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Selection And Design Of Anchorage For Suspension Bridge In Downhill Area Under Complex Geological Conditions, CHEN Yongliang, HE Shiyong, XIA Zhixian, WU Wenxiang 2023 Yunnan Transportation Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Kunming, Yunnan 650041, China

Selection And Design Of Anchorage For Suspension Bridge In Downhill Area Under Complex Geological Conditions, Chen Yongliang, He Shiyong, Xia Zhixian, Wu Wenxiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Due to the complexities of design and construction, long-span single-tower suspension bridges are rarely applied in practice. The main bridge of the Jinsha River Bridge at Tiger Leaping Gorge adopts a 766 m single-span single-tower steel truss suspension bridge. On the Lijiang anchorage side, complex geological conditions posed significant challenges due to geological structures, while the reservoir level of the planned hydropower station created adverse hydrological conditions for waterproofing and durability of the anchorage system. The selection of an appropriate anchorage type was therefore particularly challenging. This paper first details the selection process for anchorage under complex geological conditions. It …


Study On Countermeasures And Genetic Analysis Of Sloping Bridge Pile Hole Wall Failure, YANG Hua, YIN Xiaotao 2023 CCCC Railway (Wuhan) Construction Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China

Study On Countermeasures And Genetic Analysis Of Sloping Bridge Pile Hole Wall Failure, Yang Hua, Yin Xiaotao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The stability of slopes and the safety of bridge piles are interdependent, and ensuring the safety of sloping terrain is crucial for the safe construction of bridge piles. Based on three collapsed pile sections of the Huadizhai No. 2 Bridge, this paper utilized geological surveys to design initial terrain and altered terrain slope stability calculation conditions, along with horizontal compensation force calculation conditions under a safety standard of 1.35. By integrating geological analysis, slope stability assessment, and compensation force evaluations, the causes of pile hole collapse and corresponding countermeasures were analyzed. The results show that under the initial terrain, the …


Research On Gas Migration And Ventilation Disaster Prevention In Highway Tunnel, WANG Zhongqi, LIN Zhi, FENG Sen, YANG Hongyun, CHEN Xiang, LIU Jiang 2023 CRCC Chongqing Investment Group Co., Ltd., Chongqing 400700, China

Research On Gas Migration And Ventilation Disaster Prevention In Highway Tunnel, Wang Zhongqi, Lin Zhi, Feng Sen, Yang Hongyun, Chen Xiang, Liu Jiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To understand the gas migration patterns and ventilation disaster prevention techniques during tunnel construction, this paper uses a real tunnel as the engineering context. A 3D transient ventilation physical model was established using Ansys Fluent, and the effects of ventilation on gas concentration were analyzed in combination with on-site monitoring data. The results show that the uneven diffusion of gas and airflow is prominent. Gas concentration and wind speed stabilize at a distance of 120 m from the tunnel face as ventilation time increases. During gas monitoring and prevention, special attention should be paid to the area between the tunnel …


Research On Influence Factors And Efficiency Analysis Of Expressway Maintenance Marketization, ZHONG Wen, HE Shoukui, WANG Xiaodong 2023 School of Economics and Management, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China; Civil Aviation Airport Chengdu Electronic Engineering Design Co., Ltd., Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China

Research On Influence Factors And Efficiency Analysis Of Expressway Maintenance Marketization, Zhong Wen, He Shoukui, Wang Xiaodong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To promote market-oriented reform of highway maintenance, this paper investigates its influencing factors and outcomes and proposes an evaluation model for assessing its effects. A panoramic analysis method within a three-dimensional framework was employed to determine the evaluation content. Drawing on the balanced scorecard concept, the analysis incorporates four dimensions: business, user, internal management, and learning and growth, with the innovative addition of a social responsibility dimension to construct an evaluation indicator system. Subsequently, a cloud-based extension model was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of expressway maintenance marketization and calculate the evaluation grade. Empirical analysis was conducted using data from …


Study On The Minimum Radius Of Vertical Curve Of Highway Main Line Entrance Section Based On Merging Sight Distance, LI Yang, ZHAO Yemei, CHEN Tianxing 2023 Hubei Communications Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Wuhan, Hubei 430051, China

Study On The Minimum Radius Of Vertical Curve Of Highway Main Line Entrance Section Based On Merging Sight Distance, Li Yang, Zhao Yemei, Chen Tianxing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Given the limited research on the vertical curve radius of highway mainline entrance sections and the lack of differentiation between entrance and exit sections in existing studies, this paper identifies merging sight distance as the primary influencing factor for the vertical curve radius of entrance sections. Using merging sight distance as the control condition, the vertical curve radius of entrance sections was studied. A safety merging sight distance calculation model for highway mainline entrance sections was established by analyzing the traffic behavior characteristics of vehicles on the entrance mainline and considering drivers’ psychological and physiological characteristics. The sight distance model …


