Abstract: In 2005, 15 adjacent box-beam bridges were randomly selected and inspected to document their performance with consideration of the evolving design procedures. Longitudinal cracking along the soffit of several fascia beams ...

Abstract: The side-by-side box-beam bridge is the bridge of choice for short to medium span bridges due to ease of construction, favorable span-to-depth ratios, aesthetic appeal, and high torsional stiffness. The bridge can be ...

Abstract: An experimental procedure is developed for the testing of full‐ or large‐scale structures under simulated seismic deformations in a quasi‐static fashion. The procedure, pseudo‐dynamic testing, is based on active modal ...

Abstract: Ice‐bonded sediment is present in tundra cliffs and gravel structures in the southern Beaufort Sea. Thermoerosion of the frozen sediment under wave action can be important in determining the rate of coastal retreat and the ...

Abstract: Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methods are implemented to reduce mobility impact time. In Michigan, four bridges were replaced using lateral slide, which is one of the ABC methods. The Michigan projects, a large ...

Abstract: Modal testing by impact is a practical tool for structural identification, integrity monitoring, and diagnostics of bridges. Typically, nonlinearities in bridge response as well as sensitivity to ambient conditions are ...

Abstract: Results are summarized of analytical and experimental studies conducted on physical and analytical models of a 15‐story reinforced concrete framecoupled wall structure which was identified as typical of medium‐rise office ...

Abstract: Provisions of 1982 UBC, ACI 318‐83, and ATC 3‐06 pertaining to seismic shear design of slender walls in mid‐rise construction are evaluated. In the event of major ground shaking in regions of high seismic risk, the actual ...

Abstract: Two 1/3‐scale four‐story RC coupled wall subassemblies and a 1/5‐scale seven‐story complete RC frame‐wall building are subjected to simulated seismic loads to failure. Each specimen represents a different case of seismic ...

Abstract: To reduce disruption to traffic during bridge replacement, accelerated bridge replacement (ABR) methodologies are being developed. One of the ABR methodologies being implemented is slide-in bridge construction (SIBC), which ...