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    Update on NCHRP Project 12-81

    AASHTO T-18 Meeting

    Austin, TX

     July 10, 2012

    Evaluation of Fatigue on the

    Serviceability of Highway Bridges

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    Project Team Members

    Mark D. Bowman, Prof. of Civil Engr., Purdue Univ., West

    Lafayette, IN Gongkang Fu, Prof. of Civil Engr., Illinois Institute of Technology,

    Chicago, IL

    Ed Zhou, URS Corp., Program Manager, Bridge Evaluation,

    Testing & Retrofit, Hunt Valley, MD Robert J. Connor, Assoc. Prof of Civil Engr., Purdue Univ., West

    Lafayette, IN

    Amol Godbole, Graduate Research Assistant, Purdue Univ., West

    Lafayette, IN

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    NCHRP 12-81 Panel Members

    Mr. Barton J. Newton (Chair), California DOT

    Dr. Sreenivas Alampalli, New York DOT

    Ms. Laura M. Amundson, Parsons Brinkerhoff

    Dr. Lian Duan, California DOT

    Mr. Hussam Z. Fallaha, Florida DOT Mr. Thomas K. Koch, North Carolina DOT

    Mr. Keith L. Ramsey, Texas DOT

    Dr. James A. Swanson, University of Cincinnati

    Dr. William Wright, Virginia Tech University

    Mr. David B. Beal, NCHRP

    Dr. Waseem Dekelbab, NCHRP

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    Primary Objective

     Revise and update Section 7 “Fatigue

    Evaluation of Steel Bridges” of the AASHTO

    MBE

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    Section 7 Items to Improve

    Improved methods utilizing reliability-based approach to assessthe fatigue behavior and aid bridge owners in making

    appropriate operational decisions

    Guidance on evaluation of retrofit and repair details used to

    address fatigue cracks Guidance for evaluation of distortion induced fatigue cracks

    Guidance for the evaluation of tack weld induced fatigue cracks

    Guidance for field evaluation procedures

    Adjustment of truck loading factors to account for multiple laneloading

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    Project Status

    Draft Final Report – September 2011

    Panel Member Comments – December 2011

    Revise & Submit Final Report – January 2012

    Final Editorial Stage – Ongoing

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    Riveted Members (7.2.1)

    Riveted members currently allowed to be Category

    C per MBE (versus Category D in LRFD)

    Concerns expressed about Category C rating for

    riveted members in poor condition

    Exception added in Sect. 7.2.1 to account for poor

    condition of riveted connections:

    “The exception is for riveted members of poor physical

    condition, such as with missing rivets or indications

    of punched holes, in which case Category D shall be

    used.”

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    Tack Weld and Riveted Members

    MBE does not provide directguidance on the evaluation of

    tack welded members.

    Tack Welds are widely used in

     bridges with built upsections.

    Classified as Category E in

    LRFD

    Considerable cost to remove by

    grinding

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    Tack Weld Tests

    Tack Weld Specimen Tack Weld Test Setup Tack Weld Specimen Cracks

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    Test Results Comparison

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    1.00E+05 1.00E+06 1.00E+07 1.00E+08

       S   t  r  e  s  s   R  a  n  g  e   (   k  s

       i   )

    Number of Loading Cycles

    Comparison of Test Results with AASHTO Mean Fatigue Curves(For Net Section Stress)

    Category B Mean Curve Category C Mean Curve Category D Mean Curve

    Test Results Test Results (Runouts)

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    Tack Weld Summary

     All tests lie above category D mean curve, and fit

    category C curve

    All tests exceed category C design curveDetails with tack welds may be classified as Category

    C detail

    Current category E rating for tack welds is too

    stringent

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    Tack Weld Evaluation (7.2.1)

    Tack weld evaluation spelled out in Sect. 7.2.1:

    “Tack welds may be evaluated based upon the requirementsof Category C, given in LRFD Design Table 6.6.1.2.3-1.”

