1st Edition

Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability Proceedings of the Sixth International IABMAS Conference, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy, 8-12 July 2012

Edited By Fabio Biondini, Dan M. Frangopol Copyright 2012

    Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability contains the lectures and papers presented at The Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2012), held in Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy, 8-12 July, 2012. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts (800 pp) and a DVD (4057 pp) containing the full papers of 555 contributions presented at IABMAS 2012, including the T.Y. Lin Lecture, nine Keynote Lectures, and 545 technical papers from 40 countries.

    The contributions deal with the state-of-the-art as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to all main aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, management, resilience and sustainability. Major topics covered include: advanced materials, ageing of bridges, assessment and evaluation, bridge codes, bridge diagnostics, bridge management systems, composites, damage identification, design for durability, deterioration modeling, earthquake and accidental loadings, emerging technologies, fatigue, field testing, financial planning, health monitoring, high performance materials, inspection, life-cycle performance and cost, load models, maintenance strategies, non-destructive testing, optimization strategies, prediction of future traffic demands, rehabilitation, reliability and risk management, repair, replacement, residual service life, resilience, robustness, safety and serviceability, service life prediction, strengthening, structural integrity, and sustainability.

    This volume provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of bridge engineering as well as significant contributions to the process of making more rational decisions concerning bridge maintenance, safety, serviceability, resilience, sustainability, monitoring, risk-based management, and life-cycle performance using traditional and emerging technologies for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. It will serve as a valuable reference to all involved with bridge structure and infrastructure systems, including students, researchers and engineers from all areas of bridge engineering.

    Conference organization
    Preface
    Acknowledgments


    T.Y. LIN LECTURE
    Precast segmental bridge construction in seismic zones
    F. Seible


    KEYNOTE LECTURES
    Renewal and rehabilitation of the Brazilian railway bridge infrastructure
    T.N. Bittencourt, R.M. Teixeira &A.B. Colombo

    Operational deformations in long span bridges
    J.M.W. Brownjohn, K.-Y. Koo, A. Scullion & D. List

    Wind tunnel: A fundamental tool for long span bridges design
    G. Diana

    Pathology, appraisal, repair and management of old prestressed beam and slab bridges
    B.F. Godart

    Assessment and retrofitting of existing bridges
    C. Modena, C. Pellegrino, G. Tecchio, F. da Porto, R. Morbin & M. Grendene

    Innovative steel bridge girders with tubular flanges
    R. Sause

    Remote monitoring: Concept and pilot study
    M. Shinozuka, M. Torbol & K.G. Papakonstantinou

    The art of arches
    M.-C. Tang

    System design and implementation of structural health monitoring and maintenance management system for marine viaduct bridges 69
    K.Y.Wong


    MINI-SYMPOSIA

    Field tests for bridge assessment
    Organizers: A. Miyamoto & I. Hakola

    Bridge testing, monitoring and condition assessment in Finland
    I. Hakola, P. Hradil & M. Halonen

    Field tests for remaining life and load carrying capacity assessment of concrete bridges
    A. Miyamoto

    Development of a damage detection system for expansion joints of highway bridges applying acoustic method
    Y. Nishikawa, K. Taniguchi, L.H. Ichinose, S. Tsukamoto &T. Yamagami

    Smart system of bridge strain monitoring during construction and service
    P. Olaszek

    Investigation of displacements of road bridges under test loads using radar interferometry – Case study
    T. Owerko, L. Ortyl, R. Kocierz, P. Kuras & M. Salamak

    Rehabilitation prioritization for Canadian Alaska Highway structures
    P. Phillips & R. El-Hacha

    Bridge condition assessment for short and medium span bridges by vibration responses of city bus
    A. Yabe &A. Miyamoto

    Rule-type knowledge discovery from field inspection data for highway bridges based on advanced data mining technique
    H. Yagi, A. Miyamoto & N. Tsukamoto

    Application of electromagnetic testing to orthotropic steel deck
    T. Yamada, A. Shiraishi, M. Okuno, H. Sugiyama, N. Kanjo, S. Tsukamoto &T. Yamagami


    SmartEN ITN – Smart management for sustainable built environment including bridges and structural systems
    Organizers: T. Onofriou & R. Helmerich

    Power-efficient wireless sensor reachback for SHM
    D. Ampeliotis, N. Bogdanovi´c, K. Berberidis, F. Casciati & R. Al-Saleh

    Structural diagnostic via compressive sensing
    F. Casciati, L. Faravelli, R. Al-Saleh & K. Hinc

    Towards a SHM-based methodology for updating fatigue reliability of orthotropic steel decks
    I.F. Alcover, J.E. Andersen, M.K. Chryssanthopoulos & M.I. Rafiq

    Low cost wireless sensor networks for continuous bridge monitoring
    B. Han, A. Kalis, P. Tragas, R.H. Nielsen & R. Prasad

    Knowledge representation system about existing bridges
    R. Helmerich

    NDT-based monitoring of accelerated steel corrosion in concrete
    S.-X. Hong,W.L. Lai, R. Helmerich & B. Milmann

    Bi-objective layout optimization of a wireless sensor network for footbridge monitoring
    K. Jalsan, K. Flouri & G. Feltrin

    Wisespot, a novel approach for wireless localization of damages in bridges
    A. Kounoudes, M. Milis, T. Onoufriou, R.A. Votsis, A. Kalis, P. Tragas &A.G. Constantinides

    Physical characterization of reinforcing bar corrosion in concrete
    L. Llano, M.I. Rafiq & M.K. Chryssanthopoulos

    Physical layer network coding for bridge wireless monitoring
    A.M. Mejri, G.R. Rekaya & J.-C.B. Belfiore

    SmartEN – Smart management for sustainable built environment including bridges, structures and infrastructure systems
    T. Onoufriou, M.A. Kyriakides, K. Berberidis, M.K. Chryssanthopoulos &A. Kalis

    Performance indicators based on structural health monitoring for management of bridges
    A. Orcesi & D.M. Frangopol

    Monitoring of bridge using a wireless sensor network based on network coding
    J. Skulic & K.K. Leung

    Optimization of wireless sensor locations for SHM based on application demands and networking limitations
    R.N. Soman, T. Onoufriou, R.A. Votsis, C.Z. Chrysostomou & M.A. Kyriakides


    Research and applications in bridge health monitoring
    Organizers: F.N. Catbas, J.R. Casas, H. Furuta & D.M. Frangopol

    Experimental load rating of a steel girder bridge using structural health monitoring and modeling
    E.S. Bell, P.J. Lefebvre, M. Sanayei, J.D. Sipple, M. Iplikcioglu & B.R. Brenner

    Bridge condition assessment using digital image correlation and structural modeling
    E.S. Bell, J.T. Peddle &A. Goudreau

    Implementation of Robust Regression Algorithm (RRA) to detect structural change using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) data
    F.N. Catbas, M. Malekzadeh & I.-B. Kwon

    Indirect structural health monitoring in bridges: Scale experiments
    F. Cerda, J. Garrett, J. Bielak, J. Barrera, Z. Zhuang, S. Chen, M. McCann, J. Kova?cevi´c & P. Rizzo

    Bridge pier scouring: A new approach for monitoring. A case in northern Italy
    A. Cigada, S. Manzoni, F. Ballio, G. Crotti, G. Rossi & C. Someda

    On the static monitoring of bridges and bridge-like structures
    A.E. Del Grosso

    Reliability prediction based on family of models
    H.B. Gokce, F.N. Catbas & D.M. Frangopol

    Automation of concrete bridge deck condition assessment and rehabilitation
    N. Gucunski, J. Yi & F.L. Moon

    A bridge damage detection approach using vehicle-bridge interaction analysis and Neural Network technique
    H. Hattori, X. He, F.N. Catbas, H. Furuta & M. Kawatani

    Structural health monitoring and damage detection using AdaBoost technique
    H. Hattori, M. Gul, F.N. Catbas & H. Furuta

    Development of a bridge damage detection approach using vehicle-bridge interaction analysis and soft computing methods
    X. He, F.N. Catbas, H. Hattori, H. Furuta, M. Kawatani, T. Hayashikawa &T. Matsumoto

    Distributed sensing for damage localization
    D. Inaudi, R. Belli & D. Posenato

    A novel image-based approach for structural displacement measurement
    Y.F. Ji & Q.W. Zhang

    Testing and long term monitoring of a pre-cast pre-stressed concrete girder bridge
    N.R. Johnson, S.M. Petroff, M.W. Halling & P.J. Barr

    Structural diagnosis of bridges using traffic-induced vibration measurements
    C.W. Kim, R. Isemoto, K. Sugiura & M. Kawatani

    Modal parameters identification under multi-operational grades and its application to a cable-stayed bridge
    Y. Liu & H. Li

    Theoretical testing of an empirical mode decomposition damage detection approach using a spatial vehicle-bridge interaction model
    J. Meredith &A. González

    Investigation of structural health of timber piles supporting aged bridge
    T. Nishikawa, Y. Komatsu, S. Yumoto, T. Yamaguchi, T. Mino &T. Matsumoto

    Baseline-less structural health monitoring system based on recurrence quantification analysis
    Y. Nomura, T. Kusaka, D. Morimoto & H. Furuta

    One year monitoring of bridge eigenfrequency and vehicle weight for SHM
    Y. Oshima, S. Heng & H. Kawano

    Monitoring applications providing long-term benefits to owners
    T. Spuler, G. Moor & R. Berger

    First year data mining for vibration based condition monitoring of a cable stayed bridge
    Z. Sun &T. Yan

    Update on AAR bridge testing and monitoring
    R.A.P. Sweeney & D. Otter

    Ankara-Istanbul Railway High Speed Train Project, construction of viaduct V4 of 2400 meters
    S. Uluöz, S. Düzbasan, M. Camcio?glu & E. Yakit

    Application of OBR fiber optic technology in the structural health monitoring of the Can Fatjó Viaduct (Cerdanyola del Vallés – Spain)
    V. Villalba, S. Villalba & J.R. Casas

    A comparison of different dynamic characterization methods for a truss bridge
    T.R.Wank, E.V. Fernstrom & K.A. Grimmelsman


