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Coulomb's wedge theory
of earth pressure

Explore horizontal earth pressure,
Coulomb's theory, and its applications.
Compare geotechnical results and
understand the trial wedge method's nuances.

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Baltimore bridge collapse:
What structural engineers can do

Explore the technical content on vessel collision
to calculate the annual frequency of bridge component collapse.

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Seismic Isolation in Structural Design:
Concepts and Applications

Introducing the concept of seismic isolation design.

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Offshore structure and Wave

Harold S.Y HaJan 31, 2024

 

Advancements in Wind Turbine Foundation Systems: Focus on Cohesionless Ground

Introduction

Wind Turbine Foundation Design: Advanced Stiffness Verification - Part 2

CivilOnly20YearsJan 25, 2024

Ⅲ. Verification of Foundation Stiffness Applied to The Design

Wind Turbine Foundation Design: Pile Foundation Modeling - Part 1

CivilOnly20YearsJan 25, 2024

Ⅰ. Introduction

 

Wind Load Drag Coefficient Calculation for Bridge Pylons

Y.S LeeJan 24, 2024

 

Bridge Design: Post-Tensioning for the New Fulton Street Arch Bridge

Daniel BaxterOct 20, 2023

In the design project to replace the old Fulton Road arch bridge in Cleveland, OH, Michael Baker Intl engineer Daniel Baxter and his team has designed a 1,568-foot-long replacement structure for the original arch bridge, which retains the original design of six 210-foot-long concrete deck arch spans. For the replacement bridge structure, a precast, post-tensioned concrete arch bridge design was selected. You may be asking yourself, why post-tensioning the arch bridge? Arches usually provide sufficient stabilities to structures and it is not usual for bridge designers to post-tension such structures. In this tip, Daniel Baxter talks about why his team has decided to post-tension the arch bridge and how they have utilized construction stage analysis to design the post-tension process. 

Bridge Modelling: The benefits of section for resultant forces with plate elements

midasBridge TeamSep 26, 2023

1. Introduction

 

Figure 1. Dubai Water Canal Bridge