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    Estimating Stress Ranges (7.2.2)

    Equation for Effective Stress Range Modified

    Delete existing equation and add:

    ( Δf)eff  = RpRsΔf

    “Rp = The multiple presence factor, calculated as described in

    Article 7.2.2.1 for calculated stress ranges, or 1.0 formeasured stress ranges”

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    Multiple Presence Factor for Fatigue

    •  Important to consider for trusses and two girder bridgeswith multiple lanes.

    •  Use WIM data to study truck patterns in several states.

    •  Critical factors include number of lanes, ADTT, and span

    length.

    • Equation with these factors ranges from 1 to 1.10 for various

    conditions. Increases stress range accordingly.

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    Measuring Stress Ranges (7.2.2.2)

    Definition of Δf i in Eq. 7.2.2.2-1 slightly modified toavoid underestimation of effective stress range caused by

    truncation effects when measured stress range histograms are

    used

     Δf i > ( Δf TH )/2 

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    Determining Fatigue-Prone Details (7.2.3)

    Rs eliminated from Equation 7.2.3-1

    Refer to effective stress range as defined in 7.2.2 for

    appropriate factored loading

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    Infinite-Life Check (7.2.4)

    Modify the three possible combinations to account for the

    correct load factor for (Δf)max used in Equation 7.2.4-1

    Use Rp times Fatigue I Load Combination (infinite life) for use

    of fatigue truck

    Use 2.0 (Δf)eff  ;for calculated stress ranges with fatigue truck

    determined by WIM along with Rs = 1

    Use larger of maximum (Δf i ), 2.0(Δf)eff  , or other suitable

    value; for measured stress ranges use Rs=1

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    Estimating Finite Fatigue Life (7.2.5)

    Introduce an additional fatigue life levelMinimum, Evaluation 1, Evaluation 2, Mean

    Modify the finite life Equation 7.2.5.1-1where:

    Y = Total fatigue life of the detail in yearsg = estimated annual traffic-volume growth rate

    a = present age of detail

    [ ]1

    3log (1 ) 1

    365 ( ) (( ) )

    log(1 )

    a R

    SL eff  PRESENT 

     R A g gn ADTT f  

    Y g

    − + + ∆ =

    +

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    Estimating Finite Fatigue Life (7.2.5)

    Modify (ADDT)SL to use present number of trucks per day

    rather than average over fatigue life

    Eliminate Figure C7.2.5.1-1

    Provide new Table 7.2.5.1-1 to add Evaluation 2 Life and

    modify the RR values

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    Fatigue Serviceability Index (7.2.6)

    Method for providing a relative evaluation of the fatigue serviceability of astructural detail – eliminate remaining life to measure serviceability

    Dimensionless qualitative measure

    Recommended Actions Based on the Fatigue Serviceability Index

    Introduce Equation 7.2.6.1-1

    Y aQ GRI  

     N 

    − = 

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    Fatigue Serviceability Index (7.2.6)

    Y aQ GRI  

     N − = 

    where:

    a = Bridge age in yearsY = Total fatigue life of the detail in years

    N = Greater of Y or 100 years

    G = Load Path Factor

    R = Redundancy Factor

    I = Importance Factor

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    Fatigue Serviceability Index (7.2.6)

     The load path factor, G:

     The redundancy factor, R:

      Importance Factor, I:

    Table 7.2.6.1-1 Load Path Factor G

    Number of Load Path Members G

    1 or 2 members 0.8

    3 members 0.9

    4 or more members 1

    Table 7.2.6.1-2 Redundancy Factor R

    Type of Span R

    Simple 0.9

    Continuous 1

    Table 7.2.6.1-3 Importance Factor I

    Structure or Location Importance Factor, I

    Interstate HighwayMain Arterial State

    Route

    Other Critical Route

    0.90

    Secondary Arterial

    Urban Areas

    0.95

    Rural RoadsLow ADTT routes

    1.00

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    Fatigue Serviceability Index (7.2.6)

