Abstract: The paper describes a study to characterize intentional human dynamic loads (vandal loads) and their induced effects on a footbridge. A numerical model to characterize the dynamic behavior of the footbridge has been ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the data collected in the ambient vibration test of the International Guadiana cable-stayed Bridge, which links Portugal and Spain, based on different output-only identification techniques: ...

Abstract: The Luiz I Bridge is a century-old double-deck truss metallic structure over the Douro River in Porto, which was built to serve as a road and pedestrian link between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. For many ...

Abstract: Dynamic testing in the condition assessment of existing bridges to support their rehabilitation and strengthening designs is becoming a common procedure, yet additional dynamic testing after rehabilitation is rare. ...