Journal of Bridge Engineering: Recent submissions
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Pedestrian-Induced Load Identification from Structural Responses Using Genetic Algorithm with Numerical and Experimental Validation
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)A reliable pedestrian load model is a prerequisite for the accurate calculation of human-induced structural vibration. In recent years, many researchers have proposed pedestrian load models based on direct force measurements, ... -
Resilience and Economic Loss Assessment of Highway Bridges in Deep Reservoir under Near-Fault Ground Motions
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Bridges located in deep reservoir are exposed to threats from near-fault ground motions. The resilience and economic loss of a highway bridge in deep reservoir under near-fault ground motions require better understanding. ... -
Fatigue Assessment of Welded Connections in I-Girder Composite High-Speed Railway Bridges
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)The determination of the dynamic performance of a high-speed (HS) railway bridge is an ever-increasingly topical matter in public transportation networks owing to the broad establishment of ongoing HS railway transportation ... -
Improving Seismic Behavior of Existing Multicolumn RC Bridge Bents Using Low-Damage Retrofit Strategy
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Implementing a low-damage design (LDD) approach to improve the seismic behavior of existing RC bridge bents as a retrofit strategy is the main focus of the present study. Experimental and numerical studies were carried out ... -
Impact of Damper Stiffness and Damper Support Stiffness on the Performance of a Negative Stiffness Damper in Mitigating Cable Vibrations
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Due to the superior performance of negative stiffness damper (NSD), its application to the vibration control of bridge stay cables attracts much research attention in recent years. In the current study, an experimental ... -
Seismic Damage Analysis of Piled Pier System Constructed on Soft Clay Ground
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Due to the complex clay–pile interaction and significant amplification effect of soft clay, the seismic performance of the piled bridge in soft clay ground is largely unassured. In this study, a suite of both parametric ... -
Long-Term Monitoring of Temperature Differences in a Steel Truss Bridge with Two-Layer Decks Compared with Bridge Codes: Case Study
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)Bridge structures are subjected to environmental thermal actions, which cause a complex temperature field in bridge structures. This research carried out long-term monitoring of temperature differences in a steel truss ... -
Field Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridges under Thermal Loading
(ASCE, 4/1/2021)Integral abutment bridges (IABs) have become popular with departments of transportation throughout the United States due to their lower maintenance and construction costs and longer service life. Nevertheless, IAB design ... -
Finite-Element Fatigue Analysis of a New Rib-to-Floor Beam Connection for Orthotropic Steel Decks
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)The potential fatigue performance of a new type of rib-to-floor beam (RFB) connection for orthotropic steel decks, the slit connection, was investigated via finite-element analysis. The slit RFB connection combines aspects ... -
Developing Fatigue Vehicle Models for Bridge Fatigue Assessment under Different Traffic Conditions
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)The fatigue damage of steel bridges induced by heavy traffic loads is a critical problem worldwide. A uniform fatigue vehicle is generally adopted in bridge design codes to evaluate the cumulative fatigue damage of steel ... -
Vibration Serviceability Assessment for Pedestrian Bridges Based on Model Falsification
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)With the development of new materials and advanced structural analysis, alongside increasing aesthetic requirements, recent years have witnessed a trend toward longer, taller, and lighter footbridges. Different from vehicular ... -
Dynamic Load Effects of Wheeled and Tracked Military Vehicles on a Steel Girder Composite Bridge
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)The perceived and observed differences in the dynamic behavior between wheeled and tracked military vehicles should be accounted for in the application of appropriate dynamic load effect values for bridge design and ... -
Comparative Study of Tsunami-Like Wave-Induced Forces on Medium-Scale Models of Box Girder and T-Girder Bridges
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)This paper will present a comparative study of tsunami-induced forces on box girder and T-girder bridges, which will be based on component level analysis. Component level analysis can explain the overall loading behavior ... -
Concrete Bond and Behavior of Nonproprietary Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete Bridge Slab Joints
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)The purpose of this study was to evaluate a nonproprietary ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) mix design in terms of bond strength and behavior as a slab joint material. Composite modulus of rupture and direct pull-off ... -
Monitoring Railway Bridge KW51 Before, During, and After Retrofitting
(ASCE, 3/1/2021)This paper presents a data set obtained from a monitoring campaign of 15 months on a steel bowstring railway bridge in Leuven, Belgium. In this period, the connections of the diagonals to the bridge deck and the arches ... -
Modeling and Evaluation of Magnetorheological Dampers with Fluid Leakage for Cable Vibration Control
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Magnetorheological (MR) dampers are common methods that are used to mitigate cable vibrations with high effectiveness. Under the long-term effect of external loads and harsh environment, MR dampers will probably suffer ... -
Effect of Web Inclination of Streamlined Flat Box Deck on Aerostatic Performance of a Bridge
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)The aerodynamic shape of the bridge deck has a significant influence on the wind resistance performance of the bridge, while the web inclination angle of the box deck plays a critical role in terms of the aerodynamic ... -
Experimental Study on Behavior and Failure Mode of PSRC Bridge Pier under Close-In Blast Loading
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Precast segmental reinforced concrete (PSRC) bridge piers have been widely used in bridges. Many experimental and numerical studies have been conducted to investigate the seismic and impact behavior of PSRC piers, but very ... -
Effect of Circumferential Gap on Dynamic Performance of CFST Arch Bridges
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Until recently, ordinary concrete has been used to construct concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) arch bridges in China, which has resulted in the formation of circumferential gaps around steel–concrete interfaces. Furthermore, ... -
Cost-Effective UHPC for Accelerated Bridge Construction: Material Properties, Structural Elements, and Structural Applications
(ASCE, 2/1/2021)Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is becoming progressively popular in China due to its advantages in sustainable development. However, some challenges still prevent it from being further widespread, especially in some ...