To address the inadequacy of research on the bearing behavior of bolted and grouted shallow broken surrounding rock in deep roadways. Broken coal samples with four particle size (PS) were collected, various bolted and grouted broken surrounding …

This study aimed to assess the quality of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in a developing country, implementing this service for the first time, based on service users’ perception. A convenience sample of 425 BRT users were surveyed using a …

In this paper, model updating for tall tower structures is discussed, a novel model variable index is proposed, and a selection method of model variables to be updated that can consider the high sensitivity of the displacement residuals and the …

Methods for the assessment of concrete pumpability are briefly reviewed; in particular, the rheology-based analytical model is introduced. With the application of different methods in representative cases of super high-rise building construction …

Smart construction is gaining attention as a solution to improve the construction industry’s productivity and safety problems. Although there have been many actions to activate the utilization of smart construction technologies, their …

Decontamination of the radiological pollutants takes a flagship role in the environmental restoration. It improves safety and minimizes the cost of the advanced activities. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the performance of …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS), and dimensional analysis-based empirical equations (DAEEs), can estimate scour depth around bridge piers. AI’s …

In this study, the three-dimensional numerical model of a reinforced concrete (RC) structure considering the in-plane and out-of-plane (IP-OOP) interactions of infill masonry wall was established using the OpenSees platform. The damage …

An innovative approach is introduced to ensure tunnel construction safety and determine the minimum safety thickness under filled-type karst cave conditions. Firstly, a computational model is developed with the assumption that the filling medium …

This study systematically investigates modification methods for recycled aggregate, including acid modification, abrasion testing, and triple-mixing improvement. Recycled aggregate from a single source replaced 50% and 100% of natural aggregate in …

Time headway analysis is crucial in traffic engineering for understanding traffic flow and enhancing safety. Prior studies often neglected the impact of curbside bus stops, but this study explores time headway in vehicular traffic with curbside …

Wind tunnel tests are carried out to measure pressure distribution on single and multi-span (two, three, and four span) cylindrical canopy roofs (CCRs) with wind incidence angles (WIAs) ranging from 0° to 90° at 30° intervals. The velocity and …

Prefabricated construction (PC) technology diffusion, as a key to promoting PC, has attracted increasing attention from academia and industry in recent years. The diffusion of PC technology mainly stems from the coupling effect of multiple …

This paper introduces a rational method to analyze the inverted T-section strip footing resting on expansive soil. A computer program called SFOEES using the suggested analysis procedure was created to obtain the solution. The program SFOEES …

The traditional methods for enhancing the bearing capacity of loess foundations are limited by high resource consumption and environmental pollution. In contrast, microwave and resistance wire thermal reinforcement has emerged as a more efficient …

3D as-built models play a crucial role in urban dynamics within technical infrastructure projects. Enabling 3D data analysis in dynamic urban areas is advantageous for construction processes and management tasks, including production monitoring …

The interface shear behaviors between sand soil and concrete were analyzed considering the soil unloading and interface roughness effects by the direct shear tests. The analysis results show that the soil unloading has a negative effect on the …

Extended deflection theories for live load analysis of self-anchored suspension bridges (SASB) involving regular or floating types of girders are derived employing both direct equilibrium method and an energy principle. Subsequently, a simplified …

The safety of electric scooters (e-scooters) are issued frequently. Because of the structure of the e-scooter, it is highly affected by the road environment owing to its small wheels; therefore, most e-scooters fall down alone. Therefore, we aim …

To address the problem of reliability calculation for long-span suspension bridge towers under the combined time-varying effects of random vehicle flow and deterioration of resistance, this paper examines the load response characteristics and …