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The Calculation Theory Of Humidity For Subgrade :A Perspective Review, 2023 Changsha University of Science and Technology

The Calculation Theory Of Humidity For Subgrade :A Perspective Review

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Subgrade humidity has a significant impact on its stiffness, deformation, and other properties. The theoretical calculation method of humidity field has always been one of the key issues in road engineering as a research method to evaluate its evolution law and mechanism. This paper reviewed and summarized the control equation of subgrade humidity calculation, hydraulic characteristics of unsaturated subgrade soil, and influencing factors of humidity. It was found that there were few studies on the coupling effects of multiple fields and factors such as stress, seepage, vegetation, and atmosphere in the whole calculation method system. It is suggested to carry …


Field Experiment On Deep Response Of Slope Subjected To Different Rainfalls In Plateau Mountainous Area Of Northwest Yunnan, CHEN He, LU Zhiqiang, LI Guo, CHEN Zhengyu 2023 Yunnan Institute of Transportation Planning and Design, Kunming, Yunnan 650041, China; 2. Yunnan Communications Investment & Construction Group Co., Ltd., Kunming, Yunnan 650103, China; 3. Yunnan Key Laboratory of Digital Transportation, Kunming, Yunnan 650000, China

Field Experiment On Deep Response Of Slope Subjected To Different Rainfalls In Plateau Mountainous Area Of Northwest Yunnan, Chen He, Lu Zhiqiang, Li Guo, Chen Zhengyu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to investigate the characteristics and mechanism of deep response of slopes subjected to different rainfalls in plateau mountainous area of Northwest Yunnan, remote real-time monitoring devices were deployed to carry out slope prototype field tests, analyze the effects of natural rainfalls in different forms and intensities on deep displacement and groundwater level changes, and put forward suggestions for landslide monitoring and early warning. The results show that the characteristics of heavy rainfall, steep slope, and rock fragmentation during flood season can induce the frequent fluctuation of groundwater level in the deeper part of the slope, which results in …


Experimental Study On Shear Strength Of Ehp Piles, WANG Nanjiang, LIU Jianlong, QIU Chengchun, ZHANG Yuting, TAO Xiaoyu 2023 Anhui Survey & Design Institute of Water Resources & Hydropower Co., Ltd., Hefei, Anhui 230088, China

Experimental Study On Shear Strength Of Ehp Piles, Wang Nanjiang, Liu Jianlong, Qiu Chengchun, Zhang Yuting, Tao Xiaoyu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The new environmental homogeneous plastic (EHP) pile improves the construction technology of traditional soil-cement mixing piles. It mixes the soil-cement slurry evenly in advance and then pours it into holes, so as to form piles with controllable physical properties. In order to test the strength of EHP piles, direct shear tests were carried out on field core sampling, field stirring sampling, and laboratory sampling, and the effects of pile depth, cement content, age, and curing conditions on shear strength were discussed. The test results show that the shear stress-displacement curve of the in-situ core sample is strain-softening; the shear strength …


Analysis On Influence Factors Of Swelling Deformation Of Gravel Pile In Soft Soil Area Based On Orthogonal Numerical Test, FAN Liujun, LU Xiaoming, MIAO Peng 2023 Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450064, China; 2. Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Geocomposite Materials, Zhengzhou, Henan 450064, China

Analysis On Influence Factors Of Swelling Deformation Of Gravel Pile In Soft Soil Area Based On Orthogonal Numerical Test, Fan Liujun, Lu Xiaoming, Miao Peng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The gravel pile composite foundation is usually accompanied by swelling deformation when vertical settlement deformation occurs. The research on the swelling deformation characteristics and influencing factors of gravel pile composite foundations is of great importance for analyzing the settlement rule and deformation mechanism of gravel pile composite foundations. Based on an orthogonal numerical test, this paper used the finite element software Midas GTS to analyze the main influencing factors of the swelling deformation of the gravel pile and used range and variance analysis to analyze the sensitivity and significance of each influencing factor. Finally, through regression analysis, the optimized swelling …


Study On Ultimate Bearing Capacity Characteristics Of Overlying Shell Foundation, BIAN Guirong, LI Fuyou, QIAN Xiaotong, XIE Ke 2023 NO.3 Engineering Co., Ltd. of CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd., Nanjing, Jiangsu 210000, China

Study On Ultimate Bearing Capacity Characteristics Of Overlying Shell Foundation, Bian Guirong, Li Fuyou, Qian Xiaotong, Xie Ke

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

For the calculation of the ultimate bearing capacity of the overlying hard crust foundation, based on the theory of Meerhoff and Hanna’s impact and shear failure, the sealing effect and stress diffusion effect of the overlying hard crust foundation were considered, and the formula for calculating the ultimate bearing capacity of the overlying hard crust double-layer foundation was derived and verified by an actual engineering example. The maximum error between the measured value and the calculated value of Hansen’s weighted average method, diffusion angle method, and Meerhoff and Hanna’s method was 74.2%, 31.5%, and 15.2% respectively, while the error was …


