Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters

Patrick J. McGetrick; Arturo González; Eugene J. Obrien

Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters

Patrick J. McGetrick
, Arturo González
, Eugene J. Obrien

University College Dublin

Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review

Abstract

Pavements and bridges are subject to a continuous degradation due to traffic aggressiveness, ageing and environmental factors. A rational transport policy requires the monitoring of this transport infrastructure in order to provide adequate maintenance and guarantee the required levels of transport service and safety. This paper investigates the use of an instrumented vehicle fitted with accelerometers on its axles to monitor the dynamics of bridges. A simplified quarter car-bridge interaction model is used in theoretical simulations and the natural frequency of the bridge is extracted from the spectra of the vehicle accelerations. The accuracy is better at lower speeds and for smooth road profiles. The structural damping of the bridge was also monitored for smooth and rough road profiles. The magnitude of peaks in the power spectral density of the vehicle accelerations decreased with increasing bridge damping and this decrease was easier to detect the smoother the road profile.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009
Publisher	British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
Pages	101-112
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9781618390097
Publication status	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes
Event	6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009 - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 23 Jun 2009 → 25 Jun 2009

Publication series

Name	6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009
Volume	1

Conference

Conference	6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Dublin
Period	23/06/09 → 25/06/09

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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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McGetrick, P. J., González, A., & Obrien, E. J. (2009). Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters. In 6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009 (pp. 101-112). (6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009; Vol. 1). British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing.

McGetrick, Patrick J. ; González, Arturo ; Obrien, Eugene J. / Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters. 6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009. British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, 2009. pp. 101-112 (6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009).

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McGetrick, PJ, González, A & Obrien, EJ 2009, Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters. in 6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009. 6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009, vol. 1, British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, pp. 101-112, 6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009, Dublin, Ireland, 23/06/09.

Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters. / McGetrick, Patrick J.; González, Arturo; Obrien, Eugene J.
6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009. British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, 2009. p. 101-112 (6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009; Vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review

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McGetrick PJ, González A, Obrien EJ. Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters. In 6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009. British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing. 2009. p. 101-112. (6th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure Prevention Technologies 2009).

Theoretical investigation of the use of a moving vehicle to identify bridge dynamic parameters

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