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Research Progress Of Modified Asphalt With Graphene Materials, ZHANG Zongwei, HE Kai 2025 Gansu Provincial Highway Construction Management Group Co ., Ltd., Lanzhou , Gansu 730070 , China

Research Progress Of Modified Asphalt With Graphene Materials, Zhang Zongwei, He Kai

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the research status of mo dified asphalt properties with graphene materials,relevant research literature in China and abroad was consulted to compare the effects of various graphene materials and preparation parameters on asphalt.The results show that graphene,nano graphite sheets,and oxidized graphene can improve the microstructure and road performance of asphalt,increase the service life of asphalt,and reduce the maintenance cost of asphalt.Continuously optimizing the preparation parameters of modified asphalt and exploring the mechanism of modified asphalt with new material not only help the promotion and application of new road asphalt technologies but also reduce energy consumption,pollutants,and carbon emissions,providing new ideas …


Model Analysis Of Axial Compressive Mechanical Properties Of Concrete Column Constrained By Textile-Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites, MA Gao, WANG Zhaoyang 2025 College of Civil Engineering , Hunan University , Changsha , Hunan 410082 , China ;Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory on Damage Diagnosis for Engineering Structures (Hunan University ), Changsha , Hunan 410082 , China

Model Analysis Of Axial Compressive Mechanical Properties Of Concrete Column Constrained By Textile-Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites, Ma Gao, Wang Zhaoyang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to avoid the problem of matrix cracking in textile-reinforced concrete (TRC ),a reinforcement method of textile-reinforced engineered cementitious composites (ECC ),namely TRECC composed of textile and high-performance ECC was proposed.However,the research on the axial compressive mechanical properties of TRECC-constrained concrete in China and abroad is still insufficient,and there is a lack of reliable strength and ultimate strain analysis models.A total of 116 axial compression test results of TRC-constrained concrete columns and 125 axial compression test results of TRECC-constrained concrete columns were collected.The confinement mechanisms and failure modes of TRECC and TRC-constrained concrete were compared.Then,the strength models and ultimate …


Mechanical Performance Of Nuts In Tie Rod Assembly Of Anchorage System Of Suspension Bridge, LIU Zheng, LI Zhao, QIN Guifang, XIE Qinjian, JIANG Yuangen, ZHANG Jiyong, WANG Lei, MA Yafei 2025 Guizhou Road and Bridge Group Co ., Ltd., Guiyang , Guizhou 550001 , China

Mechanical Performance Of Nuts In Tie Rod Assembly Of Anchorage System Of Suspension Bridge, Liu Zheng, Li Zhao, Qin Guifang, Xie Qinjian, Jiang Yuangen, Zhang Jiyong, Wang Lei, Ma Yafei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to investigate the stress and fatigue performance of nuts in the tie rod assembly of the anchorage system of a long-span suspension bridge,the finite element software Ansys and Abaqus were used to establish the full bridge model and the local finite element models of the tie rod and the hexagonal nut,respectively.Secondly,the whole process variation law of the synergistic force of the tie rod and the nut under the axial tensile load was revealed.The difference in mechanical performance between slotted nuts and unslotted nuts was compared,and the detailed structural parameters of slotted nuts were optimized.Finally,the static tensile and fatigue …


Installation Direction Design And Construction Control Of Sliding Bearing Of Continuous Girder Bridge, GUAN Changlu, SUN Xiudong, DONG Hao, WANG Xingzhou 2025 Quality Supervision Branch Bureau of Traffic Construction , Jilin Provincial Transport Comprehensive Administration Law Enforcement Bureau , Changchun , Jilin 130021 , China

Installation Direction Design And Construction Control Of Sliding Bearing Of Continuous Girder Bridge, Guan Changlu, Sun Xiudong, Dong Hao, Wang Xingzhou

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Continuous girder bridges can improve the structural stress,increase the structural bearing capacity,and promote ride comfort.However,some continuous girder bridges suffer from issues such as bearing dislocation,upper torsion,and damage to seismic arrestors.To identify deficiencies in current design and construction control,an in-depth analysis of these issues was conducted.The findings reveal the main reason is that the bidirectional sliding bearings (nearly half of the total ) fail to provide horizontal force,and the main sliding direction of the unidirectional sliding bearings is inconsistent with the deformation of the bridge superstructure.In this paper,factors including temperature-induced deformation,material shrinkage,elastic compression,creep,and construction process control of the bridge superstructure were …


Crack Propagation Of Vehicle‑Steel Bridge Deck Slabs Based On Pavement Damage, TANG Sheng, YIN Xinfeng, ZHANG Ming, YAN Wanli 2025 School of Civil Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China

