Articles
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 Bars
Episode Info Researchers in the UAE and Egypt found the iron-based shape memory alloy can help strengthen reinforced concrete beams. Researchers wrote "it can be concluded that using Fe-SMA bars embedded in a shotcrete layer attached to the beam's soffit is a viable...
A Swarm of Robots Built This Tunnel”.
Episode Info Also in the show we chat about the new community in Queens, NYC that will be based around the "15-minute city" concept where all amenities and services are located within a 15-minute walk or public transport ride from a person's home. This community...
The Outlook for Construction and Design
Episode Info On this episode of ConstructorCast, two of the nation's leading construction economists will discuss where the economy is headed, construction categories they think will do particularly well, and share their insights on top issues including supply chains...
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...
Parametric Study on Steel–Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened with Post-Tensioned CFRP Tendons
Episode Info Chinese researchers compared four reinforced recycled aggregate concrete pavements with varying thickness and ratios of reinforcement and one reinforced normal concrete pavement to determine its potential use for airport runway pavement.Researchers...
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...
The Relentless Evolution of the New York Skyscraper
Episode Info This week we're back in the Big Apple to talk about The B1M's latest long-form video; "New York's Chrysler Building is Being Covered Up".Arguably, NYC is the most famous city in the world for tall buildings - but when is it too much? Should there 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...