Review And Outlook For Long‐Life Asphalt Pavement, XU Xizhong, WEI Jincheng, YAN Xiangpeng, ZHANG Zhengchao 2023 Shandong Institute of Transportation Science, Jinan, Shandong 250102, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Highway Maintenance Technology and Transportation Industry, Jinan, Shandong 250102, China

Review And Outlook For Long‐Life Asphalt Pavement, Xu Xizhong, Wei Jincheng, Yan Xiangpeng, Zhang Zhengchao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to make clear the research status of long-life asphalt pavement in China and abroad, this paper summarized the development characteristics, pavement structure, design index, pavement material, dynamic response analysis of pavement, fatigue performance estimation, and other hot issues of long-life asphalt pavement, compared the structural characteristics of long-life asphalt pavement in various countries, and summarized the results of pavement material design and optimization. The research progress of the dynamic response of asphalt pavement was summarized, and the development direction of long-life asphalt pavement was discussed. The comprehensive analysis shows that long-life asphalt pavement is the development trend of …


Application Of Digital Image Processing In Cracks Of Concrete Pavement, GAO Fan, HE Chunguang, WANG Pengzhang, QIN Yanping, DUO Huaqiong 2023 College of Materials Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China

Application Of Digital Image Processing In Cracks Of Concrete Pavement, Gao Fan, He Chunguang, Wang Pengzhang, Qin Yanping, Duo Huaqiong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The image obtained by using the traditional crack detection method of concrete pavement has some problems, such as low contrast and high noise, which makes it difficult to meet the requirements of modern road engineering management or non-destructive testing. In order to eliminate the interference in crack images, digital image processing technology was used to improve the image quality through computers. This paper took digital image processing as the core and introduced its development and application in pavement cracks. Based on the research progress and achievements of digital image processing on pavement cracks in recent years, the principles and characteristics …


Study On Modulus Characteristics Of Semi‐Flexible Pavement, CAI Yubin, GONG Minghui, XIONG Zijia, DENG Cheng, PENG Gang, ZHANG Lihua, HONG Jinxiang 2023 Yancheng Highway Administration Office, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224005, China

Study On Modulus Characteristics Of Semi‐Flexible Pavement, Cai Yubin, Gong Minghui, Xiong Zijia, Deng Cheng, Peng Gang, Zhang Lihua, Hong Jinxiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Semi-flexible pavement has the advantages of good bearing capacity and strong shear deformation resistance and is an effective means to solve the rutting disease of intersections, bus stops, and other sections. However, due to the difference in mechanical properties, semi-flexible pavement can not completely refer to the design method of cement concrete pavement or asphalt concrete pavement, and one of the important tasks of establishing a design system suitable for semi-flexible pavement is to analyze the material modulus characteristics of pavement. In this paper, the dynamic modulus, indirect tensile stiffness modulus, and rebound modulus of laboratory forming and coring specimens …


Analysis On Pavement Early Damage Characteristics And Influence Factors Of Baiyin Section Of National Highway 109, SHI Fuzhou, HAN Fei, TANG Dandan, LIU Wuwen, ZHANG Jinyuan 2023 School of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China

Analysis On Pavement Early Damage Characteristics And Influence Factors Of Baiyin Section Of National Highway 109, Shi Fuzhou, Han Fei, Tang Dandan, Liu Wuwen, Zhang Jinyuan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to explore the cause of early damage of highway asphalt pavement in Baiyin area of Gansu Province, this paper analyzed the main factors that affected the performance of asphalt pavement and investigated the use of asphalt pavement in this area, climate environment, and traffic conditions. By taking Baiyin section of National Highway 109 as an example, the specific data were deeply analyzed. Based on the investigation of pavement use, the situation and decay rule of local asphalt pavement were summarized. According to the investigation of the climate environment, the influence of solar radiation, temperature difference, and other conditions …


Analysis And Evaluation Of Application Effect Of Hot Mix Plan Regeneration Technology In Asphalt Pavement, YANG Yanhai, CUI Hong, YANG Ye, QIAN Baitong 2023 School of Traffic Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110168, China

Analysis And Evaluation Of Application Effect Of Hot Mix Plan Regeneration Technology In Asphalt Pavement, Yang Yanhai, Cui Hong, Yang Ye, Qian Baitong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to evaluate the practical application effect of plant-mixing hot regeneration technology, this paper, based on the actual project of plant-mixing hot regeneration technology in Liaoning Province, analyzed the use status, technical performance, and construction technology of pavement materials made by plant-mixing hot regeneration technology via measuring the volume index, asphalt content, grading composition, and strength of pavement core samples. The results show that the strength characteristics, high temperature stability, and low temperature crack resistance of the pavement materials made by plant-mixing hot regeneration technology can meet the normal use requirements of asphalt pavement under moderate traffic volume. The …


