Abstract: Probabilistic system‐reliability methods have the potential to assist designers in better understanding the ultimate global behavior of bridges, thus leading to more economical, rational, and reliable structures. Nonetheless, ...

Abstract: Deficiencies in seven key professional aspects are identified as being potentially responsible for the frequently reported decline in the well‐being of the civil engineering profession. These deficiencies are: (1) Public ...

Abstract: In a prior paper, the close interrelationship between seven key professional aspects in influencing the overall well‐being level of the civil engineering profession was demonstrated. Here, operating on each of these aspects, ...

Abstract: A large proportion of North America's older building inventory is of unreinforced masonry (URM), constructed in the absence of mandatory earthquake design requirements, and unquestionably recognized as the type of construction ...

Abstract: Bridge design specifications include design provisions for ductile diaphragms to resist seismic excitations perpendicular to a bridge’s axis. Buckling restrained braces (BRBs) can conveniently be used for this purpose. ...

Abstract: Concrete-filled sandwich steel panel (CFSSP) walls are composed of two steel skin plates interconnected by tie bars, with the space between the skin plates filled with concrete. These walls are attractive for use in seismic ...

Abstract: Most deck-truss bridges have been designed and constructed without seismic resistance considerations; as a result, their members, connections, and frequently their substructure are not sized and detailed to provide the ...

Abstract: A companion paper has demonstrated how deck-truss bridges can be retrofitted by converting the end cross-frames and lower end panels adjacent to the truss supports into special ductile panels. However, the design of such ...