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Assessing The Feasibility Of Managed Aquifer Recharge For The United States Air Force, Daniel Hendrix Mar 2025

Assessing The Feasibility Of Managed Aquifer Recharge For The United States Air Force, Daniel Hendrix

Theses and Dissertations

Water stress is becoming an increasing global issue, with 4 billion people (50% of the world’s population) experiencing water stress at least one month per year. By 2050, 60% of the world’s population and $70 trillion USD in global gross domestic product will be affected. This research analyzes 78 CONUS USAF installations to determine location-specific water stress and feasible Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) solutions. Although thousands of MAR projects have been implemented globally, active-duty USAF installations have yet to contribute to solving this growing issue. Important factors such as required subsurface conditions, physical limitations, design, cost, and regulatory constraints are …

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Atmospheric Water Generation: Experimental Observations And Assembly Of An Artificial Neural Network, Houston Hoss Anderson Mar 2025

Atmospheric Water Generation: Experimental Observations And Assembly Of An Artificial Neural Network, Houston Hoss Anderson

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This research investigated the performance of a Tsunami T50 Vapor Compression Cycle styled Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) machine operated under ambient conditions in Dayton, Ohio. Water yield from the device was measured volumetrically and these values are paired with respective weather data, collected from a local monitoring station, to build an Artificial Neural Network in MATLAB and JMP software. Water yield varied over the course of this study but averaged 1.2L and maxed at 5L for 4-hour operating periods. This work is part of a 3-year project; future data is needed to enhance both training and validation of the model …

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Molecular Scale Investigations Of Interactions Between Pfas And Concrete, Eric E. Keeler Mar 2025

Molecular Scale Investigations Of Interactions Between Pfas And Concrete, Eric E. Keeler

Theses and Dissertations

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely referred to as “forever chemicals,” exhibit high environmental persistence and potential health risks due to their robust carbon-fluorine bonds. These substances are prevalent in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF), used in industrial and military applications, and are known to contaminate environmental surfaces, including concrete. This study aims to characterize the molecular-level interaction energies of six PFAS species—PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFHxA, 6:2 FTS, and PFBS—with calcium silicate, a key component of concrete, using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) was determined for each of the interactions, revealing negative ΔG values for …

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Early-Phase Cost Estimation For Department Of Defense Construction Projects Via Artificial Neural Networks: Implications And Policy Recommendations For Artificial Intelligence Integration, Kobe T. Thompson Mar 2025

Early-Phase Cost Estimation For Department Of Defense Construction Projects Via Artificial Neural Networks: Implications And Policy Recommendations For Artificial Intelligence Integration, Kobe T. Thompson

Theses and Dissertations

The Department of Defense lost over 500 million dollars between 2016 and 2024, partially due to poor early cost estimates resulting in cost overruns. practice for cost estimation relied on parametric techniques that incorporate historical data, subject matter experts in cost estimating, and predictive software applications. The main motivation for this study was to assess the viability of artificial neural networks as a means of providing a more accurate cost estimate in the early design phases of a construction project. The dataset initially contained approximately 48,000 data points from a database of various Air Force projects, including maintenance, repair, minor …

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Modelled Flooding Impacts On Lower Fish River Watershed, Sebastian Loschner Mar 2025

Modelled Flooding Impacts On Lower Fish River Watershed, Sebastian Loschner

Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters

This study investigates the impacts of compound flooding in the Lower Fish River watershed, Baldwin County, Alabama, with a focus on the potential effects of sea level rise due to climate change. Coastal flooding, particularly in smaller watersheds, is a growing concern as it results from the interaction of multiple factors, including rainfall, tidal changes, and extreme weather events. Compound flooding, which involves multiple flood drivers, is expected to worsen with climate change, as increased precipitation and rising sea levels create heightened flood risks. However, existing research on compound flooding predominantly focuses on large-scale watersheds, leaving a knowledge gap in …

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Smart Highway Construction Site Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence, Mehran Mazari, Yahaira Nava-Gonzalez, Ly Jacky N. Nhiayi, Mohamad H. Saleh Mar 2025