    Risk based bridge management
    Organizer: L. Klatter

    Risk Based Inspection (RBI) at Rijkswaterstaat
    J. Bakker & L. Klatter

    Application of bridge management system to determine preservation and improvement budgets, meet condition targets, and manage risk for the City of Hamilton
    A. Dalziel, R.M. Ellis, G. Moore & R. Andoga

    Inspection method related to structural safety of RC structures
    A. de Boer & N. Booij

    SmartBMS – improving bridge inspection accuracy and efficiency using a bridge management system in a smartphone
    R.M. Ellis, C. McElhinney & K. Hong

    Incorporating risk and criticality in bridge management decision making and project prioritization
    R.M. Ellis & K. Hong

    Development, implementation and application of bridge management in Prince Edward Island
    D.J. Evans & R.M. Ellis

    First results of the German BMS – Influence of data availability and quality
    R. Holst

    Updating bridge management system in Korea considering recent subjects in bridge management
    J.H. Kim, H.-M. Park, J.S. Kong & K.-H. Park

    The use of MINLP to determine optimal preservation strategies for road links composed of pavement sections and bridges
    N. Lethanh & B.T. Adey

    Bridge risk management: Back to basics
    P.S. McCarten

    Consistency of bridge deterioration rates across agencies
    P.D. Thompson

    Risk based bridge planning in Minnesota
    P.D. Thompson, H. Rogers & D. Thomas

    Railway bridge risk assessment in Finland
    J.Wuorenjuuri


    Reliability analysis of bridge structures
    Organizers: F. Schoefs & F. Lanata

    Updating the reliability of existing PC bridge girders by incorporating spatial variations
    M. Akiyama, D.M. Frangopol & I. Yoshida

    Estimating the remaining service life of a historical railway bridge
    P. Basso, S. Casciati & L. Faravelli

    Segmentation and condition rating of concrete bridge decks using NDE for more objective inspection and rehabilitation planning
    N. Gucunski, A. Maher, H. Ghasemi & F.S. Ibrahim

    Effect of ASR on steel-concrete bond behavior in the lap-splice region of bridge columns
    Q. Huang, P. Gardoni, A. Pagnotta & D. Trejo

    A probabilistic approach for the quantification of structural robustness
    N. Kagho, A. Orcesi & C. Cremona

    Reliability analysis of highway bridge structures considering ultimate load effects
    L.A. McCarthy & C.C. Caprani

    Reliability-based analysis of the progressive collapse of bridges
    F. Miao & M. Ghosn

    Reliability assessment of concrete bridges
    D. Novák, B. Teplý, R. Pukl &A. Strauss

    Probabilistic load-modelling and reliability-based load-rating for existing bridges
    S.G. Reid & N. Yaiaroon

    Reliability of bridge deck subject to random vehicular and seismic loads through subset simulation
    D. Sen, B. Bhattacharya & C.S. Manohar

    Extreme value distribution model of vehicle loads incorporating de-correlated tail fitting and stationary gamma process
    L. Shunlong, L. Hui, Z. Fujian, G. Yiming & Z. Guo

    Probabilistic performance assessment of concrete structures subjected to corrosion process
    A. Strauss, R.Wendner, K. Bergmeister, B. Teplý & D. Novák

    Detailed comparison between ASR/LFR and LRFR for reinforced concrete highway bridges
    H. Toutanji, D.Wang & R. Vuddandam

    Structural reliability analysis of deteriorating RC bridges considering spatial variability
    T.V. Tran, E. Bastidas-Arteaga, F. Schoefs, S. Bonnet, A.J. O’Connor & F. Lanata

    Probabilistic seismic response of a bridge-soil-foundation system under the combined effect of vertical and horizontal ground motions
    Z.Wang, J.E. Padgett & L. Dueñas-Osorio

    Reliable damage detection and localization using direct strain sensing
    Y. Yao & B. Glisic

    Bayesian networks for post-earthquake assessment of bridges
    Y.C. Yue, M. Pozzi, D. Zonta & R. Zandonini


    Smart SHM and application to bridge condition assessment and maintenance
    Organizers: Y. Zhang, H. Sohn, C.Wang & D. Zonta

    Remote guided wave imaging using wireless PZT excitation and laser vibrometer scanning for local bridge monitoring
    Y.K. An, H.M. Song, H.J. Park, H. Sohn & C.-B. Yun

    Damage detection for local components of long suspension bridges using influence lines
    Z.W. Chen, S. Zhu, Y.L. Xu & Q. Li

    Filtering environmental load effects to enhance novelty detection on cable-supported bridge performance
    E.J. Cross, K.Worden, K.-Y. Koo & J.M.W. Brownjohn

    System identification using wirelessly acquired vehicle-bridge interaction data from a highway bridge excited by a moving vehicle
    J. Kim & J.P. Lynch

    Sensor driven prognosis scheme based on moment estimator
    Z. Li &Y. Zhang

    Develop on-line parameter estimation methods for bridges under changing environment
    C.-H. Loh, M.-C. Chen, S.-H. Chao & C.-H. Li

    Long-term monitoring of composite girders using optical fiber sensor
    Y. Oshima & M. Kado

    Assessing the value of alternative bridge health monitoring systems
    M. Pozzi &A. Der Kiureghian

    Streicker Bridge: A two-year monitoring overview
    D.H. Sigurdardottir, J.P.S. Afonso, D.L.K. Hubbell & B. Glisic

    Damage detection on a full-scale highway sign structure with a distributed wireless sensor network
    Z. Sun, S. Krishnan, S.J. Dyke, G. Hackmann, C. Lu, G. Yan &A. Irfanoglu

    Decentralized damage diagnosis for beam-like truss structure considering modeling error
    Z. Sun & B. Zhou

    Fatigue safety assessment of existing railway steel bridges based on in-situ monitoring data
    C.Wang, S. Yan & L. Hao

    Fatigue cracking monitoring and evaluation using smart sensors for steel bridge decks
    C.Wang, L. Tian, B. Fu &Y. Zhang

    Wireless crack sensing using an RFID-based folded patch antenna
    X. Yi, Y.Wang, R.T. Leon, J. Cooper & M.M. Tentzeris

    Steel bridge fatigue crack monitoring with broadband thin-film acoustic emission sensor
    C. Zhou &Y. Zhang

    Piezoelectric-based crack detection techniques of concrete structures: Experimental study
    J.S. Zhu, C.E. Gao & L.K. He

    Structural health monitoring-based finite element model of Stonecutters Bridge
    S. Zhu, Y.L. Xu, Y. Zhen, Z.W. Chen, K.Y.Wong & S.L. Li

    Combination of sensing techniques to estimate tension and elongation in bridge cable-stays
    D. Zonta, P. Esposito, M. Pozzi, R. Zandonini, M.Wang, Y. Zhao, D. Inaudi & D. Posenato


    Monitoring and assessment of bridges using novel techniques
    Organizers: A. Strauss & D.M. Frangopol

    Experimental study on bridge scour monitoring system
    C.C. Chen, S.C.Wong, K.-C. Chang & C.Y. Lin

    Subsequent anchorage of transverse prestressing cables in bridge decks
    Ch. Fust, P. Mark & M.Wolff

    Bridge management system: Challenges of adopting a bridge management system appropriate to the needs of a local authority. Example from the United Kingdom
    B. Kamya

    Optimized monitoring concepts for arch bridges
    A. Krawtschuk, A. Strauss, K. Bergmeister & R.Wendner

    Advantages of radar interferometry for assessment of dynamic deformation of bridge
    P. Kuras, T. Owerko, L. Ortyl, R. Kocierz, O. Sukta & S. Pradelok

    Combined use of ground penetrating radar and laser scanner for bridge health assessment
    M. Marelli, G. Lommori & S. Oppioni

    Modeling and structural health monitoring of a geriatric signature movable bridge
    E. Minaie, F.L. Moon &A.E. Aktan

    Advanced methods for estimating the natural frequency and the damping from monitoring data of structures
    M. Österreicher, A. Strauss & K. Bergmeister

    Stress measurement and material defect detection in steel strands by magneto elastic effect.
    Comparison with other non-destructive measurement techniques
    A.M. Sarmento, A. Lage, E. Caetano & J. Figueiras

    Monitoring based assessment of a jointless bridge
    A. Strauss, A. Krawtschuk, R.Wendner, D.M. Frangopol & K. Bergmeister

    Linearity assumptions in design: Soil-structure interaction
    R.Wendner, A. Strauss &T. Zimmermann

    Long-time health monitoring system of an in-service concrete cable-stayed bridge
    Y. Zeng, H. Tan, X. Zhang, X. Jiang & X. Shen

    Extreme value statistics for the life-cycle assessment of masonry arch bridges
    T. Zimmermann, A. Krawtschuk, A. Strauss & R.Wendner


    Life-cycle design and assessment of bridges exposed to corrosion and other hazards
    Organizers: F. Biondini, D.M. Frangopol, J. Padgett & A. Palermo

    Damage modeling and nonlinear analysis of concrete bridges under corrosion
    F. Biondini & M. Vergani

    Life-cycle analysis of bridges considering historic seismic damage and aging
    J. Ghosh, J.E. Padgett & M. Sánchez-Silva

    The damage characteristic and repair of the concrete-bridges under severe environment
    S. Kiso, T. Tajiri, H. Miyauchi &A. Takeuchi

    Effect of varying surface ageing on frost-salt scaling
    H. Kuosa, M. Leivo, E. Holt & R.M. Ferreira

    Impact of corrosion on the seismic vulnerability of multi-span integral concrete bridges
    M. Ní Choine, A.J. O’Connor & J.E. Padgett

    Probabilistic estimation of the initial time of corrosion of reinforced concrete components situated in a marine environment
    R.A. Oliveira &T.N. Bittencourt

    Life-cycle seismic evaluation of existing reinforced concrete bridges considering corrosion of steel reinforcement
    Y.-C. Ou, A.B. Delima & L. Cute

    Life cycle assessment of existing steel bridges considering corrosion and fatigue coupled problems
    A. Pipinato, C. Pellegrino & C. Modena

    Structural modeling of corroded reinforced concrete bridge columns
    A.S. Rao, M.D. Lepech &A.S. Kiremidjian

    Maintenance optimization of suspender ropes of suspension bridges
    K. Sakai, S. Kusuhara, A. Moriyama & K. Ogihara

    Multi-objective cost analysis for bridges considering disasters, bridge form and driving comfort
    Y.Q.Wang, A. Chen, X. Ruan &Y. Li

