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Static Performance And Stability Of A Multi-Span Hybrid Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge With High Piers, HUANG Yu, LIU Guanyu, YI Jianbo, XING Xuan, SU Miao, PENG Hui 2025 School of Civil Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;China First Highway Engineering Co ., Ltd., Lishui , Zhejiang 323000 , China

Static Performance And Stability Of A Multi-Span Hybrid Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge With High Piers, Huang Yu, Liu Guanyu, Yi Jianbo, Xing Xuan, Su Miao, Peng Hui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the static performance and stability of a steel-concrete composite continuous rigid frame bridge in Suichang,Zhejiang Province,a single girder and girder lattice finite element model for the whole bridge was established by using Midas Civil,and a local solid finite element model was established by using Ansys.A detailed analysis of the structural displacement and stress state of the bridge in use and the local stress in the solid section of the pier and girder under different loads was carried out.The influence of the pile-bottom restraint stiffness and pier-girder connection form on the overall stability of the bridge was …


Model Test On Bearing Capacity Of Gravity Anchor Foundation Considering Rock Socketed Effect, YIN Jingze, GUO Chao, ZHANG Xinmin, LI Wei, SHI Haiyang, FU Baiyong 2025 Guangdong Province Highway Construction Co ., Ltd., Guangzhou , Guangdong 510623 , China

Model Test On Bearing Capacity Of Gravity Anchor Foundation Considering Rock Socketed Effect, Yin Jingze, Guo Chao, Zhang Xinmin, Li Wei, Shi Haiyang, Fu Baiyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The calculation of the bearing capacity of traditional gravity anchor foundation instructed by Code for Design of Ground Base and Foundation of Highway Bridges and Culverts (JTG D 63—2007 ) only considers the friction effects of the basement and neglects the rock socketed effect of bottom plate,which is simply regarded as a safety margin,on the improvement of bearing capacity.To study the influence of rock socketed effect on the bearing capacity of gravity anchor,this paper designed two groups of indoor scale model tests on non-rock-socketed and rock-socketed gravity anchors with a scale of 1∶50 to discuss the bearing capacity and load …


Theoretical And Experimental Studies On Adaptive Spatial Rotating Main Cable Saddle, CHEN Yuanlin, HUANG Anming, CHEN Long, XIE Jun 2025 Deyang Tengen Heavy Industry Co .,Ltd., Deyang , Sichuan 618000 , China

Theoretical And Experimental Studies On Adaptive Spatial Rotating Main Cable Saddle, Chen Yuanlin, Huang Anming, Chen Long, Xie Jun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To ensure the accuracy of the main cable alignment during adaptive rotation,an adaptive spatial rotating main cable saddle suitable for spatial suspension bridges was designed.The main cable saddle had two adaptive rotating pair mechanisms with axes passing through the IP point.By using a specific suspension bridge as a case study,the design was validated through a combination of finite element analysis and model testing to assess the reliability and structural safety of the adaptive rotation mechanism.The results show that the adaptive spatial rotating main cable saddle can automatically adjust its orientation based on variations in the main cable load during construction,with …


Research On Mechanical Entry Excavation And Reinforcement Measures For Large Cross-Section Tunnel, LIANG Xiao, LI Ke, GUO Hongyan, HU Xuebing, YAO Chengrui 2025 School of Civil Engineering , Chongqing Jiaotong University , Chongqing 400074 , China ;China Merchants Chongqing Communications Technology Research & Design Institute Co ., Ltd., Chongqing 400067 , China

Research On Mechanical Entry Excavation And Reinforcement Measures For Large Cross-Section Tunnel, Liang Xiao, Li Ke, Guo Hongyan, Hu Xuebing, Yao Chengrui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

With the innovation of tunnel construction techniques and mechanical equipment,mechanical drilling and blasting for mountain tunnels have gradually developed.However,several challenges exist during the mechanical entry excavation for mountain tunnels,including the significant influence of geological factors,limited equipment adaptability,and constrained working space.This research,based on a specific tunnel project,utilized FLAC3D finite difference software to study the mechanical excavation method and auxiliary reinforcement measures for shallow-buried segments at the large cross-section tunnel portal.A comparative analysis was conducted on the displacement of surrounding rock,the stress of supporting structures,and the variation of plastic zones before and after tunnel face reinforcement for different advances per cycle and …


