Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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New Formulation for Estimating the Moment Capacity of Rocking Shallow Foundations Resting on Partially Saturated Soil
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)The ability of shallow bridge foundations to dissipate earthquake energy via rocking has gained significant attention by bridge engineers owing to recent efforts to quantify the performance of rocking footings. This paper ... -
A Drive-By Frequency Identification Method for Simply Supported Railway Bridges Using Dynamic Responses of Passing Two-Axle Vehicles
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)A drive-by method is proposed to identify the modal frequencies of railway bridges from the dynamic responses of two-axle vehicles. The theoretical closed-form solution and frequency components of the vehicle response are ... -
Test and Simulation of the Shear Resistance of the Composite Deck Using Reinforcement Frame as the Shear Connector
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)This paper develops a novel reinforcement frame as the shear connector in the composite deck, which was expected to deliver large pre-pouring stiffness. To investigate its shear resistance, nine specimens were designed, ... -
Vertical Vibration Response of Footbridges with Fundamental Natural Frequency up to 10 Hz under Dynamic Loading by Single Pedestrian
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)A design spectrum of characteristic acceleration response to pedestrian-induced dynamic loading has been developed for footbridge structures. The novelty of the proposed spectrum over the existing spectra is that: (1) it ... -
Simplified Added-Mass Model for Evaluating the Response of Rectangular Hollow Bridge Piers under Earthquakes
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)A simplified added-mass model is proposed in this paper for evaluating the seismic response of rectangular hollow piers in deep water, which are widely used in railway bridges. For this purpose, the accurate and concise ... -
Simple Moment–Rotation Methodology for Predicting the Capacity of Concrete-Filled Steel Pipe Piles to Concrete Cap Connections
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)This study focuses on the development of an analysis methodology for predicting the ultimate seismic capacity of a concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) to reinforced concrete pile cap connections. This methodology is similar ... -
Eliminating the Bridge Modal Variability Induced by Thermal Effects Using Localized Modeling Method
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Eliminating the bridge modal variability induced by temperature interference is crucial in vibration-based damage detection. In this paper, a novel localized thermal–frequency correlation model is proposed to remove the ... -
Parameterized Logistic Models for Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Scheduling
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Proper inspection and maintenance schedules are integral to bridge functionality and safety; however, they also pose challenges in light of budget and resource limitations. As such, bridge management systems (BMSs) are ... -
Experimental Assessment of Second-Generation Hybrid Sliding-Rocking Bridge Columns under Reversed Lateral Loading for Free and Fixed End Rotation Conditions
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Hybrid sliding-rocking (HSR) bridge columns are among the resilient column designs recently developed to allow accelerated bridge construction for bridge substructures in seismic areas. HSR columns are precast concrete ... -
Toward Key Research Gaps in Design Recommendations on Flexurally Plated RC Beams Susceptible to Premature Failures
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Beams that are strengthened with a plate at a soffit are susceptible to premature failure (peeling and debonding). Internationally available design standards provide varied recommendations that need to be compared. In ... -
Strut-and-Tie Model-Based Prestress Design for the Cable–Pylon Anchorage Zone of Cable-Stayed Bridges
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Due to its complex geometry and mechanical behavior, the prestress design of the cable–pylon anchorage zone is difficult to achieve but critical. In this paper, the use of the strut-and-tie model (STM) is evaluated to ... -
Coupled CFD–FEM Simulation Methodology for Fire-Exposed Bridges
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Evaluating the fire performance of bridges is necessary for damage mitigation as more fire-related accidents occurred on bridge structures. Current solutions adopting temperature curves can result in significant inaccuracy ... -
Buffeting-Induced Resonances of Hangers at a Long-Span Suspension Bridge and Mitigation Countermeasure
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Buffeting-induced oscillations of hangers at a suspension bridge have been addressed in this work. The buffeting is obtained by a dynamic finite-element analysis procedure in the time domain, with simulated turbulent wind ... -
Probabilistic Models for Fatigue Resistance of Seven-Wire Prestressing Strands and Stay Cables
(ASCE, 10/1/2021)Parallel seven-wire steel prestressing strands are the dominant form of the main tension elements (MTE) used in stay cables. In this paper, probabilistic models for fatigue resistance of seven-wire prestressing strands ... -
Simultaneous Input and Parameter Estimation of Hysteretic Structural Systems Using Quasi-Monte Carlo-Simulation-Based Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimator
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)This work proposes an efficient identification scheme for simultaneous input and parameter estimation of the hysteretic systems. For this purpose, a quasi-Monte Carlo (QMC)-simulation-based approach is adopted, where the ... -
Effect of Nonstructural Elements on Lateral Load Distribution and Rating of Slab and T-Beam Bridges
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Load distribution factor for truck loads is a key parameter in evaluating the load-carrying capacity of existing bridges. This study aimed to investigate load rating procedures for reinforced concrete bridges using the ... -
Full-Scale AASHTO Type II Girders Prestressed with Stainless Steel Strands
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Stainless steel strands are a new technology and option available for the bridge industry. They have high corrosion resistance, which will result in more durable and low-maintenance concrete bridges. However, stainless ... -
Field Testing and Dynamic Response of Full-Scale GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Guideway under Monorail Train
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)In this study, field testing is conducted on two full-scale guideway reinforced concrete (RC) beams, one reinforced entirely by glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) and the other by conventional steel, under 450 passes ... -
Early Warning Method for Bearing Displacement of Long-Span Bridges Using a Proposed Time-Varying Temperature–Displacement Model
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Bearing displacement is a necessary monitoring index for a long-span bridge because abnormal bearing displacements could result from structural deterioration or damage. Therefore, an early warning method is established for ... -
Long-Term Damping Characteristics of Twin Cable-Stayed Bridge under Environmental and Operational Variations
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)The recent development of automated operational modal analysis (OMA) has enabled the modal tracking of environmental and operational conditions. Variations in these conditions have prevented investigations into the long-term ...