2025 August - 31 articles
This research addresses the challenge of predicting operating vehicles’ speeds (V85) on single-carriageway road tangents. While most previous models rely on preceding segment speeds or focus on curves, this research develops an independent pred...
There is currently no mature calculation theory to accurately predict the settlement of high-fill subgrade. This paper developed an intelligent monitoring system to accurately predict the settlement of high-fill subgrade based on on-site experiments,...
Concrete is fundamental to modern construction, comprising 70% of all building materials and supporting an industry projected to reach $15 trillion by 2030. Predicting compressive strength—a key factor for structural safety and resource efficie...
Despite local and national road authorities striving to provide motorists with a durable and safe infrastructure environment, one in six UK roads are currently classed as being in poor condition. In terms of safety, Department for Transport statistic...
Identification of causal factors in traffic crashes has always been a significant challenge in road safety studies. Traditional crash prediction models are limited in elucidating the underlying causal mechanisms in road crashes. This research explore...
Rock grade is a key indicator guiding tunnel construction. In order to ensure the efficiency and safety of construction, it is necessary to accurately predict the rock grade of the unexcavated part of a tunnel. Currently, geological sketches and geop...
Passing sight distance (PSD) is a vital design element that directly imposes economic, as well as safety and operational, considerations. The provision of PSD is highly prioritized, at least for rural road sections without additional passing lanes. T...
This study investigates cross-border cascading hazards and infrastructure vulnerabilities in the Sava River Basin, a seismically active and flood-prone region spanning the Slovenia–Croatia border. Conducted within the CROSScade project, the res...
Accurate and reliable modeling of pavement deterioration is critical for effective infrastructure management. This study proposes a probabilistic machine learning framework using Bayesian-optimized Natural Gradient Boosting (BO-NGBoost) to predict th...
The construction industry is responsible for 50% of mineral resource extraction and 35% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this context, concrete stands out as one of the most consumed materials in the world. More than 30 billion tons of this mate...
Intelligent prediction of rock integrity is essential for tunneling construction. Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), a high-resolution detection technique, is usually used for rock integrity prediction. However, the geological conditions of the detectio...
Current research primarily focuses on using CFRP materials to strengthen small or medium-sized test specimens. To address this, our study employed ABAQUS software to analyze the axial compression behavior of large-scale reinforced concrete (RC) colum...
Rail corrugation and roughness represent typical irregularities on railway and tramway tracks, which cause increased dynamic forces, high-frequency vibrations, reduced riding comfort, shorter track lifespan, higher maintenance costs, and increased no...
This study investigates the evolution laws and prediction models of anti-skid and wear-resistant performance for asphalt pavements during the operation period. Using a combination of indoor accelerated wear tests and field detection, mixed specimens...
While blockchain technology (BT) has gained attention in the construction industry, limited research has focused on its application in sustainable construction procurement management (SCPM). Addressing this gap, the present study investigates the key...
This study investigates the axial compression behavior of square reinforced concrete (RC) columns confined by a novel type of rectangular closed basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) tie fabricated using a continuous filament winding method, and hyb...
Concrete cracks and sulfate degradation severely compromise structural durability, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions to enhance longevity and minimize environmental impact. This study assesses the efficacy of bacterial self-healing tech...
Emerging transportation challenges necessitate cutting-edge technologies for real-time infrastructure and traffic monitoring. To create a dynamic digital twin for intersection monitoring, data gathering, performance assessment, and calibration of mic...
This paper reports a statistical analysis of a database archiving information on the strengths of the materials in existing Italian bridges having pre- and post-tensioned concrete beams. Data were collected in anonymous form by analyzing a stock of a...
Lightweight steel-framing (LSF) systems have become increasingly prominent in modern construction due to their structural efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability. However, traditional facade materials such as stone are often cost-prohibiti...
Icing on eight-bundled conductors can significantly alter their aerodynamic behavior, potentially leading to structural instabilities such as galloping. This study employed wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations to analyze the aerodynamic...
The aim of this paper is to tailor the geometry and material parameters of a three-layer railway track model to achieve favorable properties for the circulation of high-speed trains at very high velocities. The three layers imply that the model shoul...
To address the issues of low permeability, clogging susceptibility, and insufficient circumferential bearing capacity of traditional drainage blind pipes behind tunnel linings in water-rich areas, this study proposes a novel curved-mesh circumferenti...
Compared to traditional dense asphalt concrete mixtures, stone mastic asphalt (SMA) generally offers superior performance in terms of its mechanical resistance and extended pavement lifespan. Focusing on the Norwegian scenario, this laboratory-based...
To study the optimization of construction parameters and schemes for complex connecting tunnels in extra-long highway tunnels in granite strata, the research team, relying on the construction project of the complex connecting tunnel between the Xiaol...
Phosphogypsum, a by-product of phosphate fertilizer production, was predominantly used as a supplementary additive in recycled construction materials. However, there are few detailed studies on utilizing phosphogypsum as the primary component in inor...
Aging railroad bridges present complex challenges due to advancing deterioration and outdated design assumptions. This study develops a comprehensive analytical approach for assessing an aging steel truss railroad bridge through finite element (FE) m...
Post-tensioned (PT) reinforced concrete bridges are particularly vulnerable structures, as the deterioration of internal tendons is often difficult to detect using conventional inspection methods or visual assessments. This paper introduces a practic...
This paper presents a formulation for the dynamic analysis of dam–reservoir–foundation systems, employing a coupled finite element model that integrates displacements and reservoir pressures. An innovative coupled approach, without separa...
The durability and fire resilience of concrete structures are increasingly critical in modern construction, particularly under elevated-temperature exposure. With this context, the current study explores the thermal and microstructural characteristic...
An accurate assessment of sidewalk conditions is critical for ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), particularly to safeguard mobility for wheelchair users. This paper presents a novel 3D reconstruction framework based o...