Influence Of Train Speed On Thermal Insulation And Anti-Thawing Length For Tunnel In Cold Region, HUANG Huanan, CHEN Yong, WANG Yibo, WU Yaping 2025 Henan College of Industry & Information Technology , Jiaozuo , Henan 454000 , China

Influence Of Train Speed On Thermal Insulation And Anti-Thawing Length For Tunnel In Cold Region, Huang Huanan, Chen Yong, Wang Yibo, Wu Yaping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To study the influence of train speed on thermal insulation and anti-thawing measures for surrounding rock of tunnels in cold regions,it is necessary to analyze the temperature field.By using the Kunlun Mountain Tunnel Project in cold regions as a case study,the effects of external atmospheric temperature,piston wind effects caused by varying train speeds,and the driving resistance on the distribution of the tunnel ’s internal temperature field were considered.A three-dimensional numerical calculation model including the surrounding rock,concrete lining,and tunnel air was established by utilizing the thermo-fluid-structure interaction (TFSI ) technique.The thermal environment variations caused by trains at different speeds were predicted.The …


Section Form Of Open-Cut Tunnel By Ultra-Large-Diameter Shield Empty-Push Technology, SUN Chao, ZHANG Guangwei 2025 China Railway Liuyuan Group Co ., Ltd., Tianjin 300308 , China

Section Form Of Open-Cut Tunnel By Ultra-Large-Diameter Shield Empty-Push Technology, Sun Chao, Zhang Guangwei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on the engineering background of the open-cut section by the shield machine with overall movement in the rapid transformation project of Wanghai Road,Shenzhen City,the structural stress and economy of three types of section forms under construction and operation conditions were analyzed to determine the optimal section design.The load-structure model was used to analyze the parameters affecting the internal force of the optimal section.The research results show that the top and bottom plates and side walls in the scheme with ribs set at the corner (scheme 3) have uniform force,and force during the construction period is close to that during …


Application Research Of Bim Technology In Highway Prefabricated Bridge Scheme Design, LI Jinlong, WANG Xinnan, LIU Dongsheng, CHEN Zhongzhi 2025 CCCC Second Highway Consultants Co ., Ltd., Wuhan , Hubei 430056 , China

Application Research Of Bim Technology In Highway Prefabricated Bridge Scheme Design, Li Jinlong, Wang Xinnan, Liu Dongsheng, Chen Zhongzhi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

At present,the highway bridge scheme requires continuous adjustments and upgrading due to iterative updates of design data and refined investigation of the surrounding environment of the bridge site.This paper upgraded the traditional route design software,developed a GIS-integrated platform,built a three-dimensional environment with design data as the core,and created a bridge scheme model through parametric intelligent design.It also evaluated and optimized the bridge scheme based on the integration of the bridge model and the surrounding environment.The results show that by using BIM technology,the forward design of a bridge scheme based on a three-dimensional environment is realized.This approach automates the scale statistics …


Application Of Superelevation Detection Technology In Ship Collision Prevention System Of Cross-Sea Bridges, SONG Xiaodong, DUAN Min, REN Quanli, HU Jianan, YANG Naiheng, CHEN Jingwen, TONG Jianrong 2025 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority , Zhuhai , Guangdong 519015 , China

Application Of Superelevation Detection Technology In Ship Collision Prevention System Of Cross-Sea Bridges, Song Xiaodong, Duan Min, Ren Quanli, Hu Jianan, Yang Naiheng, Chen Jingwen, Tong Jianrong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Cross-sea bridges are an important component of national infrastructure and an important regional transportation hub,which have a significant impact on economic development,regional integration,and cultural exchange.Ship superelevation is an important factor that threatens the safety of bridges.Therefore,superelevation detection is an important means to improve the service level of channel navigation,standardize the navigation order of ships in the water area near the bridge,and enhance the ship collision prevention ability of bridges.This paper conducted theoretical analysis and engineering feasibility research on superelevation detection by using laser alignment,laser ranging,optoelectronic detection,LiDAR detection,and machine vision.According to the superelevation detection requirements of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge,two technical …


