Posttensioned bridge rocking systems have emerged as an alternative to traditional ductility
design where substructure elements, such as columns and piles, are designed to dissipate …

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 …

This paper presents the results from a large-scale experimental study that was conducted at
the University of Nevada, Reno, NV. Five half-scale bridge column models were constructed …

Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) has been paid great attention in China for the
significant advantages compared with cast-in-place (CIP), such as higher construction …

Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is a feature incorporating new technologies,
advanced planning, and new detailing to expedite bridge construction. Accelerated bridge …

Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is gaining popularity because it offers a number of
advantages over conventional methods of construction. Prefabrication of bridge components …

Five one-third scale segmental bridge columns with plastic hinges incorporating different
advanced materials were designed and tested on one of the shake tables at the University of …

The socket connection has been considered to be an effective connection for accelerated
bridge construction (ABC) due to its promising advantages, ie, higher construction tolerance …

Precast segmental concrete column, as one of the prefabricated structures used to
accelerate the construction speed in the urban areas with heavy traffic, has been more and …

Socket connections are recommended to connect precast members in accelerated bridge
construction (ABC) due to their advantages over other connecting methods. The primary …