Vibration monitoring of a small concrete bridge using wavelet transforms on GPS data
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DOI: 10.1007/s13349-019-00341-y
Abstract: Small concrete bridges are important roadway infrastructures in Brazil, where they serve as crucial links in the transportation network. Monitoring and maintenance of these bridges are essential for prolonging their lifetimes. The original work presented… read more here.
Keywords: wavelet; bridge; vibration monitoring; small concrete ... See more keywords
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
Substructure Responses of a Concrete Bridge with Different Deck-to-Pier Connections
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DOI: 10.1007/s40999-019-00455-w
Abstract: This paper tried to analyze the effects of deck-to-pier connections on pier design forces of a number of typical bridges. To this end, the behavior of pier connection of several 3D concrete bridge models was… read more here.
Keywords: connection; pier; deck pier; concrete bridge ... See more keywords
Study on evaluation method of mud-pumping of cement concrete bridge deck pavement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.01.098
Abstract: Abstract Mud-pumping is one of major distresses of concrete bridge deck pavement, which not only influences the riding comfort of vehicles but also affects the appearance of bridge pavement and endangers the whole bridge structure.… read more here.
Keywords: bridge deck; pavement; concrete bridge; mud pumping ... 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
Social life cycle assessment of concrete bridge decks exposed to aggressive environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2018.05.003
Abstract: Abstract Sustainable design of structures includes environmental and economic aspects; social aspects throughout the life cycle of the structure, however, are not always adequately assessed. This study evaluates the social contribution of a concrete bridge… read more here.
Keywords: bridge; life; life cycle; concrete bridge ... See more keywords
Development of alternative concrete bridge superstructure systems for short and medium span bridges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.04.029
Abstract: Abstract Two new concrete bridge superstructure systems for short and medium span bridges are presented. The investigated systems consist of adjacent hollow precast concrete beams with and without concrete topping. The proposed configurations are compared… read more here.
Keywords: span; system; bridge superstructure; superstructure ... See more keywords
Residual strength of CFRP strengthened prestressed concrete bridge girders after hydrocarbon fire exposure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.057
Abstract: Abstract Significant investigations have been conducted on the effect of extreme load events, such as earthquake, wind and flood on bridges, as compared to fire hazards, even though fire can cause significant economic and public… read more here.
Keywords: hydrocarbon fire; cfrp; concrete bridge; fire ... 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
Experimental study on the fundamental frequency of prestressed concrete bridge beams with parabolic unbonded tendons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2019.04.038
Abstract: Abstract In this study, a laboratory experiment–based testing program was conducted on a large-scale high-strength Prestressed Concrete I (PCI) beam with a parabolic unbonded tendon, capable of simulating a typical prestressed bridge member. Specifically, the… read more here.
Keywords: fundamental frequency; frequency; concrete bridge; parabolic unbonded ... See more keywords
Postfire Performance of GFRP Stay-in-Place Formwork for Concrete Bridge Decks
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)cc.1943-5614.0000941
Abstract: AbstractThis study focuses on the fire performance of glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) stay-in-place structural formwork used for the rapid construction of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge deck... read more here.
Keywords: performance; concrete bridge; formwork; gfrp stay ... See more keywords