Abstract: In recent years, the design and construction of pedestrian bridges have gone beyond those that simply provide a safe passage for pedestrians to cross obstacles. These structures are often designed to be iconic works of art ...

Abstract: Many material toughness specifications, including a fracture control plan (FCP) for highway bridges introduced in 1978, in part rely on Charpy V-notch (CVN) requirements and associated correlations to set material toughness ...

Abstract: This paper presents a new methodology for determining bridge inspection intervals and procedures. The methodology was developed using established risk-based methodologies with the goals of improving bridge safety and ...

Abstract: This paper presents two case studies that were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a new, risk-based inspection (RBI) method. The overall objectives of the case studies were to demonstrate the implementation of the ...

Abstract: The use of high-performance steel (HPS) in new bridge construction continues to increase as engineers and owners recognize the potential for cost savings and performance benefits. One intended advantage of HPS is the ...

Abstract: Advances in the field of fracture mechanics over the last four decades have allowed for a greater understanding of brittle and ductile fracture, including how to account for plasticity in fracture specimens and how to ...