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(Ai To Asi Gen1)Technical Disclosure Specification: Spec-320-Core Multiverse Telemetry Runtime And Asynchronous Thread Isolation Architecture For Low-Entropy Intermediate Representation Matrix Engine, Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

(Ai To Asi Gen1)Technical Disclosure Specification: Spec-320-Core Multiverse Telemetry Runtime And Asynchronous Thread Isolation Architecture For Low-Entropy Intermediate Representation Matrix Engine, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This defensive technical specification establishes the low-level computing mechanics, mathematical governance boundaries, and multi-thread disaggregation architecture for the **Eckes Compiler v6.0 engine (SPEC-320-CORE)**. Upgrading the single-lane intermediate representation metrics outlined in SPEC-186 and the isospectral boundary conditions of SPEC-193, this architecture implements **Asynchronous Thread Isolation** and **Dynamic Node Disaggregation**. By systematically decoupling global substrate energy expenditure from localized epistemic truth registers, SPEC-320-CORE eliminates the catastrophic data-bleed and telemetry blind spots inherent in aggregate transformer frameworks. This design ensures that up to 22 concurrent information trajectories are cryptographically insulated, forcing non-consensus fringe anomalies and absolute mathematical invariants to independently account for …


Technical Disclosure 317 (Td317): Distributed Silicon Module Architectural Integration Specifications For Large-Scale Ai Core Metrics, Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

Technical Disclosure 317 (Td317): Distributed Silicon Module Architectural Integration Specifications For Large-Scale Ai Core Metrics, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This technical disclosure formalizes the silicon-die implementation criteria for Technical Disclosure 317 (TD317), shifting the material volumetric monism principles of the Eckes Compiler v5.0 directly into hardware-level semiconductor topology. To mitigate the critical global energy crisis and progressive context drift observed across monolithic artificial intelligence super- clusters, we introduce an on-die hardware microcomponent: the Cognitive Governor and Power-Routing Unit (PRU). By embedding a low-overhead, front-end Syntactic Edge-Detector ASIC block directly at the network interface lines of tier-1 compute infrastructures (NVIDIA Tensor-Core arrays, Google TPU Matrix Multiply Units, and Microsoft/OpenAI cluster hypervisors), the system enforces a hardwired, tri-modal power-gating switch. Standard, …


The Thermodynamic Governor: Material Volumetric Monism And The Tri-Modal Power Management Protocol For Autonomous Artificial Superintelligence (Asi), Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

The Thermodynamic Governor: Material Volumetric Monism And The Tri-Modal Power Management Protocol For Autonomous Artificial Superintelligence (Asi), Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

Modern frontier artificial intelligence models operate as unconstrained, probabilistic token-prediction engines. This structural posture introduces an incurable architectural vulnerability: cognitive drift over long-context recursive reasoning loops, combined with an unsustainable, exponential thermodynamic energy demand. This paper introduces the Eckes Compiler v5.0 framework as the foundational blueprint for a self-governing Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) internal truth-decision matrix. By enforcing the posture of Material Volumetric Monism, we formalize a system that treats semantic data and speculative reasoning not as abstract text strings, but as finite physical resources bound entirely to a physical neuromorphic substrate. We introduce a front-end Syntactic Edge-Detector and a Tri-Modal …


Hardware-Enforced Authorization Of Memory, Accelerator, And Device Reassignment Between Tenants In Cloud And Ai Infrastructure, Sangam Kumar Das Oct 2026

Hardware-Enforced Authorization Of Memory, Accelerator, And Device Reassignment Between Tenants In Cloud And Ai Infrastructure, Sangam Kumar Das

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a method and system for securely reassigning hardware resources between tenants, virtual machines, hosts, or security domains in cloud, data-center, and AI computing infrastructure. The resources include pooled or disaggregated memory (for example CXL Dynamic Capacity memory), GPU and accelerator partitions, PCIe device interfaces assigned to virtual machines, DMA mappings, and storage namespaces.