Inspection And Evaluation Of Load‐Bearing Capacity Of Hollow‐Box Arch Bridge, SONG Zegang, YANG Min 2023 Yunnan Highway Science and Technology Research Institute, Kunming, Yunnan 650051, China

Inspection And Evaluation Of Load‐Bearing Capacity Of Hollow‐Box Arch Bridge, Song Zegang, Yang Min

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The inspection and evaluation of the load-bearing capacity of in-service bridges are crucial for ensuring structural and operational safety. This paper investigates a 90 m span hollow-box arch bridge, assessing its damage condition, material properties, and state parameters to determine partial evaluation coefficients. The bridge’s ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state load-bearing capacities of the main arch ring were then evaluated using both the original design standards and the current code. The results show that, compared to the original design standards, the safety factor for the compressive load-bearing capacity of the main arch ring cross-section is significantly reduced when …


Application Research And Prospect Of Passive Battered Pile, ZHOU Dequan, WANG Chuangye, ZHOU Yi, ZHAO Yadang 2023 School of Civil Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China

Application Research And Prospect Of Passive Battered Pile, Zhou Dequan, Wang Chuangye, Zhou Yi, Zhao Yadang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Battered piles oriented in specific directions demonstrate superior horizontal load-bearing capacity compared to vertical piles. However, the working mechanism of battered piles remains inadequately understood, and corresponding design standards are yet to be established. These limitations hinder the effective utilization and application of the horizontal load-bearing and stability potential of battered piles. This paper comprehensively analyzes the soil-pile interaction mechanisms, horizontal displacement, and load-bearing behavior of passive battered piles and their composite systems under lateral unloading and lateral loading conditions, using model tests, numerical simulations, and theoretical analysis. In addition, it proposes future research directions aimed at advancing the study …


Study On Applicability Of Flexible Gabion Revetment In Soft Soil Subgrade In Lake District, SU Weiwei, LEI Mingxuan, LIU Guotian, ZHANG Liujun, LIU Junyong 2023 CCCC First Highway Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Xi’an, Shaanxi 710065, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Road Disaster Prevention, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710065, China

Study On Applicability Of Flexible Gabion Revetment In Soft Soil Subgrade In Lake District, Su Weiwei, Lei Mingxuan, Liu Guotian, Zhang Liujun, Liu Junyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on FLAC3D finite difference software, this paper conducts numerical simulations of both flexible gabion revetment structures and rigid revetment structures to compare their deformation and stress characteristics. The results indicate that the flexible gabion revetment structure demonstrates excellent applicability for soft soil subgrades in lake districts. Compared with rigid revetment structures, the gabion revetment structure improves overturning stability through coordinated deformation within the foundation. It significantly reduces the basal stress, thus lowering the bearing capacity requirements for the foundation, and ensures a more uniform stress distribution at the base, minimizing differential settlement and enhancing foundation stability. Moreover, the gabion …


Study On Supporting Effect Of Pre‐Stressed Rock Bolts On Tunnel Face, SHEN Xiangqian, CHEN Daoyun, ZHENG Chao 2023 Fujian Road and Bridge Construction Co., Ltd., Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China

Study On Supporting Effect Of Pre‐Stressed Rock Bolts On Tunnel Face, Shen Xiangqian, Chen Daoyun, Zheng Chao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Focusing on the stability issues of the tunnel face in the large deformation section of soft rock in the Muzhailing Tunnel on the Weiyuan-Wudu Expressway, this paper proposes a technical solution for temporary reinforcement of the tunnel face using pre-stressed rock bolts. Numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate the reinforcement effect and effective range of pre-stressed rock bolts on the tunnel face, and the influence of initial ground stress on the reinforcement effect was further analyzed. The results show that under the given engineering conditions, pre-stressed rock bolts demonstrate significantly better reinforcement effects on the tunnel face compared to fully …


Study On Health State Evaluation Method Of Highway Tunnel Based On Neutrosophic Theory, DENG Fayou, XIA Caichu, XU Chongbang 2023 School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China

Study On Health State Evaluation Method Of Highway Tunnel Based On Neutrosophic Theory, Deng Fayou, Xia Caichu, Xu Chongbang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The structural complexity and inherent uncertainties of highway tunnels necessitate comprehensive consideration of various uncertain factors to reasonably evaluate their health state. By introducing neutrosophic theory, which accounts for structural uncertainties, this paper proposes a health state evaluation method for highway tunnels based on neutrosophic cosine and tangent similarity measures. The proposed method was applied to evaluate the health state of 10 samples. A comparison between the actual evaluation grades and the results obtained using the proposed method shows that the evaluation results are consistent with the actual grades. This indicates that the proposed method effectively addresses uncertainties in the …


