Abstract: Collision of vehicles into RC bridge columns can result in significant damage to individual bridge components, leading to partial or full collapse of the entire bridge. Among various alternatives to RC columns, concrete-filled ...

Abstract: In a hurricane event, bridges that span rivers near coasts are at risk of experiencing water rise and increased wave loads. Such riverine bridges often allow barges to pass underneath them on a daily basis, introducing the ...

Abstract: Collision of overheight vehicles into bridge superstructures often leads to structural damage, posing an immediate risk to the safety of motorists and the functionality of bridges. Considering the proven vulnerability of ...

Abstract: Barges offer a safe and cost-effective means for transporting commodities in inland waterway systems. This, however, comes with the risk of barge collision into bridge piers that span navigable waterways. While the ...