Damage Detection of Epoxied Joint Model in Precast Concrete Segmental Bridges Using PZT Technology
Publication: Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 33, Issue 3
Abstract
The feasibility of integrating the wave propagation (WP) method with the electromechanical impedance (EMI) method in damage diagnosis of joints in precast concrete segments under shear load was experimentally studied. The variation of voltage signals, relative voltage attenuation coefficient (RVAC), resistance curves, and RMS deviation (RMSD) index was discussed to investigate the time and location of fracture occurrence. The male–female single-key joint specimens were match cast and connected with epoxy resin adhesive. Voltage signals and resistance of piezoelectric lead zirconate titanate (PZT) transducers were measured at the healthy state and every load interval. The RVAC and RMSD value were presented as quantitative assessments of the damage. The results indicated that as the load increased, the peak value of the voltage signals and resistance curves decreased. The downward shift of the voltage wave and the relative change of the RVAC proved that shear damage occurred at the upper and middle parts of the epoxied single-key joint. Furthermore, the variation of the resistance curves and the RMSD value determined the location and quantitatively assessed the extent of the damage. Data analyzed from the test demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating the WP method with the EMI method in damage detection of single-key joints.
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All data, models, and code generated or used during the study appear in the published article.
Acknowledgments
This work presented here is supported by the National Science Fund of China (51578370), the National Science Fund of Tianjin (16YFZCSF00460) and the Tianjin Transportation Science and Technology Development Plan Project (G2018-29). Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the sponsor.
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Received: Mar 19, 2019
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