Abstract: Pipe-pin rotational two-way column hinges were developed by bridge designers at the California Department of Transportation. An extensive experimental and analytical study was undertaken to understand the behavior of ...

Abstract: Deterioration of girder ends has emerged as a major issue for steel bridges with deck joints. The goal of this study was to evaluate the full-scale performance of a newly proposed repair method for steel girder ends with ...

Abstract: Corrosion is one of the most common sources of deterioration for steel girder bridges, especially in regions where deicing chemicals are frequently used. Over time, the end-bearing capacity of the girder is significantly ...

Abstract: Corrosion is one of the most common sources of deterioration for steel girder bridges, especially in regions where deicing chemicals are frequently used. Over time, the end-bearing capacity of the girder is significantly ...

Abstract: Bridges play a significant role in postevent recovery and disaster resiliency of communities. Recent megadisasters, such as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, have prompted the technical community to understand the ...

Abstract: Bridges play a significant role in postevent recovery and disaster resiliency of communities. Recent megadisasters, such as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, have prompted the technical community to understand the ...

Abstract: Pipe-pin two-way hinge details were recently developed by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to eliminate moments while transferring shear and axial loads from integral bridge bent caps to reinforced concrete ...

Abstract: A comprehensive analytical model is developed for a pressurized fire sprinkler piping system of a hospital building. A suite of ninety-six artificial triaxial floor acceleration histories is used to generate seismic fragility ...

Abstract: Corrosion of girder ends is a prevalent problem that significantly reduces the bearing capacity of bridges. Current repair methods are expensive and difficult to implement. A novel repair method was developed for steel ...