Rehabilitation and Repair of RC, Steel and Pre-stressed Bridges

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Rehabilitation of RC, Steel and Pre-stressed Bridges Introduction Modern bridge infrastructure comprises of primarily concrete (reinforced or pre-stressed) and steel structures. Over the service life of a bridge, its constituent materials are continually subjected to fatigue and wear-tear due to dynamic vehicular loads. Overloading due to increase in wheel loads and regular exposure to aggressive external environment … Read more

A Critical Evaluation of Bridge Scour for Michigan Specific Conditions

A Critical Evaluation of Bridge Scour for Michigan Specific Conditions

A Critical Evaluation of Bridge Scour for Michigan Specific Conditions Project Goals The objective of this research is to improve the MDOT bridge scour prediction capability.  This will be accomplished by calibrating and/or modifying level 2 (HEC-18) scour prediction equations for Michigan specific conditions. The research plan consists of: Literature Review Evaluate MDOT’s Current Scour … Read more