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Hybrid Bamboo Wall Panels: BamCore’s Innovative Green Building Techniques

Sep 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Description Discover BamCore's groundbreaking approach to sustainable construction, leveraging the robustness of timber bamboo and eucalyptus and integrating digital platforms for enhanced efficiency. Explore how this Northern California-based company is addressing...

Structural Damage Detection Technique of Secondary Building Components Using Piezoelectric Sensors

Sep 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

Description Explore groundbreaking insights into the future of structural health with our latest GCO Podcast! Delve into innovative damage detection techniques using piezoelectric sensors, revealing their potential in enhancing building resilience against...

Structural Damage Detection Technique of Secondary Building Components Using Piezoelectric Sensors

Sep 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author(s) Atsushi Suzuki, Wang Liao, Daiki Shibata, Yuki Yoshino 4,Yoshihiro Kimura and Nobuhiro Shimoi Abstract With demand for the long-term continued use of existing building facilities, structural health monitoring and damage detection are attracting...

Advanced Composite Materials for Structure Strengthening and Resilience Improvement

Sep 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author(s) Xinghuai Huang, Shaoyang Su, Zhaodong Xu, Qisong Miao, Wenfeng Li and Lixin Wang Abstract Advanced composite materials have excellent performance and broad engineering application prospects, and have received widespread attention in recent years....

A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils

Sep 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author(s) Luca Flessati, Pietro Marveggio, Claudio di Prisco, and Domenico De Sarno Abstract Seismic-induced liquefaction is one of the main hazards for pipelines buried in saturated granular materials. When soil is partially or completely fluidized, a...

Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Different Heights and Floor Systems

Sep 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author(s) Ayman Abd-Elhamed, Sayed Mahmoud & Khalid Saqer Alotaibi Abstract Most civil structures exhibit nonlinear behavior during moderate to severe earthquakes. Consequently, inelastic analysis is needed for seismic design.Several dynamic and static...

A Review of the Effect of Nano-Silica on the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cementitious Composites

Sep 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author(s) Haneen AlTawaiha, Fadi Alhomaidat, and Tamer Eljufou Abstract The incorporation of nanotechnology has led to significant strides in the concrete industry, ushering in innovative construction methodologies. Various nanomaterials, including nano-silica...

How Smart Data Could Improve Flood Management to Create Resilient Infrastructure

Sep 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Description Urban Water Management in a Changing Climate: Dive into this enlightening discussion with Rob Hakimian of New Civil Engineer as he unpacks the challenges of water management in growing UK cities with experts Charlotte Markey and John Griffiths. Discover...

Potential of Using Waste Materials in Flexible Pavement Structures Identified by Optimization Design Approach

Sep 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author(s) Primož Jelušič, Süleyman Gücek, Bojan Žlender ,Cahit Gürer, Rok Varga, Tamara Bračko ,Murat V. Taciroğlu, Burak E. Korkmaz, Şule Yarcı and Borut Macuh Abstract This paper presents the design of geosynthetic reinforced flexible pavements and their...