Recent Progress And Scientific Challenges In Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing Of Metallic Multi-Material Structures,
2025
Kennesaw State University
Recent Progress And Scientific Challenges In Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing Of Metallic Multi-Material Structures, Sainand M. Jadhav, Sambhaji Kusekar, Akash Belure, Satyavan Digole, Abhijeet Mali, Muralimohan Cheepu, Manoj Mugale, Suhas Alkunte, Duckbong Kim
Faculty Articles
Metallic multi-material structures are heterogeneous structures characterized by changing composition, microstructures, and site-specific characteristics, advantageous for numerous applications where multifunctionality is desired. Metallic multi-material structures are known as bimetallic structures (BSs), which are functionally graded materials (FGMs). In recent years, wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) advanced as a promising additive manufacturing process to realize the fabrication of these structures due to its high deposition rate, cost-effectiveness, and material utilization efficiency. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the recent progress, processing strategies, and scientific challenges in WAAM of multi-material structures. The paper begins with an introduction to multi-material structures, followed by …
A Review On Connection Forms Between Bridge Guardrails And Bridge Decks,
2025
Research Institute of Highway Ministry of Transport , Beijing 100088 , China
A Review On Connection Forms Between Bridge Guardrails And Bridge Decks, Li Wei, Li Rutao, Jia Ning, Lu Jian
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In recent years,with the continuous expansion of highway bridge construction in China,there has been a growing public demand to enhance road safety and the protective capabilities of highway bridges.To meet the engineering application requirements of various bridge forms and bridge guardrails,diverse connection structures between bridge guardrails and bridge decks have been studied both domestically and internationally.However,in current engineering practice,the selection of these connection forms remains challenging,lacking clear reference criteria.Using the analytic hierarchy process and supported by experimental data,this paper comprehensively analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of these connection forms by considering factors such as guardrail protection effectiveness,load-bearing reliability,construction convenience,and ease …
Effect Of Granite Machine-Made Sand Properties On Concrete Performance,
2025
School of Civil Engineering , Hebei University of Engineering , Handan , Hebei 056038 , China ;Research Institute of Highway , Ministry of Transport , Beijing 100088 , China
Effect Of Granite Machine-Made Sand Properties On Concrete Performance, Wang Jiliang, Wei Xinyuan, Yu Bo
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
As an important stone resource in China,granite is widely used in the preparation of machine-made sand and other building materials due to its stable physical properties and favorable mechanical performance.In order to promote the better application of granite in machine-made sand for cement concrete,this paper analyzed the mineral composition,particle grading,and mica content of granite machine-made sand.It systematically summarized the influence of these characteristics on the mechanical properties,durability,and volumetric stability of concrete.The results show that the concrete performance declines with increasing mica and stone powder content in granite machine-made sand.Properly limiting their content can improve the mechanical properties and durability of …
Wind Tunnel Test Study On Vortex-Induced Vibration Performance Of Cable-Stayed Bridge With Double-Side Box Open Section Composite Main Girder,
2025
Hubei Communications Planning and Design Institute Co ., Ltd., Wuhan , Hubei 430051 , China
Wind Tunnel Test Study On Vortex-Induced Vibration Performance Of Cable-Stayed Bridge With Double-Side Box Open Section Composite Main Girder, Zhou Guohua, Du Guoqiang, Pei Shan, Ding Wangxing, Zhu Zhiwen
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to evaluate the vortex-induced vibration (VIV ) performance of a single-tower ground-anchored cable-stayed bridge with a double-side box open section composite main girder,sectional model wind tunnel tests were conducted under different wind angles of attack and wind speeds.The results show that the torsional stiffness of the π-shaped open section main girder is significantly higher than its vertical bending stiffness.The dominant vibration mode of the main girder is the obvious vibration of the main span,while the ground-anchored abutment effectively stabilizes the cable tower through the back stays.At the damping ratio level specified in the code,within the range of prevailing …
