Comparative Analysis Of Test Results Of Different Nano‑Clay Improved Loess,
2024
School of Highway ， Chang'an University ， Xi'an ， Shaanxi 710064 ， China
Comparative Analysis Of Test Results Of Different Nano‑Clay Improved Loess, Zhao Danni, Cao Baohua, Xu Jiangbo, Nan Yalin, Chen Nengyuan, Zhang Peng, Wang Heping
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The orthogonal design t est was used to quantitatively analyze the influencing factors and influence degree of compressive strength，shear strength index，and permeability coefficient of improved loess，and the optimal content of improved loess was obtained.In addition，the improvement mechanism of nano-clay materials on loess was explored by scanning electron microscopy.The results show that：① The factors affecting the compressive strength of improved loess are the content of nano-clay，water content，and curing age，and the factors affecting cohesion，internal friction angle，and permeability coefficient are the content，dry density，and confining pressure.② Under different influencing factors，nano-montmorillonite can effectively improve the compressive strength of loess than attapulgite.③ When the material content …
Technical Essentials Of Road Geometric Design In Serbia,
2024
China Railway Design Corporation ， Tianjin 300142 ， China
Technical Essentials Of Road Geometric Design In Serbia, Xu Da, Yang Xueyong, Yuan Yingshuang, Chen Dongsheng
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
With the continuous advancement of China's Belt and Road Initiative，more and more Chinese enterprises are participating in the construction of engineering projects in Central and Eastern Europe，which brings some challenges for designers to master and use local codes for engineering design and consultation.According to the concrete practice of road reconstruction design of Hungary-Serbia Railway （Serbia section ），the application of horizontal and vertical indexes in road geometric design in Serbian was summarized.It is found that road design in Serbian has perfect design standards and systems.The Serbian code and the Chinese code are relatively close in terms of road geometric design standards，and …
Effect Evaluation Method Of Foamed Asphalt Based On Digital Image Processing Technology,
2024
Shanxi Transportation Research Institute Group Co .， Ltd.， Taiyuan ， Shanxi 030000 ， China ;Shanxi Transportation Technology Research & Development Co .， Ltd.， Taiyuan ， Shanxi 030000 ， China
Effect Evaluation Method Of Foamed Asphalt Based On Digital Image Processing Technology, Chang Xiaoyu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of the shortage of deter mining the optimal foaming parameters of foamed asphalt only by experience，this paper adopted digital image processing technology to collect images of the mixture of foamed asphalt and milled material RAI obtained under different foaming conditions and carried out grayscale image conversion，morphological processing，binary image conversion，and image segmentation，so as to calculate the asphalt wrapping rate in different areas.With the uniform dispersion of asphalt in the mixture as the indicator，the foaming effect of foamed asphalt was evaluated，and the optimal foaming parameters were determined.The results show that the digital image processing technology can quickly and effectively evaluate …
Research On Construction Risk Of Desert Highway Subgrade Engineering Based On Sem,
2024
School of Traffic and Transportation Engineering ，Changsha University of Science ＆Technology ，Changsha ， Hunan 410114 ，China
Research On Construction Risk Of Desert Highway Subgrade Engineering Based On Sem, Wang Shouxu, Han Lingyun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Highway construction in desert areas is of great significance to improving the nodes of transportation networks and developing the economy of remote areas.In order to effectively explore the construction risks of desert highway subgrade engineering，the five aspects of personnel risk，technical risk，material risk，mechanical risk，and environmental risk were analyzed，and 23 indicators affecting the construction risk of desert highway subgrade engineering were screened out by literature research method.Based on the effective data collected by questionnaire survey，a structural equation model （SEM ） of the construction risk of desert highway subgrade engineering was constructed，and the key influencing factors of the construction risk were analyzed.The results …
Rut Development Law And Correction Factor Of Axle Load Conversion Of Asphalt Pavement In Long And Large Longitudinal Slope,
2024
School of Qilu Transportation ， Shandong University ， Jinan ， Shandong 250002 ， China
Rut Development Law And Correction Factor Of Axle Load Conversion Of Asphalt Pavement In Long And Large Longitudinal Slope, Guo Chenchen, Ding Tingting, Lyu Xin, Sun Jianxiu, Zhang Jizhe, Yao Zhanyong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The existing design specifications do not make special design provisions for pavements in long and large longitudinal slopes，and the directly applied design specifications ignore the stress characteristics of these pavements，which fail to guarantee pavement performance and life.In order to realize the differential design of the pavement structure of special road sections，based on the measured dynamic modulus of asphalt mixture，annual traffic volume，and temperature data，this paper used the self-developed temperature-axle load analysis software to convert the real traffic volume into standard axle load.Abaqus software was used to establish a rut model under the coupling effect of measured axle load and temperature，and the …