    Table 7.2.6.2-1 added for recommended actions based on theFatigue Serviceability Index, Q:

    Fatigue Rating and Assessment Outcomes 

    Fatigue Serviceability

    Index, Q   Fatigue Rating  Assessment Outcome 

    1.00 to 0.50 Excellent Continue Regular Inspections

    0.50 to 0.35 Good Continue Regular Inspections

    0.35 to 0.20 Moderate Continue Regular Inspections0.20 to 0.10 Fair Increase Inspection Frequency

    0.10 to 0.00 Poor Assess Frequently

    < 0.00 CriticalConsider Retrofit,

    Replacement or Reassessment

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    Negative Life Options

    •  Current bridge age exceeds predicted life with no apparent

    fatigue damage (Unrealistic and inaccurate assessment?)

    •  Eliminate use of “negative life” or “remaining life” terms and

    instead refer to fatigue serviceability index:

    Re-label Section 7.2.7 to “Strategies to Increase Fatigue

    Serviceability Index”

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    Increase Fatigue Serviceability Index (7.2.7)

    • Art. 7.2.7.2.1 Select alternate (increased) risk level.Current Spec (Minimum, Evaluation, Mean) life option.

    New spec will add one more level (Min, Eval 1, Eval 2,

    Mean).

    •Art. 7.2.7.2.2 More accurate data. Retain options toassess bridge through modification of Rs by refined

    analysis, site truck WIM data, or field evaluation.

    • Art. 7.2.7.2.3 Truncated Fatigue Life Distribution. Modifyprobability distribution using present age to re-compute

    fatigue life if satisfactory performance is demonstrated.

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    Modify Probability Distribution (7.2.7.2.3)

    •  Use present age to modify probability distribution and re-

    compute fatigue life

    • Virtually eliminates negative life prediction 

    •  Method only works based upon no cracking from field

    data & information

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    Truncated Distribution (7.2.7.2.3)

    Equations added for each of the fatigue life levels for a modifiedestimate. All based upon mean life estimate.

    Example for minimum fatigue life:

    Y’minimum = 2.19Ymean exp{0.73φ-1[0.039(1-P)+P]-0.27} 

    where

    Y’minimum = updated minimum life in years

    Ymean = mean life in years without updating

    φ-1 = inverse of standard normal variable cumulative probability

    functionP = probability of fatigue life being shorter than current age before

    updating

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    Distortion-Induced Fatigue Evaluation (7.3)

    Additional language added to denote cause of distortion

    induced cracking

    Art 7.3.1 Language added to discuss need to assess

    distortion-induced cracking

    Art 7.3.2 Retrofit Options noted

    Softening retrofit

    Stiffening retrofit

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    Fracture-Control for Older Bridges (7.4)

    Re-wording of existing requirements

    Commentary notes re-worded. Constraint-induced fracture

    mentioned.

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    Alternate Analysis Methods (7.5)

    Option added for use of fracture mechanics or hot-spot stress

    analysis to determine finite life in lieu of Y in Article 7.2.6

    Commentary language added to note when such case may be

    considered.

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    Questions?

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    Multiple Presence Factor (7.2.2.1)

    Equation for Multiple Presence of vehicles provided:

    Rp = 0.988 + 6.87(10)-5

    (L) + 4.01(10)-6

    (ADTT) +0.0107/(nL) >= 1.0 

    Where L = span in feet

    ADTT = avg. trucks/day for all directions and all lanes

    nL = number of lanes

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    Fatigue Serviceability

    Example

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    Bridge DetailsWelded plate girder with partial-length welded cover plate

    Evaluation 1 Life used to assess the bridge fatigue serviceabilityBridge Age = a = 45 years

    [(ADTT)SL]PRESENT = 2,350

    Δf eff  = 3.75 ksi for 70-ft simple span girders

    Traffic growth = 2% = 0.02; n = 1

    RR = 1.2 due to Category E detail; A = 11.0(10)8 ksi3

    Y = 44 years

    [ ]