Smart Highway Construction Site Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence, Mehran Mazari, Yahaira Nava-Gonzalez, Ly Jacky N. Nhiayi, Mohamad H. Saleh

Mineta Transportation Institute

Construction is a large sector of the economy and plays a significant role in creating economic growth and national development,and construction of transportation infrastructure is critical. This project developed a method to detect, classify, monitor, and track objects during the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure by using artificial intelligence and a deep learning approach. This study evaluated the performance of AI and deep learning algorithms to compare their performance in detecting and classifying the equipment in various construction scenes. Our goal was to find the optimized balance between the model capabilities in object detection and memory processing requirements. …

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Static Performance And Stability Of A Multi-Span Hybrid Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge With High Piers, Huang Yu, Liu Guanyu, Yi Jianbo, Xing Xuan, Su Miao, Peng Hui Feb 2025

Static Performance And Stability Of A Multi-Span Hybrid Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge With High Piers, Huang Yu, Liu Guanyu, Yi Jianbo, Xing Xuan, Su Miao, Peng Hui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the static performance and stability of a steel-concrete composite continuous rigid frame bridge in Suichang,Zhejiang Province,a single girder and girder lattice finite element model for the whole bridge was established by using Midas Civil,and a local solid finite element model was established by using Ansys.A detailed analysis of the structural displacement and stress state of the bridge in use and the local stress in the solid section of the pier and girder under different loads was carried out.The influence of the pile-bottom restraint stiffness and pier-girder connection form on the overall stability of the bridge was …

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Influence Of Train Speed On Thermal Insulation And Anti-Thawing Length For Tunnel In Cold Region, Huang Huanan, Chen Yong, Wang Yibo, Wu Yaping Feb 2025

Influence Of Train Speed On Thermal Insulation And Anti-Thawing Length For Tunnel In Cold Region, Huang Huanan, Chen Yong, Wang Yibo, Wu Yaping

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To study the influence of train speed on thermal insulation and anti-thawing measures for surrounding rock of tunnels in cold regions,it is necessary to analyze the temperature field.By using the Kunlun Mountain Tunnel Project in cold regions as a case study,the effects of external atmospheric temperature,piston wind effects caused by varying train speeds,and the driving resistance on the distribution of the tunnel ’s internal temperature field were considered.A three-dimensional numerical calculation model including the surrounding rock,concrete lining,and tunnel air was established by utilizing the thermo-fluid-structure interaction (TFSI ) technique.The thermal environment variations caused by trains at different speeds were predicted.The …

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Parametric Analysis Of Composite Slab With Steel Bar Trusses At Construction Stages, Zhang Junhao, He Jun, Tan Chao, Feng Sidong, Wang Zitong Feb 2025

Parametric Analysis Of Composite Slab With Steel Bar Trusses At Construction Stages, Zhang Junhao, He Jun, Tan Chao, Feng Sidong, Wang Zitong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the structural behavior of composite slab with steel bar trusses at key construction stages including hoisting and concrete post-pouring,a composite beam bridge with a main span of 60 m in Georgia ’s E60 Highway was investigated.A finite element model was developed by using ABAQUS to simulate the construction process and analyze the influence of parameters such as prefabricated bottom slab material,number of hoisting points,slab thickness,and number of steel bar trusses on the principal stress of concrete and mid-span deflection.The results indicate that ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC ) prefabricated bottom slabs prevent plastic damage and enhance slab stiffness.Normal concrete (NC) …

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Cracking Characteristics Of Cement-Stabilized Macadam With Early Strength Agent Under Variable Temperature And Humidity Curing Conditions, Ge Dongdong, Liu Dingyuan, Lyu Songtao, Jiang Xiangyang, Xue Yanhua, Yu Yang Feb 2025