Mechanical Behavior Of Composite Structures Of Wearing Course And Underlying Layer For Asphalt Pavements,
2024
China Railway Construction Investment Group Corporation Limited ， Zhuhai ， Guangdong 519000 ， China
Mechanical Behavior Of Composite Structures Of Wearing Course And Underlying Layer For Asphalt Pavements, Yang Xiaohua, Yuan Zhanwen, Wen Yongbing, Zhou Chao, Wu Hao
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The interlayer bonding state of pavement structures changes due to the influence of various factors under service conditions，and this change exhibits a significant influence on the mechanical behavior of pavement structures.Through the composite structure test and numerical analysis，the mechanical behavior of the composite structure of different wearing courses and underlying layers under different stresses and bonding states was studied.The test used three commonly used wearing course （surface layer ） materials of asphalt pavements，namely AC- 13，OGFC- 13，and SMA- 13 for comparative analysis.The test results show that different composite structures exhibit different interlayer bonding properties and fatigue characteristics due to the difference …
Shear Strength Test Of Hefei Expansive Soil Under Low Stress Conditions With Controlled Suction,
2024
School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering ， Hefei University of Technology ， Hefei ， Anhui 230009 ， China
Shear Strength Test Of Hefei Expansive Soil Under Low Stress Conditions With Controlled Suction, Hou Chaoqun, Zhang Rongjian, Li Yongxin
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Topsoil slide and instability of expansive soil slopes may occur under variable saturation conditions.In order to study the strength characteristics of unsaturated expansive soil under low stress conditions，several different matrix suction and stress conditions were set by unsaturated triaxial apparatus.The triaxial shear test of Hefei expansive soil was carried out，and the test data were analyzed.The test results show that when the net confining stress on the expansive soil continues to weaken，the stress-strain curve transitions from strain hardening to strain softening.The strength of unsaturated expansive soil increases with increasing matrix suction.The shear strength of shallow expansive soil shows a significant reduction …
Influence Of Aerodynamic Shape Change On Wind Resistance Performance Of Large Span Truss Bridge,
2024
Lhasa Municipality Design Group Co .， Ltd.， Lhasa ， Xizang 850000 ， China ;Wind Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province ， Southwest Jiaoto ng University ， Chengdu ， Sichuan 610031 ， China
Influence Of Aerodynamic Shape Change On Wind Resistance Performance Of Large Span Truss Bridge, Jing Dade, Su Yi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The development of the transportation an d tourism industry has led to bridges fulfilling additional roles，such as tourism，alongside their transportation functions，resulting in significant changes in structural aerodynamic shape and ventilation rate.This paper analyzed a double-tower single-span steel truss suspension bridge with a main span of 1 088 m，re-evaluated its wind resistance performance through the full-bridge aeroelastic model wind tunnel test，and evaluated the pedestrian comfort problem while studying the wind-resistant stability of the structure.The results indicate that the structural dynamic characteristics of the bridge remain almost unchanged before and after altering the aerodynamic shape of the bridge for its scenic spot …
Influence Of Section Selection On Mechanical Performance Of Corrugated Steel Box Culvert,
2024
School of Civil Engineering ， Beijing Jiaotong University ， Beijing 100044 ， China ;Shandong Provincial Communications Planning and Design Institute Group Co .， Ltd.， Jinan ， Shandong 250031 ， China
Influence Of Section Selection On Mechanical Performance Of Corrugated Steel Box Culvert, Zhang Shun, Liu Baodong, Gao Meng, Wu Fei, Wang Zhihong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Corrugated steel box culverts exhibit a higher section utilization rate compared with circular，arched，and pipe-arch corrugated steel structures，making them more suitable for for scenarios with restricted embankment height.While numerous studies focus on strengthening strategies for corrugated steel box culverts，research on selecting cross-sectional forms is scarce.This study utilized the finite element analysis software Abaqus to develop finite element models of corrugated steel box culverts with sidewall inclination angles of 0°，5°，10°，15° and 20° respectively.The impact of these inclination angles on the structural stress and deformation outcomes was analyzed.The results indicate that increasing the sidewall inclination angles can effectively reduce vertical deformation and maximum …