Interlayer Bonding Performance Of Wtr/Apao Composite Modified Asphalt, JI Hongyan, YAN Kezhen, YUAN Jian, ZHANG Xuanyu 2023 College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China

Interlayer Bonding Performance Of Wtr/Apao Composite Modified Asphalt, Ji Hongyan, Yan Kezhen, Yuan Jian, Zhang Xuanyu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the bonding performance of waste tire rubber (WTR)/ amorphous α-olefin copolymer (APAO) composite modified asphalt as a waterproof bonding layer in asphalt pavements on cement concrete bridges, shear and pull-off tests were conducted. The shear strength and pull-off strength of SBS-modified asphalt, WTR-modified asphalt, and WTR/APAO composite modified asphalt were compared under different application rates and temperatures. The results show that WTR/APAO composite modified asphalt exhibits the best bonding performance, followed by WTR-modified asphalt, with SBS-modified asphalt performing the worst. Based on the shear and pull-off strengths at different temperatures, the optimal application rates were determined as 1.7 …


Optimization Study On Indoor Vibratory Compaction Curves Of Cement Stabilized Macadam, QIU Youqiang, ZHANG Liujun 2023 CCCC First Highway Consultants Co., Ltd., Xi’an, Shaanxi 710075, China; University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China

Optimization Study On Indoor Vibratory Compaction Curves Of Cement Stabilized Macadam, Qiu Youqiang, Zhang Liujun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To obtain well-defined secondary convex vibratory compaction curves and reduce the need for supplemental compaction point tests, this paper uses vibratory compaction tests for cement stabilized macadam in laboratory settings. Tests were conducted for two pavement sections along National Highway 110 (Hohhot to Bikeqi), exploring the influence of predefined moisture content intervals on vibratory compaction curves under varying cement dosages. The vibratory compaction curves were also compared with heavy compaction curves for analysis. The results show that the vibratory compaction curve is significantly influenced by the predefined moisture content intervals and cement dosage. For a moisture content interval of 1%, …


Study On Treatment Of Karst Foundation By Dynamic Compaction, LYU Jiang, ZHAO Hui, YANG Biao 2023 Hangzhou Transportation Investment and Construction Management Group Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China

Study On Treatment Of Karst Foundation By Dynamic Compaction, Lyu Jiang, Zhao Hui, Yang Biao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Dynamic compaction is a commonly used method for treating karst foundations with cavities; however, the design parameters of dynamic compaction under different working conditions lack clear standards. This paper employs the finite element software Abaqus to simulate the effects of surrounding rock quality and karst roof thickness on the stability of karst cave roofs during dynamic compaction treatment. The results indicate that the vertical displacement and maximum tensile stress of karst cave roofs are negatively correlated with roof thickness. For Grade II and III surrounding rocks with better properties, no cave collapse occurred after dynamic compaction treatment. In contrast, for …


Research On Road Crack Recognition Model Based On Yolo V3 Deep Learning Algorithm, SU Weiguo, WANG Jingxiao 2023 School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China

Research On Road Crack Recognition Model Based On Yolo V3 Deep Learning Algorithm, Su Weiguo, Wang Jingxiao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the challenges of manual intervention in road crack detection and the inaccuracy of traditional recognition algorithms, this paper proposes a road crack recognition method based on the YOLO v3 deep learning algorithm. The dataset images were first resized to 416×416 pixels. Labelme was then used to annotate cracks in the images and convert the boundary box location information. Finally, the YOLO v3 algorithm framework was employed for model training. The results show that the YOLO v3 algorithm achieves precision, recall, and F1 scores above 95%, with an image detection speed of 0.123 seconds per image. The YOLO v3 …


Discussion On Formula Of Off‐Load Increase Coefficient Of Single‐Box Multi‐Cell Wide Girder, GAO Qingfei, WANG Renzhi, LI Jun, GUO Binqiang, QIN Weijun 2023 Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150090, China

Discussion On Formula Of Off‐Load Increase Coefficient Of Single‐Box Multi‐Cell Wide Girder, Gao Qingfei, Wang Renzhi, Li Jun, Guo Binqiang, Qin Weijun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Single-box multi-cell wide girders are widely applied in highway and urban bridges due to their excellent integrity and large width, especially with increasing traffic volumes. However, existing methods for calculating the off-load increase coefficient of single-box multi-cell wide girders are either too complex or fail to meet engineering needs, limiting their applicability in preliminary design. This paper explores eight influencing factors of the off-load increase coefficient, calculates the coefficients using the transverse frame method, and proposes an empirical formula for the off-load increase coefficient. The proposed formula is validated using the Xiushui Street Wide Girder Bridge in Jilin City.


