Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Robustness Assessment Framework for Through Tied-Arch Bridge Considering Tie-Bar Failure
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Compared with those of other bridge types, the structural system of through tied-arch bridges is particularly susceptible to failure owing to the deterioration and fracturing of tie-bars as well as a lack of structural ... -
Experimental Investigation and Application Evaluation Case of an Adjustable Height Temporary Support for Bearing Replacement in Large-Tonnage HSR Bridges
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Temporary supports, as mechanical devices that bear reaction forces transmitted from jacks, play an important role in bearing replacement. Compared with medium- and small-span highway bridges, temporary support for bearing ... -
Constructional Safety-Based Cost Optimization for the Buckling–Anchorage System of Cantilever Casting Concrete Arch Bridges
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)The buckling–anchorage system (BAS) is critical in the construction of cantilever casting concrete arch bridges. However, due to the limitations of the anchor positions, the BAS always needs a trade-off between material ... -
Wind-Induced Instability Mechanism of Old Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Aerodynamic Work Perspective
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Postflutter limit cycle oscillations (LCOs) are typical nonlinear aeroelastic phenomena for bridge girders. An H-shaped section with a roughly 5:1 aspect ratio, treated as a simplified section of the Old Tacoma Narrows ... -
Fatigue Behavior of Rib-to-Floor Beam Junctions with Separate Inner Stiffeners in Orthotropic Steel Bridge Decks
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)The fatigue of orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSBDs) is a bottleneck for its application, especially the fatigue of rib-to-floor beam (RF) junction. Thus, it is necessary to optimize the RF junction to improve its fatigue ... -
Investigation of DSSI Effects on the Dynamic Response of an Overpass Bridge through the Use of Mobile Shakers and Numerical Simulations
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)A fixed base is generally assumed in various dynamic response analyses and the design of bridges. However, soil–foundation flexibility and energy absorption and radiation by the soil system can alter the response of bridges ... -
A Box-Girder Bridge Inspired by Beetle Elytra and the Buckling and Shear Properties of a Trabecular-Honeycomb Steel Web
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)This study proposes a type of bioinspired box-girder bridge with a trabecular-honeycomb steel web (THSW) inspired by beetle elytra (hardened forewings), and the buckling and shear properties of the THSW are investigated ... -
Experimental and Analytical Investigation of a 64-Year-Old Prestressed Beam Retrofitted with External Posttensioning
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)This paper presents an experimental investigation of a 64-year-old, full-scale, simply supported, prestressed bridge girder retrofitted with external posttensioning. The specific retrofit can be used to increase the flexural ... -
Time-Dependent Flexural Deformations in Composite Prestressed Concrete and Steel Bridge Beams. II: Comparison of Predictions
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Time-dependent flexural deformations for composite and noncomposite prestressed concrete beams and steel–concrete composite beams, which are subject to various loading and unloading events, are predicted based on several ... -
Pseudostatic Behavior of Precast Piers with Composite Pier–Pile Cap Connections: Experimental Investigation
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)A novel composite connection, the steel–concrete composite connection with notched perfobond connectors (NPCs), is proposed for bridge pier–pile cap joint in this paper. In the steel–concrete composite connection with NPCs ... -
Damage Assessment of Simply Supported Double-Pier Bent Bridge under Heavy Truck Collision
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Studying the failure or collapse mechanism of an entire bridge under vehicle–pier collision has engineering demand and practical meaning, while the existing damage assessment work mainly focuses on the impacted pier. This ... -
Simplified 1D Elastic Modeling of Duo-Pile Foundation System Incorporating the Interaction Mechanisms Prevailing under Lateral Loads
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)A Duo-pile foundation system can be an effective alternative where control of lateral deflection under eccentric lateral loads is stringent, e.g., in elevated highways and railways. Three-dimensional (3D) numerical analysis ... -
Collapse of the Baihua Bridge under Near-Fault Ground Motion: Finite-Element Analysis with Multiscale Model
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Investigating the seismic behavior and safety of structures subjected to near-fault ground motions is vital. Cases involving damages to or failure of structures during earthquakes provide valuable opportunities to achieve ... -
Time-Varying System Identification of Precast Segmental Columns Subjected to Seismic Excitations
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Precast segmental columns, as one structures, have attracted increasing attention in bridge and building construction. To understand the performance and dynamic characteristics of precast segmental columns subjected to ... -
Pre- and Post-Rehabilitation Monitoring of a Steel Railway Bridge with Distributed and Discrete Sensors
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)North America’s growing demand for rail transportation capacity, in terms of both train weight and length, has raised concerns regarding the performance of older bridges and has presented the need for improved assessment ... -
Effects of Earthquake-Induced Hydrodynamic Force on Train–Bridge Interactions
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)High-speed trains running over sea-crossing railway bridges can be subjected to earthquake action in deepwater. In analyzing hydrodynamic-induced response on train–bridge interactions, the effect of earthquake-induced ... -
Drift Ratio Limit States for Circular Concrete Columns Reinforced with Different Types of High-Strength Steel Reinforcing Bars
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)A prime reason for the restricted use of high-strength steel (HSS) rebar as the main reinforcement in concrete columns in seismic regions is the lack of appropriate seismic design guidelines. Within the context of ... -
Flutter Stability of Long-Span Bridges with Plate-Truss Separated and Composite Girders: Comparative Study
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)The plate-truss composite girder (PTCG) has commonly been used in the design of long-span bridges in recent years. However, most studies regarding flutter stability and related mitigation measures primarily focus on ... -
Total Risk Model and Loss Analysis of Probabilistic Damage Control Application in Seismic Design of Highway Bridges
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)Probabilistic Damage Control Application (PDCA) has been developed to apply the performance-based earthquake engineering (PBEE) to the seismic design of highway bridge structures. The main component of the PDCA is the total ... -
Reliability Analysis of a Bridge Deck Utilizing Generalized Gamma Distribution
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Models of bridge deck deterioration with improved predictive power can provide bridge management strategies that will optimize allocation of the available, typically limited, budget of transportation agencies in a more ...