Study On Anchorage Reliability For Strand Shoe And Pull Rod Of Air‑Spinning Suspension Bridge,
2024
Deyang Tengen Heavy Industry Co .， Ltd.， Deyang ， Sichuan 618000 ， China
Study On Anchorage Reliability For Strand Shoe And Pull Rod Of Air‑Spinning Suspension Bridge, Huang Anming, Yang Bo, Chen Long, Xie Jun, Chen Xin
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Each strand wire of the main cable in the suspension bridge constructed by the AS method is sleeved and anchored on the strand shoes on both banks.The strand shoe transmits the strand force to the anchoring system through the pull rod.The bearing capacity of the strand shoe after the interaction between the strand shoe and the wires of the main cable，the stress state of the wires after small curvature bending，and the influence of installation accuracy of the pull rod on the anchoring reliability all need to be qualitatively and quantitatively studied and verified by the experiment.In this paper，the main cable …
Research On Gravity Anchorage Foundation Of Dadu River Bridge In Luding,
2024
Sichuan Highway Planning Survey Design and Research Institute Ltd .， Chengdu ， Sichuan 610041 ，China
Research On Gravity Anchorage Foundation Of Dadu River Bridge In Luding, Zhou Ti Ng, Tao Qiyu, Li Zejun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Moraine soils formed during th e Qua ternary glacial period are widely distributed in the west of China，exhibiting good mechanical properties and deep overburden.This paper studied the Dadu River bridge in Luding and investigated the influence of various foundation forms on anchorage stability in the case of considering moraine soils as the soil supporting layer of gravity anchorage foundation through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation.The findings suggest that a slant expanded foundation with a notched sill demonstrates good force-bearing capability and is cost-effective.These results can provide a reference for similar construction projects in the west of China.
Test On Water Mist Wrapped Dust Reduction Technology For Tunnels,
2024
CCCC Second Highway Engineering Co .， Ltd， Xi'an ， Shaanxi 710065 ， China
Test On Water Mist Wrapped Dust Reduction Technology For Tunnels, Wang Yijun, Wang Fei, Jia Yuedi, Pan Weihua, He Xingchun, Yao Wenhui
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to eliminate the dust produced by tunnel blasting more quickly and effectively，two kinds of mist spray and dust reduction schemes were put forward，which were the “air duct water mist wrapped type ” and the “vehicle-mounted water mist wrapped type ”.The field test was carried out on Jiaoding Tunnel in Yunnan.The results show that for the dust reduction technology scheme of “air duct water mist wrapped type ”，the dust concentration of the No.1 characteristic position at the tunnel face decreases to 3.87 mg/m3 after 10 minutes of dust reduction，which meets the specification requirements.For the dust reduction technology of “vehicle-mounted …
Numerical Simulation On Bearing Characteristics Of Tunnel‑Type Anchorage Of A Grand Bridge Over Qingjiang River,
2024
CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Survey and Design Institute Co .， Ltd.， Wuhan ， Hubei 430074 ， China
Numerical Simulation On Bearing Characteristics Of Tunnel‑Type Anchorage Of A Grand Bridge Over Qingjiang River, Yin Hongmei, Shi Qian, Zhang Yihu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
This paper took the tunnel-type anchorage on the left bank of a grand bridge over the Qingjiang River as an example and established a three-dimensional geological generalization model based on the engineering geological analysis.In addition，the paper used different software to realize the approximate grid discrete division of complex rock mass and tunnel-type anchorage structure.FLAC3D software was used to simulate different working conditions，and the deformation characteristics and bearing capacity of the tunnel-type anchorage were obtained.It is found that the potential failure mode of the tunnel-type anchorage is that the anchor and the rock mass cut by the structural plane on the …
Study On Length Of Deceleration Lane Of Left Off‑Ramp For Urban Underground Interchanges Based On Traffic Conflicts,
2024
Wuhan Urban Railway Construction Investment & Development Co .， Ltd.，Wuhan 430061 ，China
Study On Length Of Deceleration Lane Of Left Off‑Ramp For Urban Underground Interchanges Based On Traffic Conflicts, Wang Hailiang, Cheng Chong, Guan Hong, Ding Naikan
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To set a reasonable range of the length of the deceleration lane in the diverge area of the left off-ramp for urban underground interchanges，the effects of the length of the deceleration lane，as well as interactions between traffic volumes and design speeds of mainline and ramp on traffic conflict in the diverge area，were exami ned.By taking the underground interchange of the Wuhan East-South Lakes Tunnel Project as an example，the VISSIM micro traffic simulation test was carried out，and the conflict rate （RCR） and exposed time to collision （TTET） were extracted.The results show that ① when the length of the deceleration lane increases，the …
Study On Safety Risk Assessment System For Waste Dump Of Mountainous Expressways,
2024
