Abstract: Results of an experimental and theoretical investigation on the dynamic characteristics of post-tensioned concrete girders with web openings subjected to repeated cyclic loading are presented. Rectangular, T and I ...

Abstract: The dynamic and fatigue responses of continuous composite bridges with prestressed concrete deck slabs are investigated. The dynamic analysis of such continuous slab‐on‐steel girder bridges is based on the orthotropic plate ...

Abstract: The dynamic response and fatigue behavior of rectangular and skew prestressed concrete waffle slabs are investigated. Such slabs have several advantages over the more conventional slabs when used as decks for concrete ...

Abstract: The dynamic response of orthotropic plate structures having fixed‐simply supported and free‐free boundary conditions is investigated using orthotropic plate theory. The influences of aspect ratio and rigidity ratio on the ...

Abstract: In the design of composite bridges, the North American practice either ignores or minimizes the contribution of transverse disphragms to the transverse load distribution; this results, among other disadvantages, in heavier ...

Abstract: The effect of varying transverse posttensioning levels and arrangements on the load response of a one-half scale 30° skewed seven box beam bridge model was investigated. The effective span of the bridge model was 9.45 m ...

Abstract: A method is presented for the nonlinear analysis of an element of a laminated composite using the Ramberg‐Osgood stress‐strain relation and considering transverse shear, degradation of elastic moduli due to fracture, and ...

Abstract: This paper will present the results from an experimental study to examine the effect of severe environmental conditions on the performance of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) prestressed concrete members. Six 4.8 m ...