Crack Propagation Of Vehicle‑Steel Bridge Deck Slabs Based On Pavement Damage, Tang Sheng, Yin Xinfeng, Zhang Ming, Yan Wanli

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the influence of vehicles under different pavement damage conditions on crack propagation of welded toe at the roof of steel bridge deck slabs,finite element models of suspension bridges,fine vehicles,and local steel bridge deck slabs were established,and multiple groups of obstacle heights were set to simulate pavement damage.The explicit dynamic analysis program was used to simulate vehicle-bridge coupling vibration and extract the forces of vehicles on the steel bridge deck slabs at different lanes,speeds,and obstacle heights.The crack propagation life of the welded toe at the roof was obtained by applying them to a local steel bridge deck …


Calculation Of Socket Depth For Circular Pipe Pier-Bearing Platform Socket Connection, CHEN Jingli, XIAO Feng, WANG Zhigang, WANG Zhihai, XU Yan 2025 Wuhan Wusong Highway Investment Management Co ., Ltd., Wuhan , Hubei 430199 , China

Calculation Of Socket Depth For Circular Pipe Pier-Bearing Platform Socket Connection, Chen Jingli, Xiao Feng, Wang Zhigang, Wang Zhihai, Xu Yan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The minimum socket depth for circular pipe pier-bearing platform socket connection can be calculated according to Article C.0.3 in the Specifications for Design of Highway Precast Concrete Bridges (JTG/T 3365 -05—2022 ).In order to enable engineering designers to fully understand and correctly apply the calculation formula in this article,this paper first introduced the main technical features of the typical connection scheme,as well as the structural failure principles and objectives formulated in the specification of the typical connection scheme.Then,it briefly introduced the experimental research content and results of the typical connection scheme and explained the key construction measures and their functions …


Key Techniques For Constructing Flexible Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments, YU Xiaoxiao, XU Chao, LI Haoyu, ZUO Binli 2025 College of Civil Engineering , Tongji University , Shanghai 200092 , China

Key Techniques For Constructing Flexible Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments, Yu Xiaoxiao, Xu Chao, Li Haoyu, Zuo Binli

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The flexible geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS ) abutments offer several advantages,including cost saving,reduced bridgehead misalignment,and good seismic performance,showing great potential for application in transportation engineering both in China and abroad.The flexible GRS abutment is essentially composed of a composite structure formed by closely spaced layers of geosynthetic reinforcement material,and the construction quality and load-bearing capacity are crucial to the success of the project.To ensure construction quality and study the construction process of flexible GRS abutments,a construction site monitoring method was adopted.Based on the experience from the construction of a vehicular overpass on the Wuwei ‒ Yuexi Expressway,the quality control measures …


Reliability Analysis Of Long‑Span Concrete Box Arch Bridge Under Temperature Effect Combinations, ZHENG Junlin, JIANG Youbao, ZHENG Xinhao, LU Naiwei 2025 School of Civil Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;China Harbour Engineering Co ., Ltd., Beijing 100027 , China

Reliability Analysis Of Long‑Span Concrete Box Arch Bridge Under Temperature Effect Combinations, Zheng Junlin, Jiang Youbao, Zheng Xinhao, Lu Naiwei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The existing design methods for concrete arch bridge structures do not consider the random characteristics of the eccentricity generated by load effects and overlook the influence of stochastic eccentricity on structural reliability.To address this deficiency,a calculation model for eccentricity under temperature effect combinations was derived.The random characteristics of eccentricity for different sections of the main arch of concrete arch bridges and their sectional bearing capacities were analyzed under different load parameter combinations.By utilizing the Monte Carlo method,reliability indices were computed for different sections of the main arch and different load parameter combinations after considering the random characteristics of eccentricity.The results …


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) …


Partial Replacement Of Ordinary Portland Cement In Concrete By Limestone Calcined Clay (Lc2), Merna Abdelaziz 2025 American University in Cairo

Partial Replacement Of Ordinary Portland Cement In Concrete By Limestone Calcined Clay (Lc2), Merna Abdelaziz

Theses and Dissertations

Limestone calcined clay (LC2) technique is a new approach that could address the environmental problem corelated with the construction industry due to its vital reliance on the ordinary Portland cement in its various applications. LC2 technique involves partial replacement of the OPC in concrete by limestone and calcined kaolinite clay with a ratio of 1:2 respectively. The main advantage of this technique is its high applicability due to its direct application on site. This study investigated the applicability of incorporating the LC2 technique in the construction industry. Three replacement percentages of OPC by LC2 in concrete were explored, which are …


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