Showing papers in "Journal of Bridge Engineering in 2020"
TL;DR: In this article, UHPC offers significant potential to address a variety of needs in bridge design, construction, and performance enhancement, and bridge owners have shown willingness to adopt it for bridge design and construction.
Abstract: Ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) offers significant potential to address a variety of needs in bridge design, construction, and performance enhancement. Bridge owners have shown willi...
113 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a bridge with piers over 40 meters is constructed in Southwest China, which is known as a region of high seismicity. But this type of bridge is commonly simplified as a...
Abstract: Numerous bridges with piers over 40 m are constructed in Southwest China, which is known as a region of high seismicity. In current research, this type of bridge is commonly simplified as a...
44 citations
TL;DR: A series of seismic centrifuge tests were performed on an RC girder-type bridge with a 3 × 3 pile-group foundation embedded in dry sand to investigate the seismic behavior under various conditions as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A series of seismic centrifuge tests were performed on an RC girder-type bridge with a 3 × 3 pile-group foundation embedded in dry sand to investigate the seismic behavior under various sc...
35 citations
TL;DR: There has been significant research effort on seismic-resistant precast bridge columns; however, the research results have not been transferred into the industry to achieve their full pote... as mentioned in this paper,.
Abstract: There has been significant research effort on seismic-resistant precast bridge columns; however, the research results have not been transferred into the industry to achieve their full pote...
32 citations
TL;DR: A strain-based performance warning method for bridge main girder monitoring using the long-term data obtained for varying load conditions, i.e., the variations in temperate conditions, is proposed.
Abstract: This paper proposes a strain-based performance warning method for bridge main girder monitoring using the long-term data obtained for varying load conditions, i.e., the variations in temper...
32 citations
TL;DR: In this article, temperature profiles for bridge design were developed and introduced into current bridge design specifications after soffit cracking in prestressed concrete bridges was attributed to nonlinear nonlin...
Abstract: Temperature profiles for bridge design were developed and introduced into current bridge design specifications after soffit cracking in prestressed concrete bridges was attributed to nonlin...
29 citations
TL;DR: This work states that visual inspection is the primary means of ensuring the safety and functionality of in-service bridges in the United States and owners spend considerable resources on such inspections.
Abstract: Visual inspection is the primary means of ensuring the safety and functionality of in-service bridges in the United States and owners spend considerable resources on such inspections. While...
29 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the nominal stress of reinforcing bars and accelerates the fatigue crack propagation due to bond degradation between concrete and rebars was investigated and shown to increase the stress redistribution induced by bond degradation.
Abstract: Corrosion increases the nominal stress of reinforcing bars and accelerates the fatigue crack propagation. The stress redistribution induced by bond degradation between concrete and rebars ...
28 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a superelastic-sliding lead rubber bearing (SSLRB) isolation system was proposed to enhance the normal service adaptability and seismic resistance performance of continuous bridges.
Abstract: To enhance the normal service adaptability and seismic resistance performance of isolation continuous bridges, a superelastic-sliding lead rubber bearing (SSLRB) isolation system was devel
28 citations
TL;DR: A crowdsensing framework employing smartphones in monitoring populations of bridges in future smart cities is presented, and because there are a variety of vehicles with smartphones, it is necessary to select those suitable for monitoring populations.
Abstract: This paper presents a crowdsensing framework employing smartphones in monitoring populations of bridges in future smart cities. In this regard, because there are a variety of vehicles with...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a vibration-based scour monitoring approach applicable to bridges with multiple simply supported spans on shallow foundations is proposed. But this approach is not suitable for bridges with a large number of spans.
Abstract: This paper experimentally investigates a vibration-based scour monitoring approach applicable to bridges with multiple simply supported spans on shallow foundations. A monitoring strategy ...
TL;DR: This paper presents an efficient framework for the fatigue reliability assessment of typical long-span steel-truss suspension bridges under the combined action of random traffic and wind action.
Abstract: This paper presents an efficient framework for the fatigue reliability assessment of typical long-span steel-truss suspension bridges under the combined action of random traffic and wind lo...
TL;DR: An aerodynamic describing function (ADF)-based model for simulating the nonlinear self-excited forces on bridge decks is developed, where the ADFs can be conveniently identified using the acronym ADF.
Abstract: An aerodynamic describing function (ADF)-based model for simulating the nonlinear self-excited forces on bridge decks is developed, where the ADFs can be conveniently identified using the ...
TL;DR: This paper aims to address the issue of accuracy and efficiency of damage detection of bridge structures by monitoring theContinuing data is monitored for up-to-date information on structural integrity and corrosion.
Abstract: Improving the accuracy and efficiency of damage detection of bridge structures is a major challenge in engineering practice. This paper aims to address this issue by monitoring the continuo...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used dynamic distributed fiber optic strain sensors to monitor the behavior of an in-service corrugated steel culvert with a span of 2.75m and a skew angle of 45°.