    Effect of corrosion of reinforcement on the coupled shear and bending behaviour of reinforced concrete beam
    W.J. Zhu, R. François & D. Coronelli


    Brick and stone masonry bridge safety and durability
    Organizers: A. Benedetti & L. Jurina

    Patch loading of longitudinally stiffened webs
    A. Benedetti & F. Dall’Aglio

    Masonry bridges: Static and dynamic response through reduced scale models
    A. Brencich
    Strengthening effectiveness of ancient masonry bridges
    N. Gattesco, R. Franceschinis, V. Kristek, A. Kravtsov & J. R?ímal

    Strengthening of arch masonry bridges with “RAM” – Reinforced Arch Method
    L. Jurina

    Remedial works and repairs of Prague’s historical Charles Bridge
    V. Kr?ížek, V. Kristek & J. R?ímal

    Structural assessment of the railway masonry arch bridge crossing the Reno river in Bologna
    C. Mazzotti, S. de Miranda, G. Castellazzi & F. Carrea

    Investigation and upgrading of a historical multispan arch masonry bridge
    An. Paeglitis & Ai. Paeglitis

    Static and seismic retrofit of masonry arch bridges: Case studies
    G. Tecchio, F. da Porto, P. Zampieri, C. Modena & C. Bettio


    Lifetime design, assessment, and maintenance of super long-span bridges
    Organizers: H.-M. Koh, S. Shin, H.-K. Kim & N.-S. Kim

    Modeling of truck traffic for long span bridges
    E.-S. Hwang, K.-T. Lee & D.-Y. Kim

    Analytical prediction of lateral-torsional buckling of long-span suspension bridge
    H. Katsuchi, H. Yamada & K. Hasegawa

    Application of vision-based monitoring system to stay cables
    S.W. Kim, N.S. Kim &Y.-M. Kim

    Wireless impedance sensor node for structural health monitoring of cable-anchorage subsystem
    J.-T. Kim, K.-D. Nguyen & P.-Y. Lee

    Field loading test for evaluation of load bearing capacity of a cable-stayed bridge
    Y.-M. Kim, S.-H. Shin, J. Lee & J.-H. Jang

    A vision-based damage detection of cable exterior in cable-stayed bridges
    J.-J. Lee, K.-D. Kim & H.-N. Ho

    Long-term monitoring for dynamic properties on a suspension bridge under wind-induced vibration
    D.U. Park, N.S. Kim, J.H. Cheung & H.-K. Kim

    Real-time steel cable NDE for corrosion defects using E/M sensors installed in a cable climbing robot
    S. Park, J.-W. Kim, M.-J. Nam, J.-J. Lee & H.-N. Ho

    Buffeting responses of a cable-stayed bridge during the typhoon Kompasu
    J. Park, H.-K. Kim, H.S. Lee, H.-M. Koh & S. Cho

    Electromechanical impedance-based health diagnosis for tendon and anchorage zone
    H. Shim, J. Min & C.-B. Yun

    Vibration-based BHMS for long-span bridges considering environmental actions
    S. Shin, H. Kim, Y. Kim & J.C. Park

    Fatigue analysis of steel box stiffening girders for large-span suspension bridge in its lifetime
    Y. Zeng, H. Tan, X. Li, Z. Xiang & F. Yu


    Strengthening of existing bridges with FRP composites
    Organizer: C. Pellegrino

    Bond of FRP strengthening systems for concrete structures: A round Robin test
    M. Guadagnini, A. Serbescu, A. Palmieri, S. Matthys, A. Bilotta, E. Nigro, C. Mazzotti, G. Sas, B. Taljsten, F. Ceroni, C. Czaderski, S. Olia, Z. Szabo, G. Balazs, J. Barros, I. Costa &V. Tamuzs

    Behaviour of FRP confined concrete cylinders under different temperature exposure
    M.N.S. Hadi & B.A. Louk Fanggi

    Bond behavior and failure mechanisms of EBR made of UHM carbon fibers
    F. Jesse,W. Stremmel & M. Curbach

    Strengthening of multi-storey parking by bridge engineering means
    G. Lagoda, M. Lagoda & J. Ciesla

    Comparative behaviour of FRP confined square concrete columns under eccentric loading
    X. Lei, T.M. Pham & M.N.S. Hadi

    Influence of the axial stiffness of the reinforcement on the FRP-concrete interface’s fracture energy
    C. Mazzotti

    Finite element modelling of beams strengthened with FRP sheets during short and long-term loads
    G. Mazzucco, V.A. Salomoni, C. Majorana & C. Pellegrino

    Effect of FRP retrofit interventions on seismic vulnerability of existing bridges
    R. Morbin, E. Casadei, C. Pellegrino & C. Modena

    Ultimate limit state of MF-FRP beams
    F. Nardone, G.P. Lignola, A. Prota, G. Manfredi &A. Nanni

    Strength and behavior of anchoring devices of CFRP rods for steel girder strengthening
    K. Nozaka, A. Tsukiyama, M. Matsumura, N. Ochi, T. Ishikawa & N. Hisabe

    Strengthening of bridges with pretensioned FRP laminates: Experimental investigation and a case study
    C. Pellegrino & G. Giacomin

    Open issues in design procedures for FRP strengthening of reinforced concrete bridges
    C. Pellegrino

    A new composite section for strengthening orthotropic steel decks
    R. Sarkhosh, A. Romeijn, C.Q. Klap & R. Sterkman

    Prediction of the interfacial shear stress with critical stress state criterion for externally bonded FRP-to-concrete substrate
    H. Toutanji, S. Ueno & R. Vuddandam


    Steel bridge rehabilitation
    Organizer: M. Sakano

    Bearing replacement and strengthening of Forth Road Bridge approach viaducts, UK
    B. Colford, M. Chiarello, C. Hendy & J. Sandberg

    Study on performance evaluation and maintenance management system of weathering steel bridge
    J. He, Y.Q. Liu, A. Chen &T. Yoda

    Development of fatigue test method and improvement of fatigue life by new functional steel plates for welding of trough rib and deck plate of orthotropic decks
    N. Konda, K. Arimochi, M. Nishio, M. Ichimiya, T. Kasugai & S. Kiyokawai

    The analysis on the characteristic of fatigue crack in railway plate girder bridge and its retrofit method
    S.J. Lee, K.S. Kyung, H.H. Lee & J.C. Jeon

    Fatigue crack repair using drilled holes and externally bonded CFRP strips
    F. Lin, J.G. Sun, H. Nakamura & K. Maeda

    Performance and durability verification tests on rationalized joint of precast steel-concrete composite deck for replacement of deteriorated highway bridge slab
    H. Mizuno, H. Kaido, S. Matsui &T. Sugiyama

    Steel plate pre-stressing reinforcement for coped steel girder ends
    Y. Nagao, K. Matsumoto, H. Namiki & M. Sakano

    Experimental study on high strength one-side bolted joints
    K. Nakajima, H. Suzuki, Y. Kawabe & K. Fujii

    Rehabilitation of steel expressway bridge with repeatedly developed fatigue cracks
    H. Nakata, Y. Takamura, K. Tokumasu, M. Kawamura, Y. Adachi & M. Sakano

    Health monitoring via horizontal displacement at the end of steel bridge girders
    H. Namiki, T. Kamizono, Y. Otsuka & S. Takahashi

    Analysis on deck replacement plans of tied arch bridge with composite girder
    S. Qing-Tian, Z. Ming-gen,W. Chong & D. Bing

    Investigation of the fracture surface of a cast iron finger joint
    K. Sakiya, Y. Takamura, T. Yamagami & M. Yamanishi

    Rapid emergency replacement of fire-damaged composite bridges using precast decks
    C.S. Shim, C.H. Chung, I.K. Kim &Y.J. Kim

    Executive extremely urgent project for the rehabilitation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic of the bridge over Corace river in Gimigliano municipality
    E. Siviero &A. Stocco

    Study of the hybrid structures changed from the steel bridges for railroad which considered construction
    N. Taniguchi, M. Hansaka, N. Koide, K. Ohgaki, F. Ohkubo, S. Satake &Y. Sugino

    Repair of fatigue cracks on steel plate deck in highway bridges with heavy traffic
    K. Tokumasu, M. Kawamura &T. Nishioka

    Development of the hot-spot stress sensor and application to orthotropic steel deck
    T. Uesugi, S.Fujita, S. Tsukamoto, T. Yamagami & M. Sakano

    Princess Margaret Bridge rehabilitation
    A.R. Zaki &A.F.M. Girgis


    SPECIAL SESSIONS

    Gusset plates in steel truss bridges:Testing, analysis and monitoring
    Organizer: D. Duthinh

    Structural health monitoring of a steel railway bridge on the river Suaçuí
    W.S. Assis, L.M. Trautwein, T.N. Bittencourt &A.P.C. Neto

    Simplified gusset plate model for failure prediction of truss bridges
    C. Crosti & D. Duthinh

    Full scale fatigue testing of original truss members and connections
    R. Helmerich

    Inspection strategies to prevent fatigue failure of gusset plates in steel truss bridges
    J. Herter

    Quantitative evaluation of digital image correlation as applied to large-scale gusset plate experiments
    M.A. Iadicola, R.S. Zobel & J.M. Ocel


    TEAM:A Marie Curie training network on bridge management
    Organizer: C. McNally

    Evaluation of time-dependent chloride parameters for assessing reinforced concrete bridges
    A. Attari, C. McNally & M.G. Richardson

    Prediction of moment redistribution and influence of rotation capacity in reinforced concrete beams
    N. Bagge, C. Pedersen &A.J. O’Connor

    Load effect of multi-lane traffic simulations on long-span bridges
    C.C. Caprani, A. Lipari & E.J. OBrien

    Comparison of electromagnetic non-destructive evaluation techniques for the monitoring of chloride ingress in cover concrete
    R. du Plooy, S. Palma Lopes, G. Villain, X. Dérobert, B. Thauvin & C. Lestréhan

    TEAM – a Marie Curie approach to bridge management
    C. McNally

    Estimation of lifetime maximum distributions of bridge traffic load effects
    E.J. OBrien, D. Hajializadeh, E. Sheils & B. Enright

    Fatigue assessment of bridges using realistic train models
    A. Ottosson, C. Pedersen & A.J. O’Connor

