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Stay Force Estimation in Cable-Stayed Bridges Using Stochastic Subspace Identification Methods by Haji Agha Mohammad Zarbaf, Seyed Ehsan, Norouzi, Mehdi, Allemang, Randall J, Hunt, Victor J, Helmicki, Arthur, Nims, Douglas K

“…AbstractIn this paper, a vibration-based approach for estimating the cable tension forces in cable-stayed bridges is detailed and applied to the ambient…”
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Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Wet Snow Accumulation on Inclined Cylindrical Surfaces by Mohammadian, Behrouz, Sarayloo, Mehdi, Abdelaal, Ahmed, Raiyan, Asif, Nims, Douglas K., Sojoudi, Hossein

“…Wet snow accumulation on bridge cables and its shedding due to external phenomena such as rise in temperature, wind, and gravity is a serious threat to the…”
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Information point and saturation flow at signalized intersections by Lijun Gao, Bhuiyan M. Alam, Brian W. Randolph, Douglas K. Nims, Richard S. Martinko

“…This paper introduces an information point factor and attempts to identify how it affects saturation flow and their relationship at signalized intersections…”
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Measuring Displacement of Tall Concrete Columns during Construction: Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, Interstate 71, Lebanon, Ohio by Norouzi, Mehdi, Cormier, Karen, Aydemir, Murat, Hashtroodi, Seyedowjan, Hunt, Victor J., Nims, Douglas K., Helmicki, Arthur

“…Multiple-span, segmental concrete bridges built by balanced cantilever construction demand precise geometric control so that adjoining tips align at the time…”
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A New Magnetic Sensor Concept for Nondestructive Evaluation of Deteriorated Prestressing Strand by Fernandes, Bertrand, Wade, James D., Nims, Douglas K., Devabhaktuni, Vijay K.

“…This article describes proof-of-concept testing of a sensor based on magnetic field detection to estimate the remaining effective cross-sectional area in…”
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A flexible surface-mountable sensor for ice detection and non-destructive measurement of liquid water content in snow by Abdelaal, Ahmed, Sarayloo, Mehdi, Nims, Douglas K., Mohammadian, Behrouz, Heil, Jamie, Sojoudi, Hossein

“…Ice and snow accumulation on structures can cause serious safety issues due to falling pieces of accumulated ice as well as overloading of the structure. It is…”
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Deterioration Assessment and Rehabilitation Design of Existing Steel Bridge by Farhey, Daniel N, Naghavi, Razi, Levi, Alper, Thakur, Aniruddha M, Pickett, Mark A, Nims, Douglas K, Aktan, A. Emin

“…Diagnostic truck-load tests and microstructural analysis were applied for structural deterioration assessment of a steel truss bridge and its rehabilitation…”
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