Abstract: Steel beams are susceptible to large deformation and capacity reduction when subjected to elevated temperatures. Determination of collapse loads for structural steel members under fire is critical for realistic assessment ...

Abstract: On the morning of December 13, 2000, all three steel girders in a three-girder approach span of the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, fractured. Two of the three girders had a fracture propagate completely through the ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the fatigue performance of RC beams strengthened with different externally bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) systems. Seven specimens were fabricated; ...

Abstract: Bridge expansion joints are a particularly troublesome component of bridges, and many DOTs are seeking maintenance solutions for deteriorating expansion joints. Bridge expansion joints create a break in the structural ...

Abstract: The behavior of semirigid partial-strength connections has been investigated through either experimental component testing or detailed three-dimensional (3D) finite-element (FE) models of beam-column subassemblies. Previous ...

Abstract: Some steel structures, such as hydraulic navigation and marine structures, operate in harsh wet and corrosive environments and can suffer significant deterioration. The deterioration manifests itself in the form of corrosion, ...

Abstract: Coastal cities in the east and southeast regions of the US have seen significant population growth and economic development in the last 2 decades. As a result, urban infrastructure, populations, and economies are ...