Physical protection systems typically are used to reduce vessel impact loads to nondestructive levels or redirect vessels away from bridge piers. An efficient physical protection system is critical for the safe operation ...

Three southern pine stress-laminated deck bridges were constructed in late 1991 in Leon County, Fla. The bridges consisted of approximately 7.32 m (24 ft) simple spans and were 10.97 m (36 ft) wide. They were constructed ...

In this study, a numerical model is developed for the analysis of the free vibration of an open-type periodic structure, namely, a periodic viaduct supported by pile foundations. The viaduct is supposed to be composed of ...

A masonry arch bridge can be analyzed by frame analysis methods by considering a unit width of the arch ring and the overlying fill. The arch ring is divided into at least 10 segments, each of which is given cross-sectional ...

Two different experimental approaches for the evaluation of a bridge deck’s stationary aerodynamic forces are studied in this paper: both wind tunnel measurement of global force and pressure distribution are evaluated on ...

This paper proposes a new framework for predicting remaining bridge strength that integrates a Bayesian network and in situ load testing. It discusses the uncertainty of important factors on corrosion damage and develops ...