Digital twin-driven framework for fatigue life prediction of welded structures considering residual stress

A Peng, Y Ma, K Huang, L Wang - International Journal of Fatigue, 2024 - Elsevier
The welding of steel generates substantial welding residual stress (WRS), which exerts a
significant impact on the fatigue life of steel bridges. In this study, a physical model for …

An improved stacking ensemble learning model for predicting the effect of lattice structure defects on yield stress

Z Zhang, Y Zhang, Y Wen, Y Ren, X Liang, J Cheng… - Computers in …, 2023 - Elsevier
To address the challenge of predicting mechanical properties due to the unavoidable and
multi-characteristic nature of defects in additive manufacturing lattice structures, an improved …

Experimental and numerical study of the fatigue properties of stress-corroded steel wires for bridge cables

R Li, H Wang, C Miao - International Journal of Fatigue, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the fatigue tests of stress-corroded steel wires were carried out to investigate
the effects of corrosion age, stress level, stress range on the failure mode, fatigue life and SN …

A fast hybrid algorithm for the random vibration analysis of train-bridge systems under crosswinds

L Wang, X Zhang, Y Han, H Liu, P Hu, CS Cai - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a fast hybrid algorithm based on surrogate and theoretical models is proposed.
It solves surrogate model failure with too many inputs to the system and improves the …

Development of corrosion-fatigue analysis method of cable hangers in tied-arch bridges considering train-bridge interaction

YF Duan, SK Wu, HM Zhang, R Zhang, CB Yun… - Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposes an integrated corrosion-fatigue analysis method for bridge hangers by
combining the dynamic bridge-train interaction analysis for random train arrivals with various …

Tensile behaviour of pitting corroded steel bars: Laboratory investigation and probabilistic-based analysis

Y Liu, H Yuan, Z Miao, X Geng, X Shao, Y Lu - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Localised corrosion in steel bars has been a long-standing issue in the durability of
reinforced concrete structures, but a comprehensive scheme for the analysis of pitting …

Risk assessment method of gas explosion based on quantification of margins and uncertainties (QMU): a case study on beam structures in buildings

S Li, X Rong, J Hu, M Wang, Q Qu, J Huang, X Guo - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Combustible gas explosions are common accidents in residential areas. Key building
structural components, such as beams, slabs and columns, can be quickly damaged and …

Modelling two-dimensional chloride diffusion in repaired RC structures for sustainable maintenance management

QC Truong, CP El Soueidy, L Hawchar, Y Li… - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Both public and private infrastructure management agencies are responsible for chloride-
related corrosion damage to coastal reinforced concrete (RC) structures, which often …

Tensile–Bending–Corrosion Fatigue Analysis of the Parallel Steel Wire Cable in Suspension Bridges

S Xue, R Shen - Journal of Bridge Engineering, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Corrosion fatigue is a critical concern in the performance and safety of parallel steel wire
cables used in various engineering structures, particularly in bridge applications. This study …

Long-term experimental study and prediction of the mechanical performance on corroded prestressing steel strands subjected to marine salt spray environment

J Peng, J Xiao, Y Yang, Y Dong, J Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Steel strands subjected to marine salt spray environments are prone to corrosion, which can
lead to degradation of their mechanical properties and ultimately affecting the safety of …