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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 May 2023

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.


Model Test Study On Mechanical Characteristics Of Spherical Joints In Multi‐Point Support Swivel System, Zeng Lifei May 2023

Model Test Study On Mechanical Characteristics Of Spherical Joints In Multi‐Point Support Swivel System, Zeng Lifei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

As a critical load-bearing component in bridge swivel systems, the mechanical behavior of spherical joints is essential for the safety of bridge swiveling operations. This study focuses on the spherical joints of a multi-point support swivel system for the bridge over the Xiangyang North Marshalling Yard. Model tests were conducted to analyze the effects of the number of supporting legs, swivel speed, track smoothness, and wind load on the stress of spherical joints. The stress variation patterns of spherical joints under different working conditions were investigated. The results show that increasing the number of supporting legs improves the uniformity of …