Assessment of Bridges Subjected to Vehicular Collision

Wang, Yao; Thrall, Ashley P

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Assessment of Bridges Subjected to Vehicular Collision

2019-01-01
By Wang, Yao ; Thrall, Ashley P

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English

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Creators:

Wang, Yao ; Thrall, Ashley P
Corporate Creators:

Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program ; University of Notre Dame. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Corporate Contributors:

Indiana. Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Condition Surveys Digital Image Correlation Girder Bridges Guidelines Image Analysis Inspectors Nondestructive Tests Steel Bridges Traffic Crashes Vehicular Collision
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/01
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316870
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Indiana ; United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program
Abstract:

Vehicles often collide with bridges. However, there are no available guidelines for bridge inspectors to assess damage and to make repair decisions. This project addresses this gap by investigating the behavior of steel girder bridges subjected to vehicular collision through (1) performing non-destructive field testing, (2) developing validated numerical models, and (3) performing parametric investigations to extend research findings. Field testing was performed using Digital Image Correlation (DIC)—a portable, non-destructive, photographic measurement technique that can measure three-dimensional strains based on pattern recognition. Ultimately, the project culminated in assessment guidelines for bridge inspectors to evaluate damaged bridges for repair. This project can benefit Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) business processes by potentially reducing the number or amount of repairs, leading to direct cost savings and longer lifespans for bridges.
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PDF
Funding:

SPR-4119
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:2ea1039f523b56b90005ef1db61056c83a8d743946ee66e22766139737273b34
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66178/dot_66178_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 3.73 MB ]

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English

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