Aerodynamic analysis of a sinusoidal footbridge for pedestrian and bicycle traffic

Tomasz Lipecki; Jarosław Bęc; Andrzej Flaga; Grzegorz Bosak

doi:10.7409/rabdim.013.021

Published: 2013-02-01

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2013)

Aerodynamic analysis of a sinusoidal footbridge for pedestrian and bicycle traffic

Tomasz Lipecki , Jarosław Bęc , Andrzej Flaga , Grzegorz Bosak

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https://doi.org/10.7409/rabdim.013.021

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Computer aerodynamic analysis of the bridge “Kazimierz-Ludwinów” located in Cracow, designed for pedestrians and bicycles traffic is presented in the paper. Authors’ own model of the dynamic wind action based on the quasi-steady theory has been applied. The data, obtained in model studies performed in a wind tunnel, have been assumed as the basis for calculation. The following aerodynamic coefficients have been measured: aerodynamic drag C_x, aerodynamic lift C_y, and aerodynamic moment C_w for three sections of the bridge as the functions of the wind attack angle in the range from -10° to +10°. The aerodynamic analysis presented in the paper includes: wind tunnel tests, determination of dynamic characteristics and calculation of the response of the bridge subjected to the dynamic wind action.

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dynamic analysis, footbridge, quasi-steady theory, wind action

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Lipecki, T., Bęc, J., Flaga, A., & Bosak, G. (2013). Aerodynamic analysis of a sinusoidal footbridge for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Roads and Bridges - Drogi I Mosty, 12(3), 297–316. https://doi.org/10.7409/rabdim.013.021

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Tomasz Lipecki

t.lipecki@pollub.pl

Affiliation:

Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Jarosław Bęc

Affiliation:

Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Andrzej Flaga

Affiliation:

Krakow University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering

Grzegorz Bosak

Affiliation:

Krakow University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering

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