Abstract: Rib-to-deck joints of orthotropic steel decks (OSDs) in steel bridges are susceptible to longitudinal fatigue cracking, which often results in considerable repair costs as well as traffic interruption. To mitigate such ...

Abstract: Sandy lean clay (SLC) has a high content of fine sand and silt with poor compressibility and water stability. It threatens the structural stability of highways in regions where this soil type is common. Improvement of SLC ...