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Evaluation of extreme effects in structures

Marie-Curie ITN project TEAM

In the Marie-Curie TEAM project, time extrapolation methods were applied and tested in order to determine the extreme effects of traffic on engineering structures, over the lifetime of the structures with the considered exceedance probability (return period). The PhD thesis of Xiaoyi Zhou13(2010 – 2013) provided the opportunity to propose a method based on the generalised Pareto distribution, and to compare the different extrapolation methods. This work made it possible to assess the safety margin for these existing structures, which are subjected to stresses that have changed since the design of the structure14, 15, 16, 17,18,22.

 

These works were carried out on the basis of traffic data measured by French weighing equipment.

Static Weigh-in-Motion equipment
Millau Viaduct

Marie-Curie ITN Infrastar project

The Marie-Curie ITN Infrastar project (2016 – 2020) focused on the links existing between instrumentation – structural models – decision-making, for wind turbines and bridges. Therefore, multiple cases studies were addressed, such as the Millau Viaduct. Mariia Nesterova's thesis5 (2016 – 2019) concentrated on load combination (traffic and wind) and on its influence on structures in terms of extreme loads and declining lifespan2,6.

Assessment of effect of traffic loads on bridges

In parallel with this work, the laboratory is studying the effect of traffic loads (and other mobile and/or changing loads) on engineering structures. This may involve general studies on the impact of changes in regulations in terms of the weights and dimensions of HGVs11, 20, 21, or directly studies on HGV loads.

 

The possibility of a European Bridge Formula 19 has also been studied.

In addition, the laboratory has worked and is still working in various European projects on the subject: the FP7 Transformers project10 (2013 - 2017, development of hybrid and adaptable heavy goods vehicles), the CEDR FALCON3,7,8,9 project (2016 - 2018, development of performance criteria for heavy goods vehicles), the ENSEMBLE4 project (2018 – 2021).

Perspectives

This work is currently being continued in collaboration1 with the Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München). The Infrastar project has left a lasting and annual result an annual summer school, named Infrastar training School.

