Abstract: When the high-density polyethylene sheath of bridge cables is not cracked, the galvanized high-strength steel wires are not corroded and only subjected to the fatigue loads of vehicles (called prefatigue). Some studies ...

Abstract: Large numbers of bridges have already suffered various types of damage but still operate all year round without proper treatment. Conducted primarily manually, the routine bridge inspections are ineffective in detecting ...

Abstract: In recent years, more and more disasters caused by the fracture of bridge cables have been reported. Brittle fracture of cables is mainly caused by corrosion fatigue, and thus it is crucial to find cable defects early. The ...