Impact of continuous climb operations on airport capacity

The full benefits of Continuous Climb Operations (CCO) are realised when CCO are performed without interruption. However, CCO require safe departures that necessarily implies a reduction in capacity at high density traffic airports. This paper quantifies the capacity impact due to the integration of CCO (conflict-free with other departures and arrivals) in a high density traffic airport. The methodology develops a scheduling algorithm, a conflict-detection and resolution algorithm, and Monte Carlo simulations. The scheduling algorithm calculates two schedules, one for departures and another for arrivals, considering the CCO Rate. The conflict-detection and resolution algorithm compares CCO and arrival trajectories to detect which aircraft pairs are in conflict. The Air Traffic Control (ATC) intervention required to solve the conflict is modelled by delaying the CCO take-off. Numerical simulations based on Monte Carlo techniques are used to analyse scheduling combinations that are statistically significant in terms of conflict, ATC interventions, total delay and capacity. The results show a 32% reduction in the maximum theoretical capacity with a CCO Rate of 100%. Despite the reduction, the number of CCO departures is above the maximum operational capacity (50% of the maximum theoretical capacity). This implies that with optimised scheduling it is possible for all departures to be CCO.     

Fuel and time savings by flying continuous cruise climbs: Estimating the benefit pools for maximum range operations

This paper estimates the benefits, in terms of fuel and time, which continuous climb operations can save during the cruise phase of the flights, assuming maximum range operations. Based on previous works, a multiphase optimal control problem is solved by means of numerical optimization and using accurate aircraft performance data from the manufacturer. Optimal conventional trajectories (subject to current air traffic management practices and constraints) are computed and compared with ideal continuous operations only subject to aircraft performance constraints. Trip fuel and time for both concepts of operations are quantified for two aircraft types (a narrow-body and a wide-body airplane) and a representative set of different trip distances and landing masses. Results show that the continuous cruise phase can lead to fuel savings ranging from 0.5% to 2% for the Airbus A320, while for an Airbus A340 the dispersion is lower and savings lie in between 1% and 2%. Interestingly, trip time is also reduced between 1% and 5%.     

预应力混凝土连续梁桥合龙区域裂缝成因分析

该文就广州市某大桥合龙区域箱梁底板预应力张拉时,较多裂缝出现在箱梁底部的情况,通过现场勘察和计算分析,发现钢束实际产生的向下拉力远大于理论值。实际荷载作用下的箱梁局部分析表明过大的拉力拉断钢束孔道侧壁,导致裂缝的产生。文中针对该类裂缝提出了预防建议。     

先简支后连续结构体系桥梁施工过程监测及其仿真分析

以浙江某高速公路跨江大桥引桥的原型桥为例,运用虚拟层合有限单元法,对先简支后连续结构体系的施工过程进行空间仿真分析,系统研究该类结构体系施工过程中的力学特性。认为:首期预应力张拉给预制构件的顶、底板提供了充足的应力储备,保障了连续预应力张拉及后期恒、活载作用下构件的安全;体系转换对构件的应力重分布具有重要的影响;不同的连续端混凝土浇筑和后连续预应力张拉顺序会导致永久支座负弯矩区的压应力储备不同。     

预应力混凝土连续箱梁桥腹板斜裂缝产生原因及防治措施研究

研究了大跨径变截面预应力混凝土连续箱梁桥在边跨现浇段和支座附近的斜裂缝问题.提出了防治腹板斜裂缝的设计建议和构造措施,供同类桥梁设计作为参考.     

龙景互通1#桥180 m超长钢绞线施工技术

针对深圳市龙景互通立交桥180 m超长钢束施工实践,为保证预应力施工效果,采取了先安装钢束、后安装波纹管等一系列的方法、工艺,确定了对超长钢束K、μ的取值.实践表明,所采用的方法、参数正确,可为类似桥梁的施工提供有益的借鉴.     

斜支撑下连续箱梁桥宽横隔梁设计

由于地形受限,桥梁不可避免地斜向跨越下穿高速公路,本文以沈丹高速某桥为例,介绍一种新的跨越思路,通过Midas建模分析,给出斜支撑下连续箱梁桥宽横隔梁的受力特点,并给出相关设计建议。     

强夯路基连续检测与质量控制方法的研究

将压实过程监控系统（CPMS）应用于强夯路基连续检测中,结果表明,该方法可为路基工程质量控制提供有效手段。     

新安大桥主桥设计

新安大桥主桥为三跨变截面波形钢腹板连续箱梁桥,跨径布置为88m+156m+88m。该文介绍了主桥的总体布置、结构设计、关键构造、指导性施工顺序和技术创新。     

中等跨度钢管混凝土桁架连续梁桥成套技术研究

交通运输部西部交通建设科技项目"中等跨度钢管混凝土桁架连续梁桥成套技术研究"依托雅西高速公路干海子大桥工程,从理论分析入手,结合调查分析,通过室内试验和现场测试的比较论证,提出了山区公路桥梁建设的新理念,开发了新的桥型结构及施工方法,研究成果可用于指导中等跨度钢管混凝土桁架连续梁桥的设计、施工及养护。