Field-Observed Cracking of Paired Lightweight and Normalweight Concrete Bridge Decks
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DOI: 10.1007/s40069-016-0176-1
Abstract: Research has suggested that conventional lightweight concrete can offer durability advantages due to reduced cracking tendency. Although a number of publications exist providing the results of laboratory-based studies on the durability performance of lightweight concrete… read more here.
Keywords: lightweight normalweight; bridge; observed cracking; bridge decks ... See more keywords
Laboratory assessment of nine methods for nondestructive evaluation of concrete bridge decks with overlays
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.127
Abstract: Abstract Overlay systems have been extensively used to extend the service life of concrete bridge decks. There is, however, a lack of systematic studies on nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of concrete bridge decks with various overlays.… read more here.
Keywords: nondestructive evaluation; concrete; bridge decks; concrete bridge ... See more keywords
Experimental study on behavior of corrugated steel-concrete composite bridge decks with MCL shape composite dowels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111399
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, corrugated steel-concrete composite bridge decks with perfobond ribs (PBL) and modified clothoid (MCL) shape shear connectors have been experimentally studied. Six specimens were designed, push-out tests were performed, load-slip curves were… read more here.
Keywords: shear connectors; shape; bridge decks; mcl shape ... See more keywords
Structural performance of concrete bridge decks reinforced with Grade-830 steel bars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.07.054
Abstract: Abstract High-performance reinforcement, which is known by its high-corrosion resistance and high-strength, is advantageous in the design and construction of concrete bridge decks. This research investigates the structural behavior of concrete bridge decks reinforced with… read more here.
Keywords: grade 830; bridge decks; concrete bridge; performance ... See more keywords
A statistical approach to the identification of the two-dimensional aerodynamic admittance of streamlined bridge decks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2018.09.008
Abstract: Abstract The two-dimensional aerodynamic admittance function (2D AAF) is of great importance in the buffeting evaluation of slender, line-like structures. This paper aims to propose a simple and practical approach to identifying the 2D AAF… read more here.
Keywords: streamlined bridge; bridge; two dimensional; bridge decks ... See more keywords
Vortex-induced vibration of bridge decks: Describing function-based model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2019.104016
Abstract: Abstract A describing function (DF)-based model is introduced for the simulation of vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of bridge decks. Similar to the linear frequency response function, the DF is the complex ratio of the first-order component… read more here.
Keywords: vibration; model; bridge decks; function ... See more keywords
Assessment of wind-induced nonlinear post-critical performance of bridge decks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104251
Abstract: Abstract A quantitative analysis of the wind-induced post-critical performance of bridge decks is presented in order to highlight the underlying wind-resistant capacity after the critical wind speeds. Two simple indices, i.e., the wind speed extension… read more here.
Keywords: wind; critical performance; bridge decks; performance bridge ... See more keywords
Field Evaluation of Polyester-Polymer Concrete Overlays on Bridge Decks Using Nondestructive Testing
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0003810
Abstract: AbstractThe increased use of polyester-polymer concrete (PPC) overlays on bridge decks throughout the United States has created a need for more comprehensive information about their field performan... read more here.
Keywords: polymer concrete; bridge decks; polyester polymer; overlays bridge ... See more keywords
Serviceability and Strength of Concrete Floors and Bridge Decks: Grid Analogy
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002291
Abstract: AbstractThis paper analyzes bridge decks and two-way horizontal slabs with or without beams or drop panels using a grid analogy. The grid members are beams with a horizontal centroidal principal ax... read more here.
Keywords: concrete floors; grid analogy; strength concrete; serviceability strength ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Depth of Deteriorations in Concrete Bridge Decks with Asphalt Overlays Using Air-Coupled GPR: A Case Study from a Pilot Bridge on Korean Expressway
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DOI: 10.1186/s40069-018-0327-7
Abstract: In this recent work, a ground penetrating radar (GPR) technique was proposed to evaluate the deteriorated depth of concrete bridge decks with asphalt overlays in the Korea expressway network. Air-coupled GPR was utilized in the… read more here.
Keywords: bridge; decks asphalt; depth; gpr ... See more keywords
Modeling Nonlinear Aeroelastic Forces for Bridge Decks with Various Leading Edges Using LSTM Networks
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DOI: 10.3390/app13106005
Abstract: With the rapid increase in bridge spans, the mitigation of risk to flutter (aeroelastic instability) is of critical importance in the design of long-span bridges, especially considering the more frequent intense hurricanes under climate change.… read more here.
Keywords: aeroelastic forces; bridge decks; nonlinear aeroelastic; forces bridge ... See more keywords