Nondestructive test methods for concrete bridges: A review

SKU Rehman, Z Ibrahim, SA Memon… - Construction and building …, 2016 - Elsevier
NDT methods applicable to concrete bridges are reviewed. The methodology, advantages
and disadvantages along with up to date research on NDT methods are presented. Different …

Prototy** and validation of MEMS accelerometers for structural health monitoring—The case study of the Pietratagliata cable-stayed bridge

C Bedon, E Bergamo, M Izzi, S Noè - Journal of Sensor and Actuator …, 2018 - mdpi.com
In recent years, thanks to the simple and yet efficient design, Micro Electro-Mechanical
Systems (MEMS) accelerometers have proven to offer a suitable solution for Structural …

Isolation performance of a quasi-zero stiffness isolator in vibration isolation of a multi-span continuous beam bridge under pier base vibrating excitation

HS Bouna, BRN Nbendjo, P Woafo - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2020 - Springer
This paper considers a vibration control problem for a multi-span beam bridge under pier
base vibrating excitation by using nonlinear quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) vibration isolators …

Diagnostic analysis and dynamic identification of a glass suspension footbridge via on-site vibration experiments and FE numerical modelling

C Bedon - Composite Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Structural glass represents a relatively new solution for constructions, requiring appropriate
knowledge, but is largely used for facades, roofs, footbridges, etc. There, composite systems …

Influence of ground motion duration on seismic performance of RC frame isolated by high dam** rubber bearings

T Li, Y Yang, K Dai, Q Ge, J Wang - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
The high dam** rubber bearing (HDRB) is an advanced seismic isolation component
currently used in building structures with sound energy dissipation capacity. This study …

Dynamic and static identification of base-isolated bridges using Genetic Algorithms

C Chisari, C Bedon, C Amadio - Engineering Structures, 2015 - Elsevier
In the paper, an identification approach based on a Genetic Algorithm (GA) is applied to the
case study of a base-isolated, post-tensioned concrete bridge investigated in earlier …

Monitoring bridge dynamic responses using fiber Bragg grating tiltmeters

F **ao, GS Chen, JL Hulsey - Sensors, 2017 - mdpi.com
In bridge health monitoring, tiltmeters have been used for measuring rotation and curvature;
however, their application in dynamic parameter identification has been lacking. This study …

Dynamic characterization of timber floor subassemblies: Sensitivity analysis and modeling issues

DP Pasca, A Aloisio, M Fragiacomo… - Journal of Structural …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
Timber floors are prone to exhibit vibration levels, which can cause discomfort to the
occupants. In the last 20 years, ambient vibration tests have become very popular due to the …

Modal systems identification of an eleven-span concrete motorway off-ramp bridge using various excitations

GW Chen, P Omenzetter, S Beskhyroun - Engineering structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper addresses and evaluates the influence of different types of dynamic excitation
sources on identifiability and reliability of modal parameter identification of an eleven-span …