Abstract: This paper investigated a novel hybrid precast pier system that utilized ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC). The pier combines features of emulative and nonemulative (of cast-in-place construction) systems to balance ...

Abstract: Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) has the potential to address seismic performance issues reported for rectangular hollow columns. However, an impediment to the use of UHPC is its limited flexural ductility compared ...

Abstract: This study presents a seismic design methodology for precast concrete column-to-pile shaft member socket connections. In designing such connections, the intent was to ensure that the plastic hinge occurs in columns while ...

Abstract: This study addresses the absence of a provincial scale database on chloride exposure for bridges, which specifically focuses on Ontario, Canada. Considering the region-based climate and traffic characteristics, a comprehensive ...

Abstract: The emergence of connected and autonomous vehicles technology presents a unique challenge for existing highway bridges. Trucks forming platoons and traveling in close, high-speed formations offer fuel efficiency gains but ...

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of automated truck platooning on bridge safety and serviceability, with a particular focus on the dynamic effects on bridge substructures. Automated truck platooning allows multiple ...

Abstract: This paper introduces a tessellated structural-architectural (TeSA) wall system concept with the potential for improving both resilience and sustainability of the built environment. Resilience requires fast recovery and ...