With the rapid development of bridge construction, the service life of bridges and traffic volume continue to increase, leading to the gradual appearance of diseases such as potholes and cracks in bridge deck pavements under repeated external loads....
Asphalt bridge deck pavement is a weak bridge structure area, and early damage usually occurs in this area under vehicle loads. Due to the complexity and diversity of vehicle loads and material structures, it is difficult to truly reflect the mechani...
Bridge deck pavement damage has a significant effect on the driving safety and long-term durability of bridges. To achieve the damage detection and localization of bridge deck pavement, a three-stage detection method based on the you-only-look-once v...
Concrete structures cannot efficiently perform their functions over time due to chemical and physical external effects. Thus, enhancing the relationship between repair and aged structures, and also improving the durability properties of concrete is c...
In order to study the interlayer shear behavior of bridge deck pavement, a numerical simulation was conducted to analyze the influence of varying interfacial conditions on shear stress at the bottom of pavement layers under the moving loading effect....
Based on the nonlinear damage theory, this paper aims to explore the fatigue performance of steel bridge deck asphalt pavement under multistage fatigue load. Manson–Halford cumulative damage model and the modified model were introduced to describe lo...
To improve the structural design rationality of cement concrete bridge deck pavement systems and reduce diseases such as interlayer displacement and rutting in the early stage of bridge deck use, this paper studies the influence and law of the coupli...
Steel bridges are widely used in bridge engineering. In the structural design of steel bridge deck pavement systems, engineers focus on obtaining mechanical properties by calculating design parameters and are keen to establish a quick and accurate so...
The hydroplaning propensity on the steel bridge deck pavement (SBDP) is higher than ordinary road pavements. In this study, the objective is to develop a hydroplaning model to evaluate the hydroplaning behaviors for SBDPs. To achieve this goal, a fin...
The performance of waterproof bonding layer systems significantly affects the service life of concrete bridge deck pavement. This article aims to compare the bonding properties and composite structure mechanical properties of different waterproof bon...
This paper investigated the durability and structural performance of concrete bridge deck pavements under high temperature and high humidity conditions, focusing on three aspects: mix design, road performance evaluation, and structural optimization d...
The paving layer on the steel box girder bridge deck is widely used when constructing pavements for steel bridges. Owing to the orthotropic feature of steel decks, a transverse clapboard and rib can lead to a concentration of stress. Consequently, fa...
Steel bridge deck pavements (SBDPs) are susceptible to complex mechanical and service environmental conditions, yet current design methods often struggle to simultaneously capture global bridge system behavior and local pavement responses. To address...
As bituminous binders greatly influence the engineering performance of gussasphalt concrete for bridge deck pavement, selecting appropriate bitumen is a critical procedure for mixture design. In this study, five different combinations of bituminous b...
This study simplifies the local model of the orthotropic steel bridge deck pavement into a two-dimensional composite continuous beam. Based on the Modal Superposition Method and Duhamel Integration, an analytical solution for the dynamic response of...
Suitable evaluation of distress is beneficial to understanding the in situ performance of deck pavement. This study attempts to evaluate the long-term in situ performance of American ChemCo epoxy asphalt concrete on the Xihoumen Bridge (XHMB) after 1...
The application of green energy resources is gaining increasing attention in the field of engineering. In cold areas, the groundwater circulation temperature control system (GCTCS) can serve as an auxiliary structure to the bridge deck on highways, e...
Although the double-layer pavement structure with a top layer of stone mastic asphalt concrete (SMAC) and a bottom layer of epoxy asphalt concrete (EAC) has been confirmed to have excellent overall performance in the laboratory, there is a lack of co...
This study aims to evaluate the economy of a steel bridge deck pavement scheme (SBDPS) using a comprehensive life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis approach. The SBDPS are divided into the “epoxy asphalt concrete system” (EA system) and “Gussasphalt concrete...
Unlike conventional asphalt pavements, steel bridge deck pavement (SBDP) is directly constructed on orthotropic steel deck plates characterized by relatively low flexural stiffness, rendering it more susceptible to rutting deformation under elevated...
To address the challenge of assessing the thickness uniformity of epoxy asphalt layers on steel bridge decks, three-dimensional ground-penetrating radar (3D-GPR) was employed for non-destructive, full cross-sectional detection of the pavement layer&r...
This study focuses on unknown crystal precipitates from an asphalt mixture used in bridge deck pavement layers. X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy was used to analyze the composition and source of crystals in the asphalt mixture used in bridge deck pave...
Epoxy Resin System (ERS) steel bridge pavement, which comprises a resin asphalt (RA) base layer and a modified asphalt wearing course, offers cost efficiency and rapid installation. However, the combined effects of traffic loads and environmental con...
Epoxy asphalt concrete (EAC) is a widely used steel bridge deck pavement (SBDP) material. Due to the curing reaction, the EAC-based material needs a long curing period before opening to traffic, which in an inconvenience in the construction of SBDP....