    A monitoring system for determination of real deck slab behaviour in prestressed box girder bridges
    M.A. Treacy & E. Brühwiler

    Extrapolation of traffic data for development of traffic load models: Assessment of methods used during background works of the Eurocode
    X.Y. Zhou, F. Schmidt & B. Jacob


    Energy harvesting in bridges and transportation infrastructure networks
    Organizer: K. Gkoumas

    Vibration energy harvesting devices based on magnetostrictive materials
    D. Davino, C. Visone &A. Giustiniani

    Nonlinear vibration harvesting for extended structures monitoring
    L. Gammaitoni, H. Vocca, I. Neri, F. Orfei & F. Travasso

    Energy harvesting in bridges and transportation infrastructure networks: State of art, recent trends and future developments
    K. Gkoumas

    Adaptive MR damper based control system
    X.C. Guan, Y.H. Huang, H. Li & J.P. Ou

    A self-powered vibration monitoring and control system for stay cables: Numerical study
    S. Zhu,W.A. Shen & J. Li


    Vulnerability of bridges to fire and explosion
    Organizer: L. Giuliani

    Consequence-based robustness assessment of bridge structures
    F. Brando, L. Cao, P. Olmati & K. Gkoumas

    Evaluation of structural risk for bridges under fire
    F. Gentili & F. Petrini

    Vulnerability of bridges to fire
    L. Giuliani, C. Crosti & F. Gentili

    Evacuation of mixed populations from trains on bridges
    C. Kindler, J.G. Sørensen &A.S. Dederichs

    Adapting OpenSees to simulate bridge structures in fire
    A. Usmani, Y. Jiang, J. Jiang, L. Jiang & S.Welch


    Advances on structural robustness and redundancy of bridges
    Organizers: F. Biondini & D.M. Frangopol

    Evaluation of bridge redundancy under lateral loads
    G. Anitori, J.R. Casas & M. Ghosn

    Enhancement of bridge redundancy to lateral loads by FRP strengthening
    G. Anitori, J.R. Casas, M. Ghosn & S. Jurado

    Lifetime structural robustness of concrete bridge piers under corrosion
    F. Biondini & D.M. Frangopol

    Robustness assessment of a corroded RC bridge deck
    E.S. Cavaco, L.A.C. Neves & J.R. Casas

    Robustness assessment of suspension bridges
    M. Haberland, S. Haß & U. Starossek


    Light rail bridges in Chongqing, China
    Organizer: M.-C. Tang

    Design of CaiJia rail bridge over JiaLing river in CongQing
    B. Liu, Y. Qi & L. Lin

    Design of the Chongqing CaiyuanbaYangtze River Bridge for dual highway and rail traffic
    A.-S. Liu & Z.-G. Jing

    Wind-resistant study on Chongqing ChaotianmenYangtze Bridge – The longest arch bridge in the world
    C.Wang, Z. Li & P. Deng

    Development of rail transit in mountainous city of Chonqing, China
    J.-H. Zhong


    Advances in nondestructive evaluation and monitoring of concrete bridge decks
    Organizer: N. Gucunski

    Verification of advanced electromagnetic measurement techniques for corrosion and fracture detection of bridge tendons
    A. Holst, H. Budelmann & H.-J.Wichmann

    Damage assessment of reinforced concrete decks due to chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcing bars and fatigue
    Y. Ishikawa, M. Aoyama, Y. Adachi & M. Nagai

    Characterization and detection of bridge deck deterioration
    K.R. Maser, A.J. Carmichael, N.M. Martino & R. Birken

    Non-destructive highway inspection methods using high definition video and infrared technology
    M. Matsumoto, M. Sugimoto, K. Hashimoto & K. Mitani

    Rapid seismic scanning for bridge deck NDE
    J.S. Popovics, T. Oh & R.W. Arndt

    Acoustic testing of concrete bridge decks for detection of delamination
    P. Shokouhi


    Bridges for high-speed railways
    Organizer: R. Calçada

    Analysis of lateral dynamics of railway vehicles on viaducts with coupled models
    J.M. Goicolea, P. Antolín & J. Oliva

    Dynamic interaction between rails and structure in a composite bridge of 120m length
    C. Jurado

    Investigation of major dynamic responses in the high-speed railway bridges for KTX
    B.S. Kim,W.J. Chin, E.S. Choi & J.W. Kwark

    The vertical acceleration on a bridge deck for riding stability of high-speed train
    J.W. Kwark, H.J. Yoon,W.J. Chin & B.S. Kim

    Train-bridge interaction effects on the dynamic response of a small span high-speed railway bridge
    J. Rocha, A.A. Henriques & R. Calçada

    Fatigue analysis of precast girder webs in railway bridge deck
    C. Sousa, J. Rocha, R. Calçada &A.S. Neves

    Bridge/train interaction analysis of a suspension bridge subjected to seismic loads
    K. Sungil & K. Jongwon

    Inspection and evaluation of steel bridges from a high-speed railway network
    Ph. Van Bogaert


    Artificial intelligence methods in bridge analysis and design
    Organizers: E. Garavaglia & L. Sgambi

    Prestress optimization of hybrid tensile structures
    A. Albertin, P.G. Malerba, N. Pollini & M. Quagliaroli

    An expert system for bridge inspection
    S. Becker & N. Gebbeken

    Selective maintenance strategies applied to a bridge deteriorating steel truss
    E. Garavaglia, L. Sgambi & N. Basso

    Time dependent behaviour of an elementary bridge model in presence of uncertainties
    P.G. Malerba, M. Quagliaroli, L. Sgambi & P. Baraldi


    Sustainability assessment of bridges
    Organizer: U. Kuhlmann

    Life Cycle Assessment for representative steel and composite bridges
    T. Beck, M. Fischer & M. Pfaffinger

    Life cycle analysis of highway composite bridges
    H. Gervásio, L. Simões da Silva, V. Perdigão, P. Barros, A. Orcesi & K. Nielsen

    Quantification of sustainability principles in bridge projects
    C. Hendy & R. Petty

    The proposed damage model and mechanical behaviors of damaged short suspenders in arch bridges
    Y.B. Li & Q.W. Zhang

    Steel-composite bridges – Holistic approach applied to European case studies
    P. Maier, U. Kuhlmann, Y. Tardivel, N. Robert, J. Raoul, V. Perdigão, N. Martins, P. Barros, H. Friedrich & J. Krieger

    Optimizing bridge design by improved deterioration models through fatigue tests
    P. Maier, U. Kuhlmann, N. Popa & R.Willms

    German approach to a holistic assessment of steel and composite bridges
    P. Maier, U. Kuhlmann, H. Friedrich, J. Krieger, M. Pfaffinger & M. Mensinger

    Experimental and analytical studies on fatigue strength of corroded bridge wires
    S. Nakamura & K. Suzumura

    The social dimension of bridge sustainability assessment – Impacts on users and the public
    T. Zinke, T. Ummenhofer, M. Pfaffinger & M. Mensinger


    Numerical simulation of durability of concrete bridges
    Organizer: A. Chen

    Modeling corrosion-induced longitudinal crack width and its effect on corrosion rate
    C. Cao, B.Y.B. Chan & M.M.S. Cheung

    Bond slip model for generalized excitations
    E. Mazzarolo, T. Zordan & B. Briseghella

    Optimization of maintenance planning for deteriorating RC bridges. I: Theory
    H. Tian, D.M. Frangopol & A. Chen

    Optimization of maintenance planning for deteriorating RC bridges. II: Application
    H. Tian, D.M. Frangopol & A. Chen

    Diffusion process and life-cycle analysis of concrete structures
    X. Tu & A. Chen


    Analysis, design and testing of road timber bridges
    Organizers: A. Palermo, K. Crews & R. Kliger

    Non-linear analysis of a stress-laminated-timber bridge loaded to failure
    K. Ekholm, I.R. Kliger & R. Crocetti

    Timber bridges in Sweden – On-going research and steadily expanding market
    I.R. Kliger, K. Ekholm & R. Crocetti

    Capacity of compression members in heritage timber truss bridge
    A. Nicholas,W. Ariyaratne & K. Crews

    Simplified fatigue verification for timber-concrete composite bridges considering notched connections
    K. Stephan, U. Kuhlmann & P. Aldi


    Risk-based and disaster resilience analysis of bridge systems and networked infrastructures under multiple hazards
    Organizers: G.P. Cimellaro & L. Dueñas-Osorio

    Road network’s disaster resilience assessment methodology
    V. Arcidiacono, G.P. Cimellaro, A. Infuso & A.M. Reinhorn

    Probabilistic functionality recovery model for resilience analysis
    P. Bocchini, A. Decò & D.M. Frangopol

    Seismic vulnerability of shallow buried rectangular structures
    E. Debiasi, A. Gajo & D. Zonta

    Accounting for bridge condition and correlation estimates in the seismic reliability analysis of aging transportation networks
    J. Ghosh, K. Rokneddin, J.E. Padgett & L. Dueñas-Osorio


    Advanced technologies in standard bridge structures – from research to implementation
    Organizer: M. Saiid Saiidi

    Application of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) for prevention of bridge deck unseating during hurricane wave and surge loading
    N. Ataei, E. McCarthy & J.E. Padgett

    Assessment of a historical railway bridge toward traffic regulation requirements
    N. Boumechra, F. Casciati & S. Casciati

    Research and application of precast segmental concrete bridge columns in regions of high seismicity
    K.-C. Chang, M.-S. Tsai, Y.-C. Ou, P.-H.Wang & G.C. Lee

    Damping system for stay cables
    P. Egger & J. Kollegger

    Shake table testing of a quarter-scale 4-span bridge with composite piers
    F. Kavianipour & M. Saiidi

    Fatigue behaviour of bridge deck slab elements strengthened with reinforced UHPFRC
    T. Makita & E. Brühwiler

    Gradient anchorage method for prestressed CFRP strips – Principle and application
    J. Michels, C. Czaderski, R. Brönnimann & M. Motavalli


    Design and seismic analysis of long span bridges – Case studies
    Organizer: A.H. Malik

    Seismic assessment of long curved bridges using modal pushover analysis: A case study
    M.S. Ahmed & C.C. Fu

    Innovative methodology towards the design of long span bridges
    A.H. Malik

    Seismic design of the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge self anchored suspension bridge
    M. Nader & M.-C. Tang & B. Maroney