Test And Finite Element Analysis On Flexural Properties Of Steel Plate‒Uhpc Composite Beam, HUANG Yun, ZHAO Hua, TU Lei 2023 College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; 2. China Railway Major Bridge Reconnaissance & Design Institute Co., Ltd., Wuhan, Hubei 430056, China

Test And Finite Element Analysis On Flexural Properties Of Steel Plate‒Uhpc Composite Beam, Huang Yun, Zhao Hua, Tu Lei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the flexural properties of steel plate-ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) composite beams, the static test of the flexural properties of a steel sheet-UHPC composite beam was first carried out. Then, Abaqus finite element software was used to simulate the whole process of static loading of the specimen, and different ways were used to simulate the studs in the composite beam. The most appropriate model was thus selected. Finally, based on the calibrated finite element model, the parameters of the steel plate-UHPC composite beam were analyzed, the main parameters included: UHPC compressive strength, steel plate strength, and stud …


Study On Reliability Of Special Shaped Arch Bridge With Spatial Three‐Cable‐Plane Inclined Suspenders Under Live Load, ZHU Liming, SHEN Kun, WANG Xingyun 2023 College of Transportation Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China

Study On Reliability Of Special Shaped Arch Bridge With Spatial Three‐Cable‐Plane Inclined Suspenders Under Live Load, Zhu Liming, Shen Kun, Wang Xingyun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Because the structure of a special shaped arch bridge is complicated, there are few studies on the fatigue reliability of its suspender. In order to study the fatigue reliability of the suspender of complex shaped arch bridges under live load, the actual project of a 157 m through-type steel arch bridge with three-cable-plane inclined suspenders with special shaped tie bars was studied. The fatigue reliability formula based on Weibull distribution was applied to analyze the fatigue reliability of the suspender under different live load conditions. The results show that the design live load ensures a higher safety reserve and meets …


Research On Bridge Technical Condition Evaluation System Based On Bim, XIA Zili, JING Qiang, GAO Wenbo, HUANG Liguan, WU Xiaodong 2023 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China; 2. School of Civil Engineering & Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China

Research On Bridge Technical Condition Evaluation System Based On Bim, Xia Zili, Jing Qiang, Gao Wenbo, Huang Liguan, Wu Xiaodong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

There are some practical difficulties in bridge technical condition assessment, such as low visualization degree, strong subjectivity of assessment, low efficiency of disease location, and poor continuity of assessment data. In view of the requirements of bridge technical condition assessment and the above-mentioned problems, this paper reviewed the standard system of bridge technical condition assessment in China and the application of BIM in bridge operation and maintenance, analyzed the modelling points and assessment business processes of bridge BIM model, and designed the overall framework and business module functions of the BIM-based technical condition assessment system. The bridge technical condition assessment …


Study On Pavement Structure Performance Based On Polymer Alloy Material For Steel Deck Pavement, YANG Bo, HE Zhaoyi, LIU Pan, LI Kai, SHENG Xingyue, LI Lu 2023 Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China

Study On Pavement Structure Performance Based On Polymer Alloy Material For Steel Deck Pavement, Yang Bo, He Zhaoyi, Liu Pan, Li Kai, Sheng Xingyue, Li Lu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on the characteristics of light weight and high strength of polymer alloy materials, three new steel bridge deck pavement structures based on polymer alloy materials were proposed in this paper. Their high temperature performance, interface bonding performance, fatigue resistance, and skid resistance were investigated, and the performance performance was compared with that of traditional pavement structures. The test results show that the thickness of the pavement layer has a greater influence on the high temperature performance of “polymer alloy material + high-elasticity modified asphalt concrete SMA10” but has less influence on the high temperature performance of “polymer alloy material …


Comparative Study On Steel Bridge Maintenance And Technical Specifications Of China And The United States, YANG Yi, LI Chenghuan, LIU Duo, ZHANG Jiandong 2023 JSTI Group Co., Ltd., Nanjing, Jiangsu 211112, China; 2. State Key Laboratory of Safety, Durability and Healthy Operation of Long Span Bridges, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211112, China

Comparative Study On Steel Bridge Maintenance And Technical Specifications Of China And The United States, Yang Yi, Li Chenghuan, Liu Duo, Zhang Jiandong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

By systematically investigating the relevant codes of bridge maintenance in China and the United States, this paper compared the relevant regulations of steel bridge maintenance from the three aspects of steel bridge inspection, damage assessment, and maintenance and reinforcement and summarized the reference points of the existing maintenance codes for steel bridges, which has important reference value for improving the technical standards of steel bridge maintenance and enhancing the technical level of maintenance.


