by GCO | Sep 9, 2024 | Articles, Videos
Description A French drain is an efficient water management solution used in civil engineering to prevent water accumulation and soil erosion. It consists of a trench filled with gravel or rock and a perforated pipe that directs surface or groundwater away from...
by GCO | Aug 30, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Wangxin Zhang n, Qiang Han, Jianian Wen, and Chengshun Xu Abstract Interdependent infrastructure systems play a critical role in the normal operation and postdisaster emergency response in modern cities. However, they are vulnerable to earthquakes...
by GCO | Aug 15, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Matthew J. Gombeda Zoe N. Lallas, and Estevan Rivera Jr. Abstract This paper presents a streamlined and simplified framework to select the optimal corrosion-resistant reinforcement type and subsequently calculate the corresponding life-cycle costs...
by GCO | Aug 5, 2024 | Articles
Brief Learn practical strategies to manage your boss’s bad mood, enhance team morale, and boost productivity with emotional intelligence. Insight Dealing with a boss in a bad mood can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can navigate this...
by GCO | Jul 26, 2024 | Articles, Videos
Description Bridge substructures rank among the most robust engineering systems worldwide. However, these foundations are often constructed in challenging locations that are far from ideal for bearing heavy loads. This video provides an in-depth overview of the...
by GCO | Jul 19, 2024 | Materials
Author(s) Kamal Anand, Ph.D. Shweta Goyal, and M. Sudhakara Reddy Abstract The self-healing of cracks via biomineralization in bacteria-based concrete has shown remarkable results in recent decades. This novel technique uses the ability of bacteria to...
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