Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Time-Dependent Flexural Deformations in Composite Prestressed Concrete and Steel Bridge Beams. I: Prediction Methodology
(ASCE, 2022-5-1)A methodology will be presented to predict the complete history of flexural deformations in composite prestressed concrete and steel beams from inception to the end of service life, which will include a prediction of beam ... -
Temperature Prediction of Flat Steel Box Girders of Long-Span Bridges Utilizing In Situ Environmental Parameters and Machine Learning
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)Design, construction, and maintenance of large-span bridges require an accurate assessment of the temperature field in flat steel box girders (FSBGs). While this field is controlled by various environmental (meteorological) ... -
Model Updating Using Bridge Influence Lines Based on an Adaptive Metamodel Global Optimization Method
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)Model updating seeks to update a finite-element model to reduce discrepancies between predicted and measured data. Metamodel-based model updating using bridge influence lines is a very promising method. However, the accuracy ... -
Rapid Evaluation of Load-Carrying Capacity of Long-Span Bridges Using Limited Testing Vehicles
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Load testing is usually used to evaluate the load-carrying capacity of long-span bridges in their service life. However, a large number of calibration trucks should be arranged in complicated loading patterns to deform ... -
Kriging–KNN Hybrid Analysis Method for Structural Reliability Analysis
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)When the conventional response surface method is used to solve the reliability problem in complex structures, the response surface fitting accuracy is low, and the reliability accuracy does not satisfy the requirements of ... -
Effects of Handrail Details on Vortex-Induced Vibration for a Box-Girder Bridge
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)Evaluating the aerodynamic instability of a bridge girder fitted with bridge attachments such as handrails is critical for the wind-resistance design of a long-span bridge. However, the effects of the detailed configuration ... -
Determining Orders of Modes Sensitive to Hinge Joint Damage in Assembled Hollow Slab Bridges
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)Hinge joint damage is the main defect that affects the safety of assembled hollow slab bridges. There are some studies on vibration-based damage detection for hinge joints. However, the effect of hinge damage on the modal ... -
Experimental Investigation of Effects of Wind Yaw Angles and Turbulence on Postflutter Behaviors of a Suspension Bridge Model
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Nonlinear postflutter behaviors of a suspension bridge model with a π-shaped deck section are investigated, focusing on influences of wind yaw angles and low-intensity turbulence. Structural damping properties are first ... -
Comparison of Bridge Inspection Policies in terms of Data Quality
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)Periodic and exceptional inspections provide information about the condition of bridges to support decisions on maintenance or repair activities needed to counteract defects and damages efficiently. Inspections are carried ... -
Identification of Aerodynamic Derivatives of a Box-Girder Bridge Deck with Twin Active Flaps Using CFD Simulations
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)A practical identification method based on single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) forced vibration was proposed and its application to obtain 16 aerodynamic derivatives of a box-girder bridge deck with twin active flaps (termed ... -
Field Evaluation of Fatigue Stresses in a Modern Highly Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridge
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Modern specifications require that connection plates on steel I-girders must be connected to both the flange and the web. While this modern connection detail undoubtedly reduces distortion-induced fatigue compared with ... -
Bridge Damage and Repair Detection Using an Instrumented Train
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)The static and dynamic effects of a railway bridge subjected to train loads have been investigated and analyzed to assess its condition. This paper investigates the potential of using repeated dynamic measurements taken ... -
Structural Behavior of Novel Precast TL-5 Bridge Barriers Using Ultrahigh-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concretes
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)Experimental testing and numerical modeling were performed on novel precast TL-5 barriers subjected to centered and eccentric loadings in a quasi-static mode. The mechanical behavior of two precast barrier configurations ... -
Influence of Vehicle Inertia Force on Vertical Vibration of Long-Span Suspension Bridge under Wind and Traffic Loads
(ASCE, 2022-3-1)The long-span bridges could frequently experience complex dynamic interactions with wind and traffic, which makes the dynamic response evaluation crucial for ensuring structural and vehicle driving safety. Previous studies ... -
Shear Strength of Short Rectangular Bridge Columns
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)Four short shear-critical rectangular columns were constructed and tested under monotonic shear loading and a constant compressive axial load. The main variable in these tests was the amount of shear reinforcement. The ... -
Resilient Posttensioned Bridge Bent with Buckling Restrained Brace
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)A new method for building seismically resilient bridges is investigated using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) technologies. A hybrid two-column bridge bent with posttensioned precast concrete columns and a diagonal ... -
Systematic Metadata Analysis of Wind-Exposed Long-Span Bridges for Road Vehicle Safety Assessments
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)Long-span bridges are part of a vital road infrastructure for communities living in the coastal regions of Norway. New projects considering advanced bridge concepts will contribute to solidifying this dependency. These are ... -
Parametric Experimental Study of Ultra-Short Stud Connections for Lightweight Steel–UHPC Composite Bridges
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)This paper reports on double shear push-out tests conducted on steel-to-ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) connections based on studs of 30- or 22-mm diameter in slabs of 35, 55, or 150 mm thickness. The results show ... -
Cracking Performance in the Hogging-Moment Regions of Natural Curing Steel–UHPC and Steel–UHTCC Continuous Composite Beams
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)High-performance concretes without steam curing have great potential to improve crack resistance in the hogging-moment regions of continuous steel–concrete composite beams. This paper conducts experiments to investigate ... -
Strand Debonding for Prestressed Concrete Girders to Control End Horizontal Web Cracks Based on a Modified G-S Model
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)Horizontal web cracks are frequently observed at the ends of pretensioned concrete members (I girders or Bulb Tee girders) at the time of prestress transfer. Using a modified Gergely–Sozen (mG-S) model to calculate the ...