1. Load Testing and Structural Performance Evaluation of Large-Span Pre-Stressed Concrete Beam Bridge in Service for 15 Years.
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LU Junhong, LI Jiawei, LI Jintao, and WU Yifeng
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PRESTRESSED concrete bridges ,CONCRETE beams ,PRESTRESSED concrete beams ,CONCRETE bridges ,BRIDGES ,DYNAMIC loads ,FINITE element method ,BRIDGE failures ,BRIDGE inspection - Abstract
The large-span prestressed concrete beam bridge has been widely used due to its advantages of high structural stiffness, smooth and comfortable traffic, good seismic performance, and mature construction technology. However, after a long period of service, such bridges may develop cracks in their structure due to the long-term effects of natural environment and overloading, which can affect their safe carrying capacity. This problem is particularly prominent for long-span bridges over the sea. Therefore, in order to accurately assess the actual working condition and carrying capacity of an in- service long-span prestressed concrete beam bridge over the sea, on-site static and dynamic load tests on a bridge that has been in service for 15 years are conducted. The characteristics such as vibration mode were analyzed using finite element analysis. The research results indicate that the structural performance of the bridge remains good, but the actual carrying capacity has decreased due to structural damage and crack formation caused by the environmental conditions in the marine area and long-term service. The findings of this study can provide reference for the maintenance and strengthening of similar in-service bridges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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