Abstract: Simplified moment redistribution procedures based on shakedown have recently been approved by AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO 2004). These procedures are currently only applicable for homogeneous girders, ...

Abstract: Current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) bridge specifications for compact composite steel girders in positive bending with adjacent compact pier sections limit the allowable ...

Abstract: Tension members consisting of single and double angles, single channels, and similar sections are frequently used for lateral bracing and as truss elements. Such members will normally have eccentric connections, and it is ...

Abstract: This paper presents an evaluation of the influence of AASHTO live-load deflection criteria on the performance of steel I-girder bridges. Background information is provided regarding previous research studies focused at ...

Abstract: This paper details research conducted to determine the applicability of the 2nd and 3rd editions of the

Abstract: This paper presents summary recommendations pertaining to new AASHTO procedures for simplified inelastic design of steel I-girder bridges. First, key developments are summarized that lead to the proposed inelastic design ...

Abstract: Field testing conducted on press-brake-formed tub girder (PBFTG) bridges across various states reveals that the empirical live load distribution factor (LLDF) prediction equations recommended by the AASHTO LRFD Bridge ...