Abstract: The Lavic Road Bridge in San Bernardino County, California, was severely damaged during the October 16, 1999, Hector Mine Earthquake (7.1 Mw). The earthquake epicenter was approximately 16 km (10 mi) south-southwest of the ...

Abstract: A common practice for the fabrication of steel orthotropic bridge decks in the United States is to use 80% partial joint penetration (PJP) groove welds between the closed ribs and deck plate. However, it is difficult to ...