Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers
The concrete piers in steep mountain areas are highly susceptible to damage disasters due to the impact of debris avalanches, which pose a serious threat to the safe operation of bridge structures. In order to investigate the impact load characteristics of debris avalanches on bridge pier structures...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
MDPI AG
2024-02-01
|
| Series: | Buildings |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/3/577 |
| _version_ | 1797241803888394240 |
|---|---|
| author | Mai-Li Cheng Wen-Wei Gao |
| author_facet | Mai-Li Cheng Wen-Wei Gao |
| author_sort | Mai-Li Cheng |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | The concrete piers in steep mountain areas are highly susceptible to damage disasters due to the impact of debris avalanches, which pose a serious threat to the safe operation of bridge structures. In order to investigate the impact load characteristics of debris avalanches on bridge pier structures in V-shaped valley mountain areas, Particle Flow Code 3D (PFC<sup>3D</sup>) models based on a discrete element method were applied in this study to establish a full-scale three-dimensional model of a debris avalanche in a V-shaped valley. By installing double-column piers in the influence zone of the debris avalanche, the impact force, accumulation morphology, motion characteristics of debris particles, internal force response of the double-column piers, and impact energy indicators were investigated. In addition, parameters such as the layout position of the piers and the impact angle of the debris were studied. The results showed that the particles at the front edge of the debris avalanche have a significant impact on the magnitude and distribution of the impact force on the piers. It is important to consider the layout position of the piers and the impact angle of the debris when designing bridge pier structures in high, steep mountain areas. There was a significant difference in the movement patterns between the particles at the front and rear edges of the landslide. The particles at the front edge had a higher velocity and stronger impact, while the particles at the rear edge had a slower velocity and were more likely to be obstructed by bridge piers, leading to accumulation. The obstruction effect of the piers on the debris particles was closely related to their positioning and the impact angle. Piers that were closer to the center of the valley and had a larger impact angle have a more significant obstruction effect, and the topography of the valley had a significant focusing effect on the debris avalanche, resulting in a greater impact force and energy on the piers located closer to the center of the valley. The impact force amplitude and duration of landslide debris on bridge piers showed a significant difference between the bottom and upper piers, as well as between the piers on the upstream and downstream sides. These research findings can provide valuable references for the design and disaster assessment of bridge piers for impact prevention in steep slopes and mountainous areas with deep ravines. |
| first_indexed | 2024-04-24T18:29:08Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-7b2faf27113a417685e0dd97a918456a |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 2075-5309 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-04-24T18:29:08Z |
| publishDate | 2024-02-01 |
| publisher | MDPI AG |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Buildings |
| spelling | doaj.art-7b2faf27113a417685e0dd97a918456a2024-03-27T13:28:57ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-02-0114357710.3390/buildings14030577Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column PiersMai-Li Cheng0Wen-Wei Gao1School of Architectural Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, ChinaSchool of Architectural Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, ChinaThe concrete piers in steep mountain areas are highly susceptible to damage disasters due to the impact of debris avalanches, which pose a serious threat to the safe operation of bridge structures. In order to investigate the impact load characteristics of debris avalanches on bridge pier structures in V-shaped valley mountain areas, Particle Flow Code 3D (PFC<sup>3D</sup>) models based on a discrete element method were applied in this study to establish a full-scale three-dimensional model of a debris avalanche in a V-shaped valley. By installing double-column piers in the influence zone of the debris avalanche, the impact force, accumulation morphology, motion characteristics of debris particles, internal force response of the double-column piers, and impact energy indicators were investigated. In addition, parameters such as the layout position of the piers and the impact angle of the debris were studied. The results showed that the particles at the front edge of the debris avalanche have a significant impact on the magnitude and distribution of the impact force on the piers. It is important to consider the layout position of the piers and the impact angle of the debris when designing bridge pier structures in high, steep mountain areas. There was a significant difference in the movement patterns between the particles at the front and rear edges of the landslide. The particles at the front edge had a higher velocity and stronger impact, while the particles at the rear edge had a slower velocity and were more likely to be obstructed by bridge piers, leading to accumulation. The obstruction effect of the piers on the debris particles was closely related to their positioning and the impact angle. Piers that were closer to the center of the valley and had a larger impact angle have a more significant obstruction effect, and the topography of the valley had a significant focusing effect on the debris avalanche, resulting in a greater impact force and energy on the piers located closer to the center of the valley. The impact force amplitude and duration of landslide debris on bridge piers showed a significant difference between the bottom and upper piers, as well as between the piers on the upstream and downstream sides. These research findings can provide valuable references for the design and disaster assessment of bridge piers for impact prevention in steep slopes and mountainous areas with deep ravines.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/3/577double column pierdebris avalancheimpact forceinternal force of bridge pierimpact energy |
| spellingShingle | Mai-Li Cheng Wen-Wei Gao Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers Buildings double column pier debris avalanche impact force internal force of bridge pier impact energy |
| title | Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers |
| title_full | Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers |
| title_fullStr | Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers |
| title_short | Study on the Impact Law of V-Shaped Gully Debris Avalanches on Double-Column Piers |
| title_sort | study on the impact law of v shaped gully debris avalanches on double column piers |
| topic | double column pier debris avalanche impact force internal force of bridge pier impact energy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/3/577 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT mailicheng studyontheimpactlawofvshapedgullydebrisavalanchesondoublecolumnpiers AT wenweigao studyontheimpactlawofvshapedgullydebrisavalanchesondoublecolumnpiers |