by GCO | Sep 27, 2024 | Articles
Description The Germans initially claimed they could not afford to participate in the construction of a new tunnel, as it was neither their idea nor a priority compared to their existing ferry system. However, the Danes, who had already undertaken several large-scale...
by GCO | Sep 25, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Shashank Gupta, Reza Moini Abstract In the quest to improve fracture toughness in engineering materials like concrete, nature provides valuable inspiration. Bio-inspired tubular architectures mimic natural materials like bone and teeth, which combine...
by GCO | Sep 13, 2024 | Buildings & Structures
Author(s) Arjun Prihar, Shashank Gupta, Hadi S. Esmaeeli & Reza Moini Abstract In the evolving world of materials science, BioInspired design is gaining momentum as a revolutionary approach to creating more durable, adaptable materials. By mimicking...
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...
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