Performance-based design of bridge piers under vehicle collision
This paper introduces a novel damage ratio index (DRI) that can be used to define the
expected damage due to impact scenarios of vehicles striking bridge piers. The DRI is …
expected damage due to impact scenarios of vehicles striking bridge piers. The DRI is …
Investigation of concrete constitutive models for ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete under low-velocity impact
Among various alternatives developed for conventional reinforced concrete, ultra-high
performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is proven to provide superior mechanical …
performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) is proven to provide superior mechanical …
Investigation of concrete-filled steel tube beams strengthened with CFRP against impact loads
As a promising strengthening solution, carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets have
been used to improve the structural response of concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) in …
been used to improve the structural response of concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) in …
Performance of concrete-filled steel tube bridge columns subjected to vehicle collision
Collision of vehicles into RC bridge columns can result in significant damage to individual
bridge components, leading to partial or full collapse of the entire bridge. Among various …
bridge components, leading to partial or full collapse of the entire bridge. Among various …
Prediction of extent of damage to metal roof panels under hail impact
In the event of a hailstorm, several stakeholders, such as home and business owners, as
well as insurance companies, are in immediate need to make a decision on repair or …
well as insurance companies, are in immediate need to make a decision on repair or …
Vulnerability assessment of bridge piers damaged in barge collision to subsequent hurricane events
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 …
rise and increased wave loads. Such riverine bridges often allow barges to pass underneath …
Multihazard performance assessment of scoured bridges subjected to barge collision
Barges offer a safe and cost-effective means for transporting commodities in inland
waterway systems. This, however, comes with the risk of barge collision into bridge piers that …
waterway systems. This, however, comes with the risk of barge collision into bridge piers that …