Research On Damage Location Based On Time Reversal And Ultrasound‐Probability Imaging Algorithm, YIN Xinfeng, YANG Jinyi, ZHANG Ming 2023 School of Civil Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China

Research On Damage Location Based On Time Reversal And Ultrasound‐Probability Imaging Algorithm, Yin Xinfeng, Yang Jinyi, Zhang Ming

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the location of structural damage, an improved time-reversal (TR)-based ultrasound-probabilistic imaging (TRPDI) algorithm was proposed in this paper. The electrical signal was applied to the piezoelectric ceramics (PZT) attached to the surface of the aluminium plate to generate an ultrasonic Lamb wave with good propagation performance in the aluminium plate. Based on Lamb wave theory and TR theory, the damage index was optimized, and the damage imaging algorithm was used to analyze the damage degree of the specimen and locate the damage. Three different data processing methods were used to obtain the active components in the …


Uniaxial Shear Test And Mesoscopic Numerical Simulation Of Cemental Soil Based On Pfc2d Method, YANG Zhihui, LI Shanhua 2023 Nanning Vocational and Technical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530003, China

Uniaxial Shear Test And Mesoscopic Numerical Simulation Of Cemental Soil Based On Pfc2d Method, Yang Zhihui, Li Shanhua

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Uniaxial compression tests were carried out on stable soft soil samples with different cement contents. Based on the test results, a mesoscopic numerical simulation of PFC2D discrete element particle flow during soil sample deformation was conducted to analyze the mechanical behavior and displacement field distribution of cement soil after failure. The results show that with the increase in cement content, the uniaxial shear strength and elastic modulus of the solidified soft soil sample show an exponential function and rise, and the failure strain shows a quadratic function with the increase in cement content. The mechanical parameters and stress-strain curves of …


Research On Bridge Technical Condition Evaluation System Based On Bim, XIA Zili, JING Qiang, GAO Wenbo, HUANG Liguan, WU Xiaodong 2023 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China; 2. School of Civil Engineering & Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China

Research On Bridge Technical Condition Evaluation System Based On Bim, Xia Zili, Jing Qiang, Gao Wenbo, Huang Liguan, Wu Xiaodong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

There are some practical difficulties in bridge technical condition assessment, such as low visualization degree, strong subjectivity of assessment, low efficiency of disease location, and poor continuity of assessment data. In view of the requirements of bridge technical condition assessment and the above-mentioned problems, this paper reviewed the standard system of bridge technical condition assessment in China and the application of BIM in bridge operation and maintenance, analyzed the modelling points and assessment business processes of bridge BIM model, and designed the overall framework and business module functions of the BIM-based technical condition assessment system. The bridge technical condition assessment …


Experimental Study On The Diagonal Shear Of Asphalt Mixture At Micro‐Surfaces, HUANG Weirong, YANG Yuzhu, WANG Cheng, HUANG Feng, YANG Bo 2023 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China; 2. National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Transportation and Civil Engineering Materials, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China

Experimental Study On The Diagonal Shear Of Asphalt Mixture At Micro‐Surfaces, Huang Weirong, Yang Yuzhu, Wang Cheng, Huang Feng, Yang Bo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

A new 45° diagonal shear test was conducted to study the shear properties of the SBR-modified emulsified asphalt mixture at the micro-surface under the influence of different loading rates, different interface states, and different temperatures and water. The shear failure forms at the micro-surface at different temperatures were explained, and the effects of viscous layer oil, soil, and water on the shear strength at the micro-surface were analyzed. The results show that a faster loading rate at the micro-surface indicates higher shear strength. The shear failure mode of micro-surface at normal temperature is mainly an interlayer shear failure, while that …


Analysis On Local Relative Deformation Of Vertical And Horizontal Split Block Section Of Ultra Wide Steel Box‐Girder, LIU Li, PENG Chengming, LUO Hang 2023 CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company Ltd., Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Transportation Industry for Long Bridge Construction Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China; 3. Transportation Infrastructure Intelligent Manufacturing Technology R&D Center, Beijing 100011, China

Analysis On Local Relative Deformation Of Vertical And Horizontal Split Block Section Of Ultra Wide Steel Box‐Girder, Liu Li, Peng Chengming, Luo Hang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to meet the requirement that the channel should not be occupied during the construction of the 4th Bridge over the Panama Canal, an innovative construction scheme was proposed for the erection of the ultra-wide overweight steel box girder with central double cable planes (standard section length of 13 m, width of 51 m, and weight of about 370 t), or in other words, the steel box girder was divided into two horizontal segments after vertical segmentation and then horizontally lifted onto the bridge deck through the cable tower. The steel box girder was moved to the bridge deck …


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