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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
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 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
1
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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