    1

    3log (1 ) 1

    365 ( ) (( ) )log(1 )

    a R

    SL eff  PRESENT 

     R Ag g

    n ADTT f  Y g

    + +

    ∆ =+

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    Fatigue Serviceability IndexNo. load paths (girders) = 4; so G = 1

    No. spans =1 (simple span); so R = 0.9

    N = larger of (100 or Y) = 100

    Interstate Bridge; so I =0.9

    Q = [(Y-a)/N]GRI = [(44-45)/100]*1*0.9*0.9 = -0.01From Table 7.2.6.2-1 the fatigue rating is “Critical”. In this case

    there is no cracking noticed after a thorough inspection, so it

    is decided to reassess the fatigue serviceability.

    The procedure outlined in 7.2.7.2.3 will be used.

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    Updated Fatigue Life Evaluation

    Welded plate girder with partial-length welded cover plate

    Equations added for each of the fatigue life levels for a modifiedestimate. All based upon mean life estimate.

    Example for Evaluation 1 fatigue life:

    Y’eval1 = 2.19Ymean exp{0.73φ-1[0.074(1-P)+P]-0.27} where

    Y’eval1 = updated minimum life in years

    Ymean = mean life in years without updating

    φ-1 = inverse of standard normal variable cumulative probabilityfunction

    P = probability of fatigue life being shorter than current age beforeupdating

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    Updated Fatigue Life Evaluation

    For Category E mean life RR = 1.6, and Ymean = 53.1 years

    P = probability of fatigue life being shorter than current age before updating

    P = probability per Eq. 7.2.7.2.3-5 gives P = 0.176

    Example for Evaluation 1 fatigue life:

    Y’eval1 = 2.19Ymean exp{0.73φ-1

    [0.074(1-P)+P]-0.27} 

    where

    Y’eval1 = 2.19(53.1)exp{0.73φ-1[0.074(1-0.176)+0.176]-0.27} 

    Y’eval1 = 53 years

    updated FSI value

    Q = (53-45/100)(1)(0.9)(0.9) = 0.06The detail now has a rating of “poor” with an assessment outcome of “assessfrequently”

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    Section 7 of MBE

    Considered as being overly conservative Negative remaining lives obtained for some bridges with

    satisfactory service history.

    Factors contributing to this conservatism include over-

    estimated load distribution factors, ignoring unintendedcomposite action, and use of design (min) S-N curves

    Un-conservative factors include assumption of single lane

    loading

    Users of specification may not have resources to performdetailed analysis or measurements.

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    Research Goals

    Assess the fatigue performance of details with fit-up tack weldsleft intact to determine the need and methods to retrofit suchdetails.

    Develop effective methods to assess and design effective retrofit orrepair procedures for details susceptible to distortion-induced

    cracking.

    Evaluate current use of S-N curves with a linear extension belowCAFL for long life behavior with multiple slope S-N curves used

     by foreign countries.

    Develop the “Fatigue Serviceability Index” concept to assess theserviceability of the fatigue limit state

    Revise Section 7 of the Manual with Commentary and Examples.

