Buildings & Structures

Abstract Shear behavior of a reinforced concrete (RC) beam designed without transverse reinforcement is significantly influenced by the properties of concrete. This paper investigates the effect of fly ash incorporation as 20 and 30% of the total binder content in...

Abstract This paper addresses a direct design approach for compressive arch action in reinforced concrete beams. Equilibrium and compatibility of the beam are established on a plastic hinge mechanism. The effects of axial and rotational stiffnesses are considered...

Abstract Recycling of factory waste is an essential activity these days. Ceramic waste material is among the highest produced worldwide. The aim of this paper is to investigate the feasible application of ceramic waste powder (CWP) as an alternative cementitious...

Abstract An experimental study was conducted to predict the flexural strength of corroded full-scale reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Two different concrete strength levels at two different steel ratios were tested for different corrosion levels ranging from 0 to 17%....

Abstract Glass fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) bars are increasingly recognized as being suitable as the primary reinforcement in concrete structures. In recent years, many researchers have been studying their seismic performance as a lateral resisting system. Because...

Abstract Composite beams of normal-strength concrete (NSC) and steel fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete (SFRC) are frequently used for strengthening existing buildings and precast concrete constructions. In this study, shear strength of NSC-SFRC composite beams...

Abstract Leaner, more filigree, and resource-saving constructions are the development goal of the in the building industry. In reinforced concrete construction, a ultra-high strength concrete was developed to achieve these goals. Due to its use and requirements, this...

Abstract Calcined clays have become increasingly attractive as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). This paper begins with describing the mineralogical diversity of clays and presents the advantages of naturally occurring mixed-layer clays. It illustrates the...

Abstract This paper presents the results of the physical and chemical changes of Class F fly ashes exposed to either deionized water or to a 0.4 mol/L KOH solution for 15 or 45 minutes. The changes in physical and chemical makeup of thousands of individual particles...