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Splice Strength of Reinforcing Bars with High and Low Alternating Ribs
Author(s) Oan Chul Choi, Seung Yul Yang, and Hajin Choi Abstract This paper describes an experimental analysis of 41 beam specimens conducted to investigate the splice strength of reinforcing bars in a novel alternating high and low rib pattern. The newly...
Shear Behavior of Lightweight Slag Aggregate Self- Consolidating Concrete Beams
Author(s) Khandaker M. Anwar Hossain, Kokilan Sathiyamoorthy, Tanvir Manzur, and Abdurrahmaan Lotfy Abstract Lightweight self-consolidating concrete (LWSCC) has evolved to combine the excellent benefits of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) and lightweight...
Experimental Study of Direct Shear in Concrete with Recycled Aggregate
Author(s) Juliana Trindade, Sergio Garcia, and Gabriel Fonseca Abstract To investigate shear transfer in recycled and natural coarse aggregate concrete, 45 pushoff specimens were tested. Replacement levels of natural coarse aggregates by recycled aggregates in...
Snøhetta’s Airside skyscraper: Sustainable skyscraper Adds a Little Greenery to Hong Kong
Brief Snøhetta's Airside skyscraper will mitigate its huge glass and steel presence with a series of greenery covered terraces and plazas. Additionally, the tower will boast energy efficient design, including a focus on natural light and ventilation. Insight...
Concrete Cities: Using Graphene in the Building Block for Sustainable Cities
Brief Adding graphene powder to concrete can make the material stronger, according to studies by Adrian Nixon, the editor of the Nixene Journal. Graphene also is an ideal material for roads that contain sensors, which can be deployed for smart and sustainable cities,...
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Future of Zero Carbon Buildings: How Buildings Can Power Our World
Theay we gather and consume the energy needed for our buildings and infrastructure is changing fast.Fossil fuel demand is declining, while renewables are more widespread than ever – and look set to rise further. But while we might be generating it more cleanly,...
