Papers by Author: Wei Dong Zhuo

Abstract: An ANSYS-based spatial approach of analysis is proposed for the bridge-vehicle interaction to investigate the dynamic responses of a curved concrete box girder bridge and vehicles. The governing equations of a vehicle model with twelve-degrees-of-freedom (12DOF) are derived from the energy method using the Lagrange equation of motion. Both the bridge and the vehicle system are discretized adopting element type BEAM44, MASS21 and COMBIN14 in the ANSYS program. The interaction forces between the vehicle and bridge are deduced considering the road surface roughness and its velocity term based on the compatibility conditions of the contact points, and detailed formula are presented. The separate iterative algorithm is developed to solve the vehicle-bridge interaction problem. A three-axle cargo truck and a dual-cell box girder curved overpass bridge are chosen for both numerical and field test analysis. The dynamic properties and the dynamic responses of the bridge are both obtained from the numerical and experiment way, and the results agree well with each other by comparison. Its indicated that the procedures presented in this paper can be taken for the further vibration analysis study of curved concrete box girder bridges.

Abstract: The AASHTO Correction model is proposed to better adapt the model to the special conditions occurring in Fujian inland waterways. These conditions include ship Type, visibility, and up-down water, navigation systems. The proposed model is related to the probability of ship collision with bridge multi-factor, and further example analysis of this model is also introduced in this paper.

Abstract: A new equivalent modulus of elasticity of stay cables is derived based on previous research works. The result of the proposed formula is close to Ernst’s formula and can be regarded as a theoretical supplement of existing works. Compared with the preset formula and other related works, Ernst’s formula is a proper choice for the equivalent modulus of elasticity of stay cables.

Abstract: The failure behavior and the vulnerable position of the rigid frame bridge are analyzed by nonlinear response analysis, based on incremental dynamic analysis (IDA). The damage index, applying for long-span continuous rigid frame bridge with high pier, is studied. The seismic vulnerability problem of the whole bridge is analyzed by fiber model. The strain was used for damage index of piers. The displacement was used for damage index of bearings. According to the studies above, the fragility curves are established based on integral performance of the bridge.

Abstract: In this paper, a simple and practical performance-based seismic design (PBSD) method for regular highway bridges is suggested. In the proposed PBSD method, the drift ratio of the bridge column is employed as quantitative indices of seismic performance levels, and its target values for each seismic performance level are given. The whole design processes of a regular highway bridge with various performance objects under different seismic levels are demonstrated.