Abstract: This paper presents the numerical and experimental validation of the analytical elastoplastic damaging model proposed in the companion paper (Part I). The validation was carried out by describing the pullout failure of ...

Abstract: In this and in the companion paper, the mechanical response of adhesive anchor systems is theoretically and numerically predicted and experimentally observed. The theoretical prediction is on the basis of an elastoplastic ...

Abstract: This paper casts pipe inspection by ultrasonic guided waves in a feature extraction and automatic classification framework. The specific defect under investigation is a small notch cut in an ...

Abstract: Health monitoring of steel strands is the subject of much research in the nondestructive evaluation and civil engineering communities. This paper deals with a guided stress wave method for stress monitoring and defect ...

Abstract: The nondestructive characterization of the material properties and the detection of hidden discontinuities in a highly porous, open cell, carbon foam using ultrasonics are presented. The propagation of ultrasonic waves in ...

Abstract: Bridge asset management refers to the process of planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to the life cycle of bridges. The process includes strategies to prioritize maintenance and provide cost-effective ...

Abstract: The use of adhesively bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates is increasingly being considered for the rehabilitation of metallic structures. The effective structural monitoring of steel/CFRP adhesive joints ...