Abstract: Analysis and load rating of historic, riveted steel structures typically requires an assumption of rivet shear strength. The AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE) provides rivet shear strengths based on the year of ...

Abstract: Abstract Steel girder ends in bridges can be susceptible to corrosion damage from deicing salts, water, and other contaminants that leak from failed deck expansion joints. When corrosion becomes significant, it can decrease ...

Abstract: Abstract Corrosion at steel girder ends is caused by deicing salts, water, and other environmental debris, leading to a loss of cross-sectional area and a reduction in structural resistance against shear and bearing. This ...