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Probabilistic demand model and performance-based fragility estimates for RC column subject to vehicle collision by Sharma, Hrishikesh, Gardoni, Paolo, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…Vehicle collision is one of the most likely causes of structural failure. The infrastructure facilities, service industry, housing and office spaces, power…”
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Summary Review of GPS Technology for Structural Health Monitoring by Im, Seok Been, Hurlebaus, Stefan, Kang, Young Jong

“…AbstractOver the last two decades, global positioning system (GPS) technology has been developed rapidly and recently applied to civil structures for…”
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Adaptive control of base-isolated structures against near-field earthquakes using variable friction dampers by Ozbulut, Osman E., Bitaraf, Maryam, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…This paper investigates the effectiveness of two adaptive control strategies for modulating the control force of variable friction dampers (VFDs) that are…”
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ASR/DEF related expansion in structural concrete: Model development and validation by Karthik, Madhu M., Mander, John B., Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…•Minimalist semi-empirical model simulates ASR/DEF expansion strains in RC.•Accounts for reinforcement ratio, external loads, and environmental…”
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A probabilistic damage detection approach using vibration-based nondestructive testing by Huang, Qindan, Gardoni, Paolo, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…► A Bayesian model updating and a vibration-based damage detection method are combined. ► Uncertainties that occur in damage detection process are properly…”
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Nondestructive evaluation of grout defects in internal tendons of post-tensioned girders by Terzioglu, Tevfik, Karthik, Madhu M., Hurlebaus, Stefan, Hueste, Mary Beth D., Maack, Stefan, Woestmann, Jens, Wiggenhauser, Herbert, Krause, Martin, Miller, Patrick K., Olson, Larry D.

“…Post-tensioning systems provide safe and efficient construction solutions for long span bridges. Despite the improved grouting practices over the past decade,…”
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Performance of D-Regions Affected by Alkali-Silica Reaction: Experimental and Analytical Study by Liu, Shih-Hsiang, Bracci, Joseph M, Mander, John B, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…AbstractThis paper describes the experimental performance of D-region reinforced concrete bent specimens affected by varying levels of alkali-silica reaction…”
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Prioritization of a Bridge Inventory for Historic Preservation: A Case Study for Tarrant County, Texas by Puls, Eric, Hueste, Mary Beth D., Hurlebaus, Stefan, Damnjanovic, Ivan

“…Funding is currently limited for transportation projects in general and even more so for historic bridge preservation. Because of this limitation on resources,…”
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Non-destructive testing methods to identify voids in external post-tensioned tendons by Im, Seok Been, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…A considerable number of Post-Tensioned (PT) bridges have been constructed because PT systems enable them to carry significant traffic loads and have an…”
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Determination of the repair grout volume to fill voids in external post-tensioned tendons by Im, Seok Been, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…Recently, investigated failures of external post-tensioned (PT) tendons have called attention to the corrosion of strands in PT bridges, and the prevention of…”
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Simulation of repair grout flow in external tendon system by Im, Seok Been, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…The corrosion of voided tendons has been a long-standing issue in Post-Tensioned (PT) systems because it can lead to the failure of tendons and deteriorate…”
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Enhancing durability of ASTM A416 prestressed steel wires against hydrogen embrittlement by Rockey, Arash, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…In the face of aggressive environment, cathodic protection shows promise as a solution to reducing the risk associated with corrosion initiation and…”
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Determination of the repair grout volume to fill voids in external post-tensioned tendons by Im, Seok Been, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…Recently, investigated failures of external post-tensioned (PT) tendons have called attention to the corrosion of strands in PT bridges, and the prevention of…”
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Non-Destructive Evaluation Method Based On Dynamic Invariant Stress Resultants by Zhang, Junchi, Barroso, Luciana R., Hurlebaus, Stefan, Stubbs, Norris

“…Most of the vibration based damage detection methods are based on changes in frequencies, mode shapes, mode shape curvature, and flexibilities. These methods…”
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Semi-active adaptive control of seismically excited 20-story nonlinear building by Bitaraf, Maryam, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…•The SACM is used to control the response of a tall building with nonlinear behavior.•The SACM is modified in a way to be appropriate for nonlinear civil…”
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Evaluation of a Load Cell-Based Bridge Weigh-in-Motion System by Shi, Shengyi, Yarnold, Matthew, Hurlebaus, Stefan, Mander, John

“…A bridge weigh-in-motion (B-WIM) system utilizes an instrumented bridge to obtain the axle information (weights, number, and spacings) and weight information…”
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Semiactive nonlinear control of a building with a magnetorheological damper system by Kim, Yeesock, Langari, Reza, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…This paper proposes a linear matrix inequality (LMI)-based systematic design methodology for nonlinear control of building structures equipped with a…”
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Evaluation of Link Slab Performance on Texas Highway Bridges by Pearson, Andrew N., Birely, Anna C., Yarnold, Matthew, Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…Multispan bridges with simply-supported girders are straightforward to construct and economical but have historically utilized expansion joints between the…”
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Optimal design of superelastic-friction base isolators for seismic protection of highway bridges against near-field earthquakes by Ozbulut, Osman E., Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…The seismic response of a multi‐span continuous bridge isolated with novel superelastic‐friction base isolator (S‐FBI) is investigated under near‐field…”
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Application of an SMA-based hybrid control device to 20-story nonlinear benchmark building by Ozbulut, Osman E., Hurlebaus, Stefan

“…SUMMARY This paper investigates the seismic response control of a 20‐story nonlinear benchmark building with a new recentering variable friction device (RVFD)…”
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