Research On Crack Identification Technology Based On Sobel + Matched Filter Joint Algorithm,
2025
Sichuan Lexi Expressway Co .,Ltd., Xichang , Sichuan 615099 , China
Research On Crack Identification Technology Based On Sobel + Matched Filter Joint Algorithm, Wen Yan, Guo Xiaoqian, Tang Youzhi, Yang Enhui, Qiu Yanjun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To address the problems of hollow recognition results,high noise,and poor crack continuity in pavement crack identification using the Sobel algorithm,this paper proposed a joint algorithm combining the Sobel algorithm and matched filter for three-dimensional crack recognition of asphalt pavement.A matched filter in the form of a sine function was designed,and the matched filter was used to extract crack features from the results of the Sobel algorithm.The matched filter results were subjected to threshold filtering and connected domain analysis to effectively solve the hollow recognition problem,while also reducing noise and improving crack continuity.The test results show that the Sobel + matched …
Research On Prefabrication Scheme Of Concrete Barrier Based On Anchorage In Cast-In-Situ Layer,
2025
Zhongshan Donghuan Expressway Co ., Ltd., Zhongshan , Guangdong 528400 , China
Research On Prefabrication Scheme Of Concrete Barrier Based On Anchorage In Cast-In-Situ Layer, Liang Xiaochong, Kang Hanjing, Luo Yongchuan, Wen Zhiquan, Deng Bao
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to improve the on-site construction efficiency of bridge concrete barriers,a prefabrication scheme for bridge concrete barrier installation was proposed.A structure scheme was developed by anchoring transverse steel bars at the bottom of prefabricated wall panels into the integrated cast-in-situ layer,adopting tongue-and-groove connections between adjacent wall panels,and optimizing the structural configuration and reinforcement of the panels.According to the requirements of the Level VI protection standard,full-scale impact tests using a large bus and a large truck were organized in turn.The results show that the prefabricated concrete bridge barrier can effectively withstand continuous impacts from both large buses and trucks.Its structural …
Application Of Grouted Steel Pipe Micropile Composite Structure In Highway Landslide Treatment,
2025
Sichuan Communication Surveying & Design Institute , Co., Ltd., Chengdu , Sichuan 610017 , China
Application Of Grouted Steel Pipe Micropile Composite Structure In Highway Landslide Treatment, Wu Bing, Liang Yao, Li Jie, Zhao Honghu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To optimize the calculation methods and application schemes for reinforcing landslides using grouted steel pipe micropile composite structures,the composition of single-pile composite structures and the combination forms of pile group structures were described.By taking the Bishop method as an example,a stability analysis method and the anti-sliding principle of side (sliding ) slopes reinforced with grouted steel pipe micropile composite structures were proposed,and a calculation formula for the allowable shear resistance of the composite pile was derived.By taking a landslide case from a section of Lijiang‒Panzhihua Expressway as an example,landslide stability analysis and landslide thrust calculation were carried out.The grouted steel …
Settlement Calculation Method For Composite Foundations Reinforced With Geo-Encased Stone Columns,
2025
Hunan Yanhu Construction Engineering Co ., Ltd., Yueyang , Hunan 414002 , China
Settlement Calculation Method For Composite Foundations Reinforced With Geo-Encased Stone Columns, Long Jun, Tan Jingpeng
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Geo-encased stone columns (GESCs ),known for their cost-effectiveness and simple construction,are widely employed in the reinforcement of soft soil foundations in practical engineering,and the analysis of their settlement serves as a crucial foundation for the design process.However,existing research mainly focuses on experimental and numerical methods,with relatively limited progress in theoretical calculations.Based on the load transfer mechanism of GESC-reinforced composite foundations and the bulging deformation of the pile body within a certain depth of the pile top under vertical loading,the reinforced zone was divided into a bulging section and a non-bulging section,and the total settlement of the pile was regarded as …