Industrial Design And Economic Analysis Of Steel Box Girder Bridge With Conventional Span, CUI Bing, CHEN Kun 2025 CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company Ltd ., Wuhan , Hubei 430014 , China ;Key Laboratory of Large-Span Bridge Construction Technology , Wuhan , Hubei 430014 , China ;Research and Development Center of Transport Industry of Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies of Transport Infrastructure , Wuhan , Hubei 430014 , China

Industrial Design And Economic Analysis Of Steel Box Girder Bridge With Conventional Span, Cui Bing, Chen Kun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To improve the industrial construction level of steel bridges,a prefabricated continuous steel box girder bridge was designed in this study,which is suitable for bidirectional four lanes and six lanes with spans ranging from 40 m to 80 m.The overall dimensions and local structures of the steel box girder bridge were determined according to the specifications and engineering experience,and the load-bearing capacity was checked.Modular industrial products were designed by defining the vertical and horizontal modular divisions for the steel box girders,resulting in 21 standardized modular components.Based on the concept of life cycle,an economic analysis of the prefabricated steel box girder bridge …


Design And Simulation Evaluation Of Converged Toll Collection Schemes For Senegalese Highways, LAI Zengcheng, ZHANG Ning, YANG Shichun, DING Xueqi, JI Yanjie 2025 China Road & Bridge Corporation , Beijing 100011 , China

Design And Simulation Evaluation Of Converged Toll Collection Schemes For Senegalese Highways, Lai Zengcheng, Zhang Ning, Yang Shichun, Ding Xueqi, Ji Yanjie

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The Senegalese highway toll collection system is inefficient,and significant congestion and delays frequently occur at toll stations in the face of sudden traffic surges during holidays.This paper examined the limitations of the existing toll collection methods on Senegalese highways and combined the image detection algorithm and electronic license plate recognition technology with the existing MTC and ETC toll collection methods to construct a converged toll collection method based on vehicle information recognition.The paper aimed to optimize the Senegalese highway toll collection system,reduce its cost of use,and improve the efficiency of toll collection.The BPV Thiès toll station in Senegal was selected …


Parametric Analysis Of Composite Slab With Steel Bar Trusses At Construction Stages, ZHANG Junhao, HE Jun, TAN Chao, FENG Sidong, WANG Zitong 2025 Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;CCCC-SHEC West China Construction Co., Ltd., Chengdu , Sichuan 611930 , China

Parametric Analysis Of Composite Slab With Steel Bar Trusses At Construction Stages, Zhang Junhao, He Jun, Tan Chao, Feng Sidong, Wang Zitong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the structural behavior of composite slab with steel bar trusses at key construction stages including hoisting and concrete post-pouring,a composite beam bridge with a main span of 60 m in Georgia ’s E60 Highway was investigated.A finite element model was developed by using ABAQUS to simulate the construction process and analyze the influence of parameters such as prefabricated bottom slab material,number of hoisting points,slab thickness,and number of steel bar trusses on the principal stress of concrete and mid-span deflection.The results indicate that ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC ) prefabricated bottom slabs prevent plastic damage and enhance slab stiffness.Normal concrete (NC) …


Estimating Depth Of Roadway Flooding Using Data From Lidar And Surveillance Cameras, Mahta Zamanizadeh, Mecit Cetin 2025 Old Dominion University

Estimating Depth Of Roadway Flooding Using Data From Lidar And Surveillance Cameras, Mahta Zamanizadeh, Mecit Cetin

Graduate Student Government Association Research Conference

In this study, we fuse data from a 3D LIDAR mounted on a vehicle and images from an external traffic surveillance camera to create a 3D representation of a segment of a roadway that experiences frequent flooding. The point cloud data from the LiDAR in this study is collected from a road segment of W 49th Street in Norfolk, near the ODU campus. The traffic surveillance camera is mounted on a public parking building in the same area. The LiDAR collects continuous point cloud frames as the vehicle traverses the section. Multiple LIDAR frames related to the respective segment …


