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Contactless Ultrasonic Test System for Set Times of Mortar and Concrete
Author(s) Quang Tran and Jeffery Roesler Abstract The concrete final set time (tf) is influenced by the concrete mixture and ambient conditions. Rapid measurement in the laboratory or field is difficult because of wet sieving or access and device coupling...
Nano-Modified Concrete as Repair Material in Cold Weather
Author(s) A. M. Yasien, M. T. Bassuoni, A. Abayou, and A. Ghazy Abstract With aging, concrete structures exhibit deterioration due to multiple reasons. Consequently, repair processes become overwhelmingly essential to extend the service life of structures. This...
Effects of Corrosion and Scouring on Barge Impact Fragility of Bridge Structures Considering Nonlinear Soil–Pile Interaction
Author(s) Wei Fan, Aff.M.ASCE; Yang Sun; Wenbiao Sun; Xu Huang, A.M.ASCE; and Bin Liu Abstract This paper investigates the effects of corrosion and scouring on the barge impact fragility of bridge structures. A typical four-span continuous reinforced concrete...
Analysis of Fiber-Optic Strain-Monitoring Data from a Prestressed Concrete Bridge
Author(s) G. T. Webb, Ph.D.; P. J. Vardanega, Ph.D., M.ASCE; N. A. Hoult, Ph.D., M.ASCE; P. R. A. Fidler; P. J. Bennett, Ph.D.; and C. R. Middleton, Ph.D., C.Eng. Abstract This paper presents data from fiber-optic strain monitoring of the Nine Wells Bridge,...
Eeklo Footbridge: Benchmark Dataset on Pedestrian-Induced Vibrations+
Author(s) Katrien Van Nimmen; Jeroen Van Hauwermeiren; and Peter Van den Broeck Abstract Vibration serviceability under crowd-induced loading has become a key design criterion for footbridges. Although increased research efforts are put into the...
Model-Based Interpretation of Measurements for Fatigue Evaluation of Existing Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Author(s) Imane Bayane; Sai G. S. Pai; Ian F. C. Smith, F.ASCE; and Eugen Brühwiler Abstract New methods are required for sustainable and economical management of bridges. Efficient management can be achieved by a detailed understanding of bridge behavior...
Waste Glass in Cement and Geopolymer Concretes: A Review on Durability and Challenges
Author(s) Ayesha Siddika, Ailar Hajimohammadi, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Rayed Alyousef and Wahid Ferdous Abstract Every year, the world is producing around 100 metric tons of waste glass (WG), the majority of them are going to landfills that create massive...
GHG Emission Reduction Opportunities for Road Projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi: A Scenario Approach
Author(s) Munjed A. Maraqa, Francisco D. B. Albuquerque, Mohammed H. Alz ard, Rezaul Chowdhury, Lina A. Kamareddine and Jamal El Zarif Abstract The transportation sector is considered one of the driving forces behind the increased release of greenhouse gases...
New inovations in Construction Industry
Inventions have been a part of the fabric of society throughout human history. In construction, the evolution of innovation since the Stoneage has shaped our cities and communities as we know it. We have been constantly evolving to the point where we can proudly say...