Abstract: Green's functions are key elements in boundary element formulations. This paper describes the implementation of an approximate, layer‐stiffness‐based Green's function in a boundary element analysis of harmonically loaded ...

Abstract: Citation data is increasingly being used to assess quality and importance. By this criterion, a paper that is not cited is automatically assumed to lack both quality and significance. This paper examines the validity of ...

Abstract: An approximate one‐dimensional analysis is developed to determine the ultimate bending capacity of longitudinally and transversely prestressed members. The effect of transverse prestress is incorporated by using biaxial ...

Abstract: Several independent studies have confirmed that fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) used for repairing corrosion-damaged concrete structures slow down the corrosion rate. This suggests that in this application, FRP serves as ...

Abstract: Heat curving is extensively used for fabricating structural steel girders for bridges. Current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications limit usage to Grade 345 steel

Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) are increasingly used for repairing corrosion-damaged concrete structures. The performance of the repairs is critically dependent on the oxygen permeability of the FRP-concrete system. This ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been used for repairing chloride-induced corrosion in steel for more than 40 years. Since FRP is a barrier element, it cannot stop electrochemical reactions responsible for corrosion ...

Abstract: This paper presents experimental results from a novel study to investigate the feasibility of using a dual sacrificial anode cathodic protection (SACP) system that combined corrosion protection with strengthening. A ...

Abstract: Two voided slab bridge models, one straight and the other curved in plan, were tested to failure under simulated American Assoc. of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) truck loading. Each model was quarterscale, ...