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Innovative Connection Systems for Sand-Coated and Helically Wrapped Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars
Author(s) Milad Shakiba, Milad Bazli, Mohammadmahdi Esfahani, Mohammad Ali Ghobeishavi, and Mohsen Ebrahimzadeh Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concret flexural members are typically designed as an overreinforced concrete section and to...
Vibration Control of Adjacent buildings Based on Tuned Viscous Mass Damper
Author(s) Xiaofang Kang Shuai Li Jun Hu Guanghui Xia Yi Cai Jun Zheng Jiaxin Luo Guoliang Liu Shancheng Lei Xinqi Wang Qiwen Huang Mengjun Han Abstract In this paper, two adjacent buildings of unequal height are established using finite-element software, and...
Unlocking the Future of Climate-Resilient Bridge Construction: Insights from Mabey Bridge’s Nick Ianetta
Description In a presentation at NCE's Bridge Design and Maintenance conference, Nick Ianetta, the head of engineering at Mabey Bridge, discussed the advantages of modularity and off-site construction in creating sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure. Ianetta...
Every Construction Machine Explained in 15 Minutes
Description Dive into an insightful overview of almost every machine on a construction site. Discover the might behind building roads, dams, and more in this essential guide. Perfectly curated for the curious builder in you.
Porous Asphalt Mixture with Improved Fatigue Resistance and Stormwater Pollutant Reduction in Urban Road Pavement
Description Explore the groundbreaking research on Porous Asphalt Mixtures with Improved Fatigue Resistance, a solution for reducing stormwater runoff and pollutants in urban road pavement. Listen now on the GCO Podcast! [button...
Porous Asphalt Mixture with Improved Fatigue Resistance and Stormwater Pollutant Reduction in Urban Road Pavement
Author(s) Gabriela Hammes and Liseane Padilha Thives Abstract One alternative measure to minimise the stormwater runoff volume and its pollutants and reduce impervious areas is to use permeable pavement. However, due to weak mechanical performance under...
Suitability of Various Ureolytic Microbes for Potential Soil Strengthening via Biocementation
Author(s) Surabhi Jain Abstract Biocementation or microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a feasible biochemical process in enhancing the behavior of geomaterial, that is, soil strengthening and/or remediation. This biochemical process...
No AccessUse of digital technology to improve the way asphalt roads are constructed
Author(s) Michael J. McHale, BEng, CEng, FICE, FIAT Michael Gordon, BEng (Hons), PhD, MCIHT, MIAT, PE Alan Abstract Digital technology has the potential to improve the way asphalt roads are constructed and maintained. The application of technologies, such as...
Novel Strategy for Strengthening Intervention of Masonry Walls Using Textile-Reinforced Concrete
Description Dive into the GCO Podcast as we explore a groundbreaking strategy for retrofitting masonry walls using textile-reinforced concrete. Discover how modern innovations blend with traditional construction techniques for enhanced structural and thermal...