Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effects of Pounding and Skewness on Seismic Responses of Typical Multispan Highway Bridges Using the Fragility Function Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)This paper uses the fragility function method to study the effects of pounding and skewness on the seismic behaviors of typical multispan RC highway bridges. Three-dimensional numerical models are built for typical three-span ... -
Nondestructive Assessment of a Jetty Bridge Structure Using Impact-Echo and Shear-Wave Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)In the current investigation, nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques were applied to evaluate the condition of existing jetty bridge structure. The structure serves as an access point for the loading and unloading of ... -
Structural GFRP Permanent Forms with T-Shape Ribs for Bridge Decks Supported by Precast Concrete Girders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)A new concrete bridge deck cast onto glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) stay-in-place (SIP) structural forms is studied. The forms, which replace the bottom layer of conventional rebar, are essentially flat plates with ... -
Eliminating Deck Joints Using Debonded Link Slabs: Research and Field Tests in Ontario
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)One of the main factors affecting the durability of bridge structures is the presence of expansion joints at bridge support locations. The inability of current joint systems to provide reliable, long-term, leak-proof ... -
Behavior of Various Anchorage Systems Used for Shear Strengthening of Concrete Structures with Externally Bonded FRP Sheets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Efforts to prevent the debonding failure mode of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems have led to the investigation of many different kinds of anchorage systems. An effective anchorage ... -
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Comparative Field Study of Cable Tension Measurement for a Cable-Stayed Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Cable tension is one of the important indexes of cable integrity as well as bridge stability and can be measured by various tension measurement methods. In this study, three widely used methods (i.e., the lift-off test, ... -
Seismic Resistance of Socket Connection between Footing and Precast Column
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)A new concept has been developed for connecting spread footings and precast columns in bridges. The socket connection is constructed by precasting the column, erecting it, and casting the reinforced concrete footing around ... -
Fatigue Reliability Assessment for Long-Span Bridges under Combined Dynamic Loads from Winds and Vehicles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)During a bridge’s life cycle, the stresses from multiple dynamic loads might be superposed and progressive fatigue damage might accumulate and induce serious fatigue damage issues. This paper presents a comprehensive ... -
Mitigating the Effects of Wind on Suspension Bridge Catwalks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)In the current study, wind tunnel tests and buffeting analyses were conducted for a catwalk structure of a suspension bridge under turbulent winds. From the wind tunnel tests, it was found that the Reynolds number effects ... -
Evaluating Fire Resistance of Steel Girders in Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)In current practice, no special measures are applied for enhancing structural fire safety of steel bridge girders. Further, there is very limited information and research data in the literature on the fire resistance of ... -
Design and Testing of a Concrete Safety Barrier for Use on a Temporary FRP Composite Bridge Deck
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials can be used for the fabrication of lightweight, corrosion-resistant honeycomb sandwich panels, representing a convenient and economical alternative to traditional steel ... -
Destructive Testing of a Decommissioned Reinforced Concrete Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)A destructive field testing of a simply supported channel-beam bridge was carried out to gain insight into the ultimate load-carrying capacity of existing RC bridges. Based on a field inspection and assessment of the ... -
Horizontal Loading Effects of Fresh Concrete on Precast Arches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)This paper investigates the horizontal effect of fresh concrete on precast arches. A number of different models of horizontal pressure of fresh concrete are considered in this regard. The effects of fresh concrete on a ... -
Effect of Shear Stud Connections on Dynamic Response of an FRP Deck Bridge under Moving Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of shear stud connections on the dynamic response of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) deck system under moving loads. A FRP deck bridge in Pennsylvania was ... -
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Corrosion Estimation of a Historic Truss Bridge Using Model Updating
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Bridge structures are valuable national assets for transportation and economy that should be maintained properly for continuous stable operation. Corrosion is common in steel bridges; severe corrosion may result in significant ... -
Improved Serviceability Criteria for Steel Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Service I deflection limits are in place with the purpose to prevent deformation-induced structural damage and psychological user discomfort from excess bridge vibration. ... -
Detection of the Presence of Broken Wires in Cables by Acoustic Emission Inspection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Safety of suspension or stay cable bridges depends on the durability of their cables; stay cable bridges may present a healthy aspect on observable lengths but may be damaged in the nonvisible parts (anchorages). It is ... -
Shear and Friction Response of Nonseismic Laminated Elastomeric Bridge Bearings Subject to Seismic Demands
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Laminated elastomeric bridge bearings are commonly used in areas with low-to-moderate seismicity, although the applications are typically intended for service-level considerations such as thermal movements of the bridge ...