The use of cementitious grout to enlarge the member size represents a method for strengthening RC columns, addressing limitations inherent in traditional section enlargement techniques. This study conducted experiments on the eccentric compression …

In this study, to explore the deterioration mechanism of the surrounding rock-ining by the thermal effect of conflagrations, sandstone-concrete bi-materials with various rough interfaces were produced employing three-dimensional scanning and …

Engineered Cementitious Composites are a type of advanced building materials, which have excellent ductility and can significantly enhance structural resistance. However, the expensive material cost of ECC limits its engineering applications. This …

The Trough Girder with Corrugated Steel Webs (TGCWs) represents a novel form of through bridge that offers improved stress distribution characteristics and decreased inherent flaws when compared to the traditional trough girder design. Although …

This paper proposed a theoretical solution to predict the bearing capacity of a new horizontal-vertical (H-V) geogrid reinforced foundation under strip footing, incorporating the key mechanism including the friction and the interlock between soils …

The creep behavior of an expansive clay under undrained conditions is investigated considering the effects of freeze-thaw-drying-wetting (FTDW) cycles. Compacted specimens were subjected to 1, 4, and 10 FTDW treatments. Macroscopic changes were …

In order to study the progressive collapse resistance of plate-member composite reticulated shell structure and propose an applicable analysis method, the complete and member removal experimental models of composite reticulated shell structure …

Bid-rigging has long been a problem in the construction area. This research identified the existing problems in evaluating damages from bid-rigging in Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and lowest-bid construction projects. Traditional econometric assessment …

The prestress design is crucial in cable-strut structures as it ensures structural stiffness and bearing capacity. In this paper, cable force is used as design variables, and the mechanical problem of solving node balance is transformed into the …

It is necessary to study the propagation path of cracks in concrete materials and its influence on the loading capacity of specimens. The phase-field method for fracture offers a distinct benefit in simulating the crack propagation behavior of …

Seismic isolation technology has been extensively used in long-span spatial structures to alleviate losses caused by earthquake disasters. However, limited experimental studies have been conducted to examine the impact of horizontal and vertical …

Recycled aggregate concrete is an effective solution for efficiently managing municipal construction waste on a large scale. Shear bearing capacity (SBC) is significant for reinforced concrete structures, and it is essential to develop trustworthy …

When unsaturated soils are affected by thermal radiation such as sunlight, geothermal heat, nuclear waste, and biochemical reactions, the soil temperature will increase and accelerate soil moisture migration, resulting in soil deformation.

The article introduces a decision-making framework and process for including the data quality (DQ) of structural health monitoring (SHM) for bridge management. The decision-making process relies on Bayesian and utility theories. Maintenance of …

In this paper, self-piercing riveting (SPR) is implemented to thin-walled cold-formed steel and concrete (CFSC) composite structures for the first time. Tensile comparison tests were conducted on 5 groups of composite joints and 1 group of SPR …

Construction scheduling is a complex process that features multitudinous sequences of various tasks or activities necessary to accomplish the project within the stipulated duration. Furthermore, determining the parameters influencing construction …

During the construction of coastal projects, the formation of seepage channels within the soil body, induced by fluctuating water pressure, can result in consequential damage to the soil structure, ultimately culminating in sudden water gushing …

The precise controlling of agglomerate dimensions within binder-treated soil remains a challenge in embankment projects. This investigation endeavors to elucidate the influence of aggregate size on key parameters such as strength, bearing …

The study focused on examining the impact of initial normal stress and normal disturbance amplitude on the degradation of rock mass in a complex stress environment. Using PFC2D numerical simulation software, various experimental characteristics of …