Buildings & Structures
Shear Behavior of Bamboo-Reinforced Sulfur Concrete Beams Using Martian Soil Simulant
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...
Optimal Design of Tilted Building Envelope Considering Air Conditioning Energy Demand, Daylight Utilization and Glare Protection—Case Study
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...
Assessment of Retrofitting Techniques for a Four-Story Masonry Building to Resist Blast Loading
Author(s) Ahmed Gouda, Hamed Salem, and Ahmed Elansary Abstract Masonry walls are commonly preferred in the construction of low-rise buildings due to their proven efficiency in resisting gravity loads and their relatively low material and labor costs....
A pre-failure narrow concrete cracks dataset for engineering structures damage classification and segmentation
Author(s) Karolina Tomaszkiewicz & Tomasz Owerko Abstract Monitoring of structures’ condition plays a fundamental role in providing safety for users and extending the structures’ lifespan. The monitoring is conducted through on-site inspections by engineers...
Mix Design Method of Flexible Pavement Cement Concrete Based on Rubber and Fiber Coblending
Author(s) Mingjing Fang, Ph.D., P.E., Aff.M.ASCEb, Yiming Chen , Yungang Deng, P.E. Mengjun Zhu, P.E and Wenbin Zhu, P.E. Abstract This paper presents research about a mixture design method of pavement concrete coblending rubber and fiber into ordinary...
Laboratory Investigation on the Use of Geocomposites as Waterproofing Systems for Concrete Bridge Decks
Author(s) Eugenio Mariani, Lorenzo Paolo Ingrassia, Sara Spadoni, , and Francesco Canestrari Abstract Water seepage in cement concrete structures is one of the main sources of degradation, especially for concrete bridge decks. Therefore, the protection of these...
Detection of cracks in concrete using near-IR fluorescence imaging
Author(s) Andreas Karpf, Michael Selig, Aktham Alchaar & Magued Iskander Abstract Structural health monitoring of civil infrastructure is a crucial component of assuring the serviceability and integrity of the built environment. A primary material used in...
Mechanical Properties and Impact Resistance of Concrete Pavement Containing Crumb Rubber
Author(s) Omid Aghamohammadi, Davood Mostofinejad, Hasan Mostafaei and Sayyed Mahdi Abtahi Abstract Concrete pavements are nowadays winning increasing attention although their use is still limited by the high stiffness or low flexibility of concrete. In...
Flexural Performance and Design of Concrete Beams Reinforced with BFRP and Steel Bars
Author(s) Shui Liu, Xin Wang, M. S. Ali, Chang Su and Zhishen Wu Abstract This study aims to investigate the flexural performance and design methods of flexural concrete beams reinforced with basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) and steel bars.Eight concrete...