Cables and tendons are crucial elements in bridge engineering but also are vulnerable structural elements because they are usually subjected to fatigue and corrosion problems. Thus, vibration-based non-destructive techniques have been used for extern...
Grout voids in the tendons of a post-tensioning bridge reduce their strength. Grout voids are also severe flaws causing corrosion of the steel strands in the tendons. Detecting voids during construction and operation of the tendons is essential to pr...
Grout voids in external tendons of post-tensioned bridges are a critical issue, as they may result in the corrosion of the steel strands and significantly reduce tendon strength. Therefore, preventing tendon failure necessitates thorough inspection f...
This study aims to enhance the ultimate capacity and stiffness of steel–concrete composite beams through external strengthening with prestressed carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates and post-tensioned CFRP tendons. A 3D finite element...
This study investigates damage detection in the tendons of post-tensioned segmental box girder bridges, focusing on the vibration-based technique and its application in conjunction with the Precursor Transformation Matrix (PTM). Due to the critical r...
The modeling method of unbonded effects is a challenging and hot topic for the structural performance analysis of unbonded and partially bonded post-tensioned concrete beams. The main concerns accounting for the unbonded effects are the longitudinal...
Composite steel–concrete beams have gained significant attention in modern construction due to their superior structural efficiency, economic viability, and adaptability to diverse applications. This paper presents a comprehensive review of res...
Fatigue in steel–concrete composite beams can result from cyclic loading, causing stress fluctuations that may lead to cumulative damage and eventual failure over an extended period. In this paper, the experimental findings from fatigue loading...
A sustainable environment can be achieved by strengthening the existing building to avoid new construction and by replacing the construction materials with long-lasting sustainable materials such as a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP). Using post-tensio...
This study proposes a precast concrete bridge pier system designed to enhance seismic resilience and post-earthquake reparability. The structural configuration integrates ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), externally replaceable steel-angle ener...
The corrosion of prestressing steel in prestressed concrete bridges is a critical issue for bridge maintenance. To assess structures with corroded strands, it is necessary to define the mechanical properties of the strands and their influence on the...