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Performance and design of bridges and bridge engineering.
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A Laboratory and Field Study of Composite Piles for Bridge Substructures [30930] 
Findings on composite pile materials for bridge construction.
Findings on composite pile materials for bridge construction.
An Integral Abutment Bridge with Precast Concrete Piles ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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First integral abutment bridge in the state of Iowa that utilized precast, prestressed concrete piles in the abutment.
[31372] First integral abutment bridge in the state of Iowa that utilized precast, prestressed concrete piles in the abutment.
Analysis of an Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Two-Way Ribbed Bridge Deck Slab [32259]
Technical brief from FHWA.
[32259] Technical brief from FHWA.
Application of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to High-Strength Structural Concrete [31708]
Shear design provisions for reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.
Shear design provisions for reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.
Application of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to High-Strength Structural Concrete [32383]
Flexure and compression provisions for LRFD specifications.
[32383] Flexure and compression provisions for LRFD specifications.
Behavior and Design of Dapped Steel Plate Girders [31506]
Technical basis for dapped girder ends on steel highway bridges.
[31506] Technical basis for dapped girder ends on steel highway bridges.
Bridge and Structure Management Papers [35174]
List of papers on bridge management, preservation, maintenance and more.
[35174] List of papers on bridge management, preservation, maintenance and more.
Bridge Clearance Guide [32345]
Specific water to bridge clearance numbers for numerous waterways in the USA.
Specific water to bridge clearance numbers for numerous waterways in the USA.
Bridge Deck Joint Performance [31325]
Selection criteria and design guidelines for commonaly used expansion joint systems.
[31325] Selection criteria and design guidelines for commonaly used expansion joint systems.
Bridge Deck Service Life Prediction and Costs [32697]
Determine when to repair and rehabilitate bridge decks.
[32697] Determine when to repair and rehabilitate bridge decks.
Bridge Prefabrication Videos [36515]
A series of videos that highlight the advantages of prefabricated bridge elements and systems
A series of videos that highlight the advantages of prefabricated bridge elements and systems
Bridge Replacement Videos [36520]
Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) and use of prefabricated bridge elements
Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) and use of prefabricated bridge elements
Connection Between Full-Depth Precast Bridge Deck Panel Systems and Precast I-Beams [31233]
Performance specification for the grout between the top of a precast I-beam and the bottom of a bridge deck panel.
[31233] Performance specification for the grout between the top of a precast I-beam and the bottom of a bridge deck panel.
Corrosion Protection Efficiency of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings on Reinforcing Steel [32988]
Effects of various epoxy coating and exposure parameters for bridge decks.
[32988] Effects of various epoxy coating and exposure parameters for bridge decks.
Corrosion-Resistant Alloys for Reinforced Concrete [31998]
Explores the corrosion resistance of various types of corrosion-resistant reinforcement in bridges exposed to chlorides.
[31998] Explores the corrosion resistance of various types of corrosion-resistant reinforcement in bridges exposed to chlorides.
Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Abutments from Scour [31968]
Report examines criteria and guidelines of countermeasures to protect bridge abutments from scour damage.
[31968] Report examines criteria and guidelines of countermeasures to protect bridge abutments from scour damage.
Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour [32691]
Guidelines, selection criteria and specifications for design and construction of scour countermeasures.
[32691] Guidelines, selection criteria and specifications for design and construction of scour countermeasures.
Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour Reference Document [32692]
Detailed laboratory testing results.
[32692] Detailed laboratory testing results.
Criteria for Selecting Hydraulic Models [32036]
Decision tool for selecting either a 1- or 2-dimensional hydraulic model when examining flow through bridge crossings.
[32036] Decision tool for selecting either a 1- or 2-dimensional hydraulic model when examining flow through bridge crossings.
Deterioration of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams [33991]
Risks associated with prestressing steel failure in bridges.
[33991] Risks associated with prestressing steel failure in bridges.
Effects of Increasing the Allowable Compressive Stress at Release of Prestressed Concrete Girder [32082]
Feasibility of increasing the allowable compressive stress at release of prestressed concrete girders.
[32082] Feasibility of increasing the allowable compressive stress at release of prestressed concrete girders.
