Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Bridge Rating for Vehicles with Grandfather Provisions
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)To ensure bridge safety under vehicular traffic, the owners must systematically verify the adequacy of bridge live load-carrying capacity. Bridges are evaluated for design, legal, and permit loading. The legal load rating ... -
Shear Friction and Strut-and-Tie Modeling Verification for Pier Caps
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)This study reports on experimental test results of reinforced concrete pier caps with different shear spans to effective depth ratios (a/d) of 0.5, 1, and 1.5. Each test specimen is then designed theoretically using both ... -
Effects of Corrosion and Scouring on Barge Impact Fragility of Bridge Structures Considering Nonlinear Soil–Pile Interaction
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)This paper investigates the effects of corrosion and scouring on the barge impact fragility of bridge structures. A typical four-span continuous reinforced concrete (RC) bridge is selected as the baseline structure, and a ... -
Biaxial Seismic Performance of a Two-Span Concrete Bridge Model with Six ABC Connections
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)A prerequisite to the implementation of accelerated bridge construction (ABC) in moderate and high seismic regions is reliable data proving that bridges constructed by assembling precast elements can emulate the seismic ... -
Non-Gaussian Turbulence Induced Buffeting Responses of Long-Span Bridges
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Conventionally, for turbulence-induced buffeting vibrations, the Gaussianity assumption is applied to all three subsequent stages of turbulence, wind loads, and structural vibrations because of its wide applicability and ... -
Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete for Improving Impact Resistance of Bridge Superstructures to Overheight Collision
(ASCE, 9/1/2021)Collision of overheight vehicles into bridge superstructures often leads to structural damage, posing an immediate risk to the safety of motorists and the functionality of bridges. Considering the proven vulnerability of ... -
Improved Automatic Operational Modal Analysis Method and Application to Large-Scale Bridges
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)How to identify modal parameters accurately and automatically is an important issue in structural health monitoring. In this paper, two aspects of this issue are investigated based on the algorithm of natural excitation ... -
Design, Construction, Testing, and Behavior of Driven Precast Concrete Piles Reinforced with GFRP Bars and Spirals
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Marine, coastal structures, and bridges deteriorate prematurely due to corrosion. Numerous failures have occurred in substructure members of these structures, such as piles, leading to very high repair and replacement ... -
Identifying Modal Parameters of a Multispan Bridge Based on High-Rate GNSS–RTK Measurement Using the CEEMD–RDT Approach
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)This article aims to develop a hybrid approach of complementary ensemble empirical mode decomposition (CEEMD) and random decrement technique (RDT) for identifying the modal parameters (i.e., natural frequency and damping ... -
Genetic Algorithm-Markovian Model for Predictive Bridge Asset Management
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Rapid or unexpected bridge deterioration can lead to partial collapse, which can subsequently hinder transportation activities and result in economic and human losses. Heavily adopted by the research community, Markov ... -
Performance-Based Design Framework for Concrete Barriers Subjected to Truck Collision
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)A validated computational model is used to investigate the response of concrete barriers subjected to impact by single-unit trucks and tractor-semitrailers with different weights and approach speeds. The computational ... -
Additional Shear Stresses in Webs of Segmental Concrete Bridges due to Anchorage of Cantilever Tendons
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)The balanced cantilever method is the most widely used technique for the construction of large-span segmental prestressed concrete box-girder bridges. In order to control shear cracks at the service limit state, the principal ... -
Full-Scale Experimental Study of a Reinforced Concrete Bridge Pier under Truck Collision
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Recently, vehicle collisions with bridge piers have occurred frequently, which have attracted the attention of researchers. However, as one of the most important research methods, vehicle collision tests for reinforced ... -
Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Precast Bridge Columns with Different Grouted Splice Sleeve Coupler Designs Based on Shake Table Test
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)In this study, the seismic performance of a precast bridge substructure from an urban viaduct is investigated via shake table tests. A simple beam bridge is formed by using two precast bridge pier specimens, and one pier ... -
Transverse Joint Design of Small–Medium-Span Fully Precast Steel–UHPC Lightweight Composite Bridge
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Joints are always the key issue of the precast bridge structures for accelerated construction. In this paper, the transverse joint of a fully precast steel–UHPC lightweight composite bridge was proposed. Based on the first ... -
Interpreting Impact Echo Data to Predict Condition Rating of Concrete Bridge Decks: A Machine-Learning Approach
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Maintaining the structural reliability of highway bridges under a budget constraint necessitates the development of accurate prediction models of bridge deck deterioration to maximize bridge service life while minimizing ... -
Internal Redundancy of Mechanically Fastened Built-Up Steel Axially Loaded Multicomponent Members
(ASCE, 7/1/2021)Full-scale fracture tests on mechanically fastened steel built-up tension members have shown that these members can be resistant to complete member fracture when a single component suddenly fractures. This characteristic ... -
Model-Based Interpretation of Measurements for Fatigue Evaluation of Existing Reinforced Concrete Bridges
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)New methods are required for sustainable and economical management of bridges. Efficient management can be achieved by a detailed understanding of bridge behavior through monitoring and model-based data interpretation. ... -
Decision Framework for Traffic Control on Sea-Crossing Bridges during Strong Winds
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)A new framework to establish a traffic control strategy is proposed for sea-crossing bridges. This new framework is particularly focused on the threat posed by strong winds, and two geometric characteristics of bridges – ... -
Statistical Investigation on the Temperature Actions of CFST Truss Based on Long-Term Measurement
(ASCE, 8/1/2021)Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) trusses are the most common elements used in long-span CFST bridges; however, the temperature actions have not been systematically investigated. This paper presents a long-term temperature ...