Abstract: Most bridges are aging and do not have complete design information. Hence, field testing for the evaluation of the structural performance and health of bridges is becoming essential, but even sophisticated modern structural ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the improvement expected in the service life of reinforced concrete (RC) structural elements subjected to chloride-rich environments through the use of blended cement. Comparisons are made between ...

Abstract: Transmission line towers, though designed per code provisions, may fail during mandatory testing required in many countries. Different types of premature failures that were observed during full-scale testing of transmission ...

Abstract: A four-stage procedure for effective management and maintenance scheduling for infrastructural facilities is presented. The structure/component needing immediate attention is identified during the first stage. The second ...

Abstract: The analytical deformation of a transmission line (TL) tower computed using software is less than the test deformation. A TL tower consists of many splice joints in the leg member. A small rotation owing to bolt slip in ...