Abstract: The stiffness of suspension bridges, which are flexible systems composed of main cables and stiffening beams, is frequently increased by adding one or more pairs of central buckles in the midspan. This study examined a ...

Abstract: Given the need for more efficient and cost-effective periodic pavement monitoring across extensive road networks, this paper presents an innovative solution that leverages affordable solid-state Light Detection and Ranging ...

Abstract: Finding the main cable shape is an essential step in the design and construction of suspension bridges. In this paper, shape-finding and force-assessment of suspension bridges based on loop adjustment are proposed and ...

Abstract: This work proposes a limit-state sensitivity index to identify the input variables of a structure or system which possess a significant impact on its state for the case where the input variables are subject to epistemic ...

Abstract: Long-span suspension bridge is a flexible structure. When subjected to a horizontal transverse live load, its deck undergoes significant transverse bending deformation, jeopardizing traffic safety. This paper proposes an ...

Abstract: With the appearance of large-span and heavy-duty high-speed railway suspension bridges, their deck deflections and deck-end rotation angles (DERA) under the live load became very topical indicators of bridge safety and ...

Abstract: Triple-tower suspension bridges with two asymmetrical main spans can adapt to complicated terrain conditions. If the top and bottom main cables with different sags are used on the two main spans, the longitudinal constraint ...

Abstract: Design optimization problems are very common in engineering practice. Determining their solution may be challenging when many design variables are involved. A means to cope with such large number of design variables consists ...