the bearings increase by more than 1.86 times the tension of the broken hanger. Based on the actual bridge, the influences of some factors including flexural stiffness of girder, torsion stiffness of girder, flexural stiffness of main cable, weight of girder, weight of main cable, span to sag ratio of main cable, distance of hangers, span length, and breakage time of hanger on the dynamic responses are studied in detail, and the influencing extent of the factors is presented.

The impact of personality on driving safety among Chinese high-speed railway drivers

2016 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 9-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Guo ◽  
Wei Wei ◽  
Ganli Liao ◽  
Fulei Chu
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
The Impact

The Minimum Longitudinal Horizontal Linear-Stiffness of Piers of Typical High-Speed Railway’s Layout of Turnout and Bridge

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 3979-3983
Author(s):  
Zhe Liu ◽  
Wang Ping
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Track Structure ◽  
Continuous Beam ◽  
High Speed Railway ◽  
Railway Bridges ◽  
Ballast Track ◽  
Typical Layout

The values of longitudinal horizontal linear-stiffness of piers are very important parameters in the design of welded turnout on bridge and they can have a great impact on the force and displacement of the turnout. The layout form of turnout and bridge of welded turnout structure system on high-speed railway bridges are various, so the values of longitudinal horizontal linear-stiffness of piers have to be limited in order to insure the strength and stability of track structure on bridges and at the same time meet the requirement of comparative displacement of beam and rail, turnout proper and frog. To make the value-taking easy in the design process, a finite element model for welded turnout-bridge-platform is established in this paper, which is based on the principle of longitudinal interaction of welded turnout on bridges. Directing at three typical layout forms (No.18 single turnout+4×32m continuous beam, single crossover+6×32m continuous beam and typical throat point+4×32m continuous beam) of welded turnout and bridge on ballast track, a research of the relation between the force and displacement of turnout, and the values of longitudinal horizontal linear-stiffness of piers has been carried out. Based on the comprehensive analysis, minimal values of longitudinal horizontal linear-stiffness of piers which are suitable for these three kinds of layout forms, and the values are 1000,800 and 1600 kN/cm·double-line respectively.

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