2024 December - 388 articles
Composite box girders with corrugated steel webs (CBGCWs) have attracted increasing attention in bridge engineering. However, the shear lag effect has an impact on the mechanical behavior of thin-walled box girders and the impact of transverse deform...
Based on the upper bound limit analysis, the multi-log spiral failure mechanism for earth retaining structures under horizontal seismic loads was constructed, which could introduce the nonlinear strength criterion into stability analysis without any...
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Portland cement, yet their rheological properties, particularly in concrete mixtures, remain largely underexplored. This study conducted rheological tests to investiga...
Glazed tiles are a quintessential ceramic creation applied in architectural systems, with Chinese pagodas serving as emblematic symbols that embody the design philosophy and diverse cultural beliefs of construction. Despite enduring wars, extreme wea...
To address the severe damage caused by voids beneath cement concrete pavement slabs, which compromise pavement performance and lifespan, there is an urgent need to develop an economical and efficient grouting material for slab void repair. This study...
This study evaluates the impact of building orientation, typology, and envelope characteristics on energy efficiency and CO2 emissions in urban dwellings in subtropical climate, with a focus on Cartagena, Colombia. North-facing dwellings consistently...
The exponential increase in population has led to a shortage of land for constructing tall buildings, resulting in the need to design irregular structures due to the limited availability of land. Assessing the impact of wind-generated effects can be...
With the widespread construction of the subway in the Chinese mainland, the environmental vibration caused by subway operation has attracted increasing attention. Train-induced environmental vibrations can cause structural deformation, uneven settlem...
FRP (fiber-reinforced composite) is generally regarded as the repair and enhancement material for existing concrete structures in extreme service environments such as high temperatures or fire exposure. In order to reveal the effect of high temperatu...
In order to explore the influence of different layer treatment methods on the macro- and meso-mechanical properties of cemented sand and gravel (CSG), in this paper, the shear behavior of CSG material was simulated by a three-dimensional particle flo...
Placing empty holes between charging holes is widely used in blasting engineering to achieve directional fracture blasting. Studies have shown that the presence of a notch along the empty hole wall enhances stress concentration and supports improved...
As sustainable architecture is increasingly emphasizing material reuse, this study proposes a novel, interactive workflow that integrates robotic arms and artificial intelligence to transform waste materials from architectural models into creative de...
The connections of seismic isolation devices for mitigating seismic shocks in the fundamental excitation mode are designed and implemented based on the serial combination of elastomeric isolators, which are primarily elastic, with fluid-based isolato...
Urban growth is increasingly shifting from horizontal expansion to vertical development, resulting in skylines dominated by high-rise buildings. The post-construction operations and maintenance of these buildings are critical, requiring regular struc...
This study examines ‘Primitive Huts’ in relation to the structural and environmental techniques refined by savants (e.g., architects and scholars) during the Machine Age through three types of interrelationships: separation, moderation, a...
In recent years, prefabricated components have been widely used in the construction of substation superstructures, while cast-in-place foundations remain the primary method for substation foundations. This paper presents and evaluates a novel prefabr...
Safety climate has been extensively studied using survey-based approaches, providing significant insights into safety perceptions and behaviors. However, understanding its dynamics in construction projects requires methods that address temporal and t...
The primary objective of this empirical investigation was to comprehensively examine the economic, environmental, and socio-cultural factors that exert a substantial influence on the collective impact of Chinese landscape paintings and modernist inte...
As a form of urban experience tour, cultural visiting routes provide an innovative approach to addressing the fragmentation and isolation of cultural resources in historic districts. This method emphasizes the systematic continuity of cultural spatia...
This paper focuses on the vibration problem of the first modular school construction project in Guangming District, Shenzhen. Field tests were conducted on modular classrooms under jumping scenarios to obtain vibration acceleration time–history...
This paper presents the research findings on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) brief development in the United Arab Emirates. A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess and rank the relative importance of the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) ident...
The shear-yielding bolt is a new type of anchoring structure, and its working mechanism in layered rocks is not yet well understood. To investigate its transverse shear characteristics, this paper takes the shear-yielding bolt as the research subject...
Using construction and demolition (C&D) waste in concrete production is a promising step toward environmental resilience amid the construction industry’s ecological footprint. The extensive history of using bricks in the construction of bui...
Despite following standard practices of well-known project management methodologies, some projects fail to achieve expected results, incurring unexplained cost overruns or delays. These problems occur regardless of the type of project, the environmen...
Utilizing crushed spontaneous combustion coal gangue as a coarse aggregate in concrete preparation effectively reduces reliance on natural resources and mitigates environmental pollution; however, the suboptimal workability of spontaneous combustion...
