Materials
Influence of Fiber Type and Dosage on Tensile Property ofAsphalt Mixture Using Direct Tensile Test
Author(s) Shuyao Yang, Zhigang Zhou and Kai Li Abstract In engineering practice, fiber addition is a frequently used method to improve the tensile property of asphalt mixture. However, the optimum fiber type and dosage have not been determined by direct tensile...
Nonlinear Regression Prediction of Mechanical Properties for SMA-Confined Concrete Cylindrical Specimens
Author(s) Saeed Eilbeigi, Mohammadreza Tavakkolizadeh and Amir R. Masoodi Abstract In order to achieve active confinement in concrete elements, researchers have recently employed smart materials called shape memory alloys (SMA). Several empirical relationships...
Flexural Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with Pre-Stressed Iron-Based Shape Memory Alloy (Fe-SMA) Bars: Numerical Study
Author(s) Ahmed Khalil,Mohamed Elkafrawy, Wael Abuzaid, Rami Hawileh and Mohammad AlHamaydeh Abstract The iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) has promising applications in strengthening and repairing aged steel-reinforced concrete structural elements. Fe-SMA...
Cyclic and Fragility Analysis of a Corroded Bridge Reinforced by Steel Plates under Mainshock and Aftershock Sequences
Author(s) Xin Chen, Aihong Kang, Lingkun Chen, Huahuai Sun and Xuan Guo Abstract The corrosion of steel bars embedded in concrete structures results in the degradation of their structural capacity. In earthquake-prone zones, the corroded structure may be...
Effect of Non-Woven Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Tissue on Fresh and Hardened Properties of Concrete
Author(s) Sifatullah BahijS afiullah Omary, Vincent Steinerb, Françoise, Feugeas, and Mohammad Hashim Ibrahimkhil Abstract This study will investigate the effect of non-woven PET plastic tissue on the fresh, physical, mechanical, acoustic, thermal, and...
A Sustainable Alternative for Green Structural Lightweight Concrete: Performance Evaluation
Author(s) y Fahad K. Alqahtani Abstract The use of structural lightweight concrete in the construction industry is on the rise in the last few decades mainly because of the higher strength per unit density, as it reduces the total deal load of the structural...
Parametric Study on Steel–Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened with Post-Tensioned CFRP Tendons
Author(s) Ahmed H. Elbelbisi 1,2,Alaa A. El-Sisi, Hilal A. Hassan, Hani A. Salim and Hesham F. Shabaan Abstract A sustainable environment can be achieved by strengthening the existing building to avoid new construction and by replacing the construction...
Investigation into the Quasi-plasticity Damage Model for Concrete with Micropores Based on Peridynamics
Author(s) Wen-Liang Qiu Rong-Xin Peng Abstract The non-linear performance of concrete is determined by the heterogeneous micro-structure of concrete. The existing methods mainly focus on numerical simulation of concrete at meso-scale.In view of this, the...
A Feasibility Study of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Utilisation in Concrete
Author(s) Negar Esmaeili Nima Heidarzadeh Abstract Water was replaced with raw municipal solid waste leachate in a concrete mix. Compared with the control specimen (prepared with freshwater), the hardened concrete specimen made with 100% leachate and cured in...