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    Finite Element Analysis

    Finite Element Model

    of the tack weld specimen Sections along whichstresses are measured

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    Finite Element Analysis

    Stress Distribution in Specimen for 3, 2 and 0 Tack Welds respectively

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    Tack Weld Tests

    17 Specimens in Test Matrix

     No. of Tack

    Welds 

    Tack Weld

    Position 

    Tack Weld

    Length 

     No. of Specimens Tested at Sr  Value 

    20 ksi  12 ksi  12 ksi 

    2  L 

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    Tack Weld Tests

    S.No. Specimen Elapsed Cycles

    (* denotes runouts)Stress (ksi)  Specimen Condition 

    1 TW-3LN-12-1  5,253,000*  12   No cracks 

    2 TW-3LN-12-2  5,103,000*  12   No cracks 

    3 TW-3LN-12-3  6,316,000  12  Crack at weld toe spreading into bolt hole 

    4 TW-3LN-20-1  1,066,000  20  Crack at weld toe spreading into bolt hole 

    5 TW-3LN-20-2  843,000  20  Crack at weld toe spreading into bolt hole 

    6 TW-3LN-20-3  1,294,000  20  Crack at weld toe just starting to spread into plate thickness 

    7 TW-3LL-12-1  6,223,000*  12   No cracks 

    8 TW-3LL-12-2  6,243,000  12  Crack at weld toe spreading into bolt hole 

    9 TW-2LN-12-1  8,324,000  12  Crack at weld toe, crack length 21/32 inch 

    10 TW-2LN-12-2  8,259,000  12 Two cracks; one remaining at weld toe and the other spreading ¼

    inch into plate thickness 

    11 TW-2LM-12-1  7,061,000  12  Crack at weld toe spreading into bolt hole 

    12 TW-2LM-12-2  6,507,000  12 

    Three cracks; Two cracks spreading into bolt hole and the other

    spreading ¼ inch across plate width. 

    13 TW-2LM-12-3  7,400,000  12 Two cracks; one spreading into bolt hole and the other spreading

    1/8 inch across plate width. 

    14 TW-3LF-12-1  7,667,000*  12   No cracks 

    15 TW-3LF-12-2  7,546,000*  12   No cracks 

    16 TW-2TN-12-1  5,513,000 12  Crack at weld toe spreading into bolt hole 

    17 TW-2TN-12-2  7,570,000 * 12   No cracks 

    Summary of Test Results (With Net Section Stresses)

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    Tack Weld Tests

    Specimen TW-3LL-12-2 Weld Cracks

    ( 3 Long Welds)

    Specimen TW-2LM-12-1

    Weld Cracks

    (2 Modified Position Welds)

    Specimen TW-3LN-12-3 Weld Cracks

    ( 3 Normal Welds)

    Specimen TW-3LN-20-2

    Weld Cracks

    (3 Normal Welds at 20 ksi)

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    Tack Weld Tests

    Simple lap connection involving apair of plate members attached to

    a test central plate.

    Outer splice plates tack welded in

    place and “lightly” bolted to thecentral plate.

    Bolts tightened to approximate

    the clamping force of a

    comparatively sized rivet.

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    1

    10

    100

    1.00E+05 1.00E+06 1.00E+07 1.00E+08

       S   t  r  e  s  s   R  a  n  g  e   (   k  s   i   )

    Number of Loading Cycles

    Comparison of Test Results with AASHTO Design Fatigue Curves

    (For Net Section Stress)

    Category B Design Curve Category C Design Curve Test Results Test Results (Runouts)

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    1

    10

    100

    1.00E+05 1.00E+06 1.00E+07 1.00E+08

       S   t  r  e  s  s   R

      a  n  g  e   (   k  s   i   )

    Number of Loading Cycles

    Comparison of Test Results with AASHTO Mean Fatigue Curves

    (For Gross Section Stress)

    Category C Mean Curve Category D Mean Curve Category E Mean Curve

    Test Results Test Results (Runouts)

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    1

    10

    100

    1.00E+05 1.00E+06 1.00E+07 1.00E+08

       S   t  r  e  s  s   R

      a  n  g  e   (   k  s   i   )

    Number of Loading Cycles

    Comparison of Test Results with AASHTO Design Fatigue Curves

    (For Gross Section Stress)

    Category C Design Curve Category D Design Curve Category E Design Curve

    Test Results Test Results (Runouts)

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    Tack Weld Summary

    The number and length of the tack welds not does not seemto have a very significant effect on the fatigue life.

    Modified position tack weld tests cracked a little sooner than

    normal position, but same general behavior

    No cracking for fully tightened bolt specimens - bolts draw

    away stress from the weld toe.

