Abstract: The paper describes a study to characterize intentional human dynamic loads (vandal loads) and their induced effects on a footbridge. A numerical model to characterize the dynamic behavior of the footbridge has been ...

Abstract: The Luiz I Bridge is a century-old double-deck truss metallic structure over the Douro River in Porto, which was built to serve as a road and pedestrian link between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. For many ...