Abstract: A new, practical mechanical prestressing system was developed to prestress carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets. The system is used for strengthening reinforced concrete members. The main features of the system ...

Abstract: One-g shake-table tests were conducted to characterize seismic demands and reveal failure mechanisms of pile-supported bridges in liquefiable soils with crusts subjected to different scour scenarios, namely no scour, partial ...

Abstract: Asymmetric scallop cutouts on the sides of a U-rib caused by diaphragm splicing deviation were detected in a bridge. To study the possible effect of this phenomenon on fatigue performance, the stresses of the asymmetric ...

Abstract: The base metal at a stop-hole edge will be in out-of-plane torsion under bending loads to resist bolt tightening and weaken the reinforcement effect. By carrying out numerical simulation and fatigue tests, the effect of ...

Abstract: A finite element model of steel box girder with angle steel and round pipe braced trusses, which matched the construction details of the Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, was created to investigate the causes of cracks in braced ...

Abstract: Specimens of rib-to-deck welds and diaphragm-to-rib welds in steel bridge decks were tested to crack under cyclic load. The cracks were repaired by rewelding. After the rewelding, other treatments were considered, including ...

Abstract: Cable replacement is one of the key technologies used in the successful operation and maintenance of cable-stayed bridges. Removing cables causes structural variations. Selecting a replacement method affects bridge safety ...

Abstract: This study investigated the traffic-induced stresses in the steel deck of a suspension bridge on the Yangtze River, taking into account the dependence of Young’s modulus of asphalt pavement on temperature. In particular, ...