Abstract: A research study was carried out recently in Ohio to evaluate the current method employed by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for load rating corrugated metal culverts installed under extremely shallow soil covers. ...

Abstract: Across the United States, a large number of corrugated steel pipes, installed three or four decades ago, are approaching the end of their useful service life. In many cases, these aging drainage structures are having ...

Abstract: The service life of adjacent box beam bridges is curtailed by the corrosion of reinforcement in the girders and spalling of concrete. This damage is attributed primarily to infiltration of water and chemical agents through ...

Abstract: Adjacent box-girder bridges are a popular choice for short- to intermediate-span bridges in several states because they are easy, quick to build, and cost-effective. Although longitudinal shear keys filled with grout between ...

Abstract: For decades, synthetic fibers have been utilized to improve the performance of concrete structures by enhancing the flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, and other mechanical properties of concrete. However, there are ...

Abstract: AbstractWingwalls serve as critical components adjacent to the abutment, primarily tasked with retaining the earth filling of the approach roadways. However, it is essential to note that their structural function does not ...