Research on Temperature Distribution and Gradient Prediction of U-Shaped Girder Bridge under Solar Radiation Effect
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Abstract
With the development of bridge engineering, U-shaped girder bridges have been applied in numerous bridge designs due to their structural characteristics. However, the U-shaped girder bridge is sensitive to solar radiation effects, leading to uneven temperature distributions that can affect the service performance of the structure. Thus, this study proposes an analysis method for the temperature distribution of U-shaped girder bridges and develops a prediction model to estimate temperature gradients. First, an improved ASHRAE clear sky model is proposed to calculate the structural shadow areas under sunlight, which provides a basis for the numerical simulation of U-shaped girder bridges under solar radiation effect. Then, a three-dimensional finite element model of the U-shaped girder bridge is established, and its correctness is verified by comparing with the actual temperature data. The temperature distribution of the U-shaped girder bridge under solar radiation is simulated using the verified model to obtain the maximum temperature difference and temperature variation characteristics. Finally, a prediction model for the temperature gradient is developed using nonlinear fitting approaches, and its accuracy is confirmed through comparison with actual data. The results indicate that the temperature distribution of the U-shaped girder bridge has minor changes along the longitudinal direction, while there are significant changes in the transverse distribution; the temperature distribution exhibits nonlinear changes in the height direction of the two side webs and the lateral direction of the bottom slab, with the maximum temperature difference reaching 17 °C; the fitting effect of the prediction model is very good, the correlation coefficients of the fitting curve and the actual data are all greater than 88%, providing a basis for the analysis of the temperature effects on U-shaped girder bridges and its application in design specifications.
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OpenAlex topics: Structural Health Monitoring Techniques · Smart Materials for Construction · Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
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School of Urban Rail Transportation, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
State Key Laboratory of Bridge Engineering Structural Dynamics, Key Laboratory of Bridge Earthquake Resistance Technology, Ministry of Communications, Chongqing 400067, China
College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
Funding
State Key Laboratory of Bridge Engineering Structural Dynamics and Key Laboratory of Bridge Earthquake Resistance Technology, Ministry of Communications, PRC
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