Abstract: Connections between prefabricated concrete panels (PCPs) are susceptible to cracking and damage, attracting the attention of bridge engineers. Curved bolt connections have ideal flexural performance when they have an ...

Abstract: To improve shear capacity, as well as reduce on-site casting and steel consumption, a novel Y-shaped perfobond rib (Y-PBL) shear connector with ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) grout was proposed. The shear behavior ...

Abstract: Connections between precast bridge deck panels (PBDPs) have the risks of cracking and leaking during service life, influencing the performance and durability of PBDPs. High-performance materials offer the possibility for ...

Abstract: This paper will focus on experimental and analytical investigations into the shear capacity of precast concrete (PC) shear keys with ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) as the connection (UHPC–connection PC shear keys). ...