[HTML][HTML] Fatigue damage assessment on aging riveted metallic railway bridges: A literature review
Fatigue degradation of aging metallic bridges is a major concern for the safety of the railway
network, particularly regarding riveted details. The codes in force propose mainly global …
network, particularly regarding riveted details. The codes in force propose mainly global …
[HTML][HTML] A local response function approach for the stress investigation of a centenarian steel railway bridge
Local stress concentrations in some specific geometric details often play an essential role in
time-dependent damage propagation. However, measured strain or stress data are …
time-dependent damage propagation. However, measured strain or stress data are …
High-cycle rotating-bending fatigue performance of S690QL welded joints
In recent decades, high-strength steels have become increasingly popular in the
construction industry. Materials like S690QL steel are mainly characterised by their …
construction industry. Materials like S690QL steel are mainly characterised by their …
[HTML][HTML] New multiphase methodology for fatigue damage screening of aging metallic railway bridges
This paper proposes an integrated methodology for fatigue assessment of existing metallic
railway bridges, consisting of four sequential phases to be progressively implemented …
railway bridges, consisting of four sequential phases to be progressively implemented …
[HTML][HTML] Innovative hierarchical fatigue analysis of critical riveted railway bridges: A case study
Existing railway bridges are fundamental assets to expand the capacity of the railway
network towards an eco-friendly transport for people and goods. As one of the main sources …
network towards an eco-friendly transport for people and goods. As one of the main sources …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating bridge stress histories at remote locations from vibration sparse monitoring
Structural health monitoring with accelerometers provides notable benefits over strain
gauges, particularly in installation time and cost efficiency. However, effective local damage …
gauges, particularly in installation time and cost efficiency. However, effective local damage …
Performing Fatigue State Characterization in Railway Steel Bridges Using Digital Twin Models
Railway infrastructures play a pivotal role in developing the national transportation system.
Recently, the strategy of the railway engineer has been significantly shifted; along with the …
Recently, the strategy of the railway engineer has been significantly shifted; along with the …
[HTML][HTML] New fatigue load models for assessing railway bridges in Europe
S Verdenius, S Hengeveld, J Maljaars - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Train axle load measurements performed between 2012 and 2019 at 87 locations in the
Dutch railway network are used to evaluate fatigue of railway bridges. The theoretical fatigue …
Dutch railway network are used to evaluate fatigue of railway bridges. The theoretical fatigue …
[HTML][HTML] Multiscale fatigue modelling for riveted railway bridges: A case study for real damage validation
Fatigue is a concerning process of structural degradation that impacts the maintenance in
service of existing railway bridges. Analysing the corresponding damage is challenging in …
service of existing railway bridges. Analysing the corresponding damage is challenging in …
[HTML][HTML] Service life evaluation of curved intercity rail bridges based on fatigue failure
H Zhang, S Chen, W Zhang, X Liu - Infrastructures, 2024 - mdpi.com
There are curved bridge structures in the intercity rail line. During the operation of bridges,
they are subjected to train loads, resulting in stress amplitudes of the construction materials; …
they are subjected to train loads, resulting in stress amplitudes of the construction materials; …