Kengo Anami

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Dr. Kengo Anami is a leading authority in structural steel bridge engineering, with a focused expertise in the fatigue behavior and design of advanced steel bridge components. His most impactful work addresses the critical challenge of fatigue in steel I-girders with trapezoidal corrugated webs, a design that offers significant structural advantages but requires rigorous fatigue design criteria for safe application in highway bridges. His landmark 2006 paper, which has garnered 57 citations, presents foundational research based on large-scale fatigue tests of eight girders fabricated from high-performance HPS 485W steel. This work directly informs the development of essential fatigue design criteria, enabling the reliable and efficient use of corrugated web girders in modern bridge infrastructure. Dr. Anami’s contributions are vital for ensuring the long-term durability and safety of steel bridges, making him a key figure in the field of structural fatigue and bridge design.