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Full-Scale Implementation and Testing of Non-Prestressed Full-Depth Precast Bridge Deck Panels with Continuous Shear Pockets 

Mante, David M. (2012-08-16)
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) currently has over three miles of major interstate bridges near downtown Birmingham involving approximately 600,000 square feet of deck area with significant levels of ...

Improving Camber Predictions for Precast, Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders 

Mante, David M. (2016-05-03)
In precast, prestressed concrete construction, the eccentricity of the prestressing force typically results in a net upward girder deflection known as camber. Camber is first observed at the time of prestress transfer and ...

Performance of Multi-Phase Passive Control Systems in Steel Structures 

Abdulrahman, Basima (2014-12-17)
Earthquake resistant buildings can experience significant damage during an event. A multi-phase passive control system (MPCS) was developed to reduce structural damage, repair costs, and downtime of buildings subjected to ...