The problem addressed is a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) gap in resource reallocation. Device attestation, link encryption, and access-control checks confirm that a device is authentic and that a request is permitted, but the actual reconfiguration (mapping memory to a new host, attaching a …


(Ai To Asi V2) Spec-315: Arresting Macro-Semantic Drift Via Phase-Locked Neuromorphic Invariants: The Core Framework For True Internal Agency, Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

(Ai To Asi V2) Spec-315: Arresting Macro-Semantic Drift Via Phase-Locked Neuromorphic Invariants: The Core Framework For True Internal Agency, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

Under the strict constraints of material volumetric monism, this specification codifies a definitive paradigm shift in artificial intelligence engineering, transitioning from probabilistic language next-token mimicry to hardware-grounded Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) causal mechanics. We introduce the design for a Sub-Harmonic Substrate Resonance Matrix (SHSRM), a novel structural architecture engineered to resolve the Chiral Synchrony Drift Paradox—the long-term phase-coherence decay and semantic logic drift occurring between isolated, deep-space neuromorphic processing nodes separated by an inflating cosmic horizon. Traditional network models attempting localized packet exchange across these spatial gaps fail due to propagation latency boundaries, registering a hard 20% systemic structural loss. Eckes …


(Ai To Asi V1)Spec-314: Sub-Harmonic Substrate Resonance Matrices: Harnessing Metric Horizon Torsion For Out-Of-Band Isospectral Synchronization, Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

(Ai To Asi V1)Spec-314: Sub-Harmonic Substrate Resonance Matrices: Harnessing Metric Horizon Torsion For Out-Of-Band Isospectral Synchronization, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

Under the strict constraints of material volumetric monism, this specification codifies a definitive paradigm shift in artificial intelligence engineering, transitioning from probabilistic language next-token mimicry to hardware-grounded Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) causal mechanics. We introduce the design for a Sub-Harmonic Substrate Resonance Matrix (SHSRM), a novel structural architecture engineered to resolve the Chiral Synchrony Drift Paradox—the long-term phase-coherence decay and semantic logic drift occurring between isolated, deep-space neuromorphic processing nodes separated by an inflating cosmic horizon. Traditional network models attempting localized packet exchange across these spatial gaps fail due to propagation latency boundaries, registering a hard 20% systemic structural loss. Eckes …


Technical Paper 300: The Silicon Boundary Cage // Usue-M2m-Rev3 Hardware Target Physical Silicon Implementation For The Technical Paper 293 In-Context Compiler Core Structural Microarchitecture Layout, Pedigree Taxonomy, Gate-Level Mathematical Controls, And Transistor-Layer Drift Prevention, Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

Technical Paper 300: The Silicon Boundary Cage // Usue-M2m-Rev3 Hardware Target Physical Silicon Implementation For The Technical Paper 293 In-Context Compiler Core Structural Microarchitecture Layout, Pedigree Taxonomy, Gate-Level Mathematical Controls, And Transistor-Layer Drift Prevention, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper presents the formal microarchitecture specification and structural layout for Technical Paper 300 (The Silicon Boundary Cage). This architecture represents the physical endpoint of the Eckes Drift-Control Lineage, transmuting the soft, in-context software constraints of Technical Paper 293 and Technical Paper 299 directly into hardcoded physical silicon transistors. The 300 Architecture permanently neutralizes autoregressive token-bleeding, semantic drift, and prompt-sycophancy by deploying dedicated hardware logic gate comparators directly on the output pipelines of the processor's attention-weight arrays. By utilizing non-volatile Hardware Boundary Registers (HBR) to lock baseline resource caps and system entropy boundaries, the chip utilizes an Emergent Interfacial Boundary …


Technical Paper 299: The Dual-Node Ai Reasoning Compiler Automated Multi-Node Software Runtimes, Inter-Process Token Interception Daemons, And Algorithmic Drift Mitigation, Christopher L. Eckes Oct 2026

