Integral bridges have been proposed as a jointless design alternative to the traditional
counterparts, possessing copious potential economic and structural advantages. However …

Expansion and contraction of integral abutment bridges due to temperature changes force
integral bridge abutments (IBAs) to move toward and away from the backfill, thus increasing …

The thermally induced cyclic loading on integral bridge abutments causes soil deformation
and lateral stress ratcheting behind the abutment wall due to the expansion and contraction …

The growing depletion of natural geomaterials has forced scientists and engineers to look
for alternate sustainable backfill materials for large-scale practical applications. This study …

Abstract Integral Abutment Bridges (IABs) are constructed without expansion joints and
bearings, connecting the bridge deck monolithically to the end abutments. Therefore, the …

Abstract Integral Abutment Bridges (IABs) are increasingly popular due to their reduced
maintenance cost compared to traditional bridges with expansion joints. However, the …

This work begins with a literature-based discussion of the hazardous-waste problem
represented by car tyres as hazardous waste, along with possible ways in which they might …

The waste tyre-derived products, including whole tyres, tyre bales, shreds, chips, and crumb
rubber, have begun to be used in various geotechnical applications. In particular, the use of …

The application of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and used tires in geotechnical
engineering contributes to the demand of the sustainable development. This study mainly …

Waste tyres are among the largest and most problematic sources of waste today, due to the
large volume produced and their long-lasting decomposition and resistance to water and …