    Structural design and analysis of long span bridges
    S.Wang & C.C. Fu


    Advances in modeling and analysis for the performance-based design of bridge structures subjected to multiple hazards
    Organizers: F. Petrini & A. Palmeri

    Structural response of bridges to fire after explosion
    C. Crosti, P. Olmati & F. Gentili

    The performance-based evaluation of kinematic pile response due to lateral spread at an historic bridge in Costa Rica
    K.W. Franke & K.M. Rollins

    Numerical simulation of bridges remodeling
    A. Marí, J. Bairán, R. Moreno, E. Oller & J.J. Álvarez

    Performance-based design of bridge structures subjected to multiple hazards: A review
    F. Petrini & A. Palmeri

    Finite element analysis of innovative solutions of precast concrete beam-column ductile connections
    A. Saviotti, P. Olmati & F. Bontempi


    Advances in engineering structure management in Finland
    Organizer: M.-K. Söderqvist

    Guidelines for calculating the life cycle costs
    R. Kiviluoma & P. Korhonen

    Management of inspection data quality of the Transport Agency’s structures
    M.-K. Söderqvist

    The new management system of engineering structures in Finland
    M.-K. Söderqvist & M. Veijol

    Bridge life cycle optimisation, the Nordic ETSI project
    M. Torkkeli & M. Piispanen

    Guidelines and policy for maintaining and managing all engineering structures of the Traffic Agency
    M. Torkkeli & J. Lämsä

    Multi-objective optimization of engineering structures
    P. Virtala, P.D. Thompson & R.M. Ellis


    Operation and maintenance of major landmark bridges
    Organizer: J.S. Jensen

    Optimal maintenance of major bridges
    M.L. Bloomstine

    Maintenance of bridge cable systems
    J. Laigaard, O. Sørensen & N. Bitsch

    Reliability based inspection and reliability centered maintenance
    P. Linneberg, M. Zinck & K.V. Christensen

    Maintenance of long span bridges
    D.K. MacKenzie & B. Colford

    A structural health monitoring systems for long span bridges
    D.K. MacKenzie, N.M. Apaydin & O. Akkol


    Recent advances in bridge health monitoring
    Organizers: C.F. Cremona & A. Orcesi

    Perturbation based stochastic model updating methods for the evaluation of structural modifications
    R. Biyoghe, D. Clair & M. Fogli

    Supervised learning algorithms for damage detection and long term bridge monitoring
    C. Cremona, A. Cury &A. Orcesi

    Bridge characterization and structural health monitoring: A suspension bridge case study
    A. Houel, A. Orcesi & R. Leconte

    DynaMo – Software for vibration based structural health monitoring
    F. Magalhães, S. Amador, Á. Cunha & E. Caetano

    Structural monitoring of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge using video and sensor integration for enhanced data interpretation 433
    M.T. Yarnold, F.L. Moon, A.E. Aktan & B. Glisic


    Optical monitoring techniques for bridge maintenance and safety
    Organizers: P.S. Sumitro & H. Matsuda

    Field loading measurement of post-tension PC girder bridge with line sensor scanner
    A. Demizu, H. Matsuda, Y. Ito, K. Hida, T. Okamoto, M. Uchino & P.S. Sumitro

    Application of full-field non-contact measurement technology to clarification of deterioration mechanism on constructional material
    H. Goda, M. Hibino, Y. Kawabata, M. Uchino & H. Matsuda

    Existing bridge structural identification by vibration measurements using laser doppler velocimeter
    K. Makino, C. Morita, H. Matsuda, P.S. Sumitro & S. Yanai

    Development of a hybrid camera system for bridge inspection
    S. Nishimura, K. Kimoto, S. Kusuhara, S. Kawabata, A. Abe &T. Okazawa

    Monitoring of short & long term cable force on a cable stayed bridge using package type FBG sensors
    D.Y. Park, D.G. Kim, S.H. Kim & S.W. Lee

    Strain visualization sticker using Moiré fringe for remote sensing
    T. Takaki, K. Fujii, I. Ishii, S. Umemoto, H. Ohata, N. Miyamoto &T. Okamto

    Strain measurement of bridge members using strain visualization sticker
    S. Umemoto, H. Ohata, N. Miyamoto, T. Okamoto, T. Takaki, K. Fujii & I. Ishii


    New developments on the bridge safety, maintenance and management in Mexico
    Organizer: D. De León

    Time variation of bridges structural reliability due to corrosion in Mexico
    D. De León, C.A. González-Pérez, S. Díaz, D. Delgado & J.C. Arteaga

    Parametric study of bridges with substructure irregular conditions
    M.C. Gómez-Soberón & D.J. Salas-Mengchún

    Simplified revision of bridge structural types on seismic zones. Specific cases on Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Mexico State
    H. Hernández-Barrios & D. de León-Escobedo

    Dynamic characterization of highway bridges
    M.E. Ruiz Sandoval, G. Martínez, R. Rojas, A.R. Sánchez, E.O. Navarro, J.M. Jara, B.A. Olmos & J. de la C. Tejeda


    Non deterministic schemes for structural safety and reliability of bridges
    Organizer: S. Arangio

    Redundancy of highway bridge decks
    G. Anitori, J.R. Casas & M. Ghosn

    Bayesian neural networks for damage identification of a cable-stayed bridge
    S. Arangio & F. Bontempi

    Dynamic load allowance for capacity rating of prestressed concrete girder bridges based on reliability studies
    L. Deng, C.S. Cai & M. Barbato

    Application of orthogonal decomposition approaches to long-term monitoring of infrastructure systems
    E. Kallinikidou & S.F. Masri, A.K. Jain, H.-B. Yun & L.-H. Sheng

    Strength and reliability of FRP-reinforced concrete beams
    S.E.C. Ribeiro & S.M.C. Diniz

    Back analysis for earthquake damaged bridges. Part I: General procedure
    P.E. Sebastiani, P. Franchin, F. Petrini & F. Bontempi

    Back analysis for earthquake damaged bridges. Part II: Application to a viaduct damaged in the April 6th, 2009 L’Aquila earthquake
    P.E. Sebastiani, F. Petrini, P. Franchin & F. Bontempi


    Structural control of bridges and footbridges: Extreme and every-day events
    Organizers: L. Martinelli & M. Domaneschi

    Seismic protection of the ASCE updated cable-stayed bridge benchmark with RNC passive devices
    G. Carusone, M. Domaneschi, L. Martinelli, M. Ismail & J. Rodellar

    Seismic performance of a wind designed control strategy on a suspension bridge
    M. Domaneschi & L. Martinelli

    Structural control of a wind excited suspension bridge model accounting for motion induced wind forces
    M. Domaneschi & L. Martinelli

    Detailed numerical and experimental dynamic analysis of long-span footbridges to optimize structural control measures
    C. Meinhardt

    Elaboration of the vibration comfort criteria for footbridges during vibrations induced by pedestrians
    M. Pa´ntak


    Integral bridges: Design and technological issues
    Organizers: P.G. Malerba &V. Kristek

    Integral bridge design solutions for Italian highway overpasses
    L.F. Torricelli, A. Marchiondelli, R. Pefano & R. Stucchi

    Structure-soil interaction of buried arch bridges
    M. Foglar &V. Kristek

    Two integral bridges connecting the runways of the Milano Malpensa Airport
    P.G. Malerba & G. Comaita

    Integral bridge: A review on its behaviour under earthquake loads
    M. Masrilayanti & L.Weekes


    Management and preservation of long span historic bridges
    Organizers: A.E. Aktan, F.L. Moon & D.S. Lowdermilk

    Preservation and management of historic landmark bridges that remain essential as critical infrastructure elements
    I. Bartoli & A.E. Aktan

    Knowledge management for aging infrastructure
    E. Jackson, E. Richter, P.L. Gurian, A. Pradhan, A.E. Aktan & F.L. Moon

    Maintaining and preserving long span signature structures
    D.S. Lowdermilk, G. Nyikita & J. Jeffers

    iCOMPASS: An integrated approach in performance-based management of infrastructures
    E. Minaie, M. DePriest, N.C. Dubbs, F.L. Moon, A.E. Aktan, P. Adams & S. Ozalis

    Evaluation of a long-span steel tied arch bridge using temperature-based structural identification
    M.T. Yarnold, F.L. Moon, N.C. Dubbs & A.E. Aktan


    Many bridges aren’t straight – Investigations of curved and skewed structures
    Organizer: D. Linzell

    An evaluation of lateral flange bending in straight and skewed short-span steel bridges 485
    K.E. Barth, G.K. Michaelson & N.Y. Galindez

    Behavior of skewed concrete box girder bridge under static and dynamic loading 486
    X.-H. He, X.-W. Sheng, A. Scanlon & D.G. Linzell

    Skewed steel bridge cross-frame live load performance 487
    S.D. Murphy & D.G. Linzell

    Special considerations in curved segmental post-tensioned bridges 488
    A.J. Schokker


    Lessons learnt from the Canterbury earthquakes: Assessment, testing and analysis of New Zealand bridges
    Organizers: A. Palermo & L.M.Wotherspoon

    Observed and predicted bridge damage following the recent Canterbury earthquakes: Toward the calibration and refinement of damage and loss estimation tools
    M. Brando, S.L. Lin, S. Giovinazzi & A. Palermo

    Lateral spreading interaction with bridges during the Canterbury earthquakes
    E. Camnasio, M. Le Heux, A. Palermo & L.M.Wotherspoon

    Forced vibration testing of bridge damaged in the 2010 Darfield earthquake
    L.S. Hogan, L.M.Wotherspoon, S. Beskhyroun & J.M. Ingham

    Overview of bridge performance during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake
    A. Palermo, A. Kivell, L.M.Wotherspoon, L.S. Hogan, M. Yashinsky, M. Bruneau & E. Camnasio

    Performance of bridges during the 2010 Darfield earthquake
    L.M.Wotherspoon, L.S. Hogan, A. Palermo, M. Le Heux, M. Bruneau & M. Anagnostopoulou


    Corrosion detection in cables and concrete bridges by magnetic methods
    Organizers: A. Ghorbanpoor & B. Hillemeier

    Magnetic inspection of adjacent box-beam girders
    B. Fernandes, D.K. Nims &V. Devabhaktuni