    Tack weld test results:

     All lie above category D mean curve

    Current category E rating for tack welds is too stringent

    Details with tack welds may be classified as Category C detail

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    Fatigue Serviceability Index

    0

    0.05

    0.1

    0.15

    0.2

    0.25

    0.3

    0.35

    0.4

    0.45

    0.5

    0.55

    0.6

    0.65

    0.7

    0.75

    0.8

    0.85

    0.9

    0.95

    1

    0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200

    Remaining Life (Years)

    Variation of (Y-a)/N with Remaining Life

    Bridge Age 0

    Bridge Age 10

    Bridge Age 20

    Bridge Age 30

    Bridge Age 40

    Bridge Age 50

    Bridge Age 60

    Bridge Age 70

    Bridge Age 80

    Bridge Age 90

    Bridge Age 100

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    Fatigue Serviceability Index

    0

    0.05

    0.1

    0.15

    0.2

    0.25

    0.3

    0.35

    0.4

    0.45

    0.5

    0.55

    0.6

    0.65

    0.7

    0.75

    0.8

    0.85

    0.9

    0.95

    1

    0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200

       F   S   I

    Remaining Life (Years)

    Influence of G, R, I factors on the FSI (Bridge Age 35 years)

    4 Girder, 2 Span, Rural Bridge

    4 Girder, 2 Span, Interstate Bridge

    3 Girder, 2 Span, Interstate Bridge

    2 Girder, 2 Span, Interstate Bridge

    4 Girder, 1 Span, Interstate Bridge

    3 Girder, 1 Span, Interstate Bridge

    2 Girder, 1 Span, Interstate Bridge

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    Distortion-Induced Cracking

    Widespread phenomenon About 90% of all fatigue cracking

    is the result of out-of-plane

    distortion at fatigue sensitive

    details. (Connor and Fisher(2006))

    Retrofit Options

    Hole drilling (softeneing)

    Attachments (stiffening)

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    Background

    Subsequent study by Fisher et al (1990) found that a positiveattachment was necessary for retrofit for higher stresses.

    Connor and Fisher (2006) presented general guidelines for

    evaluation and retrofit of details susceptible to out-of-plane

    distortion fatigue. The study recommended use of heavy back-to-back angles or comparable WT sections with four bolts in

    each leg

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    Distortion Tests

    Retrofit Finite Element AnalysisFlange Thickness 

    (inch) 

    Web Thickness 

    (inch) 

    3/8  3/8 

    1/2  1/2 

    5/8  5/8 

    3/4  3/4 

    Retrofit Model

    Retrofit Shear Failure Retrofit Flexure Failure

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    Distortion Tests

    0

    2

    4

    6

    8

    10

    12

    14

    16

    0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3

       L   o   a    d

        (    k   i   p    )

    Deformation (in)

    Load vs Deformation

    F 0.500 W 0.375 F 0.500 W 0.500

    F 0.500 W 0.625 F 0.500 W 0.750

    Load vs. Deformation

    for Constant 1/2” Flange Thickness

    0

    5

    10

    15

    20

    25

    30

    35

    0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3

       L   o   a    d    (    k

       i   p    )

    Deformation (in)

    Load vs Deformation

    F 0.375 W 0.500 F 0.500 W 0.500 F 0.625 W 0.500

    F 0.750 W 0.500 F 1.000 W 0.500

    Load vs. Deformation

    for Constant 1/2” Web Thickness

     Flange Thickness more influential than Web Thickness on the Retrofit Stiffness

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     Distortion Tests

    To study the effectiveness of various retrofit attachmentsafter distortion–induced cracking has occurred in the web

    gap

    Total of 13 test specimens:

    7 specimens having 1.5 inch web gap with WT retrofit

    3 specimens having 0.75 inch web gap with double angle

    retrofit

    3 specimens having 0.75 inch web gap with single angle retrofit

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    Distortion Tests

    Test Matrix of WT Specimens

    Distortion Test Setup

    WT Retrofit

    Flange

    Thickness (in) 

    Distortion 0.01 in  Distortion 0.02 in 

    Web Gap

    0.75 inch 

    Web Gap

    1.5 inch 

    Web Gap

    0.75 inch 

    Web Gap

    1.5 inch 

    0.5  X  X X  X 

    0.75 

    X  X  X 

    X  X  X 

    X (RH) 

