Research Article

Reliability Assessment for PSC Box-Girder Bridges Based on SHM Strain Measurements

Table 2

Calculation combination of reliability index.

CombinationVehicle load stressTemperature gradient load stressReliability index calculation formula

1DS3 < 0Top plate tensionDS4-DS3 < 0Top plate tension(5)
2DS4 > 0Bottom plate tensionDS4-DS3 > 0Bottom plate tension(3)
3DS4 > 0Bottom plate tensionDS4-DS3 < 0Top plate tension(5), (7)