Load Carrying Capacity of SPC Composite Column
This paper reports the result of beam column test of a new type composite columns. High-strength precast-concrete panels (hereafter denoted as PCa-panels) are fixed to the steel square...
Characterization of an ER Active Member
In the presence of strong electric fields (kV/mm), electrorheological (ER) materials change form viscous fluids to yielding materials. The class of ER materials used in this study have...
Wind Effects and Countermeasures During Erection of a Cable-stayed Bridge
The cable-stayed bridge over the Karnali River in the Kingdom of Nepal was completed in 1992. Extensive wind tunnel testing indicated the likely wind response during construction. Several...
Wind Studies of the Owensboro Bridge, Kentucky
Wind tunnel studies on the Owensboro Bridge are described in this paper, including 1:50 scale sectional model tests and 1:160 scale aeroelastic model tests. Comparisons are presented and...
Proposed Test Method for Determining Bending Yield Moment of Nails
Current engineering design procedures use a yield theory to establish the nominal resistance (capacity) for laterally-loaded nailed connections in engineered structures. In order to develop...
Validation of the European Yield Model for Nailed Connections
Recent changes in National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) connection design methods make it necessary to validate the European yield model (EYM) for nails. Test values...
Special Considerations in the Design of Connections for Recycled Wood/Plastic Composite Lumber
There is current work in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to evaluate potential test methods for what they refer to as 'commingled' plastic lumber. This category covers...
High-Strain Kinetic Testing of Deep Foundations
High-strain kinetic testing involves the upward decelerating or accelerating of a mass and using its inertial force to axial prolonged pulse at the head of a pile. Currently available...
Low Strain Dynamic Testing of Wood Piles Supporting an Existing Pier
This paper presents a case history where low strain dynamic testing was performed to test wood piles supporting an existing structure. Under consideration is a 183 m long wooden pier constructed...
Some Aspects of Determination of Pile Capacity by the Wave Equation
This paper presents some new observations made during correlation study of pile capacity computed by wave equation analysis with failure load from static test. In order to determine proper...
Timber Pile Length Determination Using a Nondestructive Technique
Determining timber pile length is critical when evaluating the potential effects of scour and for determining pile capacity. Unfortunately, records of timber pile lengths are typically...
Biaxial Testing of Brittle Repair Material for Rigid Pavements
Most codes of practice prescribe procedures for selecting patch configuration and material based on test devised for evaluating new pavement materials. This study is aimed at examined...
Seismic Fragility Analysis of Sheahan Pumping Building
This paper presents a seismic fragility analysis of the Sheahan pumping building located in Memphis, Tennessee. In the analysis, seismic response is determined from the response spectrum...
Diaphragm Action of Cladding in Low-Rise Metal Buildings
An investigation of the contribution of cladding to the lateral stiffness of a metal building is presented in this paper. The diaphragm action of the cladding tends to redistribute the...
NDE for Steel Bridges: FHWA Research, Past, Present and Future
Over the last two decades the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has sponsored numerous research and development projects in the area of nondestructive evaluation of steel bridges....
AISI-FHWA Model Bridge Test
The Model Bridge Study involved a large experimental test program to evaluate the behavior of a 0.4-scale model of a two-span continuous plate-girder bridge with modular precast prestressed...
Testing of Hollow Clay Tile Masonry Prisms
This paper presents test results of 610-mm wide (24-in.) by 1219-mm high (48-in) by 203- or 330-mm (8- or 13-in.) thick prisms constructed of hollow clay tiles. Three prisms were extracted...
Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
Many factors affect the estimation of compressive capacity of a masonry prism. In the study the effects due to grout strength, mortar joints, block geometry and size, moisture content,...
Instrumentation and Testing of a Three Hinge Arch for Service Loads Increase
A three hinge arch railroad bridge was instrumented and tested to evaluate its condition and the required modification for increasing the service loads. Initially the structure was designed...
3-D Dynamic Analysis of the Brent-Spence Through-Truss Bridge
A three dimensional finite element model is developed for the free vibration analysis of main bridge. The model was calibrated by comparing the free vibration analysis results with ambient...
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