Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Shear Performance of Full-Scale Prestressed Hollow-Core Slabs Reinforced by Local Grouting from the Bottom of the Shear Span Region
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)As the prestressed hollow-core slab (PHCS) bridge is usually constructed with adjacent configuration between each component along the transversal direction, the closely connected webs significantly limit the operational ... -
Stress Concentration Factor of Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular T-Joints with Initial Stress in Chord Tubes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) truss structures, the welded joints that connect the CFST chords and hollow steel tube braces are particularly susceptible to fatigue cracking due to high stress concentrations. ... -
Parametric Analysis of the Long-Term Response of a Semi-Integral Bridge Abutment under Cyclic Thermal Movements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the results of a parametric analysis conducted to assess relevant aspects of the long-term cyclic response of the backfill-abutment system of a semi-integral bridge located in Texas. A two-dimensional ... -
Proposed Criteria for the In-Service Inspection of Pedestrian Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In recent years, the design and construction of pedestrian bridges have gone beyond those that simply provide a safe passage for pedestrians to cross obstacles. These structures are often designed to be iconic works of art ... -
Automated Truck Platooning–Bridge Interaction: Assessing Dynamic Impacts on Drilled Shaft Foundations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study aims to investigate the impact of automated truck platooning on bridge safety and serviceability, with a particular focus on the dynamic effects on bridge substructures. Automated truck platooning allows multiple ... -
Parametric Assessment of Structural Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridge Approach Slabs When Subjected to Live Load and Thermal Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Integral abutment bridges (IABs) have gained increasing popularity in the United States owing to their relatively low cost, simpler construction, greater service life, and better seismic performance. However, elimination ... -
Performance of a Novel Magnetic Stiffness-Adjustable Wire Rope Damper in High-Mode Vibration Control of Cables
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper proposes a novel magnetic stiffness-adjustable wire rope damper (MSAWRD), which is implemented by connecting a wire rope damper (WRD) and a magnetic stiffness-adjustable device (MSAD). The application of WRDs ... -
Grouping Factors in Bridge Component Deterioration: A Data-Driven Comparative Analysis Using Multifaceted Similarity Measures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Assessing bridge conditions using deterioration models is crucial for bridge management programs to establish reliable maintenance strategies. Grouping bridges at the component or element level is essential for developing ... -
Shear Behavior of Joints in Precast Segmental Bridges with External Prestressing Tendons Considering the Effect of Bending
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To reveal the effect of bending on the shear behavior of joints in precast concrete segmental bridges, 11 specimens with various shear span-to-depth ratios, joint types, and prestressing levels were subjected to combined ... -
Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification of the Fatigue Life of Corroded Cable Steel Wires Using a Bayesian Physics-Informed Neural Network
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Cable integrity is critical for the serviceability of cable-supported bridges. Engineering practices show that the fatigue of corroded cable steel wires is one of the main reasons for cable failure. Predicting the remaining ... -
Field and Numerical Evaluations of Static and Dynamic Live Load Response in Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridges with Stub and Integral Abutments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The behavior of skewed steel I-girder bridges under live load is complex and challenging to interpret due to sparse existing field data; predictions used in the design process can include oversimplifications regarding ... -
Enhancing Live Load Distribution Predictions for Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girder Bridges for Moments in Interior Girders: A Statistical Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Field testing conducted on press-brake-formed tub girder (PBFTG) bridges across various states reveals that the empirical live load distribution factor (LLDF) prediction equations recommended by the AASHTO LRFD Bridge ... -
Performance Evaluation of Semi-Integral Abutment Bridge Ends Based on Approach Slab Details
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Semi-integral abutments help increase the service life of bridges by eliminating the issues associated with the use of expansion joints. However, the behavior of such abutments under service loads has complexities, especially ... -
Parametric Study of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridge Truck Live Load Response
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Skewed steel I-girder bridges experience complex load distribution under live load that is not thoroughly understood, while standard design practice for such bridges consists of simplifications that should be further ... -
Operation of Interferometric SBAS-DInSAR Data for Remote Structural Monitoring of Existing Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Several recent studies have investigated the opportunities of differential interferometry synthetic aperture radar (DInSAR) using satellite data for structural health monitoring (SHM) of civil structures. However, its use ... -
Numerical and Experimental Investigation on Vortex-Induced Vibration Suppression of a Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge with a Central-Slotted Box Girder
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this study, the vortex-induced vibration (VIV) performance, mechanism, and control of a self-anchored suspension bridge with the central-slotted box girder (CSBG) under the operating wind velocity of the bridge were ... -
Analysis of the Failure of High-Strength Steel Wires in Suspension Bridge Hangers under the Coupling Effect of Corrosion Fatigue after Prefatigue Load
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Corrosion fatigue coupling failure of high-strength steel wires in suspension bridge hangers is a common failure mode. However, corrosion and fatigue do not occur simultaneously due to the presence of protective sheaths. ... -
Multirate UKF Damage Identification Based on Computer Vision Monitoring of Ship–Bridge Collisions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)When a ship–bridge collision occurs, prompt assessment of substructure damage is crucial. This study presents a novel approach for ship–bridge collision damage identification, addressing challenges inherent in traditional ... -
Managing Railway Bridges Crossing Waterways through a Machine Learning-Based Maintenance Policy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recently, more frequent and severe natural hazards that are caused by climate change have posed a great threat to the safety of transport systems worldwide. To enhance bridges’ resilience to natural hazards, this paper ... -
Lateral Cyclic Response of Large-Scale Bridge Piers with Single and Double Layers of Longitudinal and Transverse Steel Reinforcements: An Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)A circular reinforced concrete (RC) bridge column with two layers of longitudinal and spiral reinforcements is becoming a common structural form in high-seismic regions because they are expected to have improved seismic ...