Abstract: Dynamic distributed fiber optic strain sensors were used, for the first time, to monitor the behavior of an in-service corrugated steel culvert with a span of 2.75 m and a skew angle of 45°...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated the full-scale performance of a newly proposed repair mechanical repair for girder ends of steel bridges with deck joints, which is a major issue for steel bridges.
Abstract: Deterioration of girder ends has emerged as a major issue for steel bridges with deck joints. The goal of this study was to evaluate the full-scale performance of a newly proposed repair me...
TL;DR: In this article, the time-varying average and differential temperatures may significantly change the performance of steel truss bridges, which may increase the difficulties for bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
Abstract: The time-varying average and differential temperatures may significantly change the performance of steel truss bridges, which may increase the difficulties for bridge design, construction,
TL;DR: The composite rigid-frame bridge presented in this study is a new type of structural solution that combines the steel–concrete composite box girder and the concrete-filled double-skin stee...
Abstract: The composite rigid-frame bridge presented in this study is a new type of structural solution that combines the steel–concrete composite box girder and the concrete-filled double-skin stee...
TL;DR: In this paper, the structural response of a long-span cable-stayed bridge to cable loss during construction was studied and the static performance of the Chishi Bridge subjected to multiple-cable loss caused by cable failure was analyzed.
Abstract: To study the structural response of a long-span cable-stayed bridge to cable loss during construction, the static performance of the Chishi Bridge subjected to multiple-cable loss caused by...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors show that Durability damage of reinforced concrete bridges in an offshore environment often occurs in varying degrees with the extension of service life, and statistical data on earthquake da...
Abstract: Durability damage of reinforced concrete bridges in an offshore environment often occurs in varying degrees with the extension of service life. Meanwhile, statistical data on earthquake da...
TL;DR: The Chongqi Bridge is part of an important route over the Yangtze River connecting Chongming City in Shanghai with Qidong City in Jiangsu as discussed by the authors, which is a steel box-girder bridge.
Abstract: Chongqi Bridge is part of an important route over the Yangtze River connecting Chongming City in Shanghai with Qidong City in Jiangsu. The steel box-girder bridge consists of separate but a...
TL;DR: In this article, an optimized anchor system to enhance the anchor performance of multiple-tendon fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) cables was proposed and evaluated, and the performance of the anchor was evaluated.
Abstract: In this study, an optimized anchor system to enhance the anchor performance of multiple-tendon fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) cables was proposed and evaluated. The manufacture of the cable...
TL;DR: This study investigated the variability of eight experiment results and found that aerodynamic flutter instability could lead to the catastrophic collapse of flexible long-span bridges and needs to be prevented.
Abstract: Aerodynamic flutter instability could lead to the catastrophic collapse of flexible long-span bridges and needs to be prevented. This study investigated the variability of eight experiment...
TL;DR: In this article, the flexural behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) composite beams with joints under a negative bending moment is investigated in order to experimentally investigate the behavior of UHPC.
Abstract: This research aims to experimentally investigate the flexural behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)–steel composite beams with joints under a negative bending moment in order ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors experimentally invest in bridge cables with tensile stress variation, interior contact stress, and corrosion environment, resulting in premature failure of wires, and show that bridge cables are often subjected to tensile stresses variation and interior contact contact stress.
Abstract: Bridge cables are often subjected to tensile stress variation, interior contact stress, and corrosion environment, resulting in premature failure of wires. This paper experimentally invest...
TL;DR: In this paper, the seismic design principles of highway bridges across the globe have undergone significant modifications over the last decades, from little consideration of seismic effects to adoption of modi cation.
Abstract: Seismic design principles of highway bridges across the globe have undergone significant modifications over the last decades, from little consideration of seismic effects to adoption of mod...
TL;DR: In this paper, reinforced concrete (RC) bridge members with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as internal reinforcement are usually governed by their serviceability parameters, such as crack tolerance.
Abstract: Design of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge members with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as internal reinforcement are usually governed by their serviceability parameters, such as crack ...
TL;DR: In this article, wind barriers are commonly placed on bridges to protect vehicles from adverse cross-wind effects, in addition to this beneficial influence, wind barriers may adversely affect the performance of vehicles.
Abstract: Wind barriers are nowadays commonly placed on bridges to protect vehicles from adverse cross-wind effects. In addition to this beneficial influence, wind barriers may adversely affect the ...
TL;DR: In this article, concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) have been used extensively as main members with different inclinations in bridge structures; however, investigations on the influence of member inclinat...
Abstract: Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) have been used extensively as main members with different inclinations in bridge structures; however, investigations on the influence of member inclinat...
TL;DR: In a hurricane event, bridges that span rivers near coasts are at risk of experiencing water rise and increased wave loads as discussed by the authors, and such riverine bridges often allow barges to pass underneath them.
Abstract: In a hurricane event, bridges that span rivers near coasts are at risk of experiencing water rise and increased wave loads. Such riverine bridges often allow barges to pass underneath them...