Abstract: This study evaluated the fatigue performance of rib-to-deck welded joints in orthotropic steel decks (OSDs) with thickened edge U-ribs (TEUs). Fatigue performance of four rib-to-deck specimens with TEUs was investigated ...

Abstract: During the past two decades, more and more rail-cum-road bridges have been built to meet the ever-increasing demand of highway and railway transportation in China. The rail-cum-road bridges are expected to withstand multiple ...

Abstract: The long-span bridges could frequently experience complex dynamic interactions with wind and traffic, which makes the dynamic response evaluation crucial for ensuring structural and vehicle driving safety. Previous studies ...