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Advances in Bridge Design and Construction: Technologies and Applications

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 6305

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Munzer Hassan

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Department of Construction Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure, University of Quebec, Quebec, QC, Canada
Interests: accelerated bridge construction; bridge design; bridge rehabilitation; structures strengthening using FRP materials; soil–structure interaction; deep foundations; FE modeling
Prof. Dr. Khaled Sennah

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Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Interests: structural engineering, bridge infrastructure design, evaluation, rehabilitation, and strengthening, applications of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in bridges and structures; acceleration bridge construction using prefabricated bridge elements and connection technology; high-performance concrete and steel applications for sustainable bridges, integral abutment bridges

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Bridges are critical elements of transportation networks, which, in turn, play a crucial role in the development of communities, cities and nations. Throughout human history, the design and construction of bridges represented the level of technological development of countries and have been part of their pride. With the Industrial Revolution and especially after the Second World War, the construction of bridges experienced a blatant boom in all industrial countries. These bridges, built 50 to 75 years ago, have reached their useful lifespan and must be reinforced, rehabilitated and sometimes monitored in real-time while awaiting replacement. Furthermore, the rehabilitation or reconstruction of bridges comes in the context of climate change and new, more restrictive seismic requirements. To meet the aforementioned needs and properly design and build a new generation of bridges, researchers worldwide are working hard at developing innovative technologies and materials that make it possible to have high-performance and durable bridges with full respect for the environment. 

This Special Issue calls on researchers and practicing engineers to propose genuine articles covering the different aspects of recent advances and future perspectives in the design, rehabilitation and construction of bridges of the future. Case studies and reviews of innovative practices are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Munzer Hassan
Prof. Dr. Khaled Sennah
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • bridge design
  • construction
  • rehabilitation
  • retrofit
  • innovative materials
  • modeling
  • seismic isolation
  • new technologies
  • climate change

