Abstract: The University of Connecticut requires that, after completing the traditional freshmen English courses, students have writing assignments in courses that comprise their major. This paper explains how this requirement has ...

Abstract: Eccentrically loaded high strength bolted tee‐to‐column connections were investigated experimentally. The tee and column flanges were fastened with A325 high strength bolts, and the eccentric load was concentrated and ...

Abstract: The approach based on using the finite-element method for the three-dimensional dynamic bridge analysis is used to explore how different factors influence bridge behavior. The example used is a continuous nonprismatic ...

Abstract: Laboratory model tests were conducted to examine the feasibility of detecting structural deterioration in highway bridges by vibrational signature analysis. The model is a two‐span aluminum plate‐girder bridge that permits ...

Abstract: This paper reports on the effect of temperature on the modal properties for a curved posttensioned bridge. The goal has been to explore how ambient vibrations based on routine traffic excitation can be used as part of a ...

Abstract: Structural condition assessment can be made with probabilistic based methods. The structural system is analyzed using a reliability model, based on the different possible failure modes. This paper presents a procedure ...

Abstract: This paper reports on the monitoring and analysis of a two-span bridge in which the bearings were partially restrained. In an earlier experimental study, it was shown that the natural frequencies changed in colder weather, ...

Abstract: In recent bridge construction in Connecticut involving heavy sections, galvanized coating thicknesses were in excess of 12 mils. The current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials specification ...

Abstract: Currently there are different monitoring techniques that have been considered for use in the structural evaluation of bridges. These include approaches based on both static and dynamic behavior. The use of dynamic properties ...

Abstract: Developing a technique to continuously monitor in-service highway bridges is one of the major research focuses at the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the University of Connecticut. The goal has been to use ...