Yunnan Key Laboratory of Digital Communications ， Broadvision Engineering Consultants ， Kunming ， Yunnan 650041 ， China
Study On Safety Risk Assessment System For Waste Dump Of Mountainous Expressways, Ye Xian, Yin Hao, Zhao Xin, Wang Guanqun, Gao Yu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The safety of waste dump projects of mountainous expressways is related to environmental protection，water and soil conservation，highway building protection，and downstream environment-sensitive point protection，so it is necessary to put forward safety assessment methods.Based on the data analysis of 1 369 waste dumps in Yunnan Province，the safety risk factors of the waste dump engineering were proposed and summarized as five primary indicators，including site selection and design factors，construction factors，regional geological factors，external influencing factors，and data integrity factors，and 18 secondary indicators were further put forward.The group decision-making analytic hierarchy process （AHP ） model was established，and the weight of secondary indexes was determined by 64 technical …
Analysis On Design Concept Of Subgrade And Pavement Of Colombia High‑Grade Highway,
2024
CCCC First Highway Consultants Co .， Ltd.， Xi'an ， Shaanxi 710075 ， China
Analysis On Design Concept Of Subgrade And Pavement Of Colombia High‑Grade Highway, Liu Tao, Hu Guanhua, Yuan Yi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Colombian highway design predominantly adheres to American Standards，emphasizing design concepts reflective of the United States while encompassing Colombia's engineering design habits，concepts，and characteristics.This paper introduced the main design schemes of the Colombia MAR 2 Highway Project in northern Colombia，including protection engineering，drainage engineering，subgrade filling，spoil ground，and pavement.It conducted a comparative analysis between Colombian and Chinese design concepts，highlighting similarities and disparities，and put forward the thinking of mutual learning.
Study On Flexural Behavior Of Wet Joints Of Prefabricated Steel‑Uhpc Composite Bridge Deck,
2024
Key Laboratory for Wind and Bridge Engineering of Hunan Province ， School of Civil Engineering ， Hunan University ， Changsha ， Hunan 410082 ， China
Study On Flexural Behavior Of Wet Joints Of Prefabricated Steel‑Uhpc Composite Bridge Deck, Liao Wancheng, Zhao Hua, An Jiahe
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Prefabricated steel-UHPC composite bridge deck is a new deck structure system that places the longitudinal rib at the upper layer and forms PBL shear connectors.This structure can be prefabricated in the factory and assembled on-site.The adjacent steel beams are integrated by welding，and the cast in-situ UHPC wet joints connect the adjacent UHPC bridge decks.However，these wet joints represent the structure's vulnerable segments but with little research.To this end，a full-scale model test has been conducted to study the flexural behavior of the wet joints in a steel-UHPC composite bridge deck in a practical project.The Abaqus finite element model was established and verified …
Research On Shape Optimization Of Four‑Center Circular Highway Tunnel Based On Parametric Modeling Idea,
2024
CCCC Tunnel and Bridge （Nanjing ） Technology Co .， Ltd.， Nanjing ， Jiangsu 211800 ， China
Research On Shape Optimization Of Four‑Center Circular Highway Tunnel Based On Parametric Modeling Idea, Zhu Lei, Guo Meng, Guo Jinyong, Shen Caihua, Zhang Hanyi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The rational cross-sectional form of the four-center circular highway tunnel contributes to enhancing the stress state of the lining structure，reducing cracks in the composite lining，and enhancing the durability of the tunnel structure.Utilizing the Ansys APDL programming platform and guided by the design principle of continuous-curvature，a parametric modeling equation for the geometrical dimensions of local tunnel shape in arch foot area was established.The calculation method and numerical simulation models for the equivalent mechanical parameters of the anchor reinforcement area were also developed.The study revealed the impact of the local tunnel shape parameter design in the arch foot area on the internal …
104. I-69 Orx Section 3: Completing The Connection,
2024
Purdue University
104. I-69 Orx Section 3: Completing The Connection, Steven Nicaise
Purdue Road School
The I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) will be a key, final connection of I-69 between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. The transformational project includes three contracts, two states and one much-anticipated new river crossing. In this session, you will hear an update on the ORX project as a whole and learn about I-69 ORX Section 3.
Confessions Of A Former Vision Zero Coordinator,
2024
Purdue University
Confessions Of A Former Vision Zero Coordinator, Maria Cantrell
Purdue Road School
Maria Cantrell, P.E. served as the City of Columbus Vision Zero Coordinator from 2019 to 2023. She lead the development of the City’s multiagency plan and program intended to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes. Learn about what efforts and strategies worked, what didn’t, and a few pointers picked up along the way.
