Browsing by Author "Casas Rius, Joan Ramon"
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A framework for robustness assessment in the context of corroded RC structures
(CRC Press, 2010)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyStructural robustness is an emergent concept related to the structural response to damage. At the present time, robustness is not well defined and much controversy still remains around this subject. Even if robustness has ... -
A review of distributed optical fiber sensors for civil engineering applications
(2016-05)
Article
Open AccessThe application of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems to civil engineering structures has been a developing studied and practiced topic, that has allowed for a better understanding of structures’ conditions and ... -
A state of the art review of modal-based damage detection in bridges: development, challenges, and solutions
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2018)
Part of book or chapter of book
Open AccessThis issue is a snapshot of the newest research in SHM for civil structures, and it includes a range of topics such as data processing algorithms to detect damage, modeling, and simulation [1–15]; sensor development and ... -
A state of the art review of modal-based damage detection in bridges: development, challenges, and solutions
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2017-05)
Article
Open AccessTraditionally, damage identification techniques in bridges have focused on monitoring changes to modal-based Damage Sensitive Features (DSFs) due to their direct relationship with structural stiffness and their spatial ... -
Actualización del riesgo sísmico de puentes existentes mediante monitorización estructural
(Ministerio de Obras Públicas de Chile, 2014)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe present paper presents a theoretical study of the advanced assessment implementation methodology through the application of a Structural Health Monitoring system (SHM) to update the level of seismic risk of existing ... -
Advancements of vibration based damage detection techniques for small to medium span bridges
(2016)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyOvertime, the structural condition of bridges tends to decline due to a number of degradation processes, such as; creep, corrosion and cyclic loading, among others. Considerable research has been conducted over the years ... -
An attempt to the determination of the partial safety factor for SFRC members subjected to bending forces
(International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), 2012)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyIn the last few years, research on techniques that permit the reduction or even the complete elimination of structural bar reinforcements has been intensified. The addition of steel fibres to the concrete matrix is proven ... -
An overview of the European situation on quality control of existing bridges: COST Action TU1406
(International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers (IABSE), 2018)
Conference report
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Aplicación de los conjuntos difusos en la evaluación de los parámetros de la vulnerabilidad sísmica de puentes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2002)
Article
Open AccessLa determinación de la vulnerabilidad sísmica del inventario de puentes de una ciudad es una necesidad cada vez más latente. Día a día, los programas de atención posterremotos obligan a contar con una buena planificación ... -
Aplicación de los conjuntos difusos en la evaluación de los parámetros de la vulnerabilidad sísmica de puentes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2002)
Article
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Application of distributed optical fiber sensors for the health monitoring of two real structures in Barcelona
(2018-07)
Article
Open AccessThe versatility and ease of installation of Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors (DOFS) compared with traditional monitoring systems are important characteristics to consider when facing the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) ... -
Application of optical fiber distributed sensing to health monitoring of concrete structures
(2013-08)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe use of Optical Backscatter Reflectometer (OBR) sensors is a promising measurement technology for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) as it offers the possibility of continuous monitoring of strain and temperature along ... -
Application of system-based correction factors in condition rating of steel-composite bridges
(CRC Press Taylor, 2016)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyTraditional condition rating procedures concentrate on member condition and give no consider-ation to system behavior. In this paper a methodology is proposed to modify the correction factor applied dur-ing the assignment ... -
Application study of embedded Rayleigh based Distributed Optical Fiber Sensors in concrete beams
(Elsevier, 2017)
Conference report
Open AccessIn this work, an experiment on two small concrete beams is described where Rayleigh based distributed optical fiber sensors (DOFS) are implemented together with traditional electrical strain gauges for the monitoring of ... -
Assessing cracking characteristics of concrete structures by distributed optical fiber and non-linear finite element modelling
(Institut Français des Sciences et Technologies des Transports (IFSTTAR), 2014)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis work shows how the experimental strain data obtained with an OBR (Optical Backscattered Reflectometer) measuring system can be used to locate cracking before being visually observable and also to estimate the crack ... -
Assessment and monitoring of existing bridges to avoid unnecessary strengthening or replacement
(CRC Press, 2010)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe increasing volume of European transport urgently requires an effective road and rail system in Central European and Eastern countries (CEEC) with a major investment in building new and assessing and rehabilitating old ... -
Assessment of vibration intensity as a condition and safety indicator for short-span bridges
(2016)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyOver the years, there have been numerous efforts by researchers in quantifying structural performance and damage from vibration measurements. Curves proposed by several authors try to relate acceleration spectrums to damage ... -
BMS for Permit Vehicle Routing in Spain
(Transportation Research Board, 2000)
Article
Open AccessThe papers shows the main works developed in Spain for the construction of a Bridge Management System (BMS) to manage the vehicle permits over the bridges of the socalled Strategic Spanish Highway Network, i.e., the most ... -
BRAIN: Building Research Analysis and Information Network
(International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), 2017)
Conference lecture
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe research we introduce in the paper is intended to model and to infer on the durability of architectural fronts, composed of the facades of buildings, by designing a predictive system. The estimation is based on survival ... -
Bridge capacity assessment by combined proof-loading and WIM data
(CRC Press, 2010)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyProof loading of bridges is a powerful tool in the capacity assessment of existing bridges. The idea is to load the bridge up to a certain level in order to guarantee the safety of the bridge versus the normal traffic. ...