Study On Modification Of Phosphate Pretreated Aggregate Vegetation Porous Concrete, LI Zhengxing, HOU Zebiao 2023 Shanxi Transportation Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Taiyuan, Shanxi 030000, China

Study On Modification Of Phosphate Pretreated Aggregate Vegetation Porous Concrete, Li Zhengxing, Hou Zebiao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To enhance the interfacial structure between aggregates and cementitious materials in vegetation porous concrete and improve its compressive strength, this paper investigates the effects of phosphate pretreatment on aggregate properties and the corresponding compressive strength of vegetation porous concrete. The performance of untreated aggregates, water-washed aggregates, and acid-treated aggregates was evaluated, and the modification mechanism was explored from the perspective of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that phosphate effectively removes impurities from the aggregate surface and increases surface roughness, thus improving the compactness and stability of the ITZ. After soaking the aggregates …


Experimental Study On Water Stability Of Sand Compound Modified Mud Road, CHAI Ruixiang, WU Kai, YE Wei, CUI Jinmei, WANG Jicheng, LI Zhantao 2023 School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China; Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China

Experimental Study On Water Stability Of Sand Compound Modified Mud Road, Chai Ruixiang, Wu Kai, Ye Wei, Cui Jinmei, Wang Jicheng, Li Zhantao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Sand compound modified mud, as a coupled medium of sand and soil, differs from traditional modified mud. To further investigate its water stability indicators, orthogonal design was employed to conduct indoor water stability simulation tests (surface infiltration test, underground capillary water test, and dry-wet cycle test) on sand compound modified mud. The water stability of the modified mud was characterized using the change rate of unconfined compressive strength (UCS). The results show that the unconfined compressive strength and water stability of the modified mud were significantly improved. Under different water disturbance conditions, the order of influence of factors such as …


Deformation Monitoring Of Highway Subgrade In Alpine Area Based On Spaceborne Insar, LUO Boren, YU Fei, YU Shaohuai 2023 CCCC Second Highway Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Wuhan, Hubei 430056, China

Deformation Monitoring Of Highway Subgrade In Alpine Area Based On Spaceborne Insar, Luo Boren, Yu Fei, Yu Shaohuai

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The harsh geological and climatic conditions in the high-altitude alpine regions of Northwest China, including the widespread distribution of seasonal permafrost and other unfavorable geological bodies, significantly affect the service life of highways and threaten driving safety. Traditional highway deformation monitoring methods are inefficient, limited in coverage, and provide incomplete deformation information. This study employs spaceborne InSAR technology for highway deformation monitoring, enabling large-scale extraction of deformation information along highway corridors. The findings reveal the deformation patterns of highway subgrades in permafrost regions, offering fundamental data for targeted remediation of hazardous highway sections. This approach ensures the scientific construction and …


Research On Compaction Control Method Of High Water Content And High Liquid Limit Clay In Guizhou Province, XU Shuliang 2023 China Railway 14th Bureau Group Third Engineering Co., Ltd., Jinan, Shandong 250300, China

Research On Compaction Control Method Of High Water Content And High Liquid Limit Clay In Guizhou Province, Xu Shuliang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To study and verify the compaction control method for high liquid limit clay subgrade in the humid and rainy regions of Guizhou Province, a series of experiments were conducted on high water content and high liquid limit clay from the Kaiyang Expressway (Kaili to Yangjia) in Guizhou. The experiments included wet heavy compaction tests, CBR strength tests, basic physical property tests, consolidation tests, thermogravimetric analysis, and trial road tests to analyze the performance of high liquid limit clay in road applications. The results show that for high liquid limit clay, increasing compaction energy does not always improve performance, as excessive …


Study On Dynamic Resilience Modulus Prediction Model Of Subgrade Fine‐Grained Soil Based On Physical Property Parameters, TAN Wei 2023 Southwest Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China

Study On Dynamic Resilience Modulus Prediction Model Of Subgrade Fine‐Grained Soil Based On Physical Property Parameters, Tan Wei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper investigates representative fine-grained subgrade soils from a highway project. Samples with varying water content and compaction degrees were prepared, and the effects of water content, compaction degree, plasticity index, dynamic deviator stress, and confining pressure on the dynamic resilience modulus (Mr) were analyzed using dynamic triaxial tests. Matlab’s global optimization toolbox was employed to identify the relationships between model parameters ki and physical property indices, thus constructing a prediction model for the dynamic resilience modulus based on physical properties. The predictive performance of this model was compared with conventional models outlined in existing standards. The results show that …


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