Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Optimization of Maintenance Strategies for the Management of the National Bridge Stock in France
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Maintenance and repair activities are crucial to prevent the deterioration of highway bridges and ensure users’ safety. In 2006, the French Ministry of Transportation initiated a survey to improve the maintenance strategies ... -
Study of Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Movements during a New York City Marathon
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Series of measurements of the motion of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the November 7, 2004, New York City Marathon were made to evaluate the level of vibrations during the race. This paper presents details of the ... -
Development of Live-Load Distribution Factors for Glued-Laminated Timber Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper presents simple relationships for calculating live-load distribution factors for glued-laminated timber girder bridges with glued-laminated timber deck panels. Analytical models were developed using the -
Special Issue on Bridge Inspection and Evaluation
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Discussion of “Failure Load Test of a CFRP Strengthened Railway Bridge in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden” by Marcus Bergström, Björn Täljsten, and Anders Carolin
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Experimental Assessment of Dynamic Responses Induced in Concrete Bridges by Permit Vehicles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Results from experimental testing of three permit vehicles are presented in the paper. The selected heavy vehicles, which require permits from state DOTs, included two tractor-trailer systems and a midsize crane. The ... -
Experimental Investigation of Seismically Resistant Bridge Piers under Blast Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper reports the findings of research examining the blast resistance of bridge piers that are designed in accordance with current knowledge and specifications to ensure ductile seismic performance. Blast testing was ... -
Current Design and Construction Practices of Bridge Pile Foundations with Emphasis on Implementation of LRFD
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandated the use of the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) approach in the U.S. for all new bridges initiated after September 2007. This paper presents the bridge deep ... -
Ductility Evaluation of Concrete-Encased Steel Bridge Piers Subjected to Lateral Cyclic Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)An experimental and analytical study was conducted to investigate the ductility of concrete-encased steel piers, referred to as “steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) construction.” Based on the cyclic lateral loading tests of ... -
Experimental Validation of a 10-m-Span Composite UHPFRC–Carbon Fibers–Timber Bridge Concept
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper presents the experimental study of a new structure for a 10-m-span bridge deck, which takes into account the range of possibilities offered by new and high-strength materials along with the advantages of a ... -
Dynamic Analysis of a Composite Cable-Stayed Bridge: Escaleritas Viaduct
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)This work describes some of the most important results of the experimental and numerical analyses of Escaleritas Viaduct, Spain. Before the inauguration of this composite cable-stayed bridge in 2006, the bridge authority ... -
Effects of Solar Loading on Infrared Imaging of Subsurface Features in Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)This paper addresses the effect of solar loading on thermal imaging for the detection of subsurface deterioration in concrete bridge components. The deterioration of the concrete resulting from corrosion of embedded mild ... -
Parametric Study of Posttensioned Inverted-T Bridge System for Improved Durability and Increased Span-to-Depth Ratio
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Rehabilitation of the existing bridges is one of the most pressing needs in maintenance of the transportation infrastructure. As an example, more than 2,000 bridges in Kansas alone need to be replaced during the next decade. ... -
Improved Geometric Design of Bridge Asphalt Plug Joints
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Asphalt plug joints (APJs) have several advantages over traditional bridge joints. They are easy and cheap to install and have good surface flatness. However, widespread application of APJs in bridges has been hindered by ... -
Deterioration Rates of Typical Bridge Elements in New York
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) maintains an inventory of over 17,000 highway bridges across the state. These bridges are inspected biennially or more often as necessary. Bridge inspectors are ... -
Flexural Lateral Load Distribution Characteristics of Sandwich Plate System Bridges: Parametric Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The sandwich plate system (SPS) is a relatively new bridge deck system that consists of steel face plates bonded to a rigid polyurethane core. The decks are thin, lightweight, and modular in design and can be tailored to ... -
Forensic Examination of a Noncomposite Adjacent Precast Prestressed Concrete Box Beam Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)On the evening of December 27, 2005 the fascia beam supporting the east side parapet wall of the third span of the Lake View Drive Bridge failed under the action of dead load. To gain insight into the potential causes of ... -
Frequency Spectrum Analysis of Impact-Echo Waveforms for T-Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Numerical and experimental studies were performed to assess the transient impact response of 11 T-beams with various dimensions and aspect ratios. Numerical modeling was performed using a three stage finite-element modeling ... -
Bridge Deck Patching Material Evaluation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Deck patching is a common practice used when bridge decks have local deterioration but do not yet warrant full replacement. Rapid setting patch materials provide a quick and economical way to patch deteriorated areas without ... -
Selection of Durable Closure Pour Materials for Accelerated Bridge Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)With the public’s demands for reduced construction time and traveling delays, full-depth precast bridge decks or decked bulb tees are being more widely used. When these systems are used, precast elements are brought to the ...