    Fast and innovative detection of fractures in prestressing tendons on German highway-bridges
    C. Flohrer

    Corrosion detection in tendons of segmental concrete bridges
    A. Ghorbanpoor & E. Abdel-Salam

    Magnetic localization of fractures of broken wires in pre-stressing cables of bridges and parking decks
    B. Hillemeier & C.-I Pak

    Application of line scanner in remanent and active field compared with the big magnet impulse magnetization
    S. Knapp & B. Hillemeier


    Hybrid composite bridge system
    Organizers: H. Furuta & S.-H. Kim

    Partial interaction analyses of composite steel-concrete girders subjected to combined bending and shear
    P. Ansourian, G. Ranzi & A. Zona

    Study on crack inspection of in-service steel structure by EPDM
    K.H. Chang, D.N.V. Vuong, S.H. Hyun, C.H. Lee, M. Hirohata &Y.C. Kim

    Seismic performance evaluations of bridge-pier system with uncertainty
    T. Iida, D. Lim & K. Kawano

    Applications of hybrid system with Perfobond rib shear connectors
    S.-H. Kim, C.-Y. Jung, J.-Y. Joung & J.-H. Ahn

    Fundamental study on rigid connection detail of steel-concrete composite rigid frame bridge using bearing plat
    K. Tani, T. Yamada, D. Sagou, T. Yamaguchi &Y. Kawamoto

    Fatigue crack detection of steel truss bridge by using mechanoluminescent sensor
    N. Terasaki, C.-N. Xu, C. Li, L. Zhang, Y. Sakata, N. Ueno, C.-N. Xu, K. Yasuda & L.H. Ichinose


    Understanding and enhancing bridge performance
    Organizer: J.M. Hooks

    Monitoring bridges with wireless sensor networks: A critical assessment
    G. Feltrin

    Evaluating and forecasting bridge performance under uncertainty
    D.M. Frangopol & D. Saydam

    Studying, understanding & enhancing the performance of bridges in the United States
    J.M. Hooks, A. Foden & M.C. Brown

    A model-free data-interpretation approach for long-term monitoring of bridges
    I. Laory, T.N. Trinh & I.F.C. Smith

    Extracting knowledge from structural response data
    F.L. Moon, J.S. Weidner & N.C. Dubbs


    Extending bridge life through industry academic partnerships
    Organizer: E.J. OBrien

    Attenuating resonant behavior of a tied arch railway bridge using increased hanger damping
    A. Andersson & R. Karoumi

    Probabilistic approach to fatigue
    J. Baussaron &T. Yalamas

    Improved bridge response evaluation based on dynamic testing
    I. González, R. Karoumi & A. LLorens

    Traffic load models for long span bridges
    A.A. Harapetova, A.J. O’Connor & E.J. OBrien

    Procedures for calibrating Eurocode traffic Load Model 1 for national conditions
    E.J. OBrien &A.J. O’Connor, J.E. Arrigan

    Introduction to the Long Life Bridges project
    E.J. OBrien, A.J. O’Connor & J.E. Arrigan

    Reliability-based assessment of fatigue life for bridges
    H.S. Toft & J.D. Sørensen


    Extreme events of long span bridges: Design, assessment and management
    Organizer: A. Chen

    Analysis on applicability of health monitoring techniques on a curved cable stayed bridge
    B. Briseghella, A. Chen, X. Li, T. Zordan, C. Lan & E. Mazzarolo

    Computational approach to predict transporting possibility of concrete in long-distance pumping
    S.D. Jo, S.G. Lee, K.P. Jang, S.H. Kwon, C.K. Park, J.H. Jeong & S.H. Lee

    Time-dependent reliability of carbonation process for concrete component with surface coating protection
    X. Liu, X. Ruan & A. Chen

    Risk based management in Minpu Bridge
    X. Ruan, Z.Y. Yin & Z.G. Yan


    GENERAL SESSIONS
    Organizers: F. Biondini & D.M. Frangopol

    Negative moment region composite action of steel-concrete girders with grouped studs
    I.-S. Ahn, S.S. Chen, A.J. Aref, J.A. Carpenter & M. Chiewanichakorn

    Structural analysis of bridges with time-variant modulus of elasticity under moving loads
    H. Aied &A. González

    A BMS development project with an integrated inspection program
    F. Akgül

    Design of externally plated RC beams in bridging applications
    S. Aliamiri & M. Raoof

    Network bridge management with life-cycle cost optimization
    J.O. Almeida, R.M. Delgado & P.F. Teixeira

    Application of the operational modal analysis and modal updating methods for the characterization of the longitudinal modulus of an ancient reinforced concrete truss bridge in Almeria (Spain)
    J.F.J. Alonso & A.S. Pérez

    Seismic vulnerability and retrofitting of “Gioieni bridge” in Catania using innovative materials
    L. Anania, A. Badalà, S. Costa & G. D’Agata

    Exploring system interdependencies via a multi-disciplinary modeling approach: Application to bridge management
    E. Andrijcic, S. Chase, Z. Guo & S. Hwang

    Earthquake retrofit campaign for large scale bridges in Istanbul
    N.M. Apaydin

    Enhanced analytical method of predicting residual strength capacities of corroded steel bridge plates
    J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, M. Ohga, P. Chun, S. Furukawa & P.B.R. Dissanayake

    Thermography for the inspection of infrastructures
    R.W. Arndt & H. Parvardeh

    The broad impact of disaster risk mitigation based on IT solutions
    G.M. Atanasiu & F. Leon

    Noncontact bridge deformation monitoring using laser tracking technology
    U.B. Attanayake, A. Servi & H.M. Aktan

    Assessing full-depth deck joint durability using embedded sensors and FE simulations
    U.B. Attanayake, O. Abudayyeh, H.M. Aktan, I. Abdel-Qader, C. Mansiz & E. Almaita

    Seismic assessment of monolithic vs. pin column top connections in R/C skewed bridges
    N. Attarchian, A. Kalantari &A.S. Moghadam

    A comprehensive guide for designing bridges for service life
    A. Azizinamini, E. Power & G. Myers

    Seismic risk assessment and retrofit design of existing concrete bridges for the Italian highway Savona-Ventimiglia
    C. Bafaro, G. Massone, G. Pasqualato, G. Massa & F. Lenti

    Towards a load rating methodology for concrete-encased pre-stressed steel girder bridges based on US standards
    U. Barajas-Valdes, G. Portela-Gauthier, R.N. González, G. Velázquez &W. Varela-Ortiz

    Newest development of concrete safety barriers for bridges and the need to harmonize national collision force regulations
    A. Bares, T. Edl, G. Ferner &A. Barnaš

    Assessment of the levels of load-path redundancy in short span steel truss bridges
    K.E. Barth, G.K. Michaelson, J.M. Stains & K.P. Mertens

    Structural assessment of Bullona 1929 railway bridge station to double span by external post-tensioning
    C. Beltrami, C. Silvestri & G. Pedrazzi

    Structural assessment of bridges and health monitoring programs based on dynamical tests
    F. Benedettini, A. Morassi & F. Vestroni

    Anchorage capacity of naturally corroded reinforcement in an existing bridge
    F. Berg, D. Johansson, K. Lundgren, M. Plos & K.Z. Hanjari

    Static test for three span highway bridge in Romania
    G. Boaca & C.C. Comisu

    Life time extension of prestressed beams using cathodic protection
    R. Brueckner, C.P. Atkins & P. Lambert

    Updating existing railway bridges based on monitoring data
    E. Brühwiler, M. Rocha, M.A. Treacy, T.N. Bittencourt & A.P.C. Neto

    Dynamic interaction of cable supported bridges with traffic loads including the effect of an accidental failure in the cable system
    D. Bruno, F. Greco, P. Lonetti & P. Nevone Blasi

    Cameras as displacement sensors to get the dynamic motion of a bridge: Performance evaluation against traditional approaches
    G. Busca, A. Cigada, P. Mazzoleni, E. Zappa & M. Franzi

    Lane changing control to reduce traffic load effect on long-span bridges
    C.C. Caprani, B. Enright & C. Carey

    Reliability analysis and in-field investigation of a r.c. bridge over river Adige in Verona, Italy
    F. Carturan, K. Islami, C. Pellegrino & C. Modena

    Service life assessment of steel riveted railway bridges: A case study
    L. Cascini, M. D’Aniello, F. Portioli & R. Landolfo

    Design of energy harvesting bridge considering practical traffic conditions
    M.S. Choi, S.-H. Kim & H.E. Youn

    Health monitoring system of bridges network in Romania
    C.C. Comisu, G. Boaca &A. Ianos

    Numerical durability analysis of reinforced concrete bridges with focus on hygro-thermal behavior
    F. Cramer, U. Kowalsky & D. Dinkler

    Application of risk analysis for the preservation of post-tensioned girder bridge decks
    C. Cremona, G. Lacoste, P. Corfdir, S. Neiers, C. Aubagnac, E. Delahaye, C. Marcotte & P. Paillusseau

    The reconstruction of theWilliamsburg Bridge in NewYork City
    R.D. Csogi

    Bridge dynamic response due to truck load sequence
    S. Darjani, M.A. Saadeghvaziri, N. Aboobaker &A. Khan

    Reinforcement of structural elements by the use of composite materials and external prestressing
    E. De Angelis, F. Incelli, B. Rinaldi & S. Mancini

    Monitoring during large construction projects
    H. De Backer, A. Outtier, K. Schotte, D. Stael,W. Nagy & Ph. Van Bogaert

    Lifetime risk assessment of bridges affected by multiple hazards
    A. Decò & D.M. Frangopol

    Further study of chloride penetration in a RC slab sustaining in-service loads
    A. Deif, B. Martín-Pérez & B. Cousin

    Controlled demolition of damaged bridge decks
    L. Della Sala

    Assessment of bridge expansion joints using long-term displacement measurement under changing environment
    Y. Deng, Y.L. Ding, A.Q. Li & G.D. Zhou

    MMA polymer concrete materials for aging bridge rehabilitation and sustainability
    A.M. Dinitz & M.S. Stenko

    Push-out tests of straight shear connectors based on steel-concrete adherence
    H.J.F. Diógenes, A.L.H.C. El Debs & M.K. El Debs