Cracking Characteristics Of Cement-Stabilized Macadam With Early Strength Agent Under Variable Temperature And Humidity Curing Conditions, Ge Dongdong, Liu Dingyuan, Lyu Songtao, Jiang Xiangyang, Xue Yanhua, Yu Yang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In environments with large temperature variations and low humidity,the curing conditions of cement-stabilized macadam fail to meet the specifications,leading to slow early strength development and increased susceptibility to cracking.This study aimed to investigate the effects of actual environmental temperature,humidity,curing age,and addition of early strength agents on the cracking characteristics of cement-stabilized macadam.Variable temperature conditions were determined based on actual environmental temperature data.Four curing conditions were set by combining temperatures (variable temperature and standard temperature ) with relative humidity of 95%,80%,and 65%,respectively.Three types of specimens were prepared with 0%,10%,and 15% early strength agent contents and cured for 14 and 28 days,respectively.The …

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Identification And Prediction Model For Traffic Blockage State Of Highways To Xizang, Wu Ling, Liu Jianbei, Zhang Zhiwei, Shan Donghui, Chi Gandu Feb 2025

Identification And Prediction Model For Traffic Blockage State Of Highways To Xizang, Wu Ling, Liu Jianbei, Zhang Zhiwei, Shan Donghui, Chi Gandu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To identify the traffic blockage state on highways to Xizang in extreme environments,comprehensive evaluation indicators for traffic blockage state based on the entropy-weighted TOPSIS method were proposed by using the traffic blockage event parameters observed on four major highways to Xizang:Sichuan ‒ Xizang Highway,Yunnan ‒ Xizang Highway,Qinghai ‒ Xizang Highway,and Xinjiang ‒ Xizang Highway.The K-Medoids clustering algorithm was used to categorize the traffic blockage state into different levels.By considering factors such as hazard types,road types,traffic volume,and vehicle type ratios,a classification model for the traffic blockage state on highways to Xizang was constructed based on machine learning algorithms.The results show that …

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Seismic Performance Of Bridge Pile Foundation Considering Effects Of Material Freeze-Thaw Deterioration And Permafrost Degradation, Zhang Xiyin, Yu Shengsheng, Wang Wanping, Wen Hairong Feb 2025

Seismic Performance Of Bridge Pile Foundation Considering Effects Of Material Freeze-Thaw Deterioration And Permafrost Degradation, Zhang Xiyin, Yu Shengsheng, Wang Wanping, Wen Hairong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In cold and high-seismic regions,such as the Qinghai‒Xizang Plateau in China,the deterioration of material properties caused by freeze-thaw cycles and permafrost degradation due to climate change have become increasingly severe,posing significant challenges for the seismic performance assessment of bridge pile foundations.To systematically investigate the impact of permafrost degradation and material freeze-thaw deterioration on the seismic performance of bridge pile foundations and ensure proper seismic design,a finite element model was established,considering the dual effects of permafrost degradation and material freeze-thaw deterioration.A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the influence mechanisms of various factors on the seismic performance of bridge pile foundations …

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Design And Simulation Evaluation Of Converged Toll Collection Schemes For Senegalese Highways, Lai Zengcheng, Zhang Ning, Yang Shichun, Ding Xueqi, Ji Yanjie Feb 2025

Design And Simulation Evaluation Of Converged Toll Collection Schemes For Senegalese Highways, Lai Zengcheng, Zhang Ning, Yang Shichun, Ding Xueqi, Ji Yanjie

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The Senegalese highway toll collection system is inefficient,and significant congestion and delays frequently occur at toll stations in the face of sudden traffic surges during holidays.This paper examined the limitations of the existing toll collection methods on Senegalese highways and combined the image detection algorithm and electronic license plate recognition technology with the existing MTC and ETC toll collection methods to construct a converged toll collection method based on vehicle information recognition.The paper aimed to optimize the Senegalese highway toll collection system,reduce its cost of use,and improve the efficiency of toll collection.The BPV Thiès toll station in Senegal was selected …

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Model Test On Bearing Capacity Of Gravity Anchor Foundation Considering Rock Socketed Effect, Yin Jingze, Guo Chao, Zhang Xinmin, Li Wei, Shi Haiyang, Fu Baiyong Feb 2025

