Buildings & Structures
Robust Performance Analysis of Coastal Wave Energy Converters
Authors Yingguang Wang, PhD Abstract In this paper a new transformed linear simulation method for the robust performance analysis of coastal wave energy converters (WECs) is proposed for the first time. The influences of the bottom effects on the performances...
Stiffening Performance of Cold-Formed C-Section Beam Filled with Lightweight-Recycled Concrete Mixture
Author(s) Ahmed W. Al Zand, Mustafa Farooq Alghaaeb, Mohammed Chyad Liejy, Azrul A. Mutalib and Riyadh Al-Ameri 4ORCID Abstract The aim of this paper is to investigate the flexural performance of a new steel–concrete composite beam system, which is required to...
Shear and Flexural Behavior of Flat Slabs Casted with Polyolefin Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
Author(s) Abdulnasser M. Abbas,Haleem K. Hussain and Mohammed Farhan Ojaimi Abstract This paper presents the influence of polyolefin fiber on the flexural and shear attitude on the flat slabs. Three slab sets (80 cm × 80 cm) were tested, each with a thickness...
Modelling the Strength of Cashew Nutshell Ash-cement-Based Concrete
Authors Solomon Oyebisi Hilary Owamah Thamer Alomayri Anthony Ede Abstract This study models the flexural strength of concrete modified with cashew nutshell ash (CNA) using reactivity index concepts. Cashew nutshell was valorised and its ash was used at 5, 10,...
The Cohesive/Overlapping Crack model for Plain and RC Beams: Scale Effects on Cracking and Crushing Failures
Authors Federico Accornero Renato Cafarelli Alberto Carpinteri Abstract In the present work, cohesive and overlapping crack models are integrated in a comprehensive numerical algorithm in order to investigate both tensile and compressive failures in plain or...
Shear Enhancement in Reinforced Concrete CantileversWwith Multiple Point Loads
Author(s) Abobakr Elwakeel Robert Vollum Abstract The shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams is enhanced by arching action when loads are applied to their top face within around twice the beam effective depth (d) of the supports. Previous experimental...
Compressibility and Shear Strength of a Tropical fibrous Peat
Author(s) Z.-S. Li*† W. Rahayu*‡ H. Souli§ B. S. Soepandji‡ J.-M. Fleureau* Abstract This study examines the compressibility and shear strength of an Indonesian fibrous peat through oedometric and consolidated undrained (CU) triaxial tests. The influence of...
Optimal Design of Reinforced Concrete Materials in Construction
Author(s) Mohammed Rady,D,Sameh Youssef Mahfouz and Salah El-Din, Fahmy Taher Abstract The structural design process is iterative and involves many design parameters. Thus, this paper presents a controlled framework for selecting the adequate structural floor...
Effect of Polymineral Systems and Disperse Reinforcement on Self-compacting Fibre Concrete
Author(s) Authors: Roman Fediuk Valery Lesovik Mohammad Ali Asaad Abstract In this study, composite binders were prepared as novel, eco-friendly polymineral binders by using rice husks to produce active silica-containing additive, based on which self-compacting...