System Identification of the Meloland Overcrossing Using Static and Dynamic Field Data
A system identification study was performed using a computer finite element bridge model and measured static and dynamic response data obtained from full-scale quick-release ram field...
Seismic Analysis of Meloland Road Overcrossing Using Calibrated Structural and Foundation Models
A detailed seismic analysis of the Meloland Road Overcrossing is being implemented to study the response of this bridge during the 1979 Imperial Valley Earthquake. This analysis is based...
Wind Resistant Design Manual for Highway Bridges
'Wind resistant design manual for highway bridges in Japan' has been published in 1991. Before publication of this manual, there were no authorized wind resistant manuals which can be...
Investigation of Diaphragm Walls to Improve Performance, Design, and Construction
As a result of the need for tunnels, underground highways and parking structures, cofferdams, facilities related to the improvement of the environment, etc., there has been a significant...
Behavior of Horizontally Curved Steel Highway Bridges
Horizontally curved highway bridges represent up to 25 percent of the market for new steel-bridge construction each year. However, unanswered questions remain concerning the fundamental...
Seismic Assessment and Renovation Study for Highway Bridges
This paper is concerned with hazards mitigation on highway bridges due to earthquake ground motions. Damage to transportation systems may occur if the acting faults of May-Shan and Tsu-Kou...
MRT Cable Supported Roof
A cable supported roof structure for Chientan station (R18A) at Taipei Mass Rail Transit system's Tan-Sui line are under construction. Unique wind and cross sectional dynamic effect has...
Design of the Main Bridge of the Huachiang Bridge
The Huachiang Bridge will be reconstructed by erecting the deck structure in two steps to avoid reducing or interfering with the bridge's traffic flow. Both the analysis and the detailed...
Long Life Fatigue Behavior of Welded Steel-Bridge Girder Details
The Federal Highway Administration is nearing completion of a five year, 1.5 million dollar effort titled 'Variable Amplitude Load Fatigue' to investigate the behavior of welded bridge...
Steel Alternates for the Hoover Dam Bridge
As input to the Environmental Impact Statement studies of appropriate long span bridges were performed for three alternate corridors across the Colorado River near Hoover Dam. Details...
Influence of Diaphragms on the Overall Performance of Bridges
Field data collected during vehicular loading has been used to evaluate the performance of diaphragms in composite steel plate girder bridges. This has included comparisons with finite...
NDE of Steel Bridges by Acoustic Emission
Acoustic emission technique (AE) was used to investigate fatigue cracking phenomenon during a series of laboratory tests of various bridge steels and during field testing of an in-service...
Proof Loads in LRFD Format for Bridge Evaluation
Proof load testing is considered as a reliable approach to evaluation of an existing structure's load-carrying capacity. It can be effectively used for highway bridge evaluation, to either...
Reliability of Highway Bridge Piers
Structural safety of reinforced concrete bridge piers supporting highway traffic is studied. Reliability indices for flexure, shear, and combined flexure and axial load limit states at...
After-Fracture Response of a Two-Girder Steel Bridge
The I-40 bridges over the Rio Grande are due to be razed in mid 1993 due to geometry and traffic safety considerations. The bridges are classified as 'fracture critical' two girder steel...
Full-Scale Bridge Test to Monitor Vibrational Signatures
A full-scale highway bridge, in the process of being demolished and replaced was monitored using vibrational techniques in its in-service condition. The bottom flange and web of one fascia...
Finite Element Analysis of a Highway Bridge Hinge
A highway bridge hinge is a very important element in bridge design. It releases thermal stresses that may be developed in the superstructure or the substructure of a bridge. A common...
Wood Bridge Design Using AASHTO LRFD Specifications
A nationwide project to develop a load and resistance factor (LRFD) design edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard Specifications...
Monitoring Performance of Full Scale Structures
General Physics Services Corporation (GPSC) of Columbia, Maryland has developed a device for the remote long-term monitoring of full scale structures, such as highway bridges. This patented...
Full Scale Dynamic Monitoring of Highway Bridges
Sensitivity of identified modal properties by physical testing is critical for automated monitoring of bridge structural condition. It is investigated here considering flexure modes and...
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