Abstract: Two 1/3‐scale four‐story RC coupled wall subassemblies and a 1/5‐scale seven‐story complete RC frame‐wall building are subjected to simulated seismic loads to failure. Each specimen represents a different case of seismic ...

Abstract: A destructive test was conducted on a decommissioned skew RC slab bridge. This bridge had severely deteriorated shoulder regions, where the top mat reinforcing bars were exposed. The test bridge was loaded using hydraulic ...

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to discuss the limitations in structural identification of large constructed structures. These limitations arise due to the geometric complexity, uncertain boundary and continuity conditions, ...

Abstract: The most critical issues that have been identified as being needed to implement meaningful and beneficial applications of health monitoring for infrastructure management are discussed. Issues related to infrastructure ...

Abstract: A full-scale, active, structural vibration-control system was successfully implemented and tested on an 80-m (250 ft) span, steel-truss highway bridge. More than 90% reduction in global mode response was achieved during ...

Abstract: Applications of nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) to complete structures have been limited. The study reported in this paper examined the reliability of NLFEA to assess strength and stiffness of a three‐span ...