Articles
Optimising an Output of a Slip Line Field Using a Chaotic Swamp Optimisation Algorithm
Author(s) Thanh Liem Vo* Thi Ngoc Mac† Duy Minh Do‡ Abstract In solving earth pressure problems, many input parameters are needed to account for more realistic soil properties and complex boundary conditions.Finding an optimal output while considering many...
Snakeskin-inspired Patterns for Frictional Anisotropic Behaviour of Split set Rock Bolts
Author(s) P. Vangla* B. A. Wala† V. L. Gayathri‡ J. D. Frost§ Abstract The study explores the effect of directionally dependent frictional resistances (frictional anisotropy) inspired by snakeskin patterns, on the behaviour of split set rock bolts. The patterns...
Strength Characteristics of Brittle Rocks under Multi-stage intermediate Principal Stress Loading
Author(s) L. Shi* C. C. Li† X. Zhang* X.-T. Feng* G. Wang* Abstract A series of single-stage true triaxial compression (TTC) tests and multi-stage intermediate principal stress (σ2) loading tests were carried out on three types of brittle rock specimens in this...
Structural Performance of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Reinforced by Glass or Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars
Author(s) Mohammed A. Abed, Aysha Anagreh Nikola Tošić, Ola Alkhabbaz, Majd Eddin Alshwaiki and Robert Černý 4ORCID Abstract Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWC) and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement are potentially more sustainable alternatives to...
Mechanical and Durability Performance of Coconut Fiber Reinforced Concrete: A State-of-the-Art Review
Author(s) Jawad Ahmad, Ali Majdi, Amin Al-Fakih, Ahmed Farouk Deifalla, Fadi Althoey, Mohamed Hechmi El Ouni and Mohammed A. El-Shorbagy Abstract The push for sustainability in the construction sector has demanded the use of increasingly renewable resources....
Improving Governance will not be Sufficient to Avoid Dam Failures
Author(s) Michael Jefferies, PEng Abstract The last two decades have seen five large tailings dam failures, which developed suddenly and statically with damages of US$ billions and many deaths. These are company-threatening events, far outside societal...
Xiong’an Station, China – how the Largest Station in Asia was Built in Just 2 Wears
Author(s) Man Zhou, PhD Haiyan Zhuang, MS Changqing Li, PhD Xiaolong Su, PhD Abstract Xiong’an railway station near Beijing in China is the largest railway station in Asia. It was opened in December 2020 and took just 2 years to build. Novel features include...
Estimation of Conflicting Traffic Volume Using Spatiotemporal Factor
Author(s) Tathagatha Khan, MTech Smruti Sourava Mohapatra, PhD Partha Pratim Dey, PhD Abstract The conflicting traffic volume (CTV) is one of the crucial parameters for the estimation of U-turn capacity at a mid-block median opening (MBMO). Therefore, in this...
Insulating a Raised Addition and Preventing Termites in Exterior Foam
Episode Info Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about low decks and landslides, before taking questions about converting a deck to a screened porch, insulating the floor of a raised addition, and detailing exterior foam insulation.