Federal Highway Bridge Program Review [34835]
GAO report on improvements of the US DOT to the ability to prioritize resources for bridges.
[34835] GAO report on improvements of the US DOT to the ability to prioritize resources for bridges.
Full-Depth Precast Concrete Bridge Deck Panel Systems [33233]
Guidance on load and resistance factor design.
[33233] Guidance on load and resistance factor design.
Hearing on Structurally Deficient Bridges in the United States [31906]
Testimony on structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System.
Testimony on structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System.
Improvements in Design Scour Depth Prediction [30628]
sediment scour on bridge piers with pile caps and groups with different centerline spacing and orientation to the flow.
[30628] sediment scour on bridge piers with pile caps and groups with different centerline spacing and orientation to the flow.
Improving Predictions for Camber in Precast, Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders [30670]
Report explores methods of predicting camber in prestressed concrete girders.
[30670] Report explores methods of predicting camber in prestressed concrete girders.
Long-Term Behavior of High-Performance Concrete Bridges [35199]
Long-term structural behavior of pretensioned high performance concrete.
[35199] Long-term structural behavior of pretensioned high performance concrete.
Long-Term Bridge Performance Program [35230]
Website of information and resources on bridge planning and maintenance.
Website of information and resources on bridge planning and maintenance.
Multi-Objective Optimization for Bridge Management Systems [32248]
Development of bridge management software modules to implement the methodologies.
[32248] Development of bridge management software modules to implement the methodologies.
Prestress Losses in Pretensioned High-Strength Concrete Bridge Girders [31323]
Obtain realistic estimates of prestress losses in high-strength pretensioned concrete bridge girders.
[31323] Obtain realistic estimates of prestress losses in high-strength pretensioned concrete bridge girders.
Research: Bridge Structures [34442]
A series of research papers related to bridge construction and maintenance
A series of research papers related to bridge construction and maintenance
Restoring and Rebuilding US Bridges [34410]
Conditions, age and costs to repair and modernize US bridges.
Conditions, age and costs to repair and modernize US bridges.
Results from High-Performance Concrete Bridge Projects [33996]
Evaluation and compliation of results.
[33996] Evaluation and compliation of results.
Risk-Based Management Guidelines for Scour at Bridges with Unknown Foundations [31835]
Report examines a risk-based approach to managing bridges in the absence of foundation information.
[31835] Report examines a risk-based approach to managing bridges in the absence of foundation information.
Self-Propelled Modular Transporters to Remove and Replace Bridges [33098]
Full text of manual with appendices.
Full text of manual with appendices.
Simplified Live Load Distribution Factor Equations [32382]
Report and appendices on LRFD live load distribution factor design equations for shear.
Report and appendices on LRFD live load distribution factor design equations for shear.
State Bridge Counts by Year [33232]
Data on bridge counts including structurally deficient and obsolete bridges for US states by year.
Data on bridge counts including structurally deficient and obsolete bridges for US states by year.
Strengthening Existing Non-Composite Steel Bridge Girders Using Post-Installed Shear Connectors [32267]
Report examines structurally efficient and practical ways to post-install shear connectors in existing bridges.
[32267] Report examines structurally efficient and practical ways to post-install shear connectors in existing bridges.
The Impact of the AASHTO LRFD Design Code on Bridge Stiffness and Strength [30416]
Report examines bridge flexibility differences between two AASHTO's design specifications.
[30416] Report examines bridge flexibility differences between two AASHTO's design specifications.
The Scour Risk Assessment Tool [31836]
Excel risk assessment tool and instructions for risk-based approach to managing bridges.
Excel risk assessment tool and instructions for risk-based approach to managing bridges.
Transfer, Development, and Splice Length for Strand/Reinforcement in High-Strength Concrete [34984]
For bridge design specifications.
For bridge design specifications.
US Bridge Information Website [31894]
Website of resource information regarding bridges for the use of the media and the general public.
Website of resource information regarding bridges for the use of the media and the general public.
Wind-Induced Vibration of Stay Cables [32485]
Design guidelines for mitigation of excessive cable vibrations on cable-stayed bridges.
[32485] Design guidelines for mitigation of excessive cable vibrations on cable-stayed bridges.
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