Random field-based approach for strength evaluation of suspension bridge cables

Journal of Structural Engineering

Volumn 133, Issue 12, 2007, Pages 1690-1699

  Shi, Yuwei ^a   Deodatis, George ^a   Betti, Raimondo ^a  

^a Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences   (United States)

Author keywords

Bridges; Cable stayed; Corrosion; Suspension; Tensile strength

Indexed keywords

BRIDGE'S MAIN CABLES; STEEL WIRES; STRENGTH EVALUATION; WIRE STRENGTH;

BRIDGE CABLES; CORROSION; DUCTILITY; INNOVATION; STEEL; SUSPENSIONS (COMPONENTS); TENSILE STRENGTH;

SUSPENSION BRIDGES;

EID: 36248935115     PISSN: 07339445     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2007)133:12(1690)     Document Type: Article

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