Diagnostics of Bridge Bed Sections and Approaches in Zones of Expansion Joints on Road Bridges

The object of the study is durability of expansion joints in bridge structures; the subject of the research is the vibration response of a structure obtained under conditions of natural operation. Diagnostics of the road bridge expansion joints has been carried out in order to identify characteristic dependences  between the value of structure vibration response and types of expansion joint designs during the period of their operation while taking into account the features of the bridge structure. For this purpose, we have tested the methodology for collecting and processing data on the vibration response of the structure under natural conditions of its operation. The paper presents results of data collection on the coverage topology which have been obtained while using three-dimensional scanning method. Data collection on the vibration response of the structure has been carried out by measuring the vibration velocity and deformation of the structure. The data obtained are analyzed. As a result of testing and analysis of the obtained data, the main characteristics have been revealed: the value of base unevenness, the amplitude of vibration velocity and vibration displacement of the structure elements. Two main parameters of the dynamic impact have been assigned, adjusted for the mass of a moving vehicle, which can be used as main parameter for assessing the magnitude of the dynamic impact. A comprehensive method for assessing the dynamic impact on bridge structures has been developed and proposed in the paper, and its use will make it possible to differentiate various designs of expansion joints according to the magnitude of the dynamic impact of vehicles. This, in its turn, will contribute to formulate new recommendations on the use of specific types of expansion joints for various categories of highway, which will increase operational durability of  expansion joints and the structure as a whole.

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