Developments in International Bridge Engineering: Selected Papers from Istanbul Bridge Conference 2018 (Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic, 17)

This book reports on current challenges in bridge engineering faced by professionals around the globe, giving a special emphasis to recently developed techniques and methods for bridge design, construction and monitoring. Based on extended and revised papers selected from outstanding presentation at the Istanbul Bridge Conference 2018, held from November 5 – 6, 2018, in Istanbul, Turkey, and by highlighting major bridge studies, spanning from numerical and modeling studies to the applications of new construction techniques and monitoring systems, this book is intended to promote high standards in modern bridge engineering. It offers a timely reference to both academics and professionals in this field. Preface Contents Invited Papers Numerical Investigations on the Collapse of the Morandi Bridge 1 The Morandi Bridge 1.1 Structural Configuration 1.2 Main Deck 2 Previous Collapse Sequence Modelling 3 Cross-section Analysis of Main Deck 3.1 Flexure Capacity of Main Deck 3.2 Shear Capacity of Main Deck and Supported Spans 3.3 Torsional Capacity of Main Deck 4 Detailed Modelling and Analysis of Main Deck 4.1 Overview of Employed Numerical Modelling Tool 4.2 Model Description 4.3 Analysis and Results 5 Conclusions References Importance of “Heuristics” in Suspension Bridge Engineering and 1915 Çanakkale Bridge 1 Introduction 1.1 Objective and Scope 1.2 Profound Engineering and Sustainability 1.3 Mentality of Engineers 2 Heuristics in Engineering 3 Suspension Bridges and 1915 Çanakkale Bridge 3.1 General 3.2 Background of 1915 Çanakkale Bridge. 4 Long Span Suspension Bridge Behavior 4.1 Performance under Static Loads 4.2 Performance Under Dynamic Loads 4.3 Suspension Bridge Common Heuristics 5 Generated Heuristics for Suspension Bridges 5.1 Suspension Bridge Data Set 5.2 Regression Results 6 Aesthetics of Suspension Bridges 7 Concluding Remarks References Bridge Failures and Mitigation Using Monitoring Technologies 1 Problem Definition: Bridge Failures 2 Mitigation of Bridge Failures with SHM Systems 2.1 Local Level 2.2 Global Level 3 Concluding Remarks and Future Works References Bridge Design 1915 Çanakkale Bridge – Meeting the Challenge 1 Introduction 2 Location of the Bridge 3 Bridge Project Description 4 General Design 4.1 Design Features and Challenges 4.2 Caisson Foundations and Towers 4.3 Anchor Blocks, Side Span Piers and Main Cable 4.4 Bridge Deck Structure 4.5 Special Analyses and Tests “Piccoli Angeli” Bridge Over Gorzone Canal in Cavarzere (VE) 1 Introduction 2 The Reason for the Intervention 3 Design Criteria for the New Bridge 4 Design 5 Structure 6 Treatment of Lateral Beam Surfaces 7 Steel Structure Launching 8 Conclusions References Predicting Time-Dependent Deformations of Prestressed Concrete Girders 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Experimental Data 4 Results 5 Conclusions References Bridge Engineering Optimization Opportunities Through Integrated Solutions: Design – Constructive Method 1 Introduction 2 What Key Issues for the Constructive Method Selection 3 New Limits in Medium-Large Multi Span Viaducts 4 The Opportunity of Material Saving Due to Construction Method Change/Adoption 5 Some Worldwide Experiences in Optimization Solutions Adoption 6 Conclusion References Load Distribution and In-Plane Superstructure Movements on Highly Skewed Steel Girder Bridges 1 Introduction 2 Load Testing of a High Skew Steel Girder Bridge 3 Finite Element Analyses 3.1 Analysis Features, Material Properties and Loading 3.2 Validation of Analysis Results 4 Analysis Results on Live Load Distribution 5 Analysis Results on the Long Term Response 6 Summary and Conclusions References Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of a Railway Bridge in Rotterdam 1 Introduction 2 Analysis Model and Results 2.1 Substructure with Barrette Piles 2.2 Batter Pile Alternative 3 Conclusions References Reliability Based Safety Level Evaluation of Cable Members for Cable-Stayed Bridges in Turkey 1 Introduction 2 Reliability Analysis 3 Case Studies 4 Conclusion References Design of