Research on an Intelligent Identification Method for Cable-Stayed Force with a Damper Based on Microwave Radar Measurements

Abstract

Aiming at the shortcomings of traditional contact cable force monitoring technology in accuracy, efficiency, and applicability, an assessment method based on microwave radar measurements is proposed to measure a sloping cable with a damper for lengths greater than 200 m in this study. A formula for calculating the cable-stayed force with a damper is derived, and an intelligent cable force monitoring platform is developed based on cloud technology. Based on the Chongqing Nanjimen Railway Bridge, a real bridge test was carried out. It was indicated that the microwave radar method could be used to freely adjust the measurement angle and possessed high applicability and penetration. It significantly improved the measurement accuracy and efficiency of cables with a damper for lengths greater than 200 m. It has good application value for the solution of the problems of complicated operation and high costs in the monitoring of cables with a damper. The formula for calculating the cable force with a damper was proven to be reliable and accurate when compared to the results of direct calculation and the equivalent cable length method. It was able to significantly reduce the calculation error of the cable force caused by the influence of the damper. Additionally, the intelligent cable force monitoring platform was utilized to enhance the level of digitization, providing technical support for the scientific management and maintenance of bridges.

Keywords

• microwave radar
• damper
• cable-stayed bridge
• cable force monitoring
• smartization