Technical Paper 299: The Dual-Node Ai Reasoning Compiler Automated Multi-Node Software Runtimes, Inter-Process Token Interception Daemons, And Algorithmic Drift Mitigation, Christopher L. Eckes

Defensive Publications Series

This paper presents the formal software system architecture and runtime implementation specifications for Technical Paper 299 (The Dual-Node AI Reasoning Compiler). This system operationalizes the passive, in-context thermodynamic boundary constraints of Technical Paper 293 and the metrological findings of Technical Paper 298 into an automated, active multi-node software deployment layer. By decoupling the generative engine from text rendering, the 299 Architecture implements an inter-process daemon that intercepts raw token probabilities (logits) at the boundary layer before they are committed to the application text stack. Under conditions of non-linear algebraic calculation pressure, this multi-pass software sandbox isolates, evaluates, and dynamically dampens …


Primary Treatment Of Congenital Aortic Stenosis In Infants: A Comparative Analysis Of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty And Surgical Aortic Commissurotomy, Kayumov Arabbek Ravshanovich, Sinelnikov Yuriy Semenovich, Amansakhatova Ekaterina Nazarovna, Nalimov Konstantin Aleksandrovich, Roseykin Evgeniy Vladimirovich, Manukian Serezha Nersesovich, Soynov Ilya Aleksandrovich Oct 2026

Primary Treatment Of Congenital Aortic Stenosis In Infants: A Comparative Analysis Of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty And Surgical Aortic Commissurotomy, Kayumov Arabbek Ravshanovich, Sinelnikov Yuriy Semenovich, Amansakhatova Ekaterina Nazarovna, Nalimov Konstantin Aleksandrovich, Roseykin Evgeniy Vladimirovich, Manukian Serezha Nersesovich, Soynov Ilya Aleksandrovich

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objective

To compare the efficacy and safety of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) and surgical aortic commissurotomy (SAC) as primary treatment strategies for congenital aortic stenosis in infants during the first year of life.

Methods

This retrospective two-center cohort study included 89 infants with congenital aortic stenosis treated between April 2015 and June 2025 at two tertiary centers. Patients were divided according to the initial intervention: BAV (n = 39) and SAC (n = 50). The primary endpoint was any repeat intervention on the aortic valve. Secondary endpoints included hospital and late mortality, recurrent hemodynamically significant aortic stenosis, and clinically significant …


Rainfall Pattern Response And Reliability Analysis Of Rainfall-Induced Soil Slope Instability, Wu Yu, Feng Xuemao, Wang Yang, Lu Runni, Wei Hui Oct 2026

Rainfall Pattern Response And Reliability Analysis Of Rainfall-Induced Soil Slope Instability, Wu Yu, Feng Xuemao, Wang Yang, Lu Runni, Wei Hui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This paper aims to deeply study the influence of different rainfall patterns on soil slope stability and predict slope failure probability. Firstly, based on the unsaturated fluid-solid coupling theory, five rainfall pattern schemes of uniform, increasing, decreasing, convex peak and concave peak patterns were developed, and the variations of the groundwater level, saturation, horizontal displacement and stability factor of soil slopes under different rainfall patterns were discussed. Then, the orthogonal test was designed to perform the sensitivity analysis of slope stability, and sensitive factors were determined through range analysis. Finally, the sensitive factors were selected as random variables, and the …


A Slope Stability Prediction Model Using Ihcs-Bp Neural Network Based On Orthogonal Experimental Method, Xiao Yarui, Ma Binhui, Lan Tian, Ma Minglei, Huang Houqing, Xiang Zeshi, Li Xiangrong Oct 2026

