Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities: Recent submissions
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Nondestructive Condition Assessment of Concrete Slabs with Artificial Defects Using Wireless Impact Echo
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)The use of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods for the condition assessment of reinforced concrete structures is increasing due to the various advantages of NDT compared to traditional approaches, such as qualitative ... -
Fragility Analysis of Coastal Roadways and Performance Assessment of Coastal Transportation Systems Subjected to Storm Hazards
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Coastal transportation systems are extremely vulnerable due to the coupled impacts of storm surge, waves, and inundation. Existing literature has developed coastal fragility models for bridges. However, to date, flood ... -
Modeling Pipe Break Data Using Survival Analysis with Machine Learning Imputation Methods
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)The development of asset life estimation tools based on historical data is essential to the effective management of pipeline assets. One tool that may assist with asset management is survival analysis. However, left-truncated ... -
Deterioration Rates of Building Component Groups Using Nominal Replacement Costs of Components
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Predictive modeling of deterioration is typically done based on visually inspected condition ratings of building components. This paper presents the concept of a cumulative lost value ratio (CLVR) for component groups to ... -
Landslide Analysis of Historical Urban Walls: Case Study of Volterra, Italy
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)This work arises from the evidences of recent collapses of historical urban walls. These events, mainly occurred after severe rainfalls, recalled the attention on the vulnerability of these infrastructures. Specific ... -
Durability Performance Criteria for Precast RC Box Units and Repair Measures Based on Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)This paper presents the durability performance criteria for precast reinforced concrete (RC) box units for long-term durability against corrosion deterioration. This paper also presents the condition evaluation of precast ... -
Data Acquisition and Structural Analysis for Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Using Ground Penetration Radar
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Bridge networks are a pillar of any national economy, and regular maintenance should be a high priority. Many transportation agencies require the condition assessment of concrete bridge decks as part of maintenance programs. ... -
Blast Hazard Resilience Using Machine Learning for West Fertilizer Plant Explosion
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)To investigate the effect of infrastructure traits on resilience after an exploration, a blast case (West Fertilizer Plant in West, Texas, 2013) was studied, in which all the buildings’ damage data (damage pictures, damage ... -
Bridge Damage Localization Using Axle Weight Time History Data Obtained through a Bridge Weigh-in-Motion System
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)With an increase in bridge service time, damage will inevitably occur. Accurately identifying damage is of great significance to the operation and maintenance of a bridge. To realize a frequent identification of local ... -
Applicability of Continuous, Stationary, and Discrete Wavelet Transforms in Engineering Signal Processing
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Wavelet-based signal processing techniques are widely applied in multiple disciplines. However, few studies consider the applicability of different wavelet transforms in engineering signal processing fields. Based on the ... -
Strengthening of a Reinforced Concrete Bridge with a Composite of Prestressed Steel Wire Ropes Embedded in Polyurethane Cement
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This paper describes an innovative technique, a composite of prestressed steel wire ropes (PSWRs) embedded in polyurethan-cement composite (PUC), used to strengthen a 34-year-old reinforced T-beam bridge. PUC was mixed ... -
Simplified Model of PC Concrete Beams with Corroded Strands in Highway Viaduct: Case Study and Analytical Modeling
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)In this paper, several cases of failure of prestressed reinforced concrete (PC) beams of a viaduct in Italy due to cable corrosion are presented. Therefore, a simplified model to determine the flexural response of corroded ... -
Impact-Echo Defect Detection in Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks without Overlays
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)To effectively manage their inventory, transportation authorities are switching to nondestructive testing methods, such as the impact-echo method, to facilitate locating subsurface defects in reinforced concrete bridge ... -
Nonlinear Uncertainty Modeling between Bridge Frequencies and Multiple Environmental Factors Based on Monitoring Data
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Due to the influence of multiple environmental factors, bridge frequencies can vary with time, which can affect the frequency variations that cause structural damage. However, the nonlinear effects of multiple environmental ... -
Effects of Wheel Defects on Dynamic Track Buckling in Transition Zones of Open-Deck Steel Bridges
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Track buckling potential can be higher in the transition zones of steel bridges due to the combination of contact loads and large compressive forces present in this region because of rail and bridge thermal loads. Wheel–rail ... -
Geometric Attention Regularization Enhancing Convolutional Neural Networks for Bridge Rubber Bearing Damage Assessment
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Rubber bearing condition evaluation is crucial for bridge inspection, and the current practice heavily relies on human-vision inspection. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have shown great potential for structured damage ... -
Seismic Analysis of Hybrid Steel Moment Frame CLT Shear Walls Structures
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Moderately ductile steel moment frames (SMF) are a common lateral load resisting system (LLRS). They allow for a flexible architectural design for low- and mid-rise buildings but become uneconomical for high-rises due to ... -
Modified Calculation Model for Segment Floating in Slurry Shield Tunnel
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Concrete remains the most commonly used material for lining segments in shield tunnels. Extensive segment floating can easily result in segment dislocation, crack damage, and water leakage. Based on the river-crossing ... -
Ground Settlement Caused by Shield Tunneling in Soil-Rock Composite Strata
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)In this study, ground surface settlement induced by shield tunneling construction is investigated, where special strata composed of upper soil layers and lower rock layers are fully considered. The field data indicates ... -
Blast Performance Evaluation of Steel Moment-Resisting Frame Equipped with Smart Bolted Connection
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This paper deterministically evaluates the blast performance of steel moment-resisting frame (MRF) smart structures equipped with nickel titanium shape-memory alloy (NiTi SMA) bolted connections. The recentering capacity ...