Historyczny żuraw na przekonstruowanym fragmencie oryginalnej estakady jako pomnik Stoczni Gdańskiej

The paper includes selected aspects of the study, whose goal is to hold the historical crane 642-24 in its current location after the modification of trestle bridge static scheme. The scope of the paper includes the assessment of current technical condition of the object, a presentation of FEM analyses, a description of the assumed load cases, results of the static calculations, checking the effort of construction elements, global and local structure stability and its dynamic characteristics.W pracy omówiono wybrane zagadnienia z przeprowadzonych badań mających na celu ocenę możliwości pozostawienia historycznego żurawia 642-24 na estakadzie B-5 w obecnej lokalizacji po modyfikacji jej schematu statycznego. Zmiana miałaby polegać na skróceniu konstrukcji jedenastoprzęsłowej do dwóch lub jednego przęsła. W referacie zawarto: ocenę aktualnego stanu technicznego obiektu, prezentację zakresu obliczeń MES, opis przyjętych schematów obciążeń, przedstawienie wyników obliczeń statycznych i wymiarowania elementów ustroju, sprawdzenie globalnej i lokalnej stateczności oraz charakterystyk dynamicznych konstrukcji

On the validation of the LS-DYNA Geo Metro numerical model

The paper presents experiences gained during work with numerical model of Geo Metro vehicle used for simulations of crash tests with road safety barriers. Attention is drawn to the subject of tire/wheel breakage during collision events. Some methods for improvement of the model are presented in the paper. Several results for the normative vehicle numerical tests are introduced. Simulations were carried out using LS-DYNA finite element code with solver version R8.1

Badania wiaduktu nad torami kolejowymi przy PGE Arena w Gdańsku podczas jego realizacji

The paper presents the in situ tests carried out during the erection of viaduct WD-1 which is a part of Trasa Slowackiego in Gdansk. Due to the unique and innovative form of the arch girder which is created by twisted pipes, the structural monitoring tests were conducted in the DIM Laboratory in the Department of Structural Mechanics and Bridge Structures at Gdansk University of Technology. The scope of tests included arch abutment measurement system, periodic control of forces in hangers during tensioning process and finally load testing.W pracy przedstawiono badania wiaduktu WD-1 realizowanego w ramach Trasy Słowackiego w Gdańsku. Ze względu na nietypową, innowacyjną formę splecionego łukowego dźwigara nośnego Laboratorium DIM (Diagnostyki, Identyfikacji i Monitoringu) działającemu przy Katedrze Mechaniki Budowli i Mostów Politechniki Gdańskiej zlecono opracowanie i realizację badań kontrolnych. Zakresem badań objęto monitoring wezgłowii łuków i sił w wieszakach linowych podczas ich naciągania oraz próbne obciążenie obiektu

Elektrownia Ostrołęka C w budowie a "momentum-FSI"

Mimo przeszkód, trwa budowa elektrowni Ostrołęka C. O tym zapewniają nas główni decydenci – Jarosław Małkowski, Prezes Elektrowni Ostrołęka, czy Sławomir Żygowski, Prezes GE Power, firmy odpowiedzialnej projekt, wykonanie i budowę. Możemy o tym dowiedzieć się w mediach społecznościowych. Ale te same media informują również, że 31 lipca 2019 r. Sąd Okręgowy w Poznaniu stwierdził nieważność uchwały Walnego Zebrania akcjonariuszy spółki Enea, zezwalającej na budowę 1000 MW bloku węglowego elektrowni w Ostrołęce. Sąd uznał, że uchwała ma wady formalne dyskwalifikujące budowę. Czy oznacza to koniec tego wspaniałego projektu? Można się z dużym prawdopodobieństwem spodziewać, iż kolejnej instancji sądy UE utrzymają werdykt

The Effect of Fishing Basin Construction On the Behaviour of a Footbrdge Over the Port Channel

The paper analyses possible causes of failure of the rotating footbridge over the Ustka port channel. In July, 2015, strange behaviour of this object was observed in the form of excessive vibrations of bridge platform suspension rods, with the accompanying acoustic effects. A preliminary geotechnical analysis has revealed that this destructive effect was caused by the nearby construction works, namely construction of a fishing basin and communication routes in the area close to the bridge, which affected the bridge lashing rod foundation settings. Ground vibrations generated by certain construction activities were likely to have direct impact on decreasing the bearing capacity of these rods and increasing the susceptibility od the piles to extraction. After detecting the above problems in bridge operation, its geodetic monitoring was started. The data recorded during this monitoring, along with the results of force measurements in the rods, have made the basis for a series of numerical simulations, performed in the Finite Element Method (FEM) formalism. The bridge structure was analysed in the conditions defined as the emergency state. Extreme efforts of bridge elements and its dynamic characteristics were examined. A possible source of strange behaviour of the footbridge during its operation which was recognised during these simulations was the coincidence of the global natural frequency of the entire bridge structure with local vibrations of suspension rods, at the frequency approximately equal to 1 Hz. This situation was likely to lead to the appearance of the so-called internal resonance phenomenon. As a final conclusion of the research, recommendations were formulated on possible object oriented corrective actions

The use of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in bridges as a favourable solution for the environment

The purpose of this article is to show the modern engineering, in which sustainability and taking care of ecology play a significant role. The authors are focused on FRP composite materials and their applications in civil engineering. Case studies showing renovation and design of new bridges with the use of FRP are presented and discussed to clarify benefits, which this solution provides. Main advantages of FRP materials in comparison with traditional ones, like concrete or steel are showed. The environmental impact of composites is described with respect to all life cycle of a product. Furthermore, some forms of waste management are covered. Last part of the paper refers to scientific description of the pedestrian bridge made of FRP, which was realized under the Fobridge research grant. The group of researchers headed by professor Chróścielewski from Gdansk University of Technology has developed a design solution of the pedestrian bridge manufactured in one production cycle. Moreover, the footbridge construction contains a significant share of a recyclable material commonly called PET. The article contains main characteristics of the structure and production process based on the resin infusion

The use of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in bridges as a favourable solution for the environment

The purpose of this article is to show the modern engineering, in which sustainability and taking care of ecology play a significant role. The authors are focused on FRP composite materials and their applications in civil engineering. Case studies showing renovation and design of new bridges with the use of FRP are presented and discussed to clarify benefits, which this solution provides. Main advantages of FRP materials in comparison with traditional ones, like concrete or steel are showed. The environmental impact of composites is described with respect to all life cycle of a product. Furthermore, some forms of waste management are covered. Last part of the paper refers to scientific description of the pedestrian bridge made of FRP, which was realized under the Fobridge research grant. The group of researchers headed by professor Chróścielewski from Gdansk University of Technology has developed a design solution of the pedestrian bridge manufactured in one production cycle. Moreover, the footbridge construction contains a significant share of a recyclable material commonly called PET. The article contains main characteristics of the structure and production process based on the resin infusion

Finite element method simulations of various cases of crash tests with N2/W4/A steel road barrier

The subject of this study is performance of N2/W4/A steel road safety barrier investigated in numerical simulations. System was checked under several types of initial conditions, which were assumed basing on the TB11 and TB32 normative crash tests. The main goal of present study is to investigate the relationship between initial conditions (angle and velocity) of the impact and the severity indices (associated to the vehicle occupant) during the collision. Obtained performance parameters and impact severity indexes may be considered reasonable. Results of the simulations facilitates the deep insight into vehicle crash mechanics phenomena