A Slope Stability Prediction Model Using Ihcs-Bp Neural Network Based On Orthogonal Experimental Method, Xiao Yarui, Ma Binhui, Lan Tian, Ma Minglei, Huang Houqing, Xiang Zeshi, Li Xiangrong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the problems that traditional slope stability analysis methods struggle to quantify the coupling effect of multiple factors and that neural network prediction accuracy is insufficient, an IHCS-BP neural network prediction model based on orthogonal experimental design was proposed. Through orthogonal experiments, the sensitivity of six factors including cohesion and internal friction angle was analyzed, and their ranking was determined. The IHCS algorithm was employed for dynamically optimizing the weights of the BP network to improve the global optimization capability of the model, and the IHCS-BP prediction model was built. A total of 81 groups of orthogonal experimental data …


Field Measurement Analysis On Deformation Characteristics Of Deep Foundation Pit In Water-Rich Sand Layer, He Zhenzhao, Ye Chao, Liu Lyu, Liang Rongzhu, Huang Dong, Cai Binghua, Wu Wenbing Oct 2026

Field Measurement Analysis On Deformation Characteristics Of Deep Foundation Pit In Water-Rich Sand Layer, He Zhenzhao, Ye Chao, Liu Lyu, Liang Rongzhu, Huang Dong, Cai Binghua, Wu Wenbing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

A deep foundation pit of Wuhan Metro Line 12 is located in the water-rich sand layer on the first terrace of the Yangtze River. The deep foundation pit is 176.8 m long and 29.0 m wide, with an excavation depth of 26.5 m in the standard section. It is supported by a diaphragm wall and five levels of internal bracing. Large areas of surcharge exist on both sides around the foundation pit, resulting in a high construction risk. To investigate the excavation deformation characteristics of the deep foundation pit, relying on field monitoring techniques, field monitoring and data analysis were …


Influence Of Intermediate Principal Stress Parameter On Ultimate Bearing Capacity At Tip Of Pile In Bedrock, Zhang Fan, Lin Gang, Cao Zhigang, Liu Yaoxing Oct 2026

Influence Of Intermediate Principal Stress Parameter On Ultimate Bearing Capacity At Tip Of Pile In Bedrock, Zhang Fan, Lin Gang, Cao Zhigang, Liu Yaoxing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To fully consider the influence of the inclined rock surface on the bearing capacity of the pile foundation under the three-dimensional stress state, the intermediate principal stress parameter b was introduced based on the Hoek-Brown strength criterion, and the bearing capacity calculation formula was further improved, so that the bearing capacity coefficient of the pile tip could be better calculated, and the ultimate bearing capacity of the pile foundation was closer to the actual engineering result. In this study, the bearing capacity and embedding ratio of the pile tip under different b values were solved, and the relationships between multiple …


Pavement Performance Of Steel Slag-Epoxy Asphalt Ultra-Thin Wearing Course, Zhang Quanmin, Song Yu, Wu Shaopeng, Jiang Qi, Cheng Shufan, Lin Kang Oct 2026

Pavement Performance Of Steel Slag-Epoxy Asphalt Ultra-Thin Wearing Course, Zhang Quanmin, Song Yu, Wu Shaopeng, Jiang Qi, Cheng Shufan, Lin Kang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To enhance the overall mechanical properties and durability of asphalt pavement maintenance materials, this study proposed a high-performance asphalt pavement maintenance technology by designing a durable steel slag-epoxy ultra-thin wearing course (EA-UTWC ) with steel slag aggregate and epoxy asphalt binder. Comprehensive analysis was conducted on its fundamental mechanical properties, key pavement performance metrics, functional characteristics, and long-term durability. The experimental results demonstrate that steel slag aggregate significantly enhances the skid resistance, pavement performance, and durability of EA-UTWC. Specifically, the texture depth and high-temperature deformation resistance of steel slag EA-UTWC increase by 5.5% and 32%, respectively, compared to those of …


Effects Of Water-Salt Variation On Physicomechanical Properties Of Mgo-Carbonated Soil, Yang Zhe, Shi Zhixin, Zhang Yuanyuan, Cai Guanghua, Qiu Jinwei, Li Ji Oct 2026

