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Study on Ground Motion Amplification in Upper Arch Bridge Due to “W”-Type Deep Canyon Using Boundary-Integral and Peak Frequency Shift Methods
by
Yi Liu
Yi Liu 1,
Chenhao Zhou
Chenhao Zhou 2
and
Sihong Huang
Sihong Huang 3,*
1
College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
2
School of Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
3
School of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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Mathematics 2024, 12(17), 2622; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12172622 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 17 July 2024
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Revised: 8 August 2024
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Accepted: 22 August 2024
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Published: 24 August 2024
Abstract
The study of the dynamic response characteristics of “W”-type deep canyon terrain to double-span concrete arch bridges under earthquake action holds great practical significance. In this research, a bridge in Sichuan Province is taken as the object of study. The boundary-integral equation method and peak frequency shift method are combined to apply an embedded linear time–history analysis algorithm to the finite element spatial dynamic calculation model of the entire bridge, resulting in an improved model. By comparing these two methods with model test results, the seismic response characteristics of the middle part of a “W” concrete arch bridge under different foundation depths and seismic intensities are examined. The boundary integral equation method was utilized to calculate ground motion response at any point on site, revealing a significant amplifying effect of increased seismic wave intensity on acceleration response at the top of the arch bridge. When input seismic wave intensity increased from 0.1 g to 0.3 g, maximum acceleration at buried depths of 3 m and 8 m in the middle of the arch bridge foundation increased by 102.63% and 79.16%, respectively, indicating that shallow buried depth structures are more sensitive to seismic wave intensity. Furthermore, using peak frequency shift rules for analyzing seismic wave propagation characteristics in “W”-type deep canyon topography confirms the sensitivity of shallow buried depth structures to seismic wave intensity and reveals the mechanism through which topography influences seismic wave propagation. This study provides a helpful method for understanding the propagation law and energy distribution characteristics of seismic waves in complex terrain. It was observed that the displacement at the top of the arch bridge increased significantly with an increase in seismic intensity. When subjected to 0.1 g, 0.2 g, and 0.3 g EI-Centro seismic waves, the maximum displacement at the top of the arch bridge model with a foundation buried depth of 3 m was 8 mm, 32 mm, and 142 mm, respectively. For arch bridge models with an 8-m foundation buried depth, these displacements were measured at 6.2 mm, 21 mm, and 68 mm, respectively. The results from model tests verified that increasing the depth of foundation burial effectively reduces the displacement at the top of the structure. Furthermore, by combining a boundary-integral equation method and peak-frequency shift method, this study accurately predicted significant influences on W-shaped double deep canyon topography from seismic response, and successfully captured stress concentration and seismic wave amplification/focusing effects on arch foot structures. The calculated results from both methods align well with model test data which confirm their effectiveness and complementarity when analyzing seismic responses under complex terrain conditions for bridge structures.
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Liu, Y.; Zhou, C.; Huang, S.
Study on Ground Motion Amplification in Upper Arch Bridge Due to “W”-Type Deep Canyon Using Boundary-Integral and Peak Frequency Shift Methods. Mathematics 2024, 12, 2622.
https://doi.org/10.3390/math12172622
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Liu Y, Zhou C, Huang S.
Study on Ground Motion Amplification in Upper Arch Bridge Due to “W”-Type Deep Canyon Using Boundary-Integral and Peak Frequency Shift Methods. Mathematics. 2024; 12(17):2622.
https://doi.org/10.3390/math12172622
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Liu, Yi, Chenhao Zhou, and Sihong Huang.
2024. "Study on Ground Motion Amplification in Upper Arch Bridge Due to “W”-Type Deep Canyon Using Boundary-Integral and Peak Frequency Shift Methods" Mathematics 12, no. 17: 2622.
https://doi.org/10.3390/math12172622
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