Sustainability Evaluation of Highway Sign Support by Field Testing and Finite Element Analysis

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Makale detayları

Sustainability Evaluation of Highway Sign Support by Field Testing and Finite Element Analysis

Yazarlar:

Talat Salama

Yayıncı:

Yildiz Technical University

Ana Başlıklar:

Construction Materials

Dergi:

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.305-314

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001333491

pISSN:

2458-973X

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the sustainability of highway sign supports through field testing and finite element analysis. The study aims to develop a predictive maintenance model to evaluate the service life of these structures. Sign support systems are important structures in the Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT bridge management system. Periodic sustainability inspections and maintenance activities are needed as a long-term, cost-effective maintenance strategy. The research involved non-destructive field testing of a cantilever-type highway sign support, followed by finite element modeling using Highway Sign Structures Engineering HSE by SAFI software. Data from accelerometers, strain gauges, and anemometers were collected and analyzed to validate the model. The experimental setup was done in collaboration with CTDOT. The data was collected and analyzed, and it was used to verify the three-dimensional finite element FE model developed, which was used to test the structures design capacity. The study found that the sign support structure experienced significant wind loading on a few occasions, with stress levels reaching about 20 of its elastic limit. The finite element model accurately predicted structural behavior under design load conditions, demonstrating its potential for predictive maintenance applications.

 The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the sustainability of highway sign supports through field testing and finite element analysis. The study aims to develop a predictive maintenance model to evaluate the service life of these structures. Sign support systems are important structures in the Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT bridge management system. Periodic sustainability inspections and maintenance activities are needed as a long-term, cost-effective maintenance strategy. The research involved non-destructive field testing of a cantilever-type highway sign support, followed by finite element modeling using Highway Sign Structures Engineering HSE by SAFI software. Data from accelerometers, strain gauges, and anemometers were collected and analyzed to validate the model. The experimental setup was done in collaboration with CTDOT. The data was collected and analyzed, and it was used to verify the three-dimensional finite element FE model developed, which was used to test the structures design capacity. The study found that the sign support structure experienced significant wind loading on a few occasions, with stress levels reaching about 20 of its elastic limit. The finite element model accurately predicted structural behavior under design load conditions, demonstrating its potential for predictive maintenance applications.

 The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the sustainability of highway sign supports through field testing and finite element analysis. The study aims to develop a predictive maintenance model to evaluate the service life of these structures. Sign support systems are important structures in the Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT bridge management system. Periodic sustainability inspections and maintenance activities are needed as a long-term, cost-effective maintenance strategy. The research involved non-destructive field testing of a cantilever-type highway sign support, followed by finite element modeling using Highway Sign Structures Engineering HSE by SAFI software. Data from accelerometers, strain gauges, and anemometers were collected and analyzed to validate the model. The experimental setup was done in collaboration with CTDOT. The data was collected and analyzed, and it was used to verify the three-dimensional finite element FE model developed, which was used to test the structures design capacity. The study found that the sign support structure experienced significant wind loading on a few occasions, with stress levels reaching about 20 of its elastic limit. The finite element model accurately predicted structural behavior under design load conditions, demonstrating its potential for predictive maintenance applications.

 The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the sustainability of highway sign supports through field testing and finite element analysis. The study aims to develop a predictive maintenance model to evaluate the service life of these structures. Sign support systems are important structures in the Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT bridge management system. Periodic sustainability inspections and maintenance activities are needed as a long-term, cost-effective maintenance strategy. The research involved non-destructive field testing of a cantilever-type highway sign support, followed by finite element modeling using Highway Sign Structures Engineering HSE by SAFI software. Data from accelerometers, strain gauges, and anemometers were collected and analyzed to validate the model. The experimental setup was done in collaboration with CTDOT. The data was collected and analyzed, and it was used to verify the three-dimensional finite element FE model developed, which was used to test the structures design capacity. The study found that the sign support structure experienced significant wind loading on a few occasions, with stress levels reaching about 20 of its elastic limit. The finite element model accurately predicted structural behavior under design load conditions, demonstrating its potential for predictive maintenance applications.

Makale detayları

Sustainability Evaluation of Highway Sign Support by Field Testing and Finite Element Analysis

Yazarlar:

Talat Salama

Yayıncı:

Yildiz Technical University

Ana Başlıklar:

Construction Materials

Dergi:

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.305-314

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001333491

pISSN:

2458-973X

Highway Sign Supports

Field Test

Finite Element Analysis

Sayı

Makale detayları

Sustainability Evaluation of Highway Sign Support by Field Testing and Finite Element Analysis

Yazarlar: Talat Salama

Yayıncı: Yildiz Technical University

Ana Başlıklar: Construction Materials

Dergi: Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.305-314

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001333491

pISSN: 2458-973X

Highway Sign Supports

Field Test

Finite Element Analysis

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Talat Salama

Yayıncı:

Yildiz Technical University

Ana Başlıklar:

Construction Materials

Dergi:

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.305-314

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001333491

pISSN:

2458-973X