Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Determining Anchor Span Strand Tensions in the Completed State of a Suspension Bridge: An Analytical Algorithm
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Integral components of suspension bridges are anchor spans, consisting of separate strands splayed from the main cable between the splay saddle and the front anchor plane. The main cable is separated into several strands ... -
Main Cable Shape-Finding and Live Load Response of the Suspension Bridge with Central Buckles: An Analytical Algorithm
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)The stiffness of suspension bridges, which are flexible systems composed of main cables and stiffening beams, is frequently increased by adding one or more pairs of central buckles in the midspan. This study examined a ... -
Performance Evaluation of Prestressed Girders with 17.8-mm (0.7-in.) Strands
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)There has been a growing interest in using large-diameter strands to alleviate congestion by using fewer strands, reduce the total number of girders by increasing girder spacing, increase the span length, and allow shallower ... -
Validating Dynamic Identification of Foundation Scour Based on Large-Scale Water Flumes
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Recently, bridge collapse accidents have become increasingly frequent during the flooding season, and foundation scour is one of the main reasons. Tracking scour evolution accurately is a key premise for preventing and ... -
Mechanism and Aerodynamic Countermeasures of Vortex-Induced Vibration of a Cable-Stayed Bridge with Narrow Π-Shaped Girder Sections
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)In this study, the investigations on the mechanism and aerodynamic countermeasures (ACs) of vortex-induced vibration (VIV) for a narrow Π-shaped girder (NG) section with the aspect ratio of B/D = 5 (B is the width and D ... -
Identification of Influence Lines for Highway Bridges Using Bayesian Parametric Estimation Based on Computer Vision Measurements
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Conventional methods to identify influence lines, which are essential in design and evaluation of bridges, use contact sensors involving high upfront and operational costs. This paper presents an approach to identifying ... -
Behavior of Composite Box-Girder Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs under Eccentric Loading
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)The incorporation of corrugated steel webs in composite box-girder bridges has greatly improved their structural performance. However, the low axial stiffness of the shear-deformable corrugated steel webs also affects the ... -
Substructure Mass Participation Effect on the Performance-Based Seismic Design Method for Isolated Bridges
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Many of the procedures used in bridge design are force-based and may be considered reasonable design approaches that will lead to safe structures. But they do not directly address performance criteria at the initial stage ... -
Quantifying Easy-to-Repair Displacement Ductility and Lateral Strength of Scoured Bridge Pile Group Foundations in Cohesionless Soils: A Classification–Regression Combination Surrogate Model
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Scoured pile-group foundations in bridges are likely to undergo inelastic deformation during earthquakes, which can be utilized to dissipate seismic energy and withstand seismic loads by the post-yield hardening strength ... -
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Headed Bar Joints between Precast Concrete Bridge Slabs Loaded in Tension
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)A new connection joint between precast concrete bridge slabs, headed bar joints in high-performance fiber-reinforced mortar (HPFRM), is proposed to reduce the lap length and simplify the construction process of the traditional ... -
Structural Behavior and Load Distribution Factor of a T-Girder Bridge with Various Truss Diaphragms
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)A diaphragm is an essential component of a T-girder bridge. Evaluating the influence of various truss diaphragms (TDs) on the structural behavior and load distribution factor of T-girder bridges assists in bridge design ... -
An Advanced Approach to Determining the Spanwise Coherence of the Buffeting Forces on Bridge Decks with Complex Configurations
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)The spanwise coherence of aerodynamic forces on a strip section is vital to evaluate the buffeting response of large-span bridges. However, when employing the commonly used pressure measurement technique, it is difficult ... -
Quantifying the Errors of Dynamic Displacement Testing: An Alternative Method for Seismic Simulation Testing of Columns
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)This paper studies a dynamic testing method called dynamic displacement testing (DDT). Similar procedures to this method have been used in the past to perform experimental testing; however, the procedure was never acknowledged ... -
Built-Up Press Brake-Formed Tub Girders
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)This paper presents built-up press brake-formed tub girders (PBTGs) as a new approach for the fabrication of resilient, short-span steel bridges. In contrast to existing PBTGs that are cold bent from a single steel plate, ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Development of Load–Moment Interaction Diagrams of Circular Hollow GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)The use of hollow concrete columns (HCCs) as piers and piles for bridge applications is widespread due to their higher load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and strength-to-mass ratio compared to the solid section. This study ... -
Evaluating the Performance of Protection Beams Subject to Overheight Vehicular Impacts Using Analytical and Machine Learning–Based Methods
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Overheight truck collision with a bridge superstructure can cause extensive structural damage and result in severe traffic congestion. Placing protection beams in front of the fascia girder is one of the common countermeasures ... -
Experimental Investigation of Precast Bridge Deck Panels with Novel High-Performance Connections under Fatigue Loading
(ASCE, 11/1/2023 )Connections between precast bridge deck panels (PBDPs) have the risks of cracking and leaking during service life, influencing the performance and durability of PBDPs. High-performance materials offer the possibility for ... -
Flexural Behavior on a Steel–UHPC Composite Deck System of Long-Span Bridges
(ASCE, 9/1/2023 1)With rapid economic development in recent decades, long-span bridges have increasingly attracted attention worldwide. The invention of UHPC (ultrahigh performance concrete) materials has brought more alternatives for ... -
Experimental and Numerical Study on Axial Capacity of FRP-Rehabilitated Postblast RC Bridge Pier
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )The aim in this study is to experimentally and numerically evaluate the effectiveness of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rehabilitation technique on postblast piers. Firstly, contact explosion, carbon FRP (CFRP) ... -
Influence of Three-Dimensional Distortion on the Unsteady Lateral Force of a Train on a Streamlined Deck under Crosswinds
(ASCE, 10/1/2023 )This study aims to investigate the influence of turbulent three-dimensional (3D) and distortion effects on the unsteady lateral buffeting force of trains on a streamlined deck and propose a closed form equation for the 3D ...