Ebook: Wind Resistant Design of Bridges in Japan: Developments and Practices

For long-span bridges, wind action is a dominant factor in their safety and serviceability. A large number of long-span bridges have been built in Japan over the past 30 years, and tremendous amounts of research and technical development have been accomplished in wind-resistant design.This book is a compilation of the results of active research and development. Wind-resistant design standards generated in Japan are described in the first few chapters. Then comes information such as design wind speed, structural damping, wind tunnel tests, and analyses, which provide the basis of the design standards. Wind-induced vibrations and their control of girders, towers, cables, and other features are explained with examples of field measurements. Comprehensive listings of Japanese experience in vibration control are also presented. Because achieving particularly dynamic safety against wind is still not an easy task, these data and information will be valuable assets for the wind-engineering and bridge-engineering communities.

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For long-span bridges, wind action is a dominant factor in their safety and serviceability. A large number of long-span bridges have been built in Japan over the past 30 years, and tremendous amounts of research and technical development have been accomplished in wind resistant design.This book is a compilation of the results of active research and development. Wind resistant design standards generated in Japan are described in the first few chapters. Then comes information such as design wind speed, structural damping, wind tunnel tests, and analyses, which provide the basis of the design standards. Wind-induced vibrations and their control of girders, towers, cables, and other features are explained with examples of field measurements. Comprehensive listings of Japanese experience in vibration control are also presented. Because achieving particularly dynamic safety against wind is still not an easy task, these data and information will be valuable assets for the wind-engineering and bridge-engineering communities.

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For long-span bridges, wind action is a dominant factor in their safety and serviceability. A large number of long-span bridges have been built in Japan over the past 30 years, and tremendous amounts of research and technical development have been accomplished in wind resistant design.This book is a compilation of the results of active research and development. Wind resistant design standards generated in Japan are described in the first few chapters. Then comes information such as design wind speed, structural damping, wind tunnel tests, and analyses, which provide the basis of the design standards. Wind-induced vibrations and their control of girders, towers, cables, and other features are explained with examples of field measurements. Comprehensive listings of Japanese experience in vibration control are also presented. Because achieving particularly dynamic safety against wind is still not an easy task, these data and information will be valuable assets for the wind-engineering and bridge-engineering communities.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Wind Resistant Design Codes for Bridges in Japan....Pages 1-7
Wind Resistant Design of Highway Bridges in General....Pages 9-21
Wind Related Codes for the Honshu-Shikoku Project....Pages 23-37
Design Wind Speed....Pages 39-70
Structural Damping....Pages 71-88
Wind Tunnel Tests....Pages 89-118
Numerical Analysis and Its Verification in Wind Resistant Design....Pages 119-136
Vibration Control for Bridge Girders....Pages 137-172
Vibration Control for Bridge Towers and Field Measurement....Pages 173-196
Cable Vibrations and Control Methods....Pages 197-229
Vibration Control for Bridge Members....Pages 231-236
Wind Effects on Traffic....Pages 237-240
Back Matter....Pages 255-256

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For long-span bridges, wind action is a dominant factor in their safety and serviceability. A large number of long-span bridges have been built in Japan over the past 30 years, and tremendous amounts of research and technical development have been accomplished in wind resistant design.This book is a compilation of the results of active research and development. Wind resistant design standards generated in Japan are described in the first few chapters. Then comes information such as design wind speed, structural damping, wind tunnel tests, and analyses, which provide the basis of the design standards. Wind-induced vibrations and their control of girders, towers, cables, and other features are explained with examples of field measurements. Comprehensive listings of Japanese experience in vibration control are also presented. Because achieving particularly dynamic safety against wind is still not an easy task, these data and information will be valuable assets for the wind-engineering and bridge-engineering communities.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Wind Resistant Design Codes for Bridges in Japan....Pages 1-7
Wind Resistant Design of Highway Bridges in General....Pages 9-21
Wind Related Codes for the Honshu-Shikoku Project....Pages 23-37
Design Wind Speed....Pages 39-70
Structural Damping....Pages 71-88
Wind Tunnel Tests....Pages 89-118
Numerical Analysis and Its Verification in Wind Resistant Design....Pages 119-136
Vibration Control for Bridge Girders....Pages 137-172
Vibration Control for Bridge Towers and Field Measurement....Pages 173-196
Cable Vibrations and Control Methods....Pages 197-229
Vibration Control for Bridge Members....Pages 231-236
Wind Effects on Traffic....Pages 237-240
Back Matter....Pages 255-256
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