Study On Deformation Characteristics Induced By Deep Foundation Pit Excavation Sharing Diaphragm Wall With Existing Subway Station,
2025
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Study On Deformation Characteristics Induced By Deep Foundation Pit Excavation Sharing Diaphragm Wall With Existing Subway Station, Ling Tonghua, Zou Nanwei, Zhou Kun, Feng Wei, Wu Xing, Zhang Liang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To investigate the deformation induced by deep foundation pit excavation sharing a diaphragm wall with an existing subway station,this study took the foundation pit project of Gongming Square Station of Shenzhen Metro as an example.A three-dimensional numerical model was established by FLAC3D software to analyze the deformation characteristics of the surrounding ground surface,retaining structures,and the subway station during the excavation process.In addition,field monitoring was conducted to measure the vertical and horizontal displacements of the pit sidewall and the subway station sharing the diaphragm wall.The results show that after excavation,the ground surface settlement behind the retaining wall exhibits an approximately elliptical …
Study On Chloride Ion Diffusion Behavior In Cracked Cement Mortar With High Fly Ash Content,
2025
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Study On Chloride Ion Diffusion Behavior In Cracked Cement Mortar With High Fly Ash Content, Liu Yang, Mao Shengzhe, Lu Naiwei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to explore the diffusion behavior of chloride ions in cracked cement mortar with high fly ash (FA) content,this study fabricated cement mortar specimens with different FA contents and crack widths by artificially prefabricating cracks.The chloride ion content in cracks was measured after natural soaking for 30 days and 60 days.The results show that the cracks accelerate the diffusion of chloride ions in cement mortar.The increase in the diffusion coefficient caused by 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm cracks is similar,while that caused by a 0.2 mm crack is significantly higher.After 30 days of soaking,the chloride ion content of the …
Relationship Between Fractal Characteristics And Shear Strength Of Highway Spoil Site Materials,
2025
Guizhou Transportation Planning Survey & Design Academe Co ., Ltd., Guiyang , Guizhou 550081 , China
Relationship Between Fractal Characteristics And Shear Strength Of Highway Spoil Site Materials, Luo Shixin, Luo Hongming, Zou Fei, Cai Lei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Highway spoil features a wide range of particle sizes and poor gradation,and their strength characteristics serve as key factors affecting the stability of spoil slopes.To explore the relationship between fractal characteristics of particle size and strength,this study examined 21 spoil sites along the Guizhou section of the Duyun ‒ Shangri-La Expressway.Based on the field investigation,particle size analysis tests,and laboratory shear tests,the particle composition and shear strength parameters of spoil were obtained.Based on fractal theory,the fractal characteristics of particle size under different gradation scaling methods were analyzed,and the relationship between shear strength parameters and the fractal dimensions of particle size was …
Research On Improvement Of Adhesive Properties Of Asphalt And Granite Gravel,
2025
School of Transportation , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Research On Improvement Of Adhesive Properties Of Asphalt And Granite Gravel, Li Yu, Zhang Yingxue, Qiu Chao, Wang Mo, Liu Li
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of the poor adhesion of acidic granite gravel and asphalt and the shortage of alkaline stone in asphalt pavement in China ’s expressway construction,this study evaluated the improvement effects of schemes,including single use of amine anti-stripping agent DRD-K 1,single use of non-amine anti-stripping agent AMR- 3,single use of cement,and combined use of anti-stripping agent and cement,on the asphalt-aggregate adhesion properties.Through the tests of three major indexes before and after asphalt aging,aggregate adhesion test,and improved water immersion method,the adhesion of asphalt was evaluated,and the optimal amount for use was proposed.The results show that the non-amine anti-stripping agent AMR- 3 …