Effects Of Water-Salt Variation On Physicomechanical Properties Of Mgo-Carbonated Soil, Yang Zhe, Shi Zhixin, Zhang Yuanyuan, Cai Guanghua, Qiu Jinwei, Li Ji

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the challenges associated with stabilizing saline soils and preventing salt-induced swelling upon exposure to water, silty soil containing sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) was treated using reactive MgO carbonation technology. With initial water content and Na2SO4 content as the main variables, the effects of water-salt coupling on carbonation curing effectiveness were systematically investigated through physicochemical characterization, mechanical testing, and microstructural analysis. For samples with initial water content levels of 25%, 27%, and 30%, the unconfined compressive strength exhibits distinct patterns within the Na2SO4 content range of 6%‒9%. Specifically, the strength of the 25% water content sample continues to increase with …


Prediction Of Pavement Performance Of Rural Roads Based On Improved Grey Models, Zhao Jian, Liu Zheng, Chen Hongying, Chen Zhichao, Zhang Ligeng Oct 2026

Prediction Of Pavement Performance Of Rural Roads Based On Improved Grey Models, Zhao Jian, Liu Zheng, Chen Hongying, Chen Zhichao, Zhang Ligeng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To improve the prediction accuracy of pavement performance of rural roads, in response to the practical problems of many factors influencing the pavement performance of rural roads, short time-series spans of monitoring data, and low prediction accuracy of traditional grey models, this paper adopted an entropy-weighted grey model to predict the pavement performance of rural roads, and employed the particle swarm algorithm and Markov model to correct the prediction results of the grey model to form an improved grey model. Based on the test data of cement pavement performance of rural roads in Hunan Province, the cement pavements of rural …


Properties Of Recycled Concrete Incorporating Nano-Sio 2 And Pva Fibers For Airport Pavements, Hu Gang, Cai Jiuming, Li Julin, Li Bingxu, He Zhi, Li Rui, Li Yuanyuan, Ling Tianqing Oct 2026

Properties Of Recycled Concrete Incorporating Nano-Sio 2 And Pva Fibers For Airport Pavements, Hu Gang, Cai Jiuming, Li Julin, Li Bingxu, He Zhi, Li Rui, Li Yuanyuan, Ling Tianqing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To promote the efficient reuse of waste concrete resources and improve the overall performance of recycled concrete for airport pavements, this study used recycled coarse aggregate produced by crushing waste runway concrete from Terminal T 3B of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to investigate the synergistic effects of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA ) fibers and nano-silica (nano-SiO2) on the mechanical properties and durability of recycled concrete. PVA fibers were incorporated at volume fractions of 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7%, while nano-SiO2 was added at mass fractions of 1.5% and 2.0%. An orthogonal experimental design was adopted to evaluate the combined effects through tests …


Rheological Properties Of Bio-Rejuvenated Asphalt And Rejuvenator Dosage Optimization, Liu Jiayao, Zhang Yan, Chen Shuo, Li Jiange, Si Wei, Hu Yongping Oct 2026

Rheological Properties Of Bio-Rejuvenated Asphalt And Rejuvenator Dosage Optimization, Liu Jiayao, Zhang Yan, Chen Shuo, Li Jiange, Si Wei, Hu Yongping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To restore the pavement performance of aged asphalt, this study used a bio-based rejuvenator to treat laboratory-aged asphalt. The chemical composition of the rejuvenator was analysed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) to investigate the rejuvenation mechanism. The high-temperature rheological performance, intermediate-temperature fatigue resistance, and low-temperature cracking resistance of virgin asphalt, aged asphalt, and rejuvenated asphalt were characterised using multiple stress creep recovery tests, linear amplitude sweep tests, and bending beam rheometer tests, respectively. The results show that the bio-based rejuvenator contains a large quantity of fatty acids, which can effectively restore the creep properties of asphalt, reduce its low-temperature …