    X (RH) 

    X (B) 

    X (B) 

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    Distortion Tests

    Web-to-Flange weld crackin Specimen DT-D2-WG1-WT050

    Specimen DT-D1-WG1-WTRH075

    Stiffener-to-Web Weld Cracks

    0.5 inch thick WT

    Retrofit for Specimen

    DT-D2-WG1-WT050

    0.75 inch thick WT Retrofit with

    Drilled Retrofit Hole for Specimen

    DT-D1-WG1-WTRH075

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    Distortion Test Summary

    All WT, DA, and SA retrofit tests completed All WT and DA retrofit details examined effective in

    arresting or slowing crack growth

    Retrofit holes did not experience crack re-initaition

    WT flange thickness most effective parameter for controlling

    displacement; greater than 5/8-in flange thickness best

    SA thickness needs to be greater to control displacement and

    control retrofit cracking

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    Distortion Tests

    Test Matrix for Distortion Tests(Completed Tests shown in yellow)Connection

    Type Detail Thickness  Differential Distortion, 0.01 in  Differential Distortion, 0.02 in 

    Web Gap, g1 =

    3/4

    Web Gap, g2 =

    1 1/2

    Web Gap, g1 =

    3/4

    Web Gap, g2 =

    1 1/2

    WT

    t1 = ½

    (Flange Thickness)

    X X

    X X

    t2 = 3/4

    (Flange Thickness)

    X X X

    X X X

    X (RH)

    X (RH)

    X (B)

    X (B)

    Differential Distortion, ∆1  Differential Distortion, ∆2 

    DAt2 = 3/4

    X X

    X X

    t3 = 7/8X

    X

    SA

    t3 = 7/8X X

    X X

    t4 = 1X

    X

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    Distortion Tests

    Specimen ResultDT-D1-WG1-WT050 No Increase in Crack Length After Retrofit

    DT-D1-WG1-WT075 No Increase in Crack Length After Retrofit

    DT-D2-WG1-WT050 Cracks Increased in Length After Retrofit

    DT-D2-WG1-WT075 Cracks Increased in Length After Retrofit

    DT-D2-WG1-WTRH075 No Increase in Crack Length After Retrofit

    DT-D1-WG2-WT075 Cracks Increased in Length After Retrofit

    DT-D1-WG1-WTB075 No Increase in Crack Length After Retrofit

    Distortion Test Results

    WT Retrofit

    0

    5

    10

    15

    20

    25

    30

    35

    40

    45

    0 2 4 6 8 10

       F  o  r  c  e

       (   k   i  p   )

    Displacement (milli inches)

    Force Vs Web Gap Distortion

    LVDT1 (South Side)

    LVDT2 (North Side)

    Force Vs Web Gap Distortion Plot for Specimen DT-D2-WG1-WT075

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    S N C D l t

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    S-N Curve Development

    Foundation underlying fatigue evaluation of steel bridges in Manual. Developed primarily based on constant amplitude cyclic loading fatigue test

    data.

    Advancement in understanding long-life fatigue behavior under low-magnitude and variable-amplitude cyclic loading

    NCHRP Report 354: partial length cover plates, web attachments,

    and transverse web stiffeners Supports the conservative straight-line extension of the fatigue resistance

    curves

    NCHRP Report 336: transverse connection plate test results plottedusing both the AASHTO and Eurocode S-N Curves specified for thisdetail

    Both the Eurocode S-N curve and the AASHTO S-N Curve seem to performreasonably well

    AASHTO S-N curve is simpler to use with a linear slope

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    S-N Curve Development

    1

    10

    100

    1.00E+05 1.00E+06 1.00E+07 1.00E+08

       S   t   r   e   s   s   R   a   n   g   e    (    k   s   i    )

    Cycles to crack

    Test Results Eurocode Category 80 AASHTO Category C

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