Topology and Sizing Optimization of Truss-Like Pedestrian Bridges with Viscous Dampers and Inerters
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 149, Issue 6
Abstract
The design of footbridges has begun to receive more attention in recent years due to cases in which undesirable vibrations occurred. The utilization of passive energy dissipation systems to control bridge responses has become popular as a remedy for this matter. This paper proposes the use of inerters to mitigate pedestrian bridge vibrations, and explores their potential. This is done by presenting a topology and sizing optimization methodology for pedestrian bridges equipped with fluid viscous dampers and inerters. Planar truss-like bridges are examined, loaded under dynamic and static loads. All constructive elements’ sizes (including dampers) serve as continuous design variables. The objective is to minimize a cost function of the bridge. The optimization process is constrained by demanding responses of interest not to exceed allowable values, along with global and local buckling. A first-order gradient-based optimization algorithm is adopted to lessen the computational effort. Lastly, a discretization postprocess is offered to lead to discrete designs of relevant design variables, such as steel cross sections. The results shed light on the advantages of combining inerters in pedestrian bridges.
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Data Availability Statement
Some or all data, models, or code that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The ground structure was generated by FIExtract v1.13, a program for editing two-dimentional truss and continuum structures created by Yuriy Elesin.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 149 • Issue 6 • June 2023
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Received: Jun 23, 2022
Accepted: Dec 16, 2022
Published online: Mar 25, 2023
Published in print: Jun 1, 2023
Discussion open until: Aug 25, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Bridge engineering
- Bridges
- Bridges (by type)
- Continuum mechanics
- Damping
- Dynamic loads
- Dynamics (solid mechanics)
- Engineering mechanics
- Foot bridges
- Infrastructure
- Motion (dynamics)
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Solid mechanics
- Static loads
- Statics (mechanics)
- Structural dynamics
- Structural engineering
- Structural members
- Structural systems
- Traffic engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Truss bridges
- Trusses
- Vibration
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