Experimental Verification of Applying Active Control Method as Virtual Support for Relief Bridge
Table 2
Materials and specification of reduced scale of this test.
Category
Materials
Specification
Quantity
Control mechanism
RC servo
Size of torque: 250 N·cm Angle control accuracy of RC servo: 1.2°
2
Cantilever arm
Length between the connection of fixed steel tendon and anchor point: 50 mm Material: polylactic acid (PLA), manufactured by 3D printing
2
Polyethylene line (PE)
Tensile strength: 250 N
1
Model of bridge
Bridge deck
Size: length = 1100 mm, width = 120 mm, thickness = 15 mm, moment of inertia of area = Material: polypropylene plastic sheet, polypropylene (PP); Young’s modulus is between 1300 and 1800 ()
1
Anchor seat
Size: length = 120 mm, width = 30 mm, thickness = 20 mm Material: aluminum alloy metal block; Support type: simple support
