Abstract: A critical aspect in the design of tubular bridges is the fatigue performance of the structural joints. The estimation of a fatigue crack life using the linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) theory involves the calculation ...

Abstract: Lateral buckling of unbraced beams during construction may be an important cause of fatalities and injuries. Temporary bracing to restrict lateral buckling is a potential preventive approach, but has received little study. ...

Abstract: Lateral buckling of unbraced wood composite I-joists is a form of instability that causes the joist to deflect laterally and rotate. This instability may be a cause of worker falls and should be explored to understand the ...