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Life-cycle prediction of steel bridges using reliability-based fatigue deterioration profile: Case study of neka bridge
Abstract Fatigue deterioration profiles of critical elements in a railway truss bridge are determined using a probabilistic approach. A performance function including fatigue strength, R, and fatigue action, D, is used, where R is a material property with lognormal distribution. The random variable D depends on AASHTO category, stress spectrum and traffic features. By applying Monte-Carlo simulations on the performance function of each year, reliability index profile is calculated. The reliability profile decreases with life, and whenever reaches to a critical value, an MR&R action should be implemented. A numerical approach is presented to specify the effects of MR&R actions on the deterioration profile. These actions include re-welding, attaching CFRP and combination of them. The structural model is calibrated by results of a loading test. In addition, the uncertainties arisen from future traffic volume and the relevant S-N curve are considered by a statistical analysis. For a target reliability of 2.0, the retrofit time for deck and truss are estimated. Finally, the outputs of the research are used to recommend a plan for maintenance of Neka Bridge.
Life-cycle prediction of steel bridges using reliability-based fatigue deterioration profile: Case study of neka bridge
Abstract Fatigue deterioration profiles of critical elements in a railway truss bridge are determined using a probabilistic approach. A performance function including fatigue strength, R, and fatigue action, D, is used, where R is a material property with lognormal distribution. The random variable D depends on AASHTO category, stress spectrum and traffic features. By applying Monte-Carlo simulations on the performance function of each year, reliability index profile is calculated. The reliability profile decreases with life, and whenever reaches to a critical value, an MR&R action should be implemented. A numerical approach is presented to specify the effects of MR&R actions on the deterioration profile. These actions include re-welding, attaching CFRP and combination of them. The structural model is calibrated by results of a loading test. In addition, the uncertainties arisen from future traffic volume and the relevant S-N curve are considered by a statistical analysis. For a target reliability of 2.0, the retrofit time for deck and truss are estimated. Finally, the outputs of the research are used to recommend a plan for maintenance of Neka Bridge.
Life-cycle prediction of steel bridges using reliability-based fatigue deterioration profile: Case study of neka bridge
Sahrapeyma, Ali (Autor:in) / Hosseini, Abdollah (Autor:in) / Marefat, Mohammad. -S. (Autor:in)
International Journal of Steel Structures ; 13 ; 229-242
01.06.2013
14 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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