Abstract: For the fatigue design of aluminum structures, most applicable international codes specify fatigue-resistance (S-N) curves with slopes that vary, depending on the detail category. This complicates the selection of appropriate ...

Abstract: The fatigue provisions for bridge design in North America and Europe are highly simplified for the sake of practical implementation, in comparison with the state of the art in understanding of the true fatigue behavior. ...

Abstract: The provisions for avoidance of brittle fracture in various bridge design codes vary in complexity, from the simple tables in North American codes, which present impact energy requirements as a function of steel grade, ...

Abstract: Bridges consisting of full-depth precast concrete deck panels connected to steel girders are an increasingly popular option for accelerated bridge replacement. In designing the shear connectors for this bridge type, fatigue ...

Abstract: Alignment and plumbness of construction assemblies is a challenging and fundamental problem because it relies on manual solutions to the underlying geometric feedback control problems inherent in practices such as pipefitting ...

Abstract: Increasing demand for the rapid and economical construction of bridges has encouraged engineers to use accelerated bridge construction through modular assembly. Full-depth, precast concrete decks connected to steel girders ...

Abstract: Increasing demand for the rapid and economical construction of bridges has encouraged engineers to use accelerated bridge construction through modular assembly. Full-depth, precast concrete decks connected to steel girders ...

Abstract: Managing excessive geometric variability risks (i.e., out-of-tolerance and out-of-alignment issues) represents a major challenge in modular construction projects, owing to lack of accurate data on modularization process ...

Abstract: Parallel structural systems and assemblies are challenging to erect, align and plumb on construction sites due to their complex geometries and current heuristic realignment strategies. Examples of parallel systems include ...

Abstract: Parallel structural systems and assemblies are challenging to erect, align and plumb on construction sites due to their complex geometries and current heuristic realignment strategies. Examples of parallel systems include ...