Application Of Cementitious Materials And Fiber Reinforcement To Enhance Lime Stabilization For Nebraska Shale Soils, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Chung R. Song, Laith Ibdah, Kenaz Owusu 2025 University Of Maryland College Park

Application Of Cementitious Materials And Fiber Reinforcement To Enhance Lime Stabilization For Nebraska Shale Soils, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Chung R. Song, Laith Ibdah, Kenaz Owusu

Nebraska Department of Transportation: Research Reports

Lime stabilization is a widely used technique to improve weak subgrades; however, its effectiveness under freeze-thaw cycles remains a critical challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of cementitious materials and fiber to enhance the mechanical properties and environmental resistance of lime-stabilized soils under such conditions. Two types of soil, gray shale (plasticity index of 37.8) and clay soil (plasticity index of 19.0) from Nebraska, were used. Stabilization mixtures included lime dosages of 0%, 3%, and 6% by weight, combined with either 10% fly ash or 3% and 6% cement by weight, and 0% and 1% fiber. The experimental program comprised …


Current Practices In Rock Scaling, Daryl J. Greer, Kean H. Ashurst Jr 2025 University of Kentucky

Current Practices In Rock Scaling, Daryl J. Greer, Kean H. Ashurst Jr

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Rockfalls, which result from the chemical and physical weathering of aging exposed rock cuts, occur frequently along many Kentucky roadways and can endanger travelers. Mitigating rockfalls often requires substantial excavation, procuring additional right of way, and/or hiring specialty contractors. An alternative to these expensive processes is rock scaling, which can be a cost-effective tool for mitigating rockfalls. Rock scaling entails removing loose and unstable rocks from rock cut slopes within the right of way to reduce rockfall risk and is being used with increased frequency by state transportation agencies around the country. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has completed several …


Bridge Load Posting Based On Load Testing, Cody Hutchinson, Abheetha Peiris, Issam Harik 2025 University of Kentucky

Bridge Load Posting Based On Load Testing, Cody Hutchinson, Abheetha Peiris, Issam Harik

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

AASHTO’s Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE) provides guidance for analytically evaluating bridge capacity based on available design information and the results of field inspections. This analysis results in a rating factor (RF), which quantifies a bridge’s safe load carrying capacity. RF accuracy, however, depends on the availability of information about structural details and material properties. As such, load rating bridges without design plans is difficult as field inspections alone often cannot provide enough information to perform detailed analysis. In many instances this means that a bridge would possess a substandard rating factor (RF < 1.0) simply due to the conservative assumptions required to perform traditional analysis. The most effective method for safely modifying such conservative theoretical rating factors is through load testing. Load testing measures actual bridge behavior and, for most bridges in good health, finds an increase in load rating is justified. This project utilized load testing to load rate 14 bridges in Kentucky that lack structural plans. Researchers first determined theoretical ratings using MBE-prescribed methods. For information typically taken from design plans, but which could not be measured directly, data-backed methods for making conservative assumptions were developed. For most bridges included in the study, theoretical rating factors alone suggested load postings were necessary. Load testing was then carried out utilizing tandem rear-axle dump trucks with measured axle weights. Multiple single-lane load cases were selected to maximize the effects being rated. Strain data were collected in real time using a wireless reusable strain gage system. Using these data, researchers computed a field test adjustment factor using MBE methods which directly modified the calculated theoretical RFs. Ultimately, load testing provided sufficient evidence to safely recommend that load postings were not necessary for any bridges in this study.