Factors Influencing Fatigue Damage In Manufactured Sand-Based Ecological Self-Compacting Concrete Pavement,
2025
Guangdong Guanghui Expressway Co ., Ltd., Guangzhou , Guangdong 510000 , China
Factors Influencing Fatigue Damage In Manufactured Sand-Based Ecological Self-Compacting Concrete Pavement, Fu Suanzi, Li Hongyan
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Ecological-self-compacting concrete (Eco-SCC ) pavements offer advantages such as reduced cement consumption,lower carbon emissions,and improved economic performance.However,their durability has not been sufficiently studied.Based on the literature review and fatigue test data,the fatigue parameters of Eco-SCC were determined using the Chaboche damage evolution model.A finite element model of fatigue damage in Eco-SCC pavement structures was established to compare the fatigue damage distribution under different loading positions,identify the unfavorable loading positions,and analyze the influence of slab thickness and modulus on the durability of Eco-SCC pavements.SCC plate thickness and modulus on the durability of Eco-SCC pavement.The results show that fatigue damage under different …
Adhesion Mechanism Of Geopolymer-Modified Emulsified Asphalt Slurry At Interface With Aggregate,
2025
Faculty of Engineering , China University of Geosciences (Wuhan ), Wuhan , Hubei 430074 , China
Adhesion Mechanism Of Geopolymer-Modified Emulsified Asphalt Slurry At Interface With Aggregate, Zhong Chao, Yang Hao, Lin Juntao, Xiao Yue
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to investigate the adhesion mechanism at the interface between geopolymer-modified emulsified asphalt slurry and aggregate,the interfacial adhesion performance was studied by the molecular dynamics method and compared with that of cement-modified emulsified asphalt slurry.In addition,macro-scale splitting strength tests were performed for verification.The results indicate that van der Waals forces play a major role in the adhesion at the slurry-aggregate interface.Under equivalent mix ratios,the interfacial binding energy between the geopolymer-modified emulsified asphalt slurry and aggregate is 6.84% ‒19.99% higher than that of the cement system.The adhesion performance is closely related to the diffusion properties and atomic distribution of the …
Experimental Study On Workability Of Alkali-Activated Red Mud-Based Controlled Low-Strength Materials,
2025
Xiantao Highway Development Center , Xiantao , Hubei 433000 , China
Experimental Study On Workability Of Alkali-Activated Red Mud-Based Controlled Low-Strength Materials, Wu Yun, Fang Mingjing², Lin Zhiyang², Liu Zhengwei³, Beng Jianping³
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
This study aims to optimize the mix design of alkali-activated red mud-based controlled low-strength materials (CLSMs ) to enhance their applicability in road engineering backfilling.The effects of red mud content (20% ‒ 50%),water-to-solid ratio (0.30‒0.36),sand-to-soil ratio (7∶3‒4∶6),polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PEC ) dosage (0%‒2.1%),and fly ash to mineral powder ratio (5∶1‒0.5∶1) on the flowability and bleeding resistance of the materials were systematically investigated.The results are as follows:① The water-to-solid ratio significantly influences flowability.Increasing it to 0.32‒0.34 improves flowability by 39%‒78%,but when the ratio exceeds 0.34,the bleeding rate increases significantly (up to 4.89%);② When the red mud content is 30%‒40%,the high specific surface …
Damage Localization Of Simp Ly Supported Beams Based On Deflection Influence Surfaces Calculated By Three-Dimensional Boundary Face Method,
2025
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Damage Localization Of Simp Ly Supported Beams Based On Deflection Influence Surfaces Calculated By Three-Dimensional Boundary Face Method, Yin Xinfeng, Luo Zonghao, Yan Wanli, Kaiersaer ∙Tuerdi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The deflection influence surface (DIS) of a spatial structure is difficult to calculate using the existing two-dimensional boundary element method.To address this issue,a damage localization method based on DIS calculated using the three-dimensional boundary face method (BFM ) was proposed.A custom BFM program with an internal loop was developed,and the internal forces and deformations of a square plate and a supported T-beam structure were calculated using the static method.By specifying the domain of the order of a bivariate polynomial function (BPF ),a secondary optimization program for influence surfaces was established,and the DIS with the minimum mean square error was obtained.The …
