Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Numerical Evaluation of the Long-Term Behavior of Precast Continuous Bridge Decks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Continuous bridge decks constructed with precast girders undergo significant stress changes caused by the concrete delayed deformations because of creep and shrinkage. These effects must be taken into account in the design ... -
Use of CFRP Overlays to Strengthen Welded Connections under Fatigue Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)This study evaluates the performance of various methods to prevent and repair fatigue damage in welded connections, a recurring problem that affects a significant number of steel bridges. Experimental tests and analytical ... -
Fatigue Assessment of Slender Long-Span Bridges: Reliability Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)It is well known that wind loads result in wind-induced buffeting of slender long-span bridges. Traffic also frequently exists on a slender long-span bridge simultaneously throughout its service life, which can affect the ... -
Performance of Bridge Columns Subjected to Blast Loads. I: Experimental Program
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Statistical data from past terrorist attacks show that transportation infrastructure has been widely targeted, and a significant percentage of the attacks against transportation structures have been directed towards bridges. ... -
Performance of Bridge Columns Subjected to Blast Loads. II: Results and Recommendations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Guidelines for the design of critical bridge components subjected to blast loads are currently not available to the general bridge engineering community. Historically, however, transportation assets have proven to be ... -
Fatigue Testing and Analysis of Aluminum Welds under In-Service Highway Bridge Loading Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)For the fatigue design of aluminum structures, most applicable international codes specify fatigue-resistance (S-N) curves with slopes that vary, depending on the detail category. This complicates the selection of appropriate ... -
Performance-Based Design of Drilled Shaft Bridge Foundations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The design of deep foundations for bridge structures should ideally consider the interaction between the soil and the foundation element to properly model the side and tip resistance components. A soil-structure interaction ... -
Equivalent Static Analysis Method for Barge Impact-Resistant Bridge Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)In the United States, barge impact-resistant bridge design typically involves static application of code-prescribed impact loads. However, the existing static analysis procedure neglects crucial dynamic effects in the ... -
Evaluation of FRP Posttensioned Slab Bridge Strips Using AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Deterioration of concrete structures caused by corrosion of steel reinforcement requires large capital investments in order to repair or replace existing structures which may or may not be nearing the end of their expected ... -
Probabilistic Fatigue Life Estimation of Steel Bridges by Using a Bilinear S-N Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)This paper focuses on estimating the fatigue life below the constant amplitude fatigue threshold (CAFT) of steel bridges by using a probabilistic approach on the basis of a bilinear stress life (i.e., the -
Assessment of Simplified Linear Dynamic Analysis of a Multispan Skew Bridge on Steel-Reinforced Elastomeric Bearings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)The dynamic response of a three-span reinforced concrete deck on steel girder skew bridge supported by elastomeric bearings is investigated both experimentally and analytically. The case study presents modal parameter ... -
Life-Cycle Cost Analyses of a New Steel for Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)This technical note presents the computations, results, and conclusions of an analytical investigation for comparing the life-cycle cost (LCC) of a steel bridge component made of a new maintenance-free steel and the LCC ... -
Load-Rating Procedures and Performance Evaluation of Metal Culverts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Load-rating factors are used to evaluate the service life or safety of culverts based on the culvert wall strength and soil cover depth over the culvert. Current culvert load-rating methods have deficiencies in identifying ... -
Proposed Revisions to AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications for Orthotropic Steel Deck Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The orthotropic steel deck bridge is a structural system that has the potential to provide an extended service life and standardized modular design as compared to more conventional bridge construction. This paper summarizes ... -
Unified Approach for LRFD Live Load Moments in Bridge Decks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Current AASHTO-LRFD specifications use many disparate design provisions to establish live load demands in bridge decks. As an example, approximately 17% of Chapter 4 addresses the analysis of decks. One of the AASHTO-LRFD ... -
Full-Scale Testing for Composite Slab/Beam Systems Made with Extended Stud Spacing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Investigation of the background of the 610 mm (24 in.) spacing of stud shear connectors showed that this limit was set on the basis of a small amount of testing of beams with spacing greater than this limit. The literature ... -
Dynamic Stress Analysis of Long Suspension Bridges under Wind, Railway, and Highway Loadings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Computation of the dynamic stress of long suspension bridges under multiloadings is essential for either the strength or fatigue assessment of the bridge. This paper presents a framework for dynamic stress analysis of long ... -
Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Tied Arch Bridge System: Application to Columbus Viaduct
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)The tied arch bridge system provides a unique solution to the several challenges associated with the construction of railroad overpasses and water crossings, such as restricted vertical clearance, undesirable or impractical ... -
Editor’s Note
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Closure to “Operational Requirements for Long-Span Bridges under Strong Wind Events” by Moe M. S. Cheung and Ben Y. B. Chan
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)