An Efficient Contact Model for Rotating Mechanism Analysis and Design in Bridge Construction

Shiping Huang; Yong Tang; Zhaoxun Yuan; Xiaopeng Cai

doi:10.7250/bjrbe.2021-16.515

An Efficient Contact Model for Rotating Mechanism Analysis and Design in Bridge Construction

Authors

Shiping Huang School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China Tsinghua University, State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Beijing, China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0092-1753
Yong Tang School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4540-7181
Zhaoxun Yuan School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2977-8396
Xiaopeng Cai School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0579-093X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7250/bjrbe.2021-16.515

Keywords:

bridge construction, contact behaviour, friction, optimal design, rotating mechanism, slide plate

Abstract

The rotation superstructure construction method is a widespread technique in bridge engineering. The critical issue for the successful application of this technique is the contact interface analysis and design for the rotating mechanism. A semi-analytical method predicated upon obtaining a uniform distribution of pressure on the slide plates within the interface is proposed. The surface design typically generates a nonlinear stress distribution. It leads to local damage and local asperity interlocking, which increase the contact friction dramatically during the rotation. In contrast, the proposed approach provides a surface that avoids stress concentrations and is expected to reduce the material cost of the slide plates. The proposed method is verified by the Finite Element Model. It can be used in a broad area involving contacting surface design, especially in the rotating mechanism design for bridge construction.

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