Abstract: Results of a recent bridge inventory evaluation indicated that about 50% of Turkish highway bridges have more than 30° of skew angle and can be classified as irregular bridges. During the recent major earthquake in Turkey, ...

Abstract: River bridges and related infrastructural elements need to be monitored and inspected periodically for deterioration and loss of function due to aging, adverse hydraulic conditions, and chemical attacks. Necessary protective ...

Abstract: This research is a complementary study to a recent experimental study on a newly developed seismic isolator called ball rubber bearing (BRB). BRB-type isolators can be easily manufactured similar to the standard elastomeric ...

Abstract: Bridge management systems generally rely on the accurate interpretation of findings determined from planned bridge inspections. Bridge inspections typically focus on the overall condition of the bridge and the condition ...

Abstract: Scour-induced reduction in bridge stability can develop vulnerabilities during a probable seismic event. This problem has been typically addressed by researchers as if these two extreme events have no joint probability of ...

Abstract: Most bridges in Turkey were proven to have successful seismic performance during recent earthquakes such as the Van earthquake, Mw 7.1, in 2011 and the Sivrice earthquake, Mw 6.7, in 2020. All bridges close to the epicenter ...

Abstract: Safety of a highway infrastructure system depends very much on the proper maintenance of bridges. The level of required maintenance is, typically, determined through a series of regular field inspections with the guidance ...