Model Test On Bearing Capacity Of Gravity Anchor Foundation Considering Rock Socketed Effect, Yin Jingze, Guo Chao, Zhang Xinmin, Li Wei, Shi Haiyang, Fu Baiyong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The calculation of the bearing capacity of traditional gravity anchor foundation instructed by Code for Design of Ground Base and Foundation of Highway Bridges and Culverts (JTG D 63—2007 ) only considers the friction effects of the basement and neglects the rock socketed effect of bottom plate,which is simply regarded as a safety margin,on the improvement of bearing capacity.To study the influence of rock socketed effect on the bearing capacity of gravity anchor,this paper designed two groups of indoor scale model tests on non-rock-socketed and rock-socketed gravity anchors with a scale of 1∶50 to discuss the bearing capacity and load …

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Theoretical And Experimental Studies On Adaptive Spatial Rotating Main Cable Saddle, Chen Yuanlin, Huang Anming, Chen Long, Xie Jun Feb 2025

Theoretical And Experimental Studies On Adaptive Spatial Rotating Main Cable Saddle, Chen Yuanlin, Huang Anming, Chen Long, Xie Jun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To ensure the accuracy of the main cable alignment during adaptive rotation,an adaptive spatial rotating main cable saddle suitable for spatial suspension bridges was designed.The main cable saddle had two adaptive rotating pair mechanisms with axes passing through the IP point.By using a specific suspension bridge as a case study,the design was validated through a combination of finite element analysis and model testing to assess the reliability and structural safety of the adaptive rotation mechanism.The results show that the adaptive spatial rotating main cable saddle can automatically adjust its orientation based on variations in the main cable load during construction,with …

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Section Form Of Open-Cut Tunnel By Ultra-Large-Diameter Shield Empty-Push Technology, Sun Chao, Zhang Guangwei Feb 2025

Section Form Of Open-Cut Tunnel By Ultra-Large-Diameter Shield Empty-Push Technology, Sun Chao, Zhang Guangwei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on the engineering background of the open-cut section by the shield machine with overall movement in the rapid transformation project of Wanghai Road,Shenzhen City,the structural stress and economy of three types of section forms under construction and operation conditions were analyzed to determine the optimal section design.The load-structure model was used to analyze the parameters affecting the internal force of the optimal section.The research results show that the top and bottom plates and side walls in the scheme with ribs set at the corner (scheme 3) have uniform force,and force during the construction period is close to that during …

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Application Of Superelevation Detection Technology In Ship Collision Prevention System Of Cross-Sea Bridges, Song Xiaodong, Duan Min, Ren Quanli, Hu Jianan, Yang Naiheng, Chen Jingwen, Tong Jianrong Feb 2025

Application Of Superelevation Detection Technology In Ship Collision Prevention System Of Cross-Sea Bridges, Song Xiaodong, Duan Min, Ren Quanli, Hu Jianan, Yang Naiheng, Chen Jingwen, Tong Jianrong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Cross-sea bridges are an important component of national infrastructure and an important regional transportation hub,which have a significant impact on economic development,regional integration,and cultural exchange.Ship superelevation is an important factor that threatens the safety of bridges.Therefore,superelevation detection is an important means to improve the service level of channel navigation,standardize the navigation order of ships in the water area near the bridge,and enhance the ship collision prevention ability of bridges.This paper conducted theoretical analysis and engineering feasibility research on superelevation detection by using laser alignment,laser ranging,optoelectronic detection,LiDAR detection,and machine vision.According to the superelevation detection requirements of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge,two technical …

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Industrial Design And Economic Analysis Of Steel Box Girder Bridge With Conventional Span, Cui Bing, Chen Kun Feb 2025

Industrial Design And Economic Analysis Of Steel Box Girder Bridge With Conventional Span, Cui Bing, Chen Kun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To improve the industrial construction level of steel bridges,a prefabricated continuous steel box girder bridge was designed in this study,which is suitable for bidirectional four lanes and six lanes with spans ranging from 40 m to 80 m.The overall dimensions and local structures of the steel box girder bridge were determined according to the specifications and engineering experience,and the load-bearing capacity was checked.Modular industrial products were designed by defining the vertical and horizontal modular divisions for the steel box girders,resulting in 21 standardized modular components.Based on the concept of life cycle,an economic analysis of the prefabricated steel box girder bridge …