    The study on stability of bridge on which heavy military vehicle passes
    A. Do Kyoun Kim, B. Jae Uk Lee & C. Young Gu Kang

    Damage detection in a suspension bridge model using the interpolation damage detection method
    M. Domaneschi, M.P. Limongelli & L. Martinelli

    Using internal electrical resistivity measurements as a tool for structural health monitoring
    N.H. El-Ashkar, M.I.S. Elmasry & M.F.A. Alasadi

    Strengthening of box girders using adaptive “tube-in-tube” concepts
    M. Empelmann, D. Busse, S. Hamm, M. Girmscheid &T. Zedler

    The effect of lane changing on long-span highway bridge traffic loading
    B. Enright, C. Carey, C.C. Caprani & E.J. OBrien

    Exploiting linear system behaviour to determine structure level costs based on element condition states
    D. Fernando, B.T. Adey & S.Walbridge

    A Timoshenko–based structural model for the analysis of bridges
    M. Ferraz, R. Faria & J. Figueiras

    Truck weight limits on concrete bridges regarding ultimate limit bending moment using reliability theory
    L.M. Ferreira, M.K. El Debs &A.L.H.C. El Debs

    Analysis of normative approaches to service life design for carbonation induced reinforcement depassivation: Fib MC-SLD, by50 and LNEC E465
    R.M. Ferreira & E. Vesikari

    Bridges and viaducts of “Variante di Valico” project
    L.F. Torricelli &A. Marchiondelli

    Experimental testing of blast resistance FRC and RC bridges
    M. Foglar, M. Kovar &A. Kohoutkova

    Bridge management system implementation in Italy: Pontis® and other BMS application in Italy
    E. Fruguglietti, G. Pasqualato & E. Spallarossa

    “The Maintenance Manual” in important infrastructural project, from the design up to the implementation after construction
    E. Fruguglietti, G. Pasqualato & R. Sagula

    Strength of corroded steel structure bonded with steel cover plate
    M. Fukuda, K. Fujii, T. Nakayama & H. Horii

    Approach for the life-cycle management of structures including durability analysis and maintenance planning
    P. Furtner & R. Veit-Egerer

    Low cost dynamic structural identification system for extensive bridge monitoring
    J. García-Palacios, A. Araujo, O. Nieto-Taladriz, A. Samartín, E. Reynders & G. de Roeck

    Blow-up oscillating solutions to some nonlinear fourth order differential equations describing oscillations of suspension bridges
    F. Gazzola & R. Pavani

    Spectral analysis of dynamic response of footbridges to random pedestrian loads
    M. Gladysz &W. Zielichowski-Haber

    Bridge condition assessment based on long-term monitoring data and finite element model updating
    H.C. Gomez & M.Q. Feng

    Innovative numerical modeling to investigate local scouring problems induced by fluvial structures
    R. Guandalini, G. Agate, S. Manenti, S. Sibilla & M. Gallati

    3D numerical simulation of soil-structure interaction effect: The Acquasanta, Genoa, railway bridge
    R. Guidotti, I. Mazzieri & M. Stupazzini

    Fatigue reliability analysis of steel bridge details based on field-monitored data and linear elastic fracture mechanics
    T. Guo &Y.W. Chen

    Prediction of service performance for RC bridge by considering the coupling effect of load-environment in service cycle
    T. Guobin, X. Yiqiang &W. Qiangqiang

    An in-depth analysis of I35W Bridge collapse
    S. Hao

    Fatigue design of plated structures using structural hot spot stress approach
    M. Heshmati & M. Al-Emrani

    Durability of corrosion protecting materials under sleepers of railway steel bridges
    H. Higashiyama, T. Nakayama, M. Kimura, T. Sakamoto & S. Matsui

    Pre-assessment of existing road bridges – New procedure for a rough but quick estimation of the capacity of existing road bridges
    M. Hofmann, B. Kühn, H. Frießem, B.Winkler & M. Hoffmann

    Humber Bridge A-frame refurbishment/replacement
    S.R. Hornby, J.H. Collins, P.G. Hill & J.R. Cooper

    The implementation of a bridge management system in Portugal
    C.S. Horta & E.C. Lopes

    Live load factors for serviceability limit state of prestressed concrete girder stresses
    E.-S. Hwang, S.-M. Kim & S.H. Nguyen

    The benefits and use of FE modelling in bridge assessment and design
    P. Icke & C. Margheriti

    Monitoring of a prestressed high performance concrete bridge from construction through service using an embedded optical fiber sensor system
    R.L. Idriss

    Fatigue assessment of a railway bridge detail using dynamic analysis and probabilistic fracture mechanics
    B.M. Imam & G. Kaliyaperumal

    Highway A24 in Italy: Improvement of seismic performance
    F. Incelli, B. Rinaldi, E. De Angelis & S. Mancini

    Imperfection sensitivity of hanger of a suspension bridge for different hanger arrangements
    M. Inoue

    Shear strengthening of columns in existing bridges
    T. Isakovi´c, M. Fischinger, Z. Vidrih &A. Bevc

    Expected seismic performance of irregular isolated bridges
    J.M. Jara, M. Jara, B.A. Olmos, D. Villanueva & H. Varum

    Great marquee for high-speed trains in the new railway station of Málaga
    C. Jurado

    Effect of skewness on shear force applied to shear keys in skewed highway bridges
    A. Kalantari & S.M.J. Foroughi

    Ductility behavior of deteriorating reinforced concrete members
    A.N. Kallias & M.I. Rafiq

    Improvement in tensile performance of steel fiber reinforced high strength concrete: Influence of fiber shape and sand to aggregate ratio
    S.T. Kang, H.W. Cho, J.H. Lee & D.J. Kim

    Reliability analysis of footbridge serviceability considering crowd loading
    J. Keogh, C.C. Caprani, P. Archbold & P. Fanning

    Shear performance of long-term corroded reinforced concrete beams
    I. Khan, R. François &A. Castel

    Effect of soil-structure-interaction on the reliable seismic retrofit design of an existing highway bridge
    S.R. Khavari, M. Hosseini, M. Taghipour, E. Davoodi, M. Zohrehvandi,A. Esmaeilifar & S. Tahmasebifard

    Remote monitoring of suspension bridge cables as calibrated in the laboratory and tested in the field
    D. Khazem, K. Serzan & R. Betti

    Ultimate strength interaction of unstiffened steel box members subjected to bending and torsion
    K. Kim

    Effects of superstructures on seismic behavior of steel bridge frame piers with circular columns
    K. Kinoshita

    Wind shielding on long span bridges
    S. Kite, M. Carter & E. Ozkan

    Use of structural monitoring in simulation of train-bridge interaction
    R. Kiviluoma & H. Yli-Villamo

    Probability-based design of spun concrete bridge piers
    R. Kliukas, R. Vadl¯uga &A. Kudzys

    Analytical and experimental study for flexure of composite bridges with CFT girder
    H.J. Ko, H.-E. Lee & J. Moon

    Life-cycle cost estimation of a new metal spraying system for steel bridges
    T. Kondo & S. Okuno

    Static and dynamic load tests of a long-span cable-stayed bridge over Odra River in Wroclaw
    M. Ku´zawa, J. Bie´n, P. Rawa, T. Kami´nski & J. Zwolski

    Composite concrete encased steel beam-column design in AASHTO specifications
    L.L.-Y. Lai

    Control of traffic loads on Great Belt Bridge
    J. Laigaard, N. Bitsch, H. Gjelstrup & K.A. Nielsen

    Residual capacity from aggregate interlock of cracked concrete slab bridge
    E.O.L. Lantsoght, C. van der Veen & J.C.Walraven

    The renewal of the Burtscheidt Viaduct in Aachen Germany
    A. Laubach

    Rate of convergence of measured stress range spectra
    J. Leander & R. Karoumi

    Effectiveness of multiple unseating prevention devices for bridges under extreme earthquakes
    T.Y. Lee, D.W. Chang & D.C. Dzeng

    Static and dynamic windproof efficiency evaluation for bridge cross section considered transmission of fairing
    H. Lee, S. Oh, N. Chun & H.-E. Lee

    Assisting routine inspection of highway bridges with IFC-based 3D models
    S.-H. Lee, M.G. Huang & B.-G. Kim

    Impact effect statistic investigation of concrete filled steel tube arch bridge under moving vehicles based on the field test and simulation analysis
    Y. Li, Y. Liu & H. Sun

    Temperature effect on cable frequencies and evaluation of cable corrosion
    X.R. Li, X.C. Chen, Z.Z. Bai, D.W. Chen, X.C. Chen & F.T.K. Au

    A comparative study of bridge traffic load effect using micro-simulation and Eurocode load models
    A. Lipari, E.J. OBrien & C.C. Caprani

    Variability in dynamic characteristics of the Sutong cable-stayed bridge under routine traffic conditions
    J. Liu & Q. Zhang

    Estimation of Markovian deterioration models for bridge management
    T. Liu & J.Weissmann

    Comparisons of four time-dependent reliability approaches for safety assessment of deteriorated concrete bridges
    D.G. Lu, X.P. Fan &W. Jiang

    Integrated bridge management from 3D-model to network level
    K. Lukas &A. Borrmann

    Evaluation of Eurocode damage equivalent factor based on traffic simulation
    N. Maddah &A. Nussbaumer

    Dynamic characterization of multiple identical spans of a steel girder bridge
    R. Maestri, E.V. Fernstrom & K.A. Grimmelsman

    Uncertainty evaluation of the behavior of a composite beam
    J.C. Matos, I.B. Valente, P.J.S. Cruz & L.A.C. Neves

    Dynamic response of isolated viaduct considering knocking-off effects of displacement restrainers
    M. Matsumura & M. Yoshida

    An asset management approach to bridge barrier retrofits
    P.S. McCarten & N. Lloyd

    An approach to evaluating the influences of aging on the system capacity of steel I-girder bridges
    J. McConnell, G. McCarthy & D.Wurst

    Seismic upgrade of steel curved highway viaducts with isolation bearings and cable restrainers
    C. Mendez Galindo, G. Moor, R. Berger &T. Hayashikawa

    Design and testing of seismic protection devices for bridges according to EN 15129
    C. Mendez Galindo, T. Spuler, G. Moor & R. Berger

    Fatigue damage assessment of railway steel bridges based on short-term monitoring data
    L.C. Meneghetti, R.M. Teixeira, R. Oliveira, T.N. Bittencourt &A.P. Conceição Neto

