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A recent study in Shenyang, China, has used finite element modeling to assess critical construction control parameters impacting prestressed concrete continuous girder bridges. The research identifies crucial factors like temperature and prestressing loss, significantly influencing bridge alignment and structural integrity during construction. It emphasizes the need for sophisticated monitoring systems to manage potential construction errors and enhance overall safety. The findings highlight the importance of integrating new technologies, such as Building Information Modeling and IoT, for more effective real-time monitoring and parameter control.
Shenyang, China – A recent study has employed finite element modeling to analyze essential construction control parameters during the cantilever construction of prestressed concrete continuous girder bridges. This research is significant, as it focuses on how variations in critical parameters can affect the alignment and structural integrity of bridges during their construction phases.
The study observed key construction control parameters, including concrete unit weight, elastic modulus, prestressing loss, concrete shrinkage, creep, and temperature. Through careful analysis, it has been found that temperature variations and prestressing loss exert considerable influence on bridge alignment and stress, particularly noticeable at the completion stage and during maximum cantilever conditions.
The research indicates that while concrete elastic modulus and unit weight have relatively minor impacts on alignment and stress, it is the monitoring of the more influential parameters that must take precedence to ensure the successful closure of bridges during construction.
Construction Errors and Monitoring Systems
Construction of prestressed concrete continuous girder bridges has been on the rise due to their advantages in terms of structural stiffness, integrity, and cost-effectiveness. Nonetheless, factors such as construction errors, material properties, and ambient temperature often contribute to discrepancies between actual and expected structural parameters as bridge segments are cantilever cast. To mitigate these risks, a sophisticated construction monitoring system has been established that integrates the effects of critical construction control parameters.
Real-time monitoring was conducted for the cantilever casting process from October 2023 to August 2024 as part of the Shenyang Metro Line 3 project. The findings underscore the predominant impact of temperature and prestressing loss on bridge deflection and stress, reinforcing their importance in construction monitoring efforts.
Finite Element Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis
The finite element model created for this study simulates the full construction sequence, capturing various stages such as concrete pouring and the tensioning of prestressed steel strands. A sensitivity analysis was performed on control parameters, revealing a spectrum of influences on cumulative deflections and stresses, with effects appearing more pronounced in the final completion state versus the maximum cantilever state.
The monitoring system implemented focused on aspects such as stress monitoring, geometry monitoring, and temperature monitoring to assess their cumulative impacts on bridge construction. Limits for parameter variations were established, revealing nonlinear interactions between parameters that require careful consideration.
Load-Case Combinations and Early-Warning Thresholds
The study performed a series of twelve load-case combinations to analyze how deflections and stresses varied under adverse parameter combinations. Among the findings, proposed early-warning thresholds for construction monitoring have been established, which include a maximum deflection difference of 25.73 mm and maximum stress differences of 5.13 MPa and -9.26 MPa for the top and bottom slabs, respectively.
Critical emphasis has been placed on construction quality management, particularly concerning the operation of prestressing equipment and the control of temperature during the construction process. The research valuable suggests integrating modern technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to enhance real-time monitoring and fine-tuning of construction parameters.
Conclusion
In summary, this comprehensive analysis validates the necessity for consistent monitoring of all relevant parameters to ensure structural safety and integrity when constructing prestressed concrete continuous girder bridges. Effective management of these parameters is essential not only for successful project completion but also for the longevity and reliability of the infrastructure.
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- Nature: Construction Control Parameters
- Wikipedia: Bridge
- Chosun: North Korea News
- Google Search: Prestressed Concrete Bridges
- Wiley Online Library: Engineering Research
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Structural Engineering
- VOA News: China-North Korea Rail Link
- Google News: Construction Monitoring
- Smithsonian: Beautiful Bridges
- Google Scholar: Finite Element Modeling
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