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Overall feasibility assessment of polyester polyurethane concrete used as steel bridge deck pavement

open access: yesFrontiers in Materials, 2022
Traditional pavement materials used in the orthotropic steel bridge deck suffer from various pavement distresses and thus reduce the service life of the steel bridge. Therefore, this study proposed a novel engineered material named polyester polyurethane
Shi-Lei Niu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Enhancing SHM with the extension of the deformation area difference method into the strain area difference method

open access: yesStructural Concrete, Volume 26, Issue 5, Page 5555-5577, October 2025.
Abstract This study contributes to the fields of nondestructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM), which are pivotal for extending the service life of infrastructure and aligning with sustainability goals in construction. The study emphasizes an advanced application of the deformation area difference (DAD) Method, focusing on the ...
Tarik Čamo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of Technical Advances and Applications of Intelligent Inspection Robots in Structural Health Monitoring

open access: yesSmartBot, Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2025.
This review presents recent advances in intelligent inspection robots for structural health monitoring. It highlights key technologies in sensing, data processing, and fault localization, along with challenges and future directions. The aim is to support practical deployment and promote intelligent, efficient, and autonomous monitoring systems ...
Dongjie Li   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental study on the root-deck fatigue crack on orthotropic steel decks

open access: yesMaterials & Design, 2021
The root-deck crack is one of the most concerned fatigue issues on orthotropic steel decks (OSDs) as it is unfavorable for the serviceability of the bridge while being difficult to detect.
Dalei Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fatigue Performance of Steel–UHPC Composite Bridge Deck System with Large Longitudinal Rib

open access: yesAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022
A critical problem in the development and application of orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) is fatigue cracking, which is determined by the deck’s structural system, mechanical characteristics, load, and external environmental factors. The development
Yi Zhou   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dissipative CLT‐Based Seismic Upgrading System for RC‐Framed Structures: Experimental Characterization, Numerical Modelling, and Design Guidelines

open access: yesEarthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 1775-1796, May 2025.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates a seismic retrofit technique named e‐CLT, which is part of the solution for integrated seismic and energy rehabilitation of buildings developed in the framework of the research project e‐SAFE funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.
Francesca Barbagallo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Statistical Analysis of Stress Signals from Bridge Monitoring by FBG System

open access: yesSensors, 2018
In this paper, a fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based stress monitoring system instrumented on an orthotropic steel deck arch bridge is demonstrated. The FBG sensors are installed at two types of critical fatigue-prone welded joints to measure the strain and ...
Xiao-Wei Ye, You-Hua Su, Pei-Sen Xi
doaj   +1 more source

Periodic Table of Immunomodulatory Elements and Derived Two‐Dimensional Biomaterials

open access: yesAdvanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 6, February 10, 2025.
Two‐dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, possessing unique physiochemical properties, revolutionize the field of biomedical engineering to address critical diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This review unveils the periodic table of 2D immunomodulatory elements, assessing synthesis, properties, immunomodulatory mechanisms and biocompatibility.
Alireza Rafieerad   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vibrational Response of Solid RC Slab System Under Synchronized Multiperson Walking Excitation

open access: yesAdvances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Solid reinforced concrete (RC) floor systems have become susceptible to vibration from walking‐induced excitation due to the lightweight characteristics of concrete. This reduces the serviceability of the building in terms of occupant discomfort, adaptability to dynamic load, durability issues resulting from undesirable cracking, and service life.
Tazwar Bakhtiyar Zahid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parameter Optimization and Bending Performance Analysis of a Corrugated Steel Plate-UHPC Composite Bridge Deck with PZ Shear Connectors

open access: yesAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022
Composite bridge decks consisting of steel plates and concrete are used to minimize fatigue cracking and damage of asphalt pavement of orthotropic steel bridge decks subjected to wheel loads.
Anhua Wang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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