Ambient vibration study of Gi-Lu cable-stay bridge: application of wireless sensing units

Kung-Chun Lu; Yang Wang; J. P. Lynch; C. H. Loh; Yen-Jiun Chen; P. Y. Lin; Z. K. Lee

doi:10.1117/12.658308

11 April 2006 Ambient vibration study of Gi-Lu cable-stay bridge: application of wireless sensing units

Kung-Chun Lu, Yang Wang, J. P. Lynch, C. H. Loh, Yen-Jiun Chen, P. Y. Lin, Z. K. Lee

Proceedings Volume 6174, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems; 61741D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658308
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

An extensive program of full-scale ambient vibration testing has been conducted to measure the dynamic response of a 240 meter cable-stayed bridge - Gi-Lu Bridge in Nan-Tou County, Taiwan. A MEMS-based wireless sensor system and a traditional microcomputer-based system were used to collect and analyze ambient vibration data. A total of four bridge modal frequencies and associated mode shapes were identified for cables and the deck structure within the frequency range of 0~2Hz. The experimental data clearly indicated the occurrence of many closely spaced modal frequencies. Most of the deck modes were found to be associated with the cable modes, implying a considerable interaction between the deck and cables. The results of the ambient vibration survey were compared to modal frequencies and mode shapes computed using three-dimensional finite element modeling of the bridge. For most modes, the analytical and the experimental modal frequencies and mode shapes compare quite well. Based on the findings of this study, a linear elastic finite element model for deck structures and beam element with P-Delta effect for the cables appear to be capable of capturing much of the complex dynamic behavior of the bridge with good accuracy.

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Kung-Chun Lu, Yang Wang, J. P. Lynch, C. H. Loh, Yen-Jiun Chen, P. Y. Lin, and Z. K. Lee "Ambient vibration study of Gi-Lu cable-stay bridge: application of wireless sensing units", Proc. SPIE 6174, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems, 61741D (11 April 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658308

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