Articles
Advanced Composite Materials for Structure Strengthening and Resilience Improvement
Author(s) Xinghuai Huang, Shaoyang Su, Zhaodong Xu, Qisong Miao, Wenfeng Li and Lixin Wang Abstract Advanced composite materials have excellent performance and broad engineering application prospects, and have received widespread attention in recent years....
A New Strategy for Mitigating Pipeline Uplift in Liquefied Soils
Author(s) Luca Flessati, Pietro Marveggio, Claudio di Prisco, and Domenico De Sarno Abstract Seismic-induced liquefaction is one of the main hazards for pipelines buried in saturated granular materials. When soil is partially or completely fluidized, a...
Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Different Heights and Floor Systems
Author(s) Ayman Abd-Elhamed, Sayed Mahmoud & Khalid Saqer Alotaibi Abstract Most civil structures exhibit nonlinear behavior during moderate to severe earthquakes. Consequently, inelastic analysis is needed for seismic design.Several dynamic and static...
A Review of the Effect of Nano-Silica on the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cementitious Composites
Author(s) Haneen AlTawaiha, Fadi Alhomaidat, and Tamer Eljufou Abstract The incorporation of nanotechnology has led to significant strides in the concrete industry, ushering in innovative construction methodologies. Various nanomaterials, including nano-silica...
How Smart Data Could Improve Flood Management to Create Resilient Infrastructure
Description Urban Water Management in a Changing Climate: Dive into this enlightening discussion with Rob Hakimian of New Civil Engineer as he unpacks the challenges of water management in growing UK cities with experts Charlotte Markey and John Griffiths. Discover...
Potential of Using Waste Materials in Flexible Pavement Structures Identified by Optimization Design Approach
Author(s) Primož Jelušič, Süleyman Gücek, Bojan Žlender ,Cahit Gürer, Rok Varga, Tamara Bračko ,Murat V. Taciroğlu, Burak E. Korkmaz, Şule Yarcı and Borut Macuh Abstract This paper presents the design of geosynthetic reinforced flexible pavements and their...
Innovative Connection Systems for Sand-Coated and Helically Wrapped Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars
Author(s) Milad Shakiba, Milad Bazli, Mohammadmahdi Esfahani, Mohammad Ali Ghobeishavi, and Mohsen Ebrahimzadeh Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concret flexural members are typically designed as an overreinforced concrete section and to...
Vibration Control of Adjacent buildings Based on Tuned Viscous Mass Damper
Author(s) Xiaofang Kang Shuai Li Jun Hu Guanghui Xia Yi Cai Jun Zheng Jiaxin Luo Guoliang Liu Shancheng Lei Xinqi Wang Qiwen Huang Mengjun Han Abstract In this paper, two adjacent buildings of unequal height are established using finite-element software, and...
Unlocking the Future of Climate-Resilient Bridge Construction: Insights from Mabey Bridge’s Nick Ianetta
Description In a presentation at NCE's Bridge Design and Maintenance conference, Nick Ianetta, the head of engineering at Mabey Bridge, discussed the advantages of modularity and off-site construction in creating sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure. Ianetta...