Abstract: Integral abutment bridges (IABs) are prevalent in the US due to their lower maintenance and construction costs, as well as longer service life. However, approach slabs at IABs experience complex demands owing to the fact ...

Abstract: Integral abutment bridges (IABs) have gained increasing popularity in the United States owing to their relatively low cost, simpler construction, greater service life, and better seismic performance. However, elimination ...

Abstract: Elimination of expansion joints between the bridge deck and approach slabs in an integral abutment bridge (IAB) decreases the potential for water and salt damage to a bridge’s superstructure and bearings. However, the lack ...

Abstract: Integral abutment bridges (IABs) have become popular with departments of transportation throughout the United States due to their lower maintenance and construction costs and longer service life. Nevertheless, IAB design ...