Investigation of Vortex-Induced Vibration of Double-Deck Truss Girder with Aerodynamic Mitigation Measures

The long-span double-deck truss girder bridge has become a recommend structural form because of its good performance on traffic capacity. However, the vortex-induced vibration (VIV) characteristics for double-deck truss girders are more complicated and there is a lack of related research. In this research, wind tunnel tests were utilized to investigate the VIV characteristics of a large-span double-deck truss girder bridge. Meanwhile, the VIV suppression effect of the aerodynamic mitigation measures was measured. Furthermore, the VIV suppression mechanism was studied from the perspective of vortex shedding characteristics. The results indicated that the double-deck truss girder had a significant VIV when the wind attack angles were +3 & DEG; and +5 & DEG;. The aerodynamic mitigation measures had an influence on the VIV response of the double-deck truss girder. The upper chord fairing and lower chord inverted L-shaped deflector plate played a crucial role in suppressing VIV. Numerical analysis indicated that vortex shedding above the upper deck or in the wake region may dominate vertical VIV, while vortex shedding in the wake region of the lower deck may dominate torsional VIV. The upper chord fairing and lower chord inverted L-shaped deflector plate disrupted the original vortex shedding pattern in both regions, thereby suppressing VIV. This research can provide a foundation for bridge design and vibration suppression measures for large-span double-deck truss girder bridges.

Automated summary

Wind tunnel tests were conducted to investigate the vortex-induced vibration (VIV) characteristics of a large-span double-deck truss girder bridge and measure the VIV suppression effect of aerodynamic mitigation measures. The results showed that the double-deck truss girder exhibited significant VIV at wind attack angles of +3° and +5°, and the aerodynamic mitigation measures had an influence on VIV response. The upper chord fairing and lower chord inverted L-shaped deflector plate played crucial roles in suppressing VIV. Numerical analysis indicated that vortex shedding above the upper deck or in the wake region dominated vertical VIV, while vortex shedding in the wake region of the lower deck dominated torsional VIV. The upper and lower chord structures disrupted the original vortex shedding pattern in both regions, thereby suppressing VIV. This research provides a foundation for bridge design and vibration suppression measures for large-span double-deck truss girder bridges.