Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Jackets for Ductility Enhancement of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns with Poor Lap-Splice Detailing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)This paper presents an inclusive testing program conducted on scaled models of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge columns with insufficient lap-splice length. Thirteen half-scale circular and square column samples were tested ... -
Orthogonal Effects in Seismic Analysis of Skewed Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2006)In seismic analysis of bridges, the designer chooses the direction of the applied earthquake forces arbitrarily. This paper investigates the effects of seismic force direction on the responses of slab-girder skewed bridges ... -
Closure to “Warping Stresses in Curved Box Girder Bridges: Case Study” by Ayman M. Okeil and Sherif El-Tawil
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Renovation of the 17th-Century Ponte Lungo Bridge in Chioggia, Italy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2006)In the 17th century the town of Chioggia, located in the Italian Venetian Lagoon, was connected to the mainland by an unreinforced masonry bridge called Ponte Lungo (long bridge) composed of an elegant sequence of masonry ... -
Behavior of Cyclically Loaded Squat Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns Upgraded with Advanced Composite-Material Jackets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)This paper summarizes comprehensive experimental studies on scaled models of squat bridge columns repaired and retrofitted with advanced composite-material jackets. In the experimental program, a total of 14 half-scale ... -
Sensitivity of Live Load Distribution Factors to Vehicle Spacing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2006)Two slab-on-girder bridge superstructures are analyzed using grillage models. Different live load placement configurations are investigated to determine the sensitivity of live load shear and moment to vehicle spacing. ... -
Dynamic Response of Three Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge decks are gaining the attention of bridge owners because of their light self-weight, corrosion resistance, and ease of installation. Constructed Facilities Center at West ... -
Distribution Factors for Curved Continuous Composite Box-Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)The use of horizontally curved composite box-girder bridges in modern highway systems has become increasingly popular for economic as well as for aesthetic considerations. Based on a recent literature review on the design ... -
Predicted and Measured Response of an Integral Abutment Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)This project examined several uncertainties of integral abutment bridge design and analysis through field-monitoring of an integral abutment bridge and three levels of numerical modeling. Field monitoring data from a ... -
Critical Evaluation of Strain Measurements in Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bridge Decks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)An experimental study of principal strains and deflections of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite bridge deck systems is presented. The experimental results are shown to correlate well with those of an analytical ... -
Design and Experimental Study of a Harp-Shaped Single Span Cable-Stayed Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)This paper presents issues in the design concept, analysis, and test results of a harp-shaped single span cable-stayed bridge, Hongshan Bridge, located in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. The bridge has a 206 m span, with ... -
Evaluation of Top Flange Bracing Systems for Curved Box Girders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)In recent years, steel trapezoidal box girders for curved highway interchanges have become popular. For these bridge systems, significant steel girder cross-sectional stresses occur during the concrete casting sequence. ... -
Correction of Errors in Simplified Transverse Bending Analysis of Concrete Box-Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)In design practice, the transverse bending analysis of box-girder bridges is commonly done by modeling the cross section as a frame of unit width with imaginary supports at the web locations. The transverse bending moments ... -
Vertical Loads on Concrete Box Culverts under High Embankments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)Vertical loads on concrete box culverts under high embankments are examined, where a high embankment is defined herein as one where the height of the fill above the culvert is greater than the width of the culvert. Results ... -
Acoustic Emission Monitoring and Analysis of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composites Bridge Decks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)The application of fiber-reinforced composites (FRP) is gaining momentum as an alternative material for bridge replacement, repair, and rehabilitation. While a number of states now use FRP, a lack of standards, codes, and ... -
Discussion of “Simplified Method of Lateral Distribution of Live Load Moment” by Xiaoming Sharon Huo, Edward P. Wasserman, and Pingsheng Zhu
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Load and Resistance Factor Calibration For Wood Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)The paper presents the calibration procedure and background data for the development of design code provisions for wood bridges. The structural types considered include sawn lumber stringers, glued-laminated girders, and ... -
Using Inclinometers to Measure Bridge Deflection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)Deflection of a bridge span under designed loads is an important parameter for bridge safety evaluation. However, it is inconvenient to obtain the bridge deflections directly. For bridges over rivers, railways, or highways, ... -
Simplified Method for Calculating Lateral Distribution Factors for Live Load Shear
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)The simplified equal distribution factor (EDF) method for live load shear presented in this study originates from Henry’s method, a method that has been used in Tennessee for nearly forty years. Henry’s method allows for ... -
Design of Cotton Duck Bridge Bearing Pads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005)Bearings are used to support loads and accommodate movements in bridges. Cotton duck bearing pads (CDP) offer a versatile and economical solution for bearing design. The CDPs have closely spaced layers of elastomer and ...