Journal of Bridge Engineering
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EISSN:1943-5592|ISSN:1084-0702|Disc:The Journal of Bridge Engineering publishes papers about all aspects of the art and science of bridge engineering. The journal publishes research that advances the practice and profession of bridge engineering and papers about issues, projects, materials, design, fabrication, construction, inspection, evaluation, safety, performance, management, retrofitting, rehabilitation, repair, and demolition|Priority:12|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Conceptual Design of a Novel UHPC-NC Hybrid Continuous Box-Girder System with Controllable Long-Term Deflection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Long-span prestressed concrete continuous bridges are prone to excessive deflection at the main span during long-term operation, which often interacts with cracking issues. To address this challenge, this paper ... -
Seismic Resilience of Railway Bridges with Vertical–Lateral Resistance-Decoupled Girder Support and Semihinged Column–Footing Connections
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Seismic isolation has become a mature and widely adopted strategy for mitigating earthquake-induced damage in high-intensity seismic regions. The incorporation of energy dissipation (ED) devices has further advanced ... -
Seismic Performance Assessment of Self-Centering Tall Piers: Cyclic Loading Test and Numerical Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper introduces the cyclic loading test and numerical model of a novel self-centering (SC) tall pier. This tall pier system is connected to the girder and foundation, respectively, through pre-embedded ... -
Multisource Feature Aggregation Approach for Predicting Extreme Pitting Depth Distributions of In Situ Bridge Cable Wires
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Extreme pitting depths in bridge cable steel wires serve as fatigue crack initiation sites, making accurate assessment crucial for failure risk prediction. Existing methods require rust removal and cable disassembly, ... -
Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of the Sandwich Panel Repair Method for Corrosion-Damaged Bridge Girders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)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 ... -
Minimum Socket Depth for Socket Joints in Accelerated Bridge Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Socket connection is a commonly used connection method in accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The socket depth directly affects the connection reliability, force transmission mechanism, and foundation expenditure, ... -
Precast RC Blocks with Detachable Connections for Emergency Temporary Bridges: Wave-Shaped Concrete Shear Keys Fabricated from 3D-Printed Molds and Steel Couplers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Although structural design and technology remain challenges in preventing bridges, especially their superstructure, from being washed out by hydrodynamic forces due to tsunamis, floods, and storm surges, bridges ... -
CNN-BiLSTM Hybrid Neural Network with Attention Mechanism for Structural Nonlinear Model Updating
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper proposes a hybrid neural network employing an attention mechanism (AM) strategy in nonlinear parameter identification for updating structural models based on dynamic response data, which integrates the ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Load Transfer Mechanisms in Steel Truss Bridges under Varied Damage Scenarios
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper investigates the structural robustness of a steel Pratt-type truss bridge through a series of experimental analyses focusing on various damage scenarios. Twelve distinct damage scenarios were examined ... -
Subway Tile Stagger Framing Arrangements for Straight Steel I-Girder Bridges with Parallel Skew
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Straight skewed I-girder bridges exhibit three-dimensional (3D) behavior due to deformation compatibility considerations. Most pertinent is the development of a stiff transverse load path between the obtuse corners ... -
Flutter Stability and Mechanisms of Long-Span Truss Girder Bridges in Mountainous Areas under Various Angles of Attack
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The sensitivity of flutter performance to the angle of attack (AoA) poses a significant challenge for the aeroelastic safety of long-span truss bridges in complex mountainous wind environments. This paper investigates ... -
Effect of Secondary Loading on Shear Performance of Damaged Thin-Walled Web RC Beams Strengthened with a UHPC Layer and Postinstalled Adhesive Bolts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Damaged RC structures are typically strengthened in the load-carrying state in practice, which limits the improvement of their mechanical performance due to stress lag in the strengthening components. In this ... -
MDMCS: A Benchmark Data Set for Multidamage Monitoring of Concrete Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Concrete structures deteriorate over time due to environmental exposure and mechanical stress, leading to various types of damage such as cracking, spalling, corrosion, and exposed rebar. Automated detection using ... -
Unified Analytical Model for Predicting Internal Forces in a Bridge Column Subjected to Vehicular Collision
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Numerical modeling for analyzing complex phenomena occurring under transient conditions is well established. Even then, simplifying a vehicular collision to an equivalent static load is prevalent in the structural ... -
Parameter Identification of Pedestrian Models on Flexible Bridges: An MSDE Regression Model and a Comparative Applicability Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Pedestrian bridges with low damping, slender, and lightweight characteristics exhibit pronounced human–bridge interaction (HBI) effects. For the coupled human–bridge system, both pedestrian dynamic properties and ... -
Backbone Curve Development for Shear-Dominated Nonductile Circular Bridge Piers: An Explainable Machine Learning Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Nonlinear analysis procedures are commonly employed to evaluate the force–deformation behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers, with backbone curves frequently used to approximate the nonlinear response ... -
Seismic Behavior of Moderate-Aspect-Ratio Concrete Bridge Wall Piers Reinforced with Steel and GFRP Reinforcements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A comprehensive nonlinear finite-element analysis (FEA) was conducted to investigate the nonlinear cyclic response of moderate-aspect-ratio (height/length ranging from two to four) concrete bridge wall piers ... -
MT-InSAR Assessment of Bridge Monitoring Using Finite-Element Analysis under Thermal and Traffic Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of using cost-effective, freely available satellite imagery to achieve reliable, long-term bridge health monitoring. A three-span Warren through truss bridge (IL-251) ... -
Analysis of the Torsional Effects in Thin-Walled Box Girders Considering the Variations in Flange Thickness
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To reasonably analyze the restrained torsion in concrete thin-walled box girders with variable flange thickness and quantify the impact of corner supports on torsional behavior, the torsional effect analytical ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Fire Resistance and Postfire Mechanical Behavior of Cables with Multiple Fire Protection Strategies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract As critical components of cable-supported bridges, bridge cables face significant threats from elevated temperatures induced by fire accidents. This study developed a specialized fire-furnace test to evaluate the ...