Izmir Bay Crossing Bridge 1 Introduction 2 Description of the Bridge 3 Design Criteria 3.1 Specifications 3.2 Materials 3.3 Live Loads 3.4 Seismic Loads and Performance Criteria 4 Analysis and Design 4.1 Determination of Final Geometry of the Cable Stayed Bridge 4.2 Live Load Analysis 4.3 Seismic Design 5 Construction Method 6 Conclusion Bridge Construction Al Bustan South Bridge Design and Build Project, Doha, Qatar 1 Introduction 2 Overview of Scope 3 Design Considerations 3.1 Highway Details 3.2 Highway Cross Section 3.3 Description of Bridge Structures 3.4 Structure Type 3.5 Foundation Type 3.6 Articulation Arrangements 3.7 Road Restraint Type 3.8 Design and Service Life 3.9 Materials 4 Geotechnical Summary 5 Methods of Analysis Proposed for Superstructure, Substructure and Foundations 5.1 Superstructure 5.2 Substructure 5.3 Response Spectrum Analysis 6 Conclusions Design Challenges of a River Crossing: Dim Çayı Extradosed Bridge 1 Introduction 2 Dim Çayı Extradosed Bridge 2.1 General Overview 2.2 Seismicity 2.3 Construction Stage Analysis 3 Conclusions References The Ethiopia Railway Viaducts: Steel Girder Launching and Permanent Bearing Design 1 Introduction 2 AKH Railway Viaducts 2.1 General Overview 2.2 Details of Launched Bridges 2.3 Permanent Bearing Design 3 Conclusion References Incremental Launching by Lag-Casting: İhsaniye Viaduct 1 Introduction 2 Ihsaniye Viaduct 2.1 General Information 2.2 Bridge Details 2.3 Seismic Design 2.4 Construction and Launching 3 Conclusions References Effect of Skew Angle on the Rotation of Exterior Girders During Construction 1 Introduction 2 Finite Element Modeling 3 Bridge Description and Skew Angle Variation 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Location of Maximum Rotation 4.2 Skew Angle Effect 4.3 B/D Ratio Effect 5 Conclusions References Reconstruction of Partially Collapsed Post-tensioned Beğendik Bridge During Balanced Cantilever Construction 1 Introduction 2 Partial Collapse and Demolishment 3 Reconstruction 4 Conclusion References Construction of Namawukulu Footbridge in Uganda 1 Introduction 2 Project Site 3 Design 3.1 Design Basis 3.2 Geometric Design 3.3 Cable Analysis 4 Construction 4.1 Setting the Cable Sag 4.2 Cross Beam Pre-fabrication and Erection 4.3 Finishing Works References Life-Cycle Environmental Impact Assessment of Steel Bridge Deck Pavement 1 Introduction 2 LCA Model for Steel Bridge Deck Pavement 3 Uncertainty Analysis 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusion References Bridge Extreme Event Loads: Earthquake, Wind and Fire Efficient Fire Hazard Mitigation for Suspension Bridge Cables 1 Introduction 2 Risk Assessment 3 Modelling of Heat Penetration 4 Passive Fire Protection of Main Cable 5 Method of Installation 6 Great Belt East Bridge Fire Protection Project 7 Protection of Steel Works by Intumescent Coating 8 Conclusion References Seismic Performance of Bridge Systems Enhanced with Cellular-Solid Shear Walls 1 Introduction 2 Cellular-Solid Shear Wall Systems 2.1 Modeling of Cellular Solid 3 Response of a Double-Column Bridge System Fitted with Cellular-Solid Shear Wall Under Seismic Excitation 4 Conclusions References Wind Response of a Bridge Pylon Using Numerical Simulations of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) 1 Introduction 2 Description of the Structure 3 Wind Tunnel Study of Pylon 6 4 Fluid–Structure Interaction, FSI 4.1 Computational Model and Parameters 4.2 FSI Results 5 Conclusions References "This book reports on current challenges in bridge engineering faced by professionals around the globe, giving a special emphasis to recently developed techniques and methods for bridge design, construction and monitoring. Based on extended and revised papers selected from outstanding presentation at the Third Istanbul Bridge Conference 2018, held from November 5-6, 2018, in Istanbul, Turkey, and by highlighting major bridge studies, spanning from numerical and modeling studies to the applications of new construction techniques and monitoring systems, this book is intended to promote high standards in modern bridge engineering. It offers a timely reference to both academics and professionals in this field."-- Provided by publisher