Recent development of bridge aerodynamics in China

Abstract

The recent development of long-span bridge aerodynamics in China is introduced with the emphases on theoretical contributions, probability-based assessment and aerodynamic vibration control. The theoretical development is composed of full-mode-participation method, some new findings in flutter mechanism and stabilization and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques and application, and some probabilistic assessment approaches are proposed and applied in wind-induced vibration including flutter instability, buffeting response and vortex-induced vibration. The final aspect focuses on the aerodynamic vibration control of long-span bridges experienced in China. © 2007.