Material Properties and Fatigue Safety Evaluation of Old Metal Bridges

Abstract:

Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge, which is located in the center of Lanzhou city, is a rivet truss bridge built in 1909. It is the first iron bridge over the Yellow River as well as a national cultural relic. An original steel angel cut off from Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge was used to carry out a series of tests including material mechanics, fracture and fatigue property. Based on the test results, the fatigue and fracture safety was evaluated during the bridge remaining service life. Whats more, remaining service life of Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge was calculated and found that the trucks weight more than 120 kN should be limited to ensure the safety.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 525-526)
• Pages: 137-140
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.525-526.137
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Chun Sheng Wang, Hai Jun Sheng, Jing Yu Hu, Sheng Long Yan, Lan Duan
• Keywords: Fatigue Crack Growth Rate, Mechanical Property, Old Metal Bridge, Toughness

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