Abstract: The cyclic response of reinforced concrete columns subjected to bending and axial load is determined using a hysteretic element consisting of four axial springs. The spring sections consist of steel for tensile forces but ...

Abstract: Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is a feature incorporating new technologies, advanced planning, and new detailing to expedite bridge construction. Accelerated bridge construction offers many benefits, the most important ...

Abstract: The measured and calculated response of a five‐span reinforced concrete highway bridge subjected to static lateral loads is presented. The experimental studies included nondestructive static tests of the bridge loaded by ...

Abstract: Superelastic (SE) shape memory alloy (SMA) is an advanced material that may be used as an alternative to conventional reinforcing steel in civil engineering structures to control residual deformations. The most common SE ...

Abstract: A method to utilize fiber composites for rapid repair of earthquake damaged flared columns was developed. Two 0.4-scale reinforced concrete columns that had been tested to failure in previous research were used. Both columns ...

Abstract: Accurate prediction of instantaneous and time-dependent deformation of superstructure in-span hinges is important for preventing a mismatch of bridge decks. Time-dependent deflection of in-span hinges hinge curl in ...

Abstract: Prefabrication of structural elements is the integral part of accelerated bridge construction (ABC). Providing constructible beam-column and column-foundation connections that can tolerate inelastic cyclic deformations is ...

Abstract: Prefabrication of structural elements is the integral part of accelerated bridge construction (ABC). Providing constructible beam-column and column-foundation connections that can tolerate inelastic cyclic deformations is ...