Research On Construction Monitoring Of Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge Based On Knn Algorithm,
2025
The First Engineering Co ., Ltd., China Railway 15th Bureau Group Co ., Ltd., Xi’an, Shaanxi 700018 , China
Research On Construction Monitoring Of Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge Based On Knn Algorithm, Liu Jianlin, Pan Kai, Yang Gang, Wang Junming
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To address common issues in bridge construction monitoring,such as sensor damage and failure in strain and displacement measurements,this study took the Nanliu Jialing River Bridge as a case and proposed a method based on the K-nearest neighbor (KNN ) algorithm to reconstruct missing construction monitoring data.ANSYS Workbench was used to establish a finite element model (FEM ) of the bridge construction process to verify the effectiveness of the KNN algorithm in the presence of missing bridge construction monitoring data.The results show:① KNN algorithm can assist in filling short-term data gaps caused by damage to strain and displacement sensors during bridge …
Shear Strength Test Of Uhpc-Nc Bonding Surface,
2025
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Shear Strength Test Of Uhpc-Nc Bonding Surface, Zhang Shichang, Yan Donghuang, Liu Yun, Yuan Sheng, Wang Shuo
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
As a cement-based composite material with excellent mechanical properties,ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC ) demonstrates outstanding performance in tensile and compressive strength,durability,and impermeability.This material is suitable for the reinforcement and repair of normal concrete (NC) bridge structures.To study the shear behavior of the UHPC-NC bonding interface and its reinforcement effect,this paper conducted interface shear tests using Z-shaped specimens and designed a total of six sets of comparative specimens.The influence of parameters such as the planted bar ratio,implantation depth,and bonding surface size on the shear strength was explored.Through experiments,the load –slip curve and the shear strength data were obtained.The results show that:① …
Field Measurement And Analysis Of Wind Characteristics At Xuefenghu Bridge Site,
2025
CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company Ltd ., Wuhan , Hubei 430040 , China
Field Measurement And Analysis Of Wind Characteristics At Xuefenghu Bridge Site, Yu Wenhao, Yi Lu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Wind field parameters at bridge sites serve as an important basis for wind-resistant bridge design.The terrain surrounding the Xuefenghu Bridge is unique-mountains flank both sides in the bridge-aligned direction,and the bridge spans the wide surface of the Zhexi Reservoir.In order to investigate the wind field characteristics under such complex topographic conditions,an observation,acquisition,and wireless data transmission system was established at the bridge site.A one-year in-situ wind measurement campaign was conducted,and the characteristics of average wind and fluctuating wind were deeply analyzed.The results show that the average wind speed at the bridge site generally follows a Weibull distribution,and the average wind direction …
Experimental Study On Shear Resistance Of Existing Prestressed Concrete Hollow Slabs,
2025
Shandong Hi-Speed Group Co ., Ltd., Jinan , Shandong 250098 , China
Experimental Study On Shear Resistance Of Existing Prestressed Concrete Hollow Slabs, Lu Youfu, Di Jin, Qin Fengjiang, Sun Yifei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Prestressed concrete hollow slabs are widely used in small- and medium-sized span highway bridges in China.With the increase in load ratings,many hollow slab bridges built in early periods fail to meet the current specifications for shear bearing capacity.Nevertheless,these hollow slabs continue to function adequately under existing vehicle loads,making it essential to conduct an in-depth investigation into their shear bearing capacity.Shear bearing capacity tests were conducted on five 16 m-span hollow slabs dismantled from a renovation and expansion project,including three top slabs with a 15 cm cast-in-place concrete structural layer.Various parameters,such as load-displacement curves,web concrete strain,cracking loads,crack development patterns,failure modes,and ultimate …
