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MDMCS: A Benchmark Data Set for Multidamage Monitoring of Concrete Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Concrete structures deteriorate over time due to environmental exposure and mechanical stress, leading to various types of damage such as cracking, spalling, corrosion, and exposed rebar. Automated detection using ... -
Unified Analytical Model for Predicting Internal Forces in a Bridge Column Subjected to Vehicular Collision
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Numerical modeling for analyzing complex phenomena occurring under transient conditions is well established. Even then, simplifying a vehicular collision to an equivalent static load is prevalent in the structural ... -
Parameter Identification of Pedestrian Models on Flexible Bridges: An MSDE Regression Model and a Comparative Applicability Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Pedestrian bridges with low damping, slender, and lightweight characteristics exhibit pronounced human–bridge interaction (HBI) effects. For the coupled human–bridge system, both pedestrian dynamic properties and ... -
Backbone Curve Development for Shear-Dominated Nonductile Circular Bridge Piers: An Explainable Machine Learning Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Nonlinear analysis procedures are commonly employed to evaluate the force–deformation behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers, with backbone curves frequently used to approximate the nonlinear response ... -
Seismic Behavior of Moderate-Aspect-Ratio Concrete Bridge Wall Piers Reinforced with Steel and GFRP Reinforcements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A comprehensive nonlinear finite-element analysis (FEA) was conducted to investigate the nonlinear cyclic response of moderate-aspect-ratio (height/length ranging from two to four) concrete bridge wall piers ... -
MT-InSAR Assessment of Bridge Monitoring Using Finite-Element Analysis under Thermal and Traffic Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using cost-effective, freely available satellite imagery to achieve reliable, long-term bridge health monitoring. A three-span Warren through truss bridge (IL-251) ... -
Analysis of the Torsional Effects in Thin-Walled Box Girders Considering the Variations in Flange Thickness
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To reasonably analyze the restrained torsion in concrete thin-walled box girders with variable flange thickness and quantify the impact of corner supports on torsional behavior, the torsional effect analytical ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Fire Resistance and Postfire Mechanical Behavior of Cables with Multiple Fire Protection Strategies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract As critical components of cable-supported bridges, bridge cables face significant threats from elevated temperatures induced by fire accidents. This study developed a specialized fire-furnace test to evaluate the ... -
Transverse Strengthening of a Reinforced Concrete T-Girder Bridge with Prestressed Steel Bar: Field Application and Load Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The diaphragms in a T-girder bridge serve as critical structural elements for maintaining lateral stability and structural integrity of the bridge. However, the middle diaphragms are particularly susceptible to ... -
Closed-Form Reliability and Risk Assessment for the Upkeep of Multicomponent and Multistate Wind Turbine Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractWind energy, the leading renewable energy source in the US, accounted for 47.04% of renewable electricity in 2023. As renewable energy systems become more complex, new failure modes emerge, making reliability ... -
Deep-Learning Framework for Dynamic Deflection Prediction of Suspension Bridges under Temperature, Traffic, and Wind Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A data-driven predictive model for dynamic deflection response can aid the safe operation and maintenance of a suspension bridge. In particular, it lays the groundwork for bridge condition assessment and damage ... -
Mechanistic Model for Concrete Cover Separation in FRP-Strengthened RC Beams: Anchorage Optimization through Controlled Crack Propagation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study presents an innovative artificial tooth specimen incorporating bottom-embedded anchor rods for carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP)-strengthened concrete structures. Through systematic mechanical ... -
Study on a Longitudinal Cooperative Performance Indicator for Simply Supported-Then-Continuous Beam Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract During service, wet joints at the top of middle piers in simply supported-then-continuous (SSC) beam bridges are structurally the weakest parts, prone to degradation of longitudinal cooperative performance. Such ... -
Testing and Analysis of Temperature Field in a Three-Cell Concrete Box Girder Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To study the temperature field in a three-cell concrete box girder, an on-site testing model was constructed. One hundred and fifty-one temperature sensors were embedded in the model, and temperature monitoring ... -
Finite-Element Modeling of a Post-Tensioned Bridge Bent with Tension-Only Replaceable Anchors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) finite-element model (FEM) of a two-column post-tensioned bridge bent with replaceable tension-only stretch length anchors (SLAs) used as external energy dissipators was developed. The 3D ... -
Determining the Completed Bridge State of a Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge: A Noniterative Analytical Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The calculation of the completed bridge state (CBS) for self-anchored suspension bridges (SASBs) has long been a focal point in both academic and engineering communities. Most existing methods rely on complex ... -
Time-Dependent Reliability and Sensitivity Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Considering Creep, Shrinkage, and Evolving Traffic Using Active Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive reliability and sensitivity analysis of RC bridges over time using an innovative approach that combines advanced techniques such as kriging and support vector regression. ... -
Experimental Study on Train-Induced Longitudinal Movements and Control Measures for a Suspension Bridge Using a Scaled Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the longitudinal reciprocating movement of the stiffening girder caused by trains passing over suspension bridges, which can adversely impact expansion joints, bearings, dampers, and overall ... -
Shear Behavior and Capacity of UHPC Double-Keyed Joints Subjected to Direct Shear Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) epoxy joints are extensively employed in precast ultra-high-performance concrete segmental bridges (PUSBs). The performance and operation of the PUSB structure are largely ... -
Evaluating Flexural Stiffness Equations for the Stability Design of Slender-Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The moment magnification method is commonly used to account for second-order effects in the stability design of slender-reinforced concrete bridge columns without resorting to rigorous analyses. The accuracy of ...