Articles
Emergency Resilience-Driven Retrofit Strategies for Urban Interdependent Infrastructure Systems under Seismic Hazard
Author(s) Wangxin Zhang n, Qiang Han, Jianian Wen, and Chengshun Xu Abstract Interdependent infrastructure systems play a critical role in the normal operation and postdisaster emergency response in modern cities. However, they are vulnerable to earthquakes...
Streamlined Framework to Select Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcement to Balance Life-Cycle Costs and Ductility of Concrete Bridge Decks
Author(s) Matthew J. Gombeda Zoe N. Lallas, and Estevan Rivera Jr. Abstract This paper presents a streamlined and simplified framework to select the optimal corrosion-resistant reinforcement type and subsequently calculate the corresponding life-cycle costs...
Managing Up: How to Handle Your Boss’s Bad Mood Effectively
Brief Learn practical strategies to manage your boss's bad mood, enhance team morale, and boost productivity with emotional intelligence. Insight Dealing with a boss in a bad mood can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can navigate this...
Title: Comprehensive Guide to Various Pile Foundation Types in Bridge Construction
Description Bridge substructures rank among the most robust engineering systems worldwide. However, these foundations are often constructed in challenging locations that are far from ideal for bearing heavy loads. This video provides an in-depth overview of the...
Development of Biocementitious Grout Using a Silica Fume–Based Bacterial Agent for Remediation of Cracks in Concrete Structures
Author(s) Kamal Anand, Ph.D. Shweta Goyal, and M. Sudhakara Reddy Abstract The self-healing of cracks via biomineralization in bacteria-based concrete has shown remarkable results in recent decades. This novel technique uses the ability of bacteria to...
Inovative Method Unveiled for Visualising and Predicting Sedimentation in Soft-Ground Drilling
Brief Discover a cutting-edge technique to visualise and predict sedimentation in soft-ground drilling, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in cast-in-place concrete piles. Insight In the realm of geotechnical engineering, understanding and managing sedimentation...
Enhancing Concrete Strength with Palm Leaves Ash and Seawater
Brief Discover how palm leaves ash improves concrete strength and workability when mixed with seawater, achieving up to an 84.188% increase in compressive strength. Abstract This study delves into the innovative use of palm leaves ash as a partial replacement...
Concrete Inspection Insights: Cement setting and Hardening
Description In the latest episode of the GCO Podcast, hosts Androw and Ava explore the critical processes of cement setting and hardening, essential for civil engineers and concrete inspectors. The discussion begins with the chemistry of cement setting, triggered by...
Innovative Sandwich Columns Including Steel, Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer, and Timber under Axial Compression
Author(s) Tohid Ghanbari-Ghazijahani, Hamid Valipour, and Martin Mensinger Abstract Significant advancements have been made in the area of composite structures. Aligned with an innovative design, the motivation behind this research is, first, to make efficient...