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Evaluation of the Durability of Bridge Tension Cables Based on Combination Weighting Method-Unascertained Measure Theory

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  • Qingfu Li

    (School of Water Conservancy Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Tianjing Zhang

    (School of Water Conservancy Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

  • Yingqiao Yu

    (School of Water Conservancy Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China)

Abstract

Constant use over a period damages the bridge pulling cable structure of pulling sling bridges and reduces their durability. Therefore, a comprehensive and accurate durability evaluation of in-service bridge cable-stayed structures is critical to the safe operation and routine maintenance and repair of pulling sling bridges. In this paper, we first establish a three-layered pulling sling durability evaluation index system and then use the combined IAHP and CRITIC methods to assign weights to these evaluation indexes. The UM theory is applied to calculate a comprehensive multi-index evaluation vector for the durability of the pulling sling, which is evaluated according to the confidence criterion. Taking the Jiahui Bridge tension sling as an example, a durability evaluation was carried out, and the final evaluation result showed the bridge to be at level III, which is in line with the actual situation of the project. Finally, by comparing and analyzing using the SPA and MEE methods, we prove that the durability evaluation results of bridge tension cables using this method are more accurate.

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  • Qingfu Li & Tianjing Zhang & Yingqiao Yu, 2022. "Evaluation of the Durability of Bridge Tension Cables Based on Combination Weighting Method-Unascertained Measure Theory," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-28, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:12:p:7147-:d:836144
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