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Mechanism Of Mud Pumping On Plateau Highway Under Traffic Loads And Its Treatment Strategy, Zhang Junhui, Chen Zhide, Gao Feng, Na Qicai, Ma Pengfei, Xiao Lin Feb 2025

Mechanism Of Mud Pumping On Plateau Highway Under Traffic Loads And Its Treatment Strategy, Zhang Junhui, Chen Zhide, Gao Feng, Na Qicai, Ma Pengfei, Xiao Lin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The dynamic hydraulic response and particle migration of subgrade structures under traffic loads are fundamental to reveal the formation and development mechanisms of mud pumping.The driving mechanism of fine particle migration in the mud pumping state was explored by conducting laboratory tests on layered gravel-sandy silt columns under dynamic loads.The results show that the slurry sloshing causes alternating positive and negative pressure gradients within the gravel layer.This oscillating pressure gradient enhances the pore permeability in the underlying sandy silt layer,providing the necessary hydrodynamic conditions for fine particle migration.Fine particle migration increases the slurry turbidity to a stable value.Upon the removal …

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Risk Zoning Of Hazards Along Highways To Xizang Based On Information Model, Liu Weimin, Guo Guanmiao, Cai Qing ’E, Yu Xueyong, Dong Xiaobo, Chen Peicong Feb 2025

Risk Zoning Of Hazards Along Highways To Xizang Based On Information Model, Liu Weimin, Guo Guanmiao, Cai Qing ’E, Yu Xueyong, Dong Xiaobo, Chen Peicong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The frequent occurrence of hazards along the highways in the Qinghai ‒ Xizang Plateau seriously affects road traffic and threatens the security of lives and property of the people.Conducting a risk zoning assessment of hazards along the highways to Xizang is crucial to enhancing hazard prevention and mitigation.This paper summarized the regional geological environment and development patterns of hazards along the highways to Xizang and analyzed the overall performance of highway traffic operations.On this basis,the Xinjiang‒Xizang Highway was taken as the research object,and the evaluation factors were selected based on the regional geological environment and the main controlling factors of …

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Influence Of Urease-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation On Frost Heave Characteristics Of Saline Soil, Li Jue, Wen Zili, Liu Zhengnan Feb 2025

Influence Of Urease-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation On Frost Heave Characteristics Of Saline Soil, Li Jue, Wen Zili, Liu Zhengnan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This study investigated the impact of the soybean urease-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (SICP ) technique on frost heave characteristics of saline soil,specifically addressing the frost heave in saline soil used as a subgrade.The relationships between compaction degree,moisture content,volume ratio of the reaction liquid,and curing temperature with the frost heave rate of treated soil were explored.The results show that SICP significantly reduces the frost heave rate of soil samples by over 28%,with the most noticeable improvement occurring under conditions of higher compaction degree and lower moisture content.Additionally,the increased volume ratio of reaction liquid enhances reaction efficiency,while lower curing temperatures are crucial …

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Prediction And Evaluation Of Road Service Performance In Cold Regions Based On Uncertainty Quantification Theory, Liu Yuanyuan, Si Junling, Zheng Hao, Ren Daoju, Fan Shaobing, Quan Lei Feb 2025

Prediction And Evaluation Of Road Service Performance In Cold Regions Based On Uncertainty Quantification Theory, Liu Yuanyuan, Si Junling, Zheng Hao, Ren Daoju, Fan Shaobing, Quan Lei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In cold regions,road service performance is influenced by various nonlinear dynamic factors under complex hydrothermal environments and freeze-thaw cycles.Traditional empirical and mechanical models exhibit significant limitations in comprehensively considering the impacts of complex environments and conducting quantitative analyses.This study proposed a method to predict and assess the service performance of constructed roads in cold regions.The method integrated deep neural networks with uncertainty quantification theory,addressing the inadequacies of existing models in adapting to complex environments and analyzing multiple influencing factors.By utilizing data from Montana road sections in the LTPP database,the study employed deep neural networks to predict the international roughness index …