Application Of Cementitious Materials And Fiber Reinforcement To Enhance Lime Stabilization For Nebraska Shale Soils, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Chung R. Song, Laith Ibdah, Kenaz Owusu 2025 University Of Maryland College Park

Application Of Cementitious Materials And Fiber Reinforcement To Enhance Lime Stabilization For Nebraska Shale Soils, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Chung R. Song, Laith Ibdah, Kenaz Owusu

Nebraska Department of Transportation: Research Reports

Lime stabilization is a widely used technique to improve weak subgrades; however, its effectiveness under freeze-thaw cycles remains a critical challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of cementitious materials and fiber to enhance the mechanical properties and environmental resistance of lime-stabilized soils under such conditions. Two types of soil, gray shale (plasticity index of 37.8) and clay soil (plasticity index of 19.0) from Nebraska, were used. Stabilization mixtures included lime dosages of 0%, 3%, and 6% by weight, combined with either 10% fly ash or 3% and 6% cement by weight, and 0% and 1% fiber. The experimental program comprised …


Effect Of Shrinkage-Mitigating Materials, Fiber Type, And Repair Thickness On Flexural Behavior Of Beams Repaired With Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete, Jingjie Wei, Kamal H. Khayat 2025 Missouri University of Science and Technology

Effect Of Shrinkage-Mitigating Materials, Fiber Type, And Repair Thickness On Flexural Behavior Of Beams Repaired With Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidating Concrete, Jingjie Wei, Kamal H. Khayat

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

While self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has emerged as a highly effective approach for the repair of concrete structures, there have been few investigations regarding the effect of the combination of different fiber and shrinkage-mitigating material types (shrinkage-reducing admixture, SRA; superabsorbent polymer, SAP; and expansive agent, EA) on the flexural behavior of repaired structures. This study aims to explore the influence of three different shrinkage-mitigating materials (1.25%–2.5 % SRA, 4%–8% EA, and 0.2%–0.4 % SAP), four fiber types (two macro synthetic fibers, MSFA and MSFB; 5D hooked steel fibers, 5D; a combination of 80 % 3D hooked steel +20 % short steel …


Draft Active Travel & Public Realm Evaluation Framework (Summary), Sarah Rock Dr, Sinead Flavin 2025 Technological University Dublin

Draft Active Travel & Public Realm Evaluation Framework (Summary), Sarah Rock Dr, Sinead Flavin

Other Resources

This aim of this Draft Summary Framework is to assist Local Authorities & other similar authorities in the monitoring and evaluation of their active travel & public realm interventions. It is intended to allow for flexibility depending on the project objectives and context, and is not intended to be a definitive list of indicators and metrics. The indicators and metrics included seek to strike the balance between what's reasonable, practical and feasible for a Local Authority and associated resources in terms of monitoring & evaluation. Not all projects can be reasonably expected to be fully monitored and evaluated, thus a …


From Equitable Access To Equitable Usage: Moving Towards Data-Driven, Evidence-Based Cycling Assets Management, Kewei Ren, Yunping Liang, Chun-Hsing Ho 2025 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

From Equitable Access To Equitable Usage: Moving Towards Data-Driven, Evidence-Based Cycling Assets Management, Kewei Ren, Yunping Liang, Chun-Hsing Ho

Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications

Cycling is increasingly recognized for its wide range economic, environmental, and health benefits as a mobility option. However, disparities in the provision and the quality of bicycle infrastructure persists. Ensuring fair access and usage of these benefits for all presents a significant challenge. As a result, establishing effective methodologies to evaluate cycling equity is critically important. This paper synthesizes research on infrastructure asset management with a focus on equity considerations in bicycle infrastructure. A systematic review of 19 North American studies critically examines how existing research categorizes vulnerable populations and assesses fairness. The results reveal that most existing analyses focus …


Human Perception Of Ai Capabilities At Classifying Perturbed Roadway Signs, Katherine R. Garcia, Jing Chen, Yanru Xiao, Scott Mishler, Cong Wang, Bin Hu 2025 Rice University

Human Perception Of Ai Capabilities At Classifying Perturbed Roadway Signs, Katherine R. Garcia, Jing Chen, Yanru Xiao, Scott Mishler, Cong Wang, Bin Hu

Psychology Faculty Publications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial to numerous functions required for driving automation systems, including the computer vision techniques used to detect the roadway environment and make real-time decisions. However, the images used as inputs to the AI system may be maliciously perturbed, or manipulated, causing the AI system to make an incorrect classification. In this study, we examined humans’ perception of the AI’s computer vision capability of classifying various road sign images, including the original images, images with two different types of malicious attacks, and images that are scrambled randomly at the pixel level. Our results showed that participants rated …


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