Transportation
Bridge Condition Deterioration Prediction Using the Whale Optimization Algorithm and Extreme Learning Machine
Author(s) Liming Jiang, Qizhi Tang, Yan Jiang, Huaisong Cao and Zhe Xu Insight To address the problem in model computations and the limited accuracy of current bridge deterioration prediction methods, this paper proposes a novel bridge deterioration prediction...
No AccessUse of digital technology to improve the way asphalt roads are constructed
Author(s) Michael J. McHale, BEng, CEng, FICE, FIAT Michael Gordon, BEng (Hons), PhD, MCIHT, MIAT, PE Alan Abstract Digital technology has the potential to improve the way asphalt roads are constructed and maintained. The application of technologies, such as...
Intelligent Bridge Health Monitoring and Assessment
Author(s) Jingzhou Xin, Yan Jiang,,Bo Wu and Simon X. Yang 3ORCID Abstract Buildings play an indispensable role in urban development. As transportation structures, bridges serve as crucial nodes in connecting different regions, promoting economic growth, and...
A Test Road with Unbound Base and Sub-Base Course from MSWI Bottom Ash Mixtures
Author(s) Audrius Vaitkus,Judita Škulteckė and Ovidijus Šernas Abstract A considerable amount of literature has been published on municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) bottom ash as a substitute for natural road materials. However, most studies are conducted...
Microscopic Traffic Risk Assessment at Signalized Intersections of a Bus Rapid Transit System
Author(s) Lenin Alexander Bulla-Cruz, Ph.D.; Liliana Lyons, Ph.D.; and Enrique Darghan, Ph.D. Abstract Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems have generated a tremendous positive change in road safety and public transport operations. However, the literature reveals...
Understanding the Moisture Sensitivity of Warm-mix asphalt Binders Based on Bond Strength
Author(s) Mayank Sukhija, PhD Nikhil Saboo, PhD Agnivesh Pani, PhD Abstract Moisture damage in asphalt mixtures is typically attributed to the loss of bond strength at the interface of the asphalt binder and aggregate matrix. Selecting an appropriate...
Influence of Mix Properties of Concrete Slabs on the Performance of Airport pavements
Author(s)_ Hae-Won Park, ME Dong-Hyuk Kim, ME Jong-Hoon Lee, ME Woo-Sung Yum, PhD Jin-Hoon Jeong, PhD Abstract Improved criteria for the material properties and mix proportions of concrete slabs to enhance the performance of concrete pavements at Incheon...
Calibrating a Physics-Based Corrosion Model with Field-Based Bridge Condition Data
Author(s) Hanmin Wang, M.ASCE ; Ravi Ranade ; and Pinar Okumus Abstract This paper presents a novel method for calibrating a physics-based corrosion prediction model using a deterioration curve derived from field-based bridge condition assessments. The...
An Extended Bridge Weigh-in-Motion System without Vehicular Axles and Speed Detectors Using Nonnegative LASSO Regularization
Author(s) Chengjun Tan, A.M.ASCE ; Bin Zhang ; Hua Zhao ; Nasim Uddin, F.ASCE Abstract The bridge weigh-in-motion (BWIM) technique uses the instrumented bridge on a large scale to identify the axle weight of a passing vehicle. Vehicle configurations, e.g., axle...