    A simplified procedure to evaluate seismic vulnerability of R.C. circular bridge piers
    M. Mezzina, F. Palmisano & D. Raffaele

    Stress analysis method for steel plate multilayered CFRP under uniaxial loading
    T. Miyashita & M. Nagai

    Partial safety factors for existing reinforced concrete structures
    T. Moser, A. Strauss & K. Bergmeister

    Research on bond between non-metallic reinforcement bars and concrete for bridge applications
    P. Mossakowski &W. Radomski

    Intelligent bridges – Adaptive systems for information and holistic evaluation in real time
    T. Neumann & P. Haardt

    Repair and dynamic-based condition assessment of impact damage to a freeway overpass bridge near Mossel Bay, South Africa
    A.A. Newmark, P. Moyo & E.J. Kruger

    Optimal seismic retrofit strategy selection of deteriorating concrete structures
    N.A. Ni Nuallain &A.J. O’Connor

    Flexural tests on GFRP RC slabs: Experimental results and numerical simulations
    E. Nigro, A. Bilotta, G. Cefarelli, G. Manfredi & E. Cosenza

    Development of an advanced orthotropic steel deck system for long span bridge
    C.K. Oh, K.J. Hong & D. Bae

    Displacement fragility curves for bridges with medium length
    B.A. Olmos, J.M. Jara & M. Jara

    Mode shape estimation of a bridge using the responses of passing vehicles
    Y. Oshima, K. Yamamoto & K. Sugiura

    Assessing impact-echo test variables for detecting loss of bond in RC bridge columns
    A. Pagnotta, P. Gardoni, D. Trejo & Q. Huang

    Direct and probabilistic interrelationships between half-cell potential and resistivity test results for durability ranking
    V. Pakrashi, J. Kelly &A.J. O’Connor

    A displacement-based procedure for seismic assessment of reinforced concrete bridges
    A.M. Paksoy & L. Petrini

    A practical overweight permit analysis system in Seoul
    A.H.M. Park, B.J.K. Lim, C.Y.M. Chon & D.S.H. Kim

    Estimation of diffusion coefficient of chloride ions for concrete durability design
    B.S. Park, J.W. Seok, J.M. Park, J.-Y. Cho & J.Y. Kim

    A study on temperature variation of steel box girder for construction of key-segment closure of partially Earth-anchored cable-stayed bridges
    S.-J. Park, Y.-G. Kim & S.-H. Kim

    Estimation of elastic modulus of reinforcement corrosion products using inverse analysis of digital image correlation measurements for input in corrosion-induced cracking model
    B.J. Pease, A. Michel, A.E.A. Thybo & H. Stang

    Assessment procedures and strengthening of an existing metal bridge
    A. Pipinato

    The manteinance of bridge structures: The case of the Soleri Viaduct in Cuneo
    G. Pistone, A.D. Cavallo, R. Enrici & S. Nicola

    Practical aspects of imposed autocorrelation and probabilistic nonlinear modeling
    J. Podrouzek &A. Strauss

    Efficient solution for bridge reconstruction
    V. Popa

    Low-power wireless monitoring of fracture-critical bridges
    D.L. Potter, J.D. Fasl, T.A. Helwig, S.L.Wood, V.A. Samaras, A.A. Yousef, K.H. Frank & R.E. Lindenberg

    Computer simulation of concrete bridges
    R. Pukl, V. C?ervenka, J. C?ervenka & D. Novák

    High damping curved surface sliding isolators for bridges
    V. Quaglini

    The improvement of the seismic response of a concrete bridge by using isolation devices
    I.R. Racanel, D.I. Cretu & M. Contiu

    Stochastic model of continuously measured vertical pedestrian loads
    V. Racic, J.M.W. Brownjohn &A. Pavic

    Finite element modelling of Humber Bridge
    A.R. Rahbari & J.M.W. Brownjohn

    Jacking of bridge girders for bearing replacement
    A.P. Ranasinghe & W.L. Gottshall

    An innovative experimental approach for nonlinear dynamic physical simulation using a reconfigurable test setup
    A. Rank, H.-B. Yun, J.P. Caffrey & S.F. Masri

    Bridge maintenance planning using cross-entropy and non-stationary Markov chains
    T.M. Reale &A.J. O’Connor

    Rehabilitation of the suspension bridge over Zambezi River in Mozambique
    A. Reis & C. Baptista

    A live load control procedure for long-span bridges
    N.S. Renehan & C.C. Caprani

    Prediction of fatigue life of reinforced concrete bridges using fracture mechanics
    M. Rocha & E. Brühwiler

    Contribution of the FBG based monitoring to the rehabilitation of a centenary steel bridge
    C. Rodrigues, F. Cavadas, C. Félix & J. Figueiras

    Laboratory fatigue evaluation of replacement orthotropic deck for a signature bridge
    S. Roy, J.W. Fisher, N.K. Manandhar, R.S.D. Alapati &Y.C. Park

    Probabilistic modeling of reinforced concrete bridge repair deterioration in marine environments
    P.C. Ryan &A.J. O’Connor

    Zambia bridge and culvert inspection and management system
    M.C. Schellhase, J.K. Shaffer & B.D.Witter

    Fatigue life time assessment of structural steels by use of ductility parameters
    I. Schendel & U. Peil

    Rapid non-contact tension force measurements on stay cables
    M. Schmieder, A. Taylor-Noonan & R. Heere

    Laser vibrometry for bridge post-repair investigation
    M. Schmieder, A. Taylor-Noonan, R. Heere & S.E. Chen

    Shear strength for corroded plate girder bridge
    T. Shimozato, Y. Tamaki, Y. Arizumi, T. Yabuki & S. Ono

    Structural assessment for high concrete pier with a vertical construction error and suggestion of the improvement measurement
    J. Sim, K. Lee, H. Kim, A. Hanif, G. Kim, H. Ju & M. Ju

    Determination of the mean fatigue limit of a French railway bridge puddle iron by self-heating measurements under cyclic loadings
    S. Sire, C. Doudard & S. Calloch

    The design and construction of bridge structure erected by balanced cantilevers method situated on the Prague bypass
    M. Šístek, V. Engler, F. Hanus, R. Lenner & L. Vráblík

    The whole life costing of bridge deck replacement – A case study
    T.W. Siwowski

    Monitoring integrity and corrosion damage on cable stayed bridge “Jaime Dovali” Mexico
    R. Soto-Espitia, J.R. Vazquez Gonzalez & L. Martinez-Gomez

    Simplified and detailed calculations of long-term stress redistributions in continuous precast bridge decks
    C. Sousa, M. Fonseca, R. Calçada & A.S. Neves

    Renovation of a heritage protected suspension bridge with replacement of key components and provision of seismic protection
    T. Spuler & G. Moor

    Renewal of small movement expansion joints with minimum break-out and time requirements
    T. Spuler & G. Moor

    Renewal of bridge expansion joints with minimal disruption to traffic – A solution using modularised sliding finger joints
    T. Spuler & G. Moor

    Structural reliability of cable stayed bridges based on analysis of deformations
    V. Straupe &Ai. Paeglitis

    Conflicting policies with CWR on open deck bridges
    R.A.P. Sweeney

    Damage detection in suspension bridges from wind response measurements and automatic mode selection: A feasibility study
    F. Ubertini &A.L. Materazzi

    Analysis and verification of existing bridge structures
    C. Unger & M. Empelmann

    Bridge monitoring by fiber optic deformation sensors: A case study
    G. Uva, D. Raffaele, F. Porco, A. Fiore & G. Porco

    Bridge strengthening by network arch: Structural performance and design criteria
    M.A. Valenzuela & J.R. Casas

    Modelling synergistic effects of carbonation/chloride penetration and frost attack for service life design of concrete bridges
    E. Vesikari, H. Kuosa, J. Piironen & R.M. Ferreira

    Experimental modal analysis and fatigue assessment on the Lagoscuro viaduct
    L. Vincenzi, M. Savoia &W. Salvatore

    Monitoring of bridges – Detection of traffic loads
    C. von der Haar, S. Marx & M. Hansen

    Numerical simulations of prestress loss due to creep and shrinkage in singular regions of concrete
    L. Vráblík, J. Losko &V. Kristek

    A study on the durability performances for bridge expansion joints
    D.Wakabayashi, T. Asai & S. Ono

    Modelling inspection and fatigue retrofitting by post-weld treatment in bridge management systems
    S.Walbridge, D. Fernando & B.T. Adey

    Study on long-term wind data recorded at Sutong Bridge site
    H.Wang, J. Niu, T. Guo & Z. Zong

    Targetless precision monitoring of road and rail bridges using video cameras
    P.W.Waterfall, J.H.G. Macdonald & N.J. McCormick

    Monitoring of field performance of longitudinally cracked concrete bridge deck
    G.W.William, S.N. Shoukry & M.Y. Riad

    Localized bending fatigue behavior of high-strength steel monostrands
    J.Winkler, G. Fischer & C.T. Georgakis

    High performance computing for damage detection of civil infrastructural systems
    Z.Y.Wu, T. Mi, J. Zhao & G. Xu

    Monitoring and conservation system design of historic bridge based on the internet of things
    Y.Q. Xiang, Q.P. Li, K. Cheng & Q.Q.Wu

    Wireless interrogation of passive crack sensor
    Z. Xu, Y. Jia, R. Valentín & G. Portela

    Dynamic response analyses for human-induced lateral vibration on footbridges
    M. Yoneda

    Basic creep study and formulation of a new model
    M. Zeineddine,W. Raphael &A. Chateauneuf

    The real-time alarming technique of ship-collision to long-span bridges based on the displacement data of expansion joints
    Y.F. Zhang, S.C. Zhu & L.T. Zhang

    The wind statistical characteristics analyse of long-span bridge based on long-term field measurement data
    G.D. Zhou, Y.L. Ding, A.Q. Li &Y. Deng

    Minnesota Department of Transportation new structure information management system
    J. Zink, J.K. Shaffer, M.C. Schellhase & B.D.Witter

    Lessons learned from the Little Lake Harris Bridge settlement restoration project
    M. Hassan, A. Sallam & D. Thompson

    Author index

    Biography

    Biondini, Fabio ; Frangopol, Dan M.