Research Article

Optimization Analysis Method of New Orthotropic Steel Deck Based on Backpropagation Neural Network-Simulated Annealing Algorithm

Table 5

Typical fatigue vulnerable location of OSD (unit:  %).

NumberLocationRate

Rib-to-diaphragm weld0.9
Rib-to-diaphragm joints (including cutouts)38.2
Deck-to-vertical stiffener weld31.5
Deck-to-rib weld18.9
Over welded hole joints0.6
Deck-to-diaphragm weld2.3
Rib-to-rib butt weld5.7
Rib-to-side diaphragm joints1.7