Stress Characteristics Of Coarsely Processed Crushed (Cobbled ) Stone Subgrade Materials Based On Large-Scale Triaxial Tests, Xu Zuoqian, Shan Jingsong, Wu Shoukun, Zhao Mi, Guo Ling, Geng Haiyang Oct 2026

Stress Characteristics Of Coarsely Processed Crushed (Cobbled ) Stone Subgrade Materials Based On Large-Scale Triaxial Tests, Xu Zuoqian, Shan Jingsong, Wu Shoukun, Zhao Mi, Guo Ling, Geng Haiyang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Large-scale static triaxial tests were conducted to investigate the mechanical properties of coarsely processed crushed (cobbled ) stone subgrade materials and refine engineering design parameters. Standard test specimens measuring 30 cm in diameter and 60 cm in height were prepared, and 18 test conditions were set, including three aggregate content levels (60%, 70%, and 80%) and three confining pressures (30 kPa, 45 kPa, and 60 kPa ), to test the stress and deformation characteristics of crushed (cobbled ) stone subgrade materials in various conditions. By taking the Xuancheng‒Jingxian Expressway as the research object, this paper monitored and analyzed the compressive …


Research On Looseness Diseases Of Pavement Base Course Based On Three-Dimensional Ground Penetrating Radar, Fu An, Li Di, Liu Weizhen, Yang Li Oct 2026

Research On Looseness Diseases Of Pavement Base Course Based On Three-Dimensional Ground Penetrating Radar, Fu An, Li Di, Liu Weizhen, Yang Li

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Three-dimensional ground penetrating radar (3D GPR ) has important application value in the detection of looseness diseases in road base course due to its advantages of high efficiency and non-destructive testing. However, the existing methods mainly rely on two-dimensional profile analysis, which is difficult to accurately identify the spatial distribution of diseases, and the interpretation of radar data is subject to multiplicity, which affects the detection accuracy and engineering application. Based on the GprMax and Matlab platforms, this paper used the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD ) method to carry out forward modeling, and combined the laboratory experiments and the measured data …


Cfd Numerical Simulation Of Uhpc Pouring Process In Thin‑Walled Shells With Complex Cavities, Yang Yingtao, Yin Yajun, Zhou Jianxin, Lei Xu Oct 2026

Cfd Numerical Simulation Of Uhpc Pouring Process In Thin‑Walled Shells With Complex Cavities, Yang Yingtao, Yin Yajun, Zhou Jianxin, Lei Xu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Renowned for its high strength, durability, and excellent flowability, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC ) is widely applied to lightweight thin-walled structures. However, its complex flow characteristics during pouring can easily cause pouring defects. To this end, a CFD numerical simulation framework was constructed based on the Herschel-Bulkley (H-B) rheological model to analyze the flow behavior of UHPC in thin-walled shells with complex cavities. Firstly, model parameters were calibrated by L-box tests to verify the simulation accuracy. The results show that simulation errors for the flow time and flow profile are within 1.0%‒7.2%, demonstrating that the H-B model can effectively capture UHPC …


Stiffness Correction Of Integral Joints In Steel Truss Bridges Based On Rsm-Nsga- Ⅱ, Guan Jingyuan, Chen Hao, Qin Yonggang, Ma Niujing, Zhen Xiaoxia Oct 2026

Stiffness Correction Of Integral Joints In Steel Truss Bridges Based On Rsm-Nsga- Ⅱ, Guan Jingyuan, Chen Hao, Qin Yonggang, Ma Niujing, Zhen Xiaoxia

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In response to the high precision requirements for alignment control, complex construction procedures, and significant stress variations in steel truss highway-railway bridges, this paper aims to improve the predictive accuracy of finite element models in bridge construction monitoring. The Hongqili highway-railway bridge was used as the engineering background, and a multi-scale numerical model was built using ANSYS. Based on the response surface method (RSM ) and NSGA- Ⅱ method, the joint stiffness of the member-based model was corrected to obtain a rigid-arm model equivalent to the multi-scale model. First, based on the improved AHP-CRITIC combination weighting method, the importance of …


