Nonlinear Seismic Response Analysis of Half through CFST Arch Bridge under 3-D Earthquake Waves

Article Preview

Abstract:

A finite-element model for CFST members using a 3D composite beam fiber element is presented which accounts for the nonlinear constitutive models of steel and concrete separately. The model is proved to be valid by comparing the computational results of some test specimens with their experimental data. Using this model, a CFST arch bridge’s seismic response was calculated. The result indicated that the magnitude of displacements and moments at arch crown increases up to 10 percent caused by CFST hysteretic behavior which should be seriously considered during seismic design. Some measures and suggestions bring forward to guide the design and construction of this type of bridge.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Info:

Periodical:

Pages:

67-76

Citation:

Online since:

December 2010

Export:

Price:

Permissions CCC:

Permissions PLS:

Сopyright:

© 2011 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Share:

Citation:

[1] L. H. Han: Concrete Filled Steel Tubular Structure. Beijing, Science Press. (2000) (In Chinese).

Google Scholar

[2] S. T. Zhong: Concrete Filled Steel Tubular unified theory: Research and Application, Beijing, Tsinghua University Press. (2006) (in Chinese).

Google Scholar

[3] Jerome Hajjar and Brett C. Gourley: a Cyclic Nonlinear Model for Concrete-Filled Tubes. I: Formulation, Journal of Structural Engineering, June, 736-744. (1997).

DOI: 10.1061/(asce)0733-9445(1997)123:6(736)

Google Scholar

[4] Jerome Hajjar, Brett C. Gourley, and Matthew C. Olson: a Cyclic Nonlinear Model for Concrete-Filled Tubes. II: Verification, Journal of Structural Engineering, June, 745-754. (1997).

DOI: 10.1061/(asce)0733-9445(1997)123:6(745)

Google Scholar

[5] W. F. Zhang: Study on cyclic behavior of single-floor concrete filled steel tube frames, Harbin, Harbin institute of Technology. (2000) (In Chinese).

Google Scholar

[6] B. C. Chen: the Designs and Constructions of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridges. Beijing, People's Communication Press. (2000) (In Chinese).

Google Scholar

[7] Yang ZHANG, Xu-dong SHAO and etc: Spatial Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis for LongSpan Trussed CFST Arch Bridge. China Journal of Highway and Transport, Vol. 19(4), 65-70. (2006) (In Chinese).

Google Scholar

[8] Yijun WANG, Jiandong QIAO: Statics and dynamic analysis of Maocaojie bridge Technological Development of Enterprise, Vol. 10, 7-8. (2003) (In Chinese).

Google Scholar