Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Experimental fatigue assessment of connections between plate-type longitudinal ribs and non-slit transverse ribs in orthotropic steel decks

  • Research Paper
  • Published:
Welding in the World Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The present study investigated the fatigue strength of the connection between longitudinal and transverse ribs using a method proposed in previous studies. Fatigue test results combined with finite element analysis and residual stress estimation confirmed that the fatigue performance of the connection can be assessed by the hot-spot stress approach and the fatigue design curve of FAT 80 (≃ JSSC E). Although the fatigue strength of the weld toes at longitudinal rib was higher than that of FAT 225, the compression residual stress, which was measured at the weld toes, was considered to affect the fatigue strength. Since the residual stresses of actual structures are hardly controlled, fatigue assessment with FAT 80 (≃ JSSC E) should be applied to the weld toes at both longitudinal and transverse ribs for safe side evaluation.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Wolchuk R (1987) Application of orthotropic decks in bridge rehabilitation. Eng J (AISC) 24(3):113–121

    Google Scholar 

  2. de Jong FBP (2004) Overview fatigue phenomenon in orthotropic bridge decks in the Netherland. Proceedings of the 2004 Orthotropic Bridge Conference, Sacramento, California, USA, pp 489–512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2004.06.001

  3. Yuge T, Machida F, Morikawa H, Miki C, Kamiki T, Matsui T (2004) Analysis of fatigue damage patterns in orthotropic steel deck of Tokyo metropolitan expressway. Proceedings of the 2004 Orthotropic Bridge Conference, Sacramento, California, USA, pp 531–542

  4. Subcommittee on Fatigue of Orthotropic Steel Bridge Deck (2011) Fatigue of orthotropic steel deck. Maruzen, Tokyo

    Google Scholar 

  5. Miki C, Tateishi K, Takagi S (1991) Field stress measurements at the connection between longitudinal and transverse ribs of steel deck plates. J Struct Eng A (JSCE) 37(3):1163–1168

    Google Scholar 

  6. Lehrke HP (1997) Measurements and interpretation of dynamic loads on bridges, final report. Commissions of European committees, EUR 16851, Brussels

  7. Delesie C, Bogert PV (2008) The effect of stiffener distortion of orthotropic steel bridge decks on load dispersal behavior and stress concentrations. Proceedings of the 2008 Orthotropic Bridge Conference, Sacramento, California, USA, pp 306–326

  8. Miki C, Tateishi K, Okukawa A, Fujii Y (1995) Local stress and fatigue strength of the joint between longitudinal and transverse ribs in orthotropic steel deck plate. J JSCE 519:127–137

    Google Scholar 

  9. Yokozeki K, Miki C (2016) Fatigue evaluation for longitudinal-to-transverse rib connection of orthotropic steel deck by using structural hot spot stress. Weld World 60(1):83–92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-015-0272-x

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Yan F, Chen W, Lin Z (2016) Prediction of fatigue life of welded details in cable-stayed orthotropic steel deck bridges. Eng Struct 127:344–358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.08.055

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Yokozeki K, Tominaga T, Miki C (2020) The effects of rib shape and slit on fatigue properties of orthotropic steel decks. Weld World. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-020-01031-w

  12. Yokozeki K, Miki C (2017) Fatigue assessment of various types of longitudinal-to-transverse rib connection in orthotropic steel decks. Weld World 61(3):539–550. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-017-0426-0

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Japanese Society of Steel Construction (2012) Fatigue design recommendations for steel structures. Gihodo, Tokyo

    Google Scholar 

  14. Machida S, Matoba M, Yoshinari H, Nishimura R (1992) Definition of hot spot stress in welded structure for fatigue assessment (3rd report). J Society of Naval Architects of Japan 171:477–484

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Hobbacher A (2009) Recommendations for fatigue design of welded joints and components. Welding Research Council Inc., NY

    Google Scholar 

  16. Yokozeki K (2017) High fatigue resistant orthotropic steel bridge decks (doctoral dissertation). University, Tokyo City

    Google Scholar 

  17. Shimokawa H, Takena K, Ito F, Miki C (1984) Effects of stress ratios on the fatigue strengths of cruciform fillet welded joints, Proc. JSCE 344:121–128

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Funding

The study was supported by the research project funded by following members; IHI Infrastructure Systems Co., Ltd.; JFE Engineering Corporation; JFE Steel Corporation; Kawada Industries, Inc.; Kobe Steel, Ltd., Komaihaltec Inc.; Mitsui Zosen Steel Structures Engineering Co., Ltd.; Miyaji Engineering Co., Ltd.; MM Bridge Co., Ltd.; Nippon Steel Corporation, Yokogawa Bridge Corp.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Nippon Steel Corporation, Chiba, Japan

    Koichi Yokozeki & Tomonori Tominaga

  2. Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan

    Chitoshi Miki

Authors
  1. Koichi Yokozeki
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Tomonori Tominaga
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Chitoshi Miki
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Koichi Yokozeki.

Ethics declarations

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

Additional information

Publisher’s note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Recommended for publication by Commission XIII - Fatigue of Welded Components and Structures

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Yokozeki, K., Tominaga, T. & Miki, C. Experimental fatigue assessment of connections between plate-type longitudinal ribs and non-slit transverse ribs in orthotropic steel decks. Weld World 65, 623–633 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-020-01051-6

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-020-01051-6

Keywords (IIW thesaurus)

Search

Navigation