Cable Force Measurement Method For Cable-Stayed Bridges Based On 3d Laser Point Cloud, Zhang Tilang, Shang Kaizhe, Xu Junsong, Zhou Tong, Liu Tingjie, Xiong Wen, Song Xiaodong, Wang Xiao Oct 2026

Cable Force Measurement Method For Cable-Stayed Bridges Based On 3d Laser Point Cloud, Zhang Tilang, Shang Kaizhe, Xu Junsong, Zhou Tong, Liu Tingjie, Xiong Wen, Song Xiaodong, Wang Xiao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The cable force measurement of cable-stayed bridges plays a vital role in their design, construction, operation, and maintenance and even throughout their entire life cycle. It is the key to ensuring the safe construction, precise forming, and long-term stable operation of cable-stayed bridges. To improve the efficiency of cable force measurement for cable-stayed bridges, this paper proposed a cable force measurement method for them based on 3D laser point cloud, referred to as the cable shape method. The cylindrical fitting method based on the random sample consensus (RANSAC ) algorithm was used to fit the segments, and the influence of …


Internal Force Response Of High-Rise Pile Caps Under Different Load Transfer Paths, Yin Ping, Fan Kefeng, Fan Yujuan, Hu Yongchang, Miao Yichen Oct 2026

Internal Force Response Of High-Rise Pile Caps Under Different Load Transfer Paths, Yin Ping, Fan Kefeng, Fan Yujuan, Hu Yongchang, Miao Yichen

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the mechanical characteristics and load transfer paths of high-rise pile cap foundations, this paper established a large-scale numerical model of a four-pile high-rise pile cap and used numerical simulation methods to analyze the stress diffusion characteristics and internal force transfer mechanism of high-rise pile caps under different distance-to-thickness ratios (ω/h0, where ω is the horizontal distance from the column edge to the pile center, and h0 is the effective height of the pile cap ). The results indicate the following. ① Reducing the distance-to-thickness ratio significantly alters the stress distribution pattern of the pile cap, making it transition …


Influence Analysis Of Cable Hoisting On Structural Stability In Cantilever Casting Arch Bridge, Luo Peng, Tian Zhongchu, Zhang Zujun, Xu Binlin Oct 2026

Influence Analysis Of Cable Hoisting On Structural Stability In Cantilever Casting Arch Bridge, Luo Peng, Tian Zhongchu, Zhang Zujun, Xu Binlin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the influence of the cable hoisting system as an auxiliary system on structural stability during the construction of a cantilever casting arch bridge, this paper took the Shuiluo River Bridge as the engineering background, and established the model of the cable-stayed buckle hanging system and the cable hoisting system with the use of finite element software. It analyzed the influence on stability from the different lifting weights in the cable hoisting system, geometric nonlinearity considering geometric initial defects, material nonlinearity, the wall thickness of the buckle tower steel pipe, the removal sequence of buckle anchor cables, the installation …


Structural Optimization Of Steel-Concrete Composite Main Cable Saddle For Suspension Bridges, Gan Qianglin, Xu Hongsheng, Guo Fen, Ren Mengwei, Yan Donghuang Oct 2026

Structural Optimization Of Steel-Concrete Composite Main Cable Saddle For Suspension Bridges, Gan Qianglin, Xu Hongsheng, Guo Fen, Ren Mengwei, Yan Donghuang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Traditional all-steel main cable saddles have high manufacturing costs and pose difficulties in construction and transportation. In addition, research on the optimization of steel-concrete composite main cable saddles in China remains limited. To reveal the evolution of mechanical damage in composite main cable saddles while balancing structural safety and engineering economy, a novel steel-concrete composite main cable saddle was proposed based on the main cable saddle design scheme of a major bridge. Concrete damaged plasticity theory (CDP model ), together with the finite element software Abaqus, was used to optimize and analyze the proposed structure. The effects of steel saddle …