With the rising demand for sustainable infrastructure, addressing the limitations of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is crucial, particularly for exposed structures such as pavements and bridge decks. Portland limestone cement (PLC) is a sustainable a...
Epoxy asphalt concrete, mortar asphalt concrete and Gussasphalt concrete are commonly used types of deck pavement materials in bridge deck pavement engineering. However, achieving the high-temperature stability and anti-fatigue performance of the dec...
Epoxy resins (ERs) are esteemed for their mechanical robustness and adhesive qualities, particularly in steel bridge deck applications. Nonetheless, their intrinsic brittleness limits broader utility. This study addresses this limitation by modulatin...
To comprehensively investigate the integrated structural and material design of the epoxy asphalt mixture used in steel bridge deck pavement, the following works have been conducted: 1. The strain level of steel bridge deck pavement was calculated; 2...
The paper presents the issue of resistance to permanent deformations of bridge pavements placed upon concrete bridge decks. In Europe, bridge asphalt pavement usually consists of a wearing course and a protective layer, which are placed over the insu...
The bonding between pavement and a steel bridge deck is a key component affecting the structural integrity of steel deck pavement and delamination is a major cause. The bonding interface of steel deck pavement was systematically investigated to evalu...
The persistence of pothole maintenance represents an enduring challenge. Past studies have largely concentrated on the materials and techniques used for remediation, with a lack of attention given to the pothole interface. This paper employed epoxy a...
The extended finite element method (XFEM) was employed for the computational modeling of internal defects within a bond layer. Furthermore, a cohesive zone model (CZM) was implemented to characterize the behavior of the bond layer in response to inte...
In order to obtain the optimal electrode layout and ice melting effect of cast conductive asphalt concrete steel bridge deck pavement, firstly, pouring conductive asphalt concrete was prepared; secondly, different electrode materials and layout metho...
The primary challenge in the operation of steel deck pavement systems lies in the inspection and assessment of their condition. Traditionally, manual inspection methods are employed. However, these approaches are not only time-consuming and labor-int...
In order to improve the durability of the asphalt pavement on a cement concrete bridge, this study investigated the effect of the modulus of the asphalt mixture at the bottom layer on the mechanical response of bridge pavement, along with a type of e...
The decks of steel–concrete composite bridges are constantly exposed to severe environmental conditions, which frequently give rise to significant issues, including cracks and holes. These problems occur due to the formation of blisters under t...
In order to solve the equilibrium problem related to compaction degree, structural integrity of skid resistance, and skid resistance of asphalt wearing layer on a concrete bridge deck, the influence of rolling mode on compaction degree, structural in...
As an important part of the bridge deck pavement system, the waterproof bonding layer plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and durability of the pavement structure. Asphalt-based waterproof bonding materials have attracted extensive attention...
Hundreds of people are killed or injured annually in the United States in accidents related to ice formation on roadways and bridge decks. In this paper, a novel embedded sensor system is proposed for the detection of black ice as well as wet, dry, a...
As large span steel bridges develop rapidly, the type of steel deck paving is also diversifying. However, the current steel deck paving layer is a dense-graded mixture of both upper and lower layers. This makes it difficult for water to drain out of...
The real-time operational safety of in-service bridges has received wide attention in recent years. By fully utilizing the health monitoring data of bridges, a structural abnormal pattern detection method based on data mining can be established to ef...
In order to investigate the fatigue cracking resistance of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) used in in total life pavement, the semi-circular bending (SCB) test and improved three-point bending fatigue test (ITBF) were utilized in this study....
Transportation infrastructure such as concrete pavements, parapets, barriers, and bridge decks in cold regions are usually exposed to a heavy amount of deicing chemicals during the winter for ice and snow control. Various deicer salts can physically...
Waterproofing in pavements can determine the waterproofing performance of the entire bridge structure. In this study, two types of pavement layers, asphalt concrete (APC) and latex-modified concrete (LMC), are investigated as options to improve the w...
Traditional concrete bridge decks often incorporate steel mesh to ensure connection and prevent cracking. However, the cracking in the connecting layer, low bond strength, misalignment of steel mesh, and settling at the bottom often appear. In this s...
Rising traffic volume, heavy loads, and construction activities have raised concerns about expansion joint device damage. This study focuses on developing an innovative expansion joint using polymer-modified rubber asphalt as the filling material to...
South Korea is implementing various policies to address the aging of infrastructures and improve road infrastructure management. Moreover, numerous research projects aiming at the development of necessary technologies for the proper implementation of...
Epoxy asphalt (EA) concrete is widely used in constructing long-span steel bridge pavements (SBDPs). This study aims to derive a fatigue damage evolution law, conducting an experimental investigation of SBDP. First, a general theoretical form of the...
The corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures is a most widespread problem. Silane is commonly used as a surface treatment material to reduce the entry of moisture containing harmful chemicals into the concrete matrix, thereby restricti...
Asphalt pavement durability significantly impacts the service life of roads, and hence, understanding the performance of high-performance asphalt mixtures is crucial. This study investigates the performance of four high-performance asphalt mixtures:...
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