by GCO | Aug 28, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Auothor(s) Bach Do and Akhrawat Lenwari Abstract A practical design optimization of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) patches for repairing fatigue cracks in metallic structures is presented. The design procedure combines finite-element (FE), genetic programming...
by GCO | Aug 28, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Aouthor(s) Lampros N.Koutas, Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE; and Dionysios. A.Bournas, Ph.D Abstract The application of textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) as a means of increasing the flexural capacity of two-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs is experimentally investigated in...
by GCO | Aug 28, 2020 | experts
housands of old homes should be “retro-fitted” with energy-saving improvements to create jobs as part of the economic recovery from coronavirus, housing bodies have urged. Better insulation and the latest energy-efficient technology could cut bills and...
by GCO | Aug 28, 2020 | Buildings & Structures
Aouthor(s) Lampros N. Koutas; Zoi Tetta; Dionysios A. Bournas; and Thanasis C. Triantafillou, P.E., M.ASCE Abstract Textile reinforced mortars (TRM), also known in the international literature as textile reinforced concrete (TRC) or fabric reinforced...
by GCO | Aug 28, 2020 | experts
Footage of buildings being flattened in a noisy demolition may be a popular feature of local TV news reports, but architects say such structures should be protected – to fight climate change. They say property owners should be incentivised to upgrade draughty...
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