Abstract: Typical installations of seismic isolation assume flexurally rigid end conditions; however, in retrofit scenarios where bearings may be placed at the tops of columns or in bridges with tall piers, some rotation may occur ...

Abstract: In an effort to mitigate major costs associated with isolation systems, especially in retrofit applications, isolation bearings may be placed on the tops of columns. In this configuration, a seismic gap and additional rigid ...

Abstract: The life expectancy of bridge bearings is not well understood or predicted, and bearing replacement is primarily determined through field inspection and engineering judgement. An improved estimate of the time line for ...

Abstract: Proper inspection and maintenance schedules are integral to bridge functionality and safety; however, they also pose challenges in light of budget and resource limitations. As such, bridge management systems (BMSs) are ...

Abstract: While collapse mechanisms have received significant attention for conventional buildings, they are less well understood for isolated buildings. Recently, there has been a more concerted effort to quantify the collapse ...

Abstract: Many bridge management systems (BMSs) plan future maintenance and inspection based on deterioration models derived from probabilistic analysis of field inspection data. Such analysis considers the aleatoric but not the ...

Abstract: Gusset plates connect the brace and frame in concentrically braced frames (CBFs). Failure at the interface of gusset plates with the beam or column will result in an inability to achieve energy dissipation through brace ...