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Assessment of structural concrete approach slab cracking at integral abutment bridges
The elimination of expansion joints between the bridge deck and approach slabs in an integral abutment bridge (IAB) decreases the potential for water and salt damage to the bridge superstructure and bearings. However, the lack of expansion joints in an IAB can lead to complex interactions between …
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Field monitoring and numerical analysis of two Illinois integral abutment bridges
As compared to conventional jointed bridges, integral abutment bridges (IABs) require lower construction and maintenance costs and have a longer service life, leading to their increased use by Departments of Transportation in the U.S. However, due to their unique design, their structural behavior …