Abstract: The durability of aging bridge structures has become a serious societal concern. It has been estimated that 40%–50% of the bridge stock in Europe and 36% in the US is approaching and exceeding the intended service life in ...

Abstract: Floor systems are typically designed to satisfy tight deflection limits under out-of-plane loading. Although the use of concrete flat slabs is common in the built environment due to the ease of construction, the load-bearing ...

Abstract: Adaptive structures can modify their geometry and internal forces through sensing and mechanical actuation in order to maintain optimal performance under changing actions. Previous work has shown that well-conceived adaptive ...