Localisation and quantification of stiffness loss based on the forced vibration of a beam traversed by a quarter-car

Kun Feng, Arturo González, Miguel Casero

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Abstract

This paper proposes a method for locating and quantifying bridge damage based on the time-varying forced frequencies due to moving traffic. The vehicle-bridge coupled system is simplified using a quarter-car model and a simply supported beam. Eigenvalue analysis shows that the eigenfrequencies of the coupled system vary for different vehicle positions. If a local stiffness loss is introduced, the forced frequencies associated with the 'damage' scenario will differ from those of a reference 'healthy' scenario. The differences between both scenarios depend on the location and severity of damage as well as on the mass and frequency ratios between quarter-car and beam models. In practice, bridge acceleration due to the crossing of a vehicle can be measured and processed using a time-frequency signal processing tool to obtain instantaneous frequencies. Changes in local stiffness are determined from comparing those instantaneous frequencies with the eigenfrequencies based on the same bridge and vehicle configuration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBridge maintenance, safety, management, life-cycle sustainability and innovations. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management
EditorsHiroshi Yokota, Dan M. Frangopol
PublisherCRC Press
Pages1599-1606
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780429279119
ISBN (Print)9780367232788
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Apr 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventTenth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2020)
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Duration: 11 Apr 202118 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management
ISSN (Print)2381-2753
ISSN (Electronic)2375-8880
NameBridge Maintenance, Safety and Management
PublisherRoutledge

Conference

ConferenceTenth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2020)
Period11/04/202118/04/2021

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research has received funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)’s US-Ireland R&D partnership programme under the proposal id. 16/US/I3277 titled MARS-Fly.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, London

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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