Influence of Icing on Bridge Cable Aerodynamics

Holger Koss, Jesper Frej Henningsen, Idar Olsen

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    Abstract

    In recent years the relevance of ice accretion for wind-induced vibration of structural bridge cables has been recognised and became a subject of research in bridge engineering. Full-scale monitoring and observation indicate that light precipitation at moderate low temperatures between zero and -5°C may lead to large amplitude vibrations of bridge cables under wind action. For the prediction of aerodynamic instability quasi-steady models have been developed estimating the cable response magnitude based on structural properties and aerodynamic force coefficients for drag, lift and torsion. The
    determination of these force coefficients require a proper simulation of the ice layer occurring under the specific climatic conditions, favouring real ice accretion over simplified artificial reproduction. The work presented in this paper was performed to study the influence of ice accretion on the aerodynamic forces of different bridge cables types. The experiments were conducted in a wind tunnel facility capable amongst others to simulate incloud icing conditions.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th International Workshop on Atmospheric Icing of Structures (IWAIS XV)
    Number of pages7
    Publication date2013
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event15th International Workshop on Atmospheric Icing of Structures (IWAIS XV) - St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John’s, Canada
    Duration: 8 Sept 201313 Sept 2013
    Conference number: 15

    Conference

    Conference15th International Workshop on Atmospheric Icing of Structures (IWAIS XV)
    Number15
    LocationSt. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CitySt. John’s
    Period08/09/201313/09/2013

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