References

  1. SCHMIDT, Franziska, NOWAK, Marcel, NESTEROVA, Mariia, FISCHER, Oliver, 2020, Reliability assessment of a bridge with an orthotropic deck subjected to extreme traffic events, Reliabiblity Engineering and Resilience, Pouyan Press, 14 p., DOI: 10.22115/rer.2020.216878.1019, https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02918494
  2. NESTEROVA, Mariia, SCHMIDT, Franziska, SOIZE, Christian, 2020, Fatigue analysis of a bridge deck using the peaks-over-threshold approach with application to the Millau viaduct, SN applied Sciences, 2, Springer Nature, 12 p., DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-3117-1, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-020-3117-1
  3. SCHMIDT, Franziska, VAN GEEM, Carl, JACOB, Bernard, 2019, Infrastructure catalogue and criteria for a PBS approach of European heavy commercial vehicles regulation and smart access programme, 26th PIARC World Road Congress, ABU DHABI, EMIRATS ARABES UNIS, 2019-10-06, 14 p., https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02470826/
  4. KONSTANTINOPOULOU, Lena, CODA, Alessandro, SCHMIDT, Franziska, 2019, Specifications for Multi-Brand Truck Platooning, ICWIM8, 8th International Conference on Weigh-In-Motion, PRAGUE, TCHÈQUE, RÉPUBLIQUE, 2019-05-20, 8 p., https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02465190/document
  5. NESTEROVA, Mariia, 2019, Fiabilité de structures soumises aux actions du trafic et aux sollicitations naturelles, Thèse de doctorat de l'Université Paris-Est, Université Paris Est Marne La Vallée, Université Paris Est Marne-la-Vallée, 142 p., https://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-02438396/
  6. NESTEROVA, Mariia, SCHMIDT, Franziska, SOIZE, Christian, 2019, Probabilistic analysis of the effect of the combination of traffic and wind actions on a cable-stayed bridge, Bridge Structures, 15, 3, IOS Press, pp. 121-138, DOI: 10.3233/BRS-190151, https://hal-upec-upem.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02400732/document
  7. KURAL, Karel, SCHMIDT, Franziska, ERLINGSSON, Sigurdur, VAN GEEM, Carl, VIERTH, Inge, CEBON, David, LOBIG, A, LIEDTKE, G, 2018, FALCON IV: Validation of Smart Infrastructure Access Policy, 15th International Symposium on Heavy Vehicule Transport Technology : HVTT 15, ROTTERDAM, PAYS-BAS, 2018-10-02, 14 p., https://hvttforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kural-FALCON-IV-VALIDATION-OF-SMART-INFRASTRUCTURE-ACCESS-POLICY.pdf
  8. DE SAXE, Christopher, KURAL, Karel, KHARRAZI, Sogol, SCHMIDT, Franziska, VAN GEEM, Carl, BERMAN, Robert, WOODROOFFE, John, CEBON, David, 2018, FALCON III: Defining a performance-based standards framework for high capacity vehicles in Europe, 15th International Symposium on Heavy Vehicule Transport Technology : HVTT 15, ROTTERDAM, PAYS-BAS, 2018-10-02, 13 p., https://hvttforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/de-Saxe-FALCON-III-PERFORMANCE-BASED-STANDARDS-FRAMEWORK-FOR-HIGH-CAPACITY-VEHICLES-IN-EUROPE.pdf
  9. SCHMIDT, Franziska, KHARRAZI, Sogol, ERLINGSSON, Sigurdur, VAN GEEM, Carl, COCU, Xavier, JACOB, Bernard, 2018, FALCON II. : Input for a european PBS definition : review of vehicle legislations and infrastructure design criteria, 15 th International Symposium on Heavy Vehicule Transport Technology : HVTT 15, ROTTERDAM, PAYS-BAS, 2018-10-02, 13 p., https://hvttforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Schmidt-FALCON-II-REVIEW-OF-VEHICLE-LEGISLATIONS-AND-INFRASTRUCTURE-DESIGN-CRITERIA.pdf
  10. ADAMS, Paul, NITZSCHE, Gunter, LOFSTRAND, Sofia, SELAS, Alfredo, ARTS, Guus, ADESIYUN, Adewole, WAGNER, Sebastian, KOCH, Thorsten, JACOB, Bernard, SCHMIDT, Franziska, BILLIET, Marc, HARIRAM, Adi, QUECKENSTEDT, Birger, KORNNEEF, Gertjan, VAN DER ZWEEP, Cor, BERTENS, Ton, HILLBRAND, Bernhard, 2018, TRANSFORMERS - Configurable and Adaptable Trucks and Trailers for Optimal Transport, Proceedings of 7th Transport Research Arena TRA 2018, VIENNE, AUTRICHE, 2018-04-16, 10 p., https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01878583/document
  11. SCHMIDT, Franziska, JACOB, Bernard, 2016, Assessment of effect in bridge loading of changes in Traffic regulations, ICWIM7 - 7th International Conference on Weigh-In-Motion, FOZ DO IGUACU, BRESIL, 2016-11-07, International Society for Weigh-In-Motion, 9 p., https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01511833/
  12. SCHMIDT, Franziska, JACOB, Bernard, DOMPROBST, Frédéric, 2016, Investigation of Truck Weights and Dimensions using WIM Data, Transportation Research Procedia, TRA 2016 - 6th Transport Research Arena, VARSOVIE, POLOGNE, 2016-04-18, 14, Elsevier, pp. 811-819, DOI: 10.1016/j.trpro.2016.05.029, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352146516300291
  13. ZHOU, Xiao Yi, 2013, Statistical analysis of traffic loads and traffic load effects on bridges, Thèse de doctorat Spécialité Génie Civil, UNIVERSITE PARIS-EST, UNIVERSITE PARIS-EST, 226p., https://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00949929/document
  14. ZHOU, Xiao Yi, SCHMIDT, Franziska, JACOB, Bernard, TOUTLEMONDE, François, 2014, Accurate and up-to-date evaluation of extreme load effects for bridge assessment, TRA - Transport Research Arena, PARIS, FRANCE, 2014-04-14, 8p
  15. Zhou, X., Schmidt, F., Toutlemonde, F., and Jacob, B. (2014). Applying Weigh-in-Motion traffic data to reliability based assessment of bridge structures, Safety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures, CRC Press, 3831-3838.
  16. Zhou, X., Treacy, M., Schmidt, F., Brühwiler, E., Toutlemonde, F., and Jacob, B. (2015). Effect on Bridge Load Effects of Vehicle Transverse In-Lane Position: A Case Study, Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 20, Issue 12 (December 2015). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000763, https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/%28ASCE%29BE.1943-5592.0000763
  17. Zhou, X., Schmidt, F., Toutlemonde, F., Jacob, B., A mixture peaks over threshold approach for predicting extreme bridge traffic load effects, Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, Volume 43, January 2016, Pages 121–131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.probengmech.2015.12.004, https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01498789/file/doc00026725.pdf
  18. ZHOU, Xiao Yi, SCHMIDT, Franziska, TOUTLEMONDE, François, JACOB, Bernard, 2013, Applying Weigh-in-motion traffic data to reliability based assessment of bridge structures, ICOSSAR2013, 11th International Conference on Structural Safety & Reliability, NEW YORK, ETATS-UNIS, 2013-06-16, pp. 3831-3838, DOI: 10.1201/b16387-556, https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00949752/document
  19. MOSHIRI, Maryam ; MONTUFAR, Jeanette ; JACOB, Bernard ; SCHMIDT, Franziska , 2011 , Investigation on existing Bridge Formulae and background for the development of a European Bridge Formula , PIARC World Congress , MEXICO , MEXIQUE , 26/09/2011 , 12p. , https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278806619_Investigation_on_existing_Bridge_Formulae_and_background_for_the_development_of_a_European_Bridge_Formula
  20. SCHMIDT, Franziska, JACOB, Bernard, 2010, WIM data to assess consequences of new traffic regulations, IABMAS 2010 - International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, PHILADELPHIE, ETATS-UNIS, 2010-07-11, 6p., https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281353348_WIM_data_to_assess_consequences_of_new_traffic_regulations
  21. SCHMIDT, Franziska ; GLAESER, Klaus Peter ; HORNYCH, Pierre ; PIAU, Jean Michel ; JACOB, Bernard , 2013 , Impacts from truck traffic on road infrastructure , Routes/Roads , 358 , pp 75-83, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281356315_Impacts_from_truck_traffic_on_road_infrastructure
  22. OBRIEN, EJ, SCHMIDT, Franziska, HAJIALIZADEH, Donya, ZHOU, Xiao Yi, ENRIGHT, Bernard, CAPRANI, Colin, WILSON, S, SHEILS, Emma, 2015, A Review of Probabilistic Methods of Assessment of Load Effects in Bridges, Structural safety, 53, ELSEVIER, pp 44-66, DOI: 10.1016/j.strusafe.2015.01.002, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016747301500003X