Abstract: The problem of the wind buffeting of bluff bodies, in this instance bridge decks, is reexamined in the present paper from the standpoint of linearized theory. The links of flutter derivatives to aerodynamic indicial functions ...

Abstract: The paper refers to established theory for the flutter of long-span bridges. Within that theory it is shown that the assumption of a spanwise diminution of coherence in the flutter derivatives can account for the observed ...

Abstract: The paper summarizes trends presently being followed in the windtunnel simulation of bridges. Topics treated are scale factors, section, partialand full‐bridge models, testing under laminar and turbulent flow, and the ...

Abstract: Many structures with extended spans undergo the flow-induced oscillation commonly called vortex shedding. In the case of long-span bridges, Ehsan and Scanlan, employing basic data from deck section wind tunnel model tests, ...

Abstract: The assessment of the highest winds to be expected in a given location has been accomplished for well‐populated areas by long‐standing data‐keeping on the part of meteorological agencies and the exercise of extreme‐value ...

Abstract: The subject matter of the present paper falls within the context of the analysis of the response to wind of long-span bridges. Although the paper stands alone, it should properly be seen as focusing on a single important ...

Abstract: When estimating the stability of a long-span bridge under wind, the basic study is most often made by considering the wind as it approaches the bridge at right angles to its long axis. However, maximum wind at a given site ...

Abstract: A brief history of developments in the field of low-speed aeroelasticity is provided in the context of application to long-span bridge structures. The paper begins with summary of some of the significant developments in ...

Abstract: A theoretical framework for the buffeting analysis of incompleted bridges in the erection stage is first presented. The bounding cases of across‐deck and along‐deck wind flow are then treated. Intermediate considerations ...