Abstract: The corrosion behavior of a low chromium-content stainless steel, ASTM A1010 (also under the dual designation ASTM A709 Gr50CR), was investigated. This stainless steel has been identified as a candidate for bridges located ...

Abstract: ASTM A1010 (A709 Gr50CR) is a dual-phase stainless steel that is gaining popularity in the US bridge market due to its corrosion resistance and potential for life cycle cost savings. Several recent research studies and ...

Abstract: In the last 2 decades, many ancillary structures have collapsed, with several instances traceable to loose anchor nuts. According to a quality assurance inspection conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation ...

Abstract: Documented evidence shows that anchor nut loosening on highway ancillary structures has been a problem in the transportation industry since at least the 1990s. There have been reported cases in the past, where loose anchor ...

Abstract: Bridge load rating provides a standardized procedure to determine the safe load-carrying capacity of a bridge, thereby allowing engineers to establish posting and permitting requirements. The structural condition of ...

Abstract: Measuring surface hardness and correlating it to shear strength is a nondestructive test method that can be used when a more accurate estimate of rivet strength is necessary. The objectives of this research were to ...

Abstract: Unanticipated damage has been observed in short suspenders near the midspan and/or ends of long-span suspension bridges. The observed damage poses a major threat to public safety if it results in fracture of suspenders ...

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation of a 64-year-old, full-scale, simply supported, prestressed bridge girder retrofitted with external posttensioning. The specific retrofit can be used to increase the flexural ...

Abstract: Steel moment frames develop large drift capacity and dissipate seismic energy through inelastic deformation in the plastic hinge region near the beam-to-column connection. To discourage fracture in this region, known as ...

Abstract: Built-up steel girders have been shown to be resistant to total member collapse in the event that a single component fails from brittle fracture or from fatigue. However, accurate methods to determine the remaining capacity ...