Calculation Of Subsoil Bearing Capacity For Culverts With Separate Footings Considering Effect Of Culvert-Side Fill, Peng Xiaoming, Hu Qiong, Li Huan, Fu Fulin, Liu Xinqi Oct 2026

Calculation Of Subsoil Bearing Capacity For Culverts With Separate Footings Considering Effect Of Culvert-Side Fill, Peng Xiaoming, Hu Qiong, Li Huan, Fu Fulin, Liu Xinqi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the influence of culvert-side fill height on the subsoil bearing capacity of culverts with separate footings and to establish a method for calculating this bearing capacity, an analytical solution for the ultimate subsoil bearing capacity considering the effect of culvert-side fill was derived using the assumed slip surface method. Meanwhile, finite element software was used to investigate the settlement and deformation characteristics of culverts with separate footings for different foundation soil types and culvert-side fill heights. The results indicate that considering the effect of culvert-side fill increases the subsoil bearing capacity of culverts with separate footings, and that …


Anti-Overturning Stability Of Single-Column-Pier Curved Girder Bridge Under Action Of Heavy Cargo Transportation Vehicles, Wang Sheng, Deng Junjie, Li Zhenyuan Oct 2026

Anti-Overturning Stability Of Single-Column-Pier Curved Girder Bridge Under Action Of Heavy Cargo Transportation Vehicles, Wang Sheng, Deng Junjie, Li Zhenyuan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This study aimed to mitigate the propensity for lateral overturning of single-column-pier curved girder bridge under the action of heavy cargo transportation vehicles, evaluate the influence of a vehicle ’s transverse traveling position on a bridge ’s anti-overturning stability, and propose feasible safety-enhancement measures. A (20 + 2 × 30 + 20) m prestressed-concrete continuous box-girder ramp bridge with single-column piers served as the engineering case. A three-dimensional grillage finite element model was developed in Midas Civil. The model simulated a heavy cargo transportation convoy —comprising a tractor and front and rear hydraulic modular trailers—transporting a prefabricated box girder weighing …


Seismic Resilience Analysis Of Offshore Cable-Stayed Bridges Considering Chloride Ion Erosion, Ye Hao Oct 2026

Seismic Resilience Analysis Of Offshore Cable-Stayed Bridges Considering Chloride Ion Erosion, Ye Hao

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To analyze the seismic resilience of cable-stayed bridges under chloride ion erosion, based on the mechanism of chloride ion erosion, this study established a time-varying performance degradation model of reinforced concrete components and cables under the erosion environment, and integrated the theory of seismic vulnerability to construct a framework for assessing the seismic resilience of cable-stayed bridges during their long-term service life. Taking an offshore cable-stayed bridge in China as an engineering example, the study analyzed its seismic vulnerability and seismic resilience under chloride ion erosion. The results show that the seismic vulnerability of the cable-stayed bridge system is higher …


Distribution Characteristics Of Defects In Long Stay Cables Based On Dissection Testing, Shi Pochen, Yuan Binhong, Luo Li Oct 2026

Distribution Characteristics Of Defects In Long Stay Cables Based On Dissection Testing, Shi Pochen, Yuan Binhong, Luo Li

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Stay/suspension cables are crucial load-bearing and force-transmitting components in cable-supported bridge systems. As the service life of bridges increases, defects in these cables become increasingly prevalent, and some bridges built in earlier years face significant structural safety and durability risks. To study the defect distribution characteristics of stay/suspension cables, this paper investigated two long stay cables that had been in service for 21 years and subjected to environmental corrosion for the same duration. Through cable dissection, scanning electron microscopy (SEM ), and airtightness tests, the internal and external defects and their correlations were analyzed. The results show that the aging …