Search Results - "LaFave, James M"

Shear and Friction Response of Nonseismic Laminated Elastomeric Bridge Bearings Subject to Seismic Demands by Steelman, Joshua S, Fahnestock, Larry A, Filipov, Evgueni T, LaFave, James M, Hajjar, Jerome F, Foutch, Douglas A

“…AbstractLaminated elastomeric bridge bearings are commonly used in areas with low-to-moderate seismicity, although the applications are typically intended for…”
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Evaluation of quasi-isolated seismic bridge behavior using nonlinear bearing models by Filipov, Evgueni T., Fahnestock, Larry A., Steelman, Joshua S., Hajjar, Jerome F., LaFave, James M., Foutch, Douglas A.

“…► Bi-directional models are formulated to capture nonlinear bearing behaviors. ► A prototype bridge is developed to model nonlinear events and limit states. ►…”
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Experimental structural behavior of wall-diaphragm connections for older masonry buildings by Lin, Tsu-Jung, LaFave, James M.

“…► Experimental study of brick wall to wood joist/diaphragm structural connections. ► Contributions of friction and strap anchor nails to behavior are…”
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Rapid seismic damage-state assessment of steel moment frames using machine learning by Nguyen, Hoang D., LaFave, James M., Lee, Young-Joo, Shin, Myoungsu

“…•Eight machine learning models were used to predict damage-state of steel frames.•Performance of eight machine learning models was examined and…”
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Field and Numerical Evaluation of Lateral Bending in Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridges during Deck Placement by Zhou, Siang, Fahnestock, Larry A., LaFave, James M.

“…Steel I-girder bridges are subjected to unique loading conditions when they are under construction, and, in particular, lateral bending of skewed bridges…”
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Quasi-Isolated Highway Bridges with Seat-Type Abutments by Luo, Jie, Fahnestock, Larry A., LaFave, James M.

“…In recent years, Illinois bridge engineers developed an innovative "quasi-isolation" seismic bridge design methodology. The objectives of this study are to…”
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Modeling of cyclic joint shear deformation contributions in RC beam-column connections to overall frame behavior by Shin, Myoungsu, LaFave, James M.

“…In seismic analysis of moment-resisting frames, beam-column connections are often modeled with rigid joint zones. However, it has been demonstrated that, in…”
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Short-Term Structural Response of Integral Abutment Bridge Approach Slabs Subjected to Live Loading and Thermal Effects by Liu, Gaoyu, LaFave, James M., Fahnestock, Larry A.

“…Integral abutment bridges (IABs) are prevalent in the US due to their lower maintenance and construction costs, as well as longer service life. However,…”
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Biaxial behavior of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composite plates by Foltz, Raymond R., Lee, Deuck Hang, LaFave, James M.

“…•Structural behavior of HPFRCC materials under multi-axial loading was investigated.•Various mixture proportions, fiber types, and casting methods were…”
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Proposed new equivalent lateral force design method for low-rise reinforced concrete wall-frame mixed building systems by Kim, Taewan, LaFave, James M.

“…•A simple and economical design method for wall-frame mixed buildings is proposed.•A specific assignment of design lateral load to walls and frames is…”
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Parametric Study of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridge Truck Live Load Response by Zhou, Siang, Fahnestock, Larry A., LaFave, James M.

“…Abstract Skewed steel I-girder bridges experience complex load distribution under live load that is not thoroughly understood, while standard design practice…”
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Key influence parameters for the joint shear behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beam–column connections by Kim, Jaehong, LaFave, James M.

“…An extensive database of reinforced concrete (RC) beam–column connection test specimens exhibiting joint shear failure has been constructed. All test specimens…”
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Confinement Behavior of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Prisms Simulating Wall Boundary Elements by Welt, Travis S, Massone, Leonardo M, LaFave, James M, Lehman, Dawn E, McCabe, Steven L, Polanco, Pablo

“…AbstractObservations following recent earthquakes, and from structural testing, indicate numerous brittle compression failures in reinforced concrete…”
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Development of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridge Field Monitoring Strategy through Agency Survey and Numerical Simulation by Zhou, Siang, Fahnestock, Larry A., LaFave, James M.

“…AbstractHighly-skewed steel I-girder bridges are commonly used across the US, especially in congested areas, despite complications in their analysis and…”
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A simplified approach to joint shear behavior prediction of RC beam-column connections by Kim, Jaehong, LaFave, James M

“…An extensive experimental database of reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column connections subjected to cyclic lateral loading has been constructed. All cases…”
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Long-Term Field Response of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridge Superstructures under Thermal Variation by Zhou, Siang, Fahnestock, Larry A., LaFave, James M., Dorado, Ricardo

“…AbstractTo investigate the performance of in-service skewed bridges, two continuous two-span steel I-girder bridges, one skewed 45° with integral abutments and…”
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Field Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridges under Thermal Loading by LaFave, James M, Brambila, Gabriela, Kode, Utkarsh, Liu, Gaoyu, Fahnestock, Larry A

“…Abstract Integral abutment bridges (IABs) have become popular with departments of transportation throughout the United States due to their lower maintenance…”
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Automatic operational modal analysis of structures based on image recognition of stabilization diagrams with uncertainty quantification by Su, Liang, Zhang, Jing-Quan, Huang, Xin, LaFave, James M.

“…A novel automatic operational modal analysis method is proposed based on the image recognition of stabilization diagrams with uncertainty quantification. The…”
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Synthesis of Bridge Approach Slab Behavior, Design, and Construction Practice by Fahnestock, Larry A., Chee, Marian, Liu, Gaoyu, Kode, Utkarsh, LaFave, James M.

“…AbstractElimination of expansion joints between the bridge deck and approach slabs in an integral abutment bridge (IAB) decreases the potential for water and…”
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Seismic behavior assessment for design of integral abutment bridges in Illinois by Kozak, Derek L., Fahnestock, Larry A., LaFave, James M.

“…Integral abutment bridges (IABs) minimize deterioration and degradation of the abutment seats and bearings due to water, dirt, and deicing chemicals by…”
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