Abstract: A new fatigue load model has been developed based on weigh-in-motion (WIM) data collected from three different sites in Indiana. The recorded truck traffic was simulated over analytical bridge models to investigate moment ...

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Abstract: The use of fatigue crack gages is examined, in order to provide a clear indication of fatigue crack initiation and early subcritical crack growth in structural steel details. The crack gage consists of a thin steel coupon ...

Abstract: The results of an experimental study on the fatigue behavior of transverse welded steel butt joints containing slag inclusion discontinuities are presented. Twenty‐four constant amplitude zero‐to‐tension fatigue tests were ...

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fatigue strength of a particular welded diaphragm-to-beam connection. The connection consisted of wide flange diaphragm members welded directly to the web of a deeper main beam ...

Abstract: The fatigue strength of beams with tapered cover plates was investigated both experimentally and analytically. The test specimens were precracked and then repaired with one of the following three methods: a friction type ...

Abstract: States may allow vehicles to exceed US federal weight limits off the interstate system, but state-specific load rating vehicles are developed to ensure that bridges can carry such vehicles safely. However, if the load ...

Abstract: A common practice in multistory reinforced concrete building construction is to shore a freshly placed concrete floor on several previously cast floors. The construction loads on the supporting floors may exceed the slab ...

Abstract: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of parapets on the live-load response of slab-on-girder steel bridges subjected to superload vehicles and the effects of these loads on the parapets. A superload ...

Abstract: Determining the load distribution during construction is one of the critical factors in assessing the structural safety during the construction of reinforced concrete structures. A simplified method was developed in 1963 ...