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Seismic Design and Ductility Evaluation of Thin-Walled Stiffened Steel Square Box Columns
by Mwaura Njiru and Iraj H. P. Mamaghani
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(18), 8554; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188554 - 23 Sep 2024
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This paper investigates the seismic performance of thin-walled stiffened steel square box columns, modeling bridge piers subjected to unidirectional cyclic lateral loading with a constant axial load, focusing on local, global, and local-global interactive buckling phenomena. Initially, the finite element model was validated [...] Read more.
This paper investigates the seismic performance of thin-walled stiffened steel square box columns, modeling bridge piers subjected to unidirectional cyclic lateral loading with a constant axial load, focusing on local, global, and local-global interactive buckling phenomena. Initially, the finite element model was validated against existing experimental results. The study further explored the degradation in strength and ductility of both thin-walled and compact columns under cyclic loading. Thin-walled, stiffened steel square box columns exhibited buckling near the base, forming a half-sine wave shape. The research also addresses discrepancies from different material models used to analyze steel tubular bridge piers. Analysis using a modified two-surface plasticity model (2SM) yielded results closer to experimental data than a multi-linear kinematic hardening model, particularly for compact sections. The 2SM, which accounts for cycling within the yield plateau and strain hardening regime, demonstrated enhanced accuracy over the multi-linear kinematic hardening model. Additionally, a parametric study was conducted to assess the impact of key design parameters—such as width-to-thickness ratio (Rf), column slenderness ratio (λ), and magnitude of axial load (P/Py)—on the performance of thin-walled stiffened steel square box columns. Design equations were then developed to predict the strength and ductility of bridge piers. These equations closely matched experimental results, achieving an accuracy of 95% for ultimate strength and 97% for ductility. Full article
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Efficient Design Optimization of Cable-Stayed Bridges: A Two-Layer Framework with Surrogate-Model-Assisted Prediction of Optimum Cable Forces
by Yuan Ma, Chaolin Song, Zhipeng Wang, Zuqian Jiang, Bin Sun and Rucheng Xiao
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 2007; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14052007 - 28 Feb 2024
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Cable-stayed bridges have commonly been built for crossing large-span obstacles, such as rivers, valleys, and existing structures. Obtaining an optimum design for a cable-stayed bridge is challenging, due to the large number of design variables and design constraints that are typically nonlinear and [...] Read more.
Cable-stayed bridges have commonly been built for crossing large-span obstacles, such as rivers, valleys, and existing structures. Obtaining an optimum design for a cable-stayed bridge is challenging, due to the large number of design variables and design constraints that are typically nonlinear and usually conflict with each other. Therefore, it is a reasonable alternative to turn the large and complex optimization problem into two sub-problems, i.e., optimizing the internal force distribution by adjusting the cable prestressing forces, and optimizing the other sizing or geometrical parameters. However, conventional methods are lacking in efficiency when dealing with the problem of optimization of cable forces in the first sub-problem, under the circumstance that iteration between the two sub-problems is required. To address this, this paper presents a surrogate-model-assisted method to construct a cable forces predictor ahead of the structural optimization process, so that cable forces can be effectively predicted rather than optimized in each iterative round. Additionally, B-spline interpolation curve is adopted for variable condensation when sampling for the surrogate model. Finally, the structure optimization in the second sub-problem is performed by leveraging an optimization program based on particle swarm optimization method. The performance of the proposed framework is tested with a practical engineering application. Results show that the proposed method showcases good efficiency and accuracy. The theoretical raw material consumption of the towers and the cables is 32% lower than the original design. Full article
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The Seismic Behavior of Rectangular Concrete-Encased Steel Bridge Piers: A Review
by Mohammadreza Moradian and Munzer Hassan
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(15), 6627; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14156627 - 29 Jul 2024
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This paper proposes a review of the previous research work and the representative publications regarding the seismic behavior of the concrete-encased steel (CES) columns. Concrete-encased steel sections are composed of steel sections encased in reinforced concrete members. The research work recently showed increased [...] Read more.
This paper proposes a review of the previous research work and the representative publications regarding the seismic behavior of the concrete-encased steel (CES) columns. Concrete-encased steel sections are composed of steel sections encased in reinforced concrete members. The research work recently showed increased attention to this type of column due to its advantages compared to conventional reinforced concrete columns. Firstly, the analytical studies of the behavior of the CES columns under axial loads, including comparative studies between different research works, are presented. Then, the behavior of the CES columns under combined axial and flexural loads is also highlighted. An overview of the analytical confinement material models is addressed. In addition, the discussion and summary of the seismic behavior of the CES columns and the important parameters affecting the seismic behavior of these types of columns are included. Although important progress has been made by the previous studies in the CES columns under the axial load and the combination of axial and seismic loads, they fundamentally focused on the building columns, and little attention was paid to the impact of lateral reinforcement and their configuration in bridge piers. Due to the lack of studies on the parameters affecting the seismic behavior of the bridges, more studies should still be made to better understand the behavior of the CES bridge piers. This paper provides a reference for the research and engineering practice of concrete-encased steel bridge piers. It also concludes with suggestions for future studies to integrate the seismic requirement of the CES bridge piers in Canada. Full article
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Retrofitting of Steel Structures with CFRP: Literature Review and Research Needs
by Mohamadreza Delzendeh Moghadam, Abbas Fathi and Omar Chaallal
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(13), 5958; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14135958 - 8 Jul 2024
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The application of the externally bonded (EB) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technique for retrofitting steel elements offers significant advantages over the conventional method. The high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance of CFRP materials have made them a viable alternative for retrofitting steel structures. [...] Read more.
The application of the externally bonded (EB) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technique for retrofitting steel elements offers significant advantages over the conventional method. The high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance of CFRP materials have made them a viable alternative for retrofitting steel structures. This paper covers a wide range of aspects discussed in the research investigations to date on CFRP bonded steel elements and provides a critical review of the topic under both static and fatigue loading conditions. In the end, research needs and recommendations are presented in this respect. Full article
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