Abstract: The finite-element method (FEM) has been employed to study the structural behavior of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge deck. The numerical results were verified with the field-test results provided by New York ...

Abstract: The seismic performance of segmental precast unbonded posttensioned bridge columns with hollow cross sections is investigated in this paper. Bonded longitudinal mild steel reinforcement crossing the column segment joints ...

Abstract: A composite section is made up of a concrete slab attached to a steel girder by means of shear connectors. Under positive bending moment, part of the slab will act as the flange of the girder resisting the longitudinal ...

Abstract: In a composite section, in-plane shear strain in the slab (acting as a flange in the composite girder) under the applied bending causes the longitudinal displacements in the parts of the slab remote from the webs to lag ...

Abstract: Currently, the AASHTO-LRFD design code specifies the same effective slab width design criteria for both positive moment sections and negative moment sections. The only difference in computing effective slab width between ...