Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
Now showing items 2541-2560 of 3153
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Fatigue-Proofing Cover Plates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The writers summarize all fatigue test data for cover plates on steel beams that were reported since 1969. The earlier studies established the fatigue strength of thin cover plates of Category E fatigue strength as well ... -
Field Test and 3D FE Modeling of Decked Bulb-Tee Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)This paper summarizes field-testing of eight decked bulb-tee girder bridges as well as development of three-dimensional finite-element (FE) models. Using the calibrated 3D FE models, parametric studies have been performed ... -
Application of Suspension Bridges Stiffened by Prestressed Concrete Slabs in China
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Four suspension bridges stiffened by prestressed concrete slabs were designed and constructed on highways in southwestern mountainous areas of China. These bridges are the first applications of its kind in China. This paper ... -
Use of FEA for Design of Posttensioning Anchor Head
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)This paper deals with the development process of a multistrand wedge anchor head mechanism. Generally, this development process involves a number of different experimental tests but, while informative and necessary, these ... -
Detection of Common Defects in Concrete Bridge Decks Using Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The transportation infrastructure in the United States is deteriorating and will require significant improvements. Consequently, innovations in the area of transportation infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation are ... -
Field Load Tests and Numerical Analysis of Qingzhou Cable-Stayed Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)A field load test is an essential way to understand the behavior and fundamental characteristics of newly constructed bridges before they are allowed to go into service. The results of field static load tests and numerical ... -
Bidirectional Pseudodynamic Tests of Bridge Piers Designed to Different Standards
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Circular reinforced concrete highway bridge piers, designed in accordance with the requirements of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the U.S., New Zealand, and Japanese specifications, are experimentally ... -
Experimental Analysis of Crack Growth in GFRP Reinforced Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)For decades, bridge slabs have been troubled by the corrosion of steel reinforcement. The unique corrosion resistance of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars makes them a promising alternative to steel bars. Experiments ... -
Determination of Allowable Differential Settlement in Bridge Approach due to Vehicle Vibrations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The differential settlement between the bridge abutment and the approach embankment produces the common “bump at the end of the bridge.” This paper conducts a theoretical study on the determination of the allowable ... -
Evaluation of Laminated Circular Elastomeric Bearings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)This paper evaluates the behavior and performance of laminated circular elastomeric bearings and compares them to those of square and rectangular bearings. The study included an experimental evaluation and a nationwide ... -
Fatigue Resistance of HPS-485W (70 W) Continuous Plate with Punched Holes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Twenty-nine specimens were tested to investigate the fatigue resistance of high-performance steel (HPS-485W) -
Prevention and Mitigation Strategies to Address Recent Brittle Fractures in Steel Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Brittle fracture results in unplanned loss of service, very costly repairs, concern regarding the future safety of the structure, and potential loss of life. These types of failures are most critical when there is no ... -
Kinematics of Movable Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The majority of all built movable bridges can be grouped into one of the following three structural systems: Bascule bridges, swing bridges, and lift bridges. Many examples for each of these three types of bridges exist ... -
Block FEM for Time-Dependent Shear-Lag Behavior in Two I-Girder Composite Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)This paper presents a time-dependent finite-element analysis of a two I-girder composite bridge with a concrete slab. The creep and shrinkage of the concrete slab are considered as sources of time-dependent behavior. This ... -
Risk-Based Prioritization of Terrorist Threat Mitigation Measures on Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)This paper describes a risk-based methodology developed to facilitate prioritization of terrorist threat mitigation strategies on individual bridges. Numerous risk-based methods have been used for prioritization among a ... -
Field Testing and Analysis of CRC Deck Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)This paper presents findings of field tests and analysis of two conventionally reinforced concrete (CRC) deck girder bridges designed in the 1950s. The bridges are in-service and exhibit diagonal cracks. Stirrup strains ... -
Integral Abutment Bridge Behavior: Parametric Analysis of a Massachusetts Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)Integral abutment bridges are often a preferred bridge type for moderate spans throughout the United States. However, design methods and construction details vary from state to state. Variations between states are noted ... -
Dynamic Analysis of Curved Continuous Multiple-Box Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The use of horizontally curved composite multiple-box girder bridges in modern highway systems is quite suitable in resisting torsional and warping effects induced by highway curvatures. Bridge users react adversely to ... -
Impact Factors for Curved Continuous Composite Multiple-Box Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)The results from a parametric study on the impact factors for 180 curved continuous composite multiple-box girder bridges are presented. Expressions for the impact factors for -
Monitoring Temperatures on a Real Box-Girder Bridge and Energy Budget Analysis for Basic Information on Bridge Cooling and Surface Freezing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007)A prestressed concrete (PC) box-girder bridge was instrumented to enable monitoring of its surface and body temperature. The daily variations of temperature in the pavement and upper beam of the bridge were greater the ...