Under the action of cross-fault ground motion, bridge piers can experience significant residual displacements, which can irreversibly impact the integrity and reliability of the bridge structure. Traditional seismic mitigation measures struggle to ef...
(1) Background: Urban villages in Guangzhou are high-density communities with challenging outdoor thermal environments, which significantly impact residents’ thermal comfort. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving the quality of life...
The global industries are progressively transitioning towards low-carbon development; however, construction remains a significant contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions. In promoting industrialized construction, the use of prefabricat...
This study investigates the construction methodology of large-span cable-stayed tensioned metal thin-sheet structures, introducing the “integrated enclosure and load-bearing” design concept. By applying in-plane prestress, the out-of-plan...
Road paving costs have significantly increased in the last decades not only because of the increase in oil price globally, which has in turn increased the prices of bitumen, transportation, coarse aggregate and fine aggregate, but also due to the sho...
The concept of a smart campus is rapidly gaining traction worldwide, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), along with the digital transformation of higher education institutions. While numerous initiat...
Physical symptoms plague construction workers and pose threats to safety performance and productivity. Following the resilience engineering (RE) principles, recent construction safety management practices enhance construction workers’ safety ca...
The splitting tensile strength of concrete is crucial for structural integrity, as tensile stresses from load and environmental changes often lead to cracking. This study investigates the effectiveness of advanced ensemble machine-learning models, in...
To rapidly and precisely calculate the slender pile response and the soil resistance under lateral load in offshore wind power projects, the energy-based variational method was used to improve the calculation method of laterally loaded slender piles...
Dynamic facades allow for effective climate adaptability, representing a new trend in future building envelope design. Present research on dynamic facades often focuses solely on certain aspects of the built environment or relies entirely on simulati...
Concrete structures are subjected to static and fatigue loads during long-term service, and temperature changes can cause changes in the volume of concrete, leading to stress changes and fatigue damage, which affect the mechanical properties and serv...
This study explored a novel cementitious material developed from subway tunnel muck (STM) intended for ecological concrete (EC) preparation. The effects of three alkaline activators (NaOH, KOH, and CaO) on the properties of the cementitious materials...
Design is a multidisciplinary subject; it cannot and should not admit one-way visions, and today, more than ever, there is a need for collaboration among all the specialized technicians to immediately consider all the issues, in particular the combin...
The growing complexity of urban environments and high-rise facilities presents new challenges for disaster preparedness and response, particularly when managing multiple hazards. Traditional systems that focus on single hazards are insufficient for c...
Glued wood is one of the most commonly used materials made of wood. Glued wood has many advantages related to its strength characteristics and operation. Nevertheless, due to the use of an adhesive base, it becomes necessary to carefully approach the...
To address the durability challenges faced by traditional concrete in marine environments, this study focuses on polyoxymethylene (POM) fiber-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (PFUHPC) and, for the first time, systematically investigates the...
The resolution of disputes is one of the most critical aspects of construction projects as it directly impacts the success of construction projects. The standard methods in which conflicts are usually resolved in the construction industry in Norway i...
The Artificial Tree project, developed by the authors, presents an innovative approach to urban sustainability by integrating microalgae cultivation systems for CO2 capture, biomass production, and urban cooling. This study evaluates the project&rsqu...
Bridge cables composed of 1960 MPa steel wires can be damaged during vehicle fires. Therefore, it is necessary to study the high-temperature mechanical properties of steel wires under load-bearing conditions. In this paper, the mechanical properties...
Dowel connectors are extensively utilized to establish joint connections in timber constructions. This study investigated the embedment performance of glued laminated bamboo and timber composite joints through half-hole tests, focusing on the effects...
Shear-keyed tooth joints (SKTJs) are commonly used in prefabricated buildings, including wind turbine foundations, to connect prestressed modules. Due to the significant loss of prestress in precast wind turbine foundations, slip failure is more like...
Track irregularity is one of the principal excitations that induces coupled vibrations in vehicle–bridge systems. Understanding the sensitive wavelength of track irregularities is critical for the evaluation and management of track conditions....
Ultra-high-performance concrete is widely used in bridge strengthening to improve mechanical performance and bridge durability. Interfacial bonding performance is a key factor in ensuring the effectiveness of ultra-high-performance concrete strengthe...
Marine and underwater structures, such as seawalls, piers, breakwaters, and pipelines, are particularly susceptible to seismic events. These events can directly damage the structures or destabilize their supporting soil through phenomena like liquefa...
One of the barriers to the rapid transition of societies toward a more sustainable future is a scarcity of field experts. Members of scientific and professional communities believe that this obstacle could be overcome by supplementing the decisions o...
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