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 | May 3, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Tohid Ghanbari-Ghazijahani, Hamid Valipour, and Martin Mensinger Abstract Significant advancements have been made in the area of composite structures. Aligned with an innovative design, the motivation behind this research is, first, to make efficient...
by GCO | Apr 26, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Xinxin Lin, ,Fei Yang, Youwei Liu and Yang Abstract The application of pulse power discharge (PPD) technology in the crushing and dismantling of concrete structures has characteristics related to both green and environmental protection, as well as safety and...
by GCO | Mar 8, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Matthew Soltani, Ph.D., P.E., Mitchell Thiel and Patrick Fishburne Abstract Mars colonization signifies the upcoming frontier in space exploration and construction. Leveraging materials native to Mars presents a sustainable strategy for building...
by GCO | Feb 9, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Aimin Fang, Yi Yang and Wenqiang Dong Abstract An important energy-saving method to optimize building envelope design is the integration of local climate characteristics. This study attempts to find sloped facade configurations to balance air...
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