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Permanent Deformation Prediction Model Of Subgrade Soil Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles Based On Lstm And Transformer, Zhang Anshun Feb 2025

Permanent Deformation Prediction Model Of Subgrade Soil Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles Based On Lstm And Transformer, Zhang Anshun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To accurately predict the permanent deformation of subgrade soil under the coupling effect of freeze-thaw cycles and traffic loads,a hybrid neural network model based on long short-term memory (LSTM ) and Transformer was proposed,building upon the results of dynamic triaxial tests.This model effectively captured the temporal dependencies and complex interactive effects among input variables,thereby significantly enhancing the accuracy and generalization ability of permanent deformation prediction of subgrade soil.The results indicate that higher confining pressure improves the resistance of subgrade soil to deformation,but its permanent deformation behavior is still significantly influenced by the magnitude of cyclic loading and the number of …

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Analysis Of Joint Load Transfer Performanc E Of Prefabricated Steel‑Concrete Hollow Pavement Slab, Zhu Guangshan, Dong Zihao, Yang Ye, Wang Jinshan Feb 2025

Analysis Of Joint Load Transfer Performanc E Of Prefabricated Steel‑Concrete Hollow Pavement Slab, Zhu Guangshan, Dong Zihao, Yang Ye, Wang Jinshan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the joint load transfer capacity of a prefabricated steel-concrete hollow pavement slab,a finite element model was established with ABAQUS to carry out numerical analysis.The variation laws of the maximum deflection value and joint load transfer coefficient of the pavement slab with and without cavitation were compared to analyze the load transfer capacity.The results show that when cavitation occurs in the slab,the load transfer coefficient of the slab decreases with the increase in the cavitation area,but the load transfer coefficient of the slab does not change significantly when the cavitation depth reaches a certain level.When there is …

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A Review Of Performance Of Cement- Stabilized Base Materials Containing Recycled Conc Rete Aggregate, Song Chengzhe, Li Jiaquan, Kong Jingxun, Zhou Changjun, An Xing Feb 2025

A Review Of Performance Of Cement- Stabilized Base Materials Containing Recycled Conc Rete Aggregate, Song Chengzhe, Li Jiaquan, Kong Jingxun, Zhou Changjun, An Xing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Semi-rigid base offers excellent performan ce and is widely used as a high-grade highway subgrade in China.Currently,with a large stockpile of waste concrete in the country,using it as aggregate in pavement base materials is of great significance for environmental protection,energy conservation,and emission reduction.In this paper,the basic performance indicators of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA ) and the performance of cement-stabilized base materials containing RCA,including strength,shrinkage,fatigue,and erosion resistance were reviewed.It finds that the basic performance indicators of RCA are lower than those of natural aggregate.Therefore,the proportion of RCA in base materials may be limited to 20% ‒ 50%.The shrinkage and erosion resistance …

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Research Progress Of Modified Asphalt With Graphene Materials, Zhang Zongwei, He Kai Feb 2025

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

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

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

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Mechanical Performance Of Nuts In Tie Rod Assembly Of Anchorage System Of Suspension Bridge, Liu Zheng, Li Zhao, Qin Guifang, Xie Qinjian, Jiang Yuangen, Zhang Jiyong, Wang Lei, Ma Yafei Feb 2025

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

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

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

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Installation Direction Design And Construction Control Of Sliding Bearing Of Continuous Girder Bridge, Guan Changlu, Sun Xiudong, Dong Hao, Wang Xingzhou Feb 2025

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

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

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

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Crack Propagation Of Vehicle‑Steel Bridge Deck Slabs Based On Pavement Damage, Tang Sheng, Yin Xinfeng, Zhang Ming, Yan Wanli Feb 2025

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

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

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

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Calculation Of Socket Depth For Circular Pipe Pier-Bearing Platform Socket Connection, Chen Jingli, Xiao Feng, Wang Zhigang, Wang Zhihai, Xu Yan Feb 2025

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

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

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

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