Aluminium alloys are characterised by a rounded stress–strain relationship, with no sharply defined yield point. For example, aluminium alloy grades 6061-T6, 6082-T6, and 7075-T6 exhibit low-hardening response, which is close to linear elastic-...
The analysis of moment-curvature relationship of reinforced concrete sections is complex due to large number of variables as well as non-linear material behavior involved. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are found to be a tool capable of solving su...
This paper presents research on the bending properties of 3 × 7 19-mm wire rope commonly used in road cable barriers. A total of 19 experimental tests were conducted. In addition, two nonlinear 3D numerical models of the wire rope using beam an...
The construction industry is on the lookout for cost-effective structural members that are also environmentally friendly. Built-up cold-formed steel (CFS) sections with minimal thickness can be used to make beams at a lower cost. Plate buckling in CF...
The integral collection of information such as strains, cracks, or temperatures by ultrasound offers the best prerequisites to monitor structures during their lifetime. In this paper, a novel approach is proposed which uses the collected information...
Evaluating the performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures during earthquakes and the resultant damage in the structures depends on an accurate load–displacement relationship. Several experimental and analytical evaluation methods for load–dis...
Among the techniques used to retrofit existing reinforced concrete structures, methods involving Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites (UHP-FRCC) are widely regarded. However, current practices make the use of this material...
Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA), made of construction and demolition waste, provides a sustainable alternative to natural aggregates. Experimental research using locally available RCA is necessary due to the differences in properties between the or...
The purpose of the work was to propose analytical model considering double confinements (provided by both transverse reinforcements and a wide flange steel section), which was verified by the nonlinear finite element analysis considering concrete-dam...
This paper primarily investigates the response and failure behavior of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy square tubes with varying outer side lengths under symmetric curvature-controlled cyclic bending in different bending directions. The response is characteri...
The design guidelines available in building codes for steel and fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete (RC) beams have been developed on the basis of empirical models. While these models are successfully used for practical purposes, they...
Strain hardening cementitious composites (SHCCs) are widely used in projects due to their excellent deformation resistance and large energy absorption capacity. However, determining tensile strain capacity is still a challenge for engineers. The curr...
Fiber-based finite element analysis (FB-FEA) has been widely recognized for its ability to reproduce experimental results and is also a reliable method for evaluating the nonlinear seismic response of pile-supported wharves (PSWs). Design practice of...
This study presents a novel method for calculating the stress and bending moment in reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with prestressed near-surface-mounted (NSM) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), focusing specifically on separation fa...
By replacing ordinary concrete in the compressed zone with high-ductility materials, it is possible to improve the ductility of reinforced concrete beams. The effects of the properties of the materials in the compressed zone and the height of the zon...
This paper aims to investigate the response and fracture of EMT carbon steel round-hole tubes (EMT carbon steel RHTs) under cyclic bending loads. The study considers four different hole orientations (0°, 30°, 60°, and 90°) and five di...
This paper aims to investigate the response and local buckling of locally sharp-notched C2700 brass circular tubes (LSN C2700 brass circular tubes) under cyclic bending loads. The study considers four different notch orientations (0°, 30°, 60...
Although elliptical tubes are stronger and more stable than circular tubes, few studies have fully considered the behavior of elliptical tubes under cyclic bending loads. This study experimentally investigated the response and failure of SUS304 stain...
The new supporting structure, internally confined hollow reinforced concrete (ICH RC), was suggested by former researchers. It maintains the material saving effect, which is the advantage of the hollow concrete structure, and it solves the brittle fr...
To investigate the mechanical properties of a new post-tensioned, unbonded, prestressed beam–column connection—including its hysteresis behavior and energy dissipation capacity—a theoretical analysis was conducted. Calculation formu...
This study investigates the flexural performance of desert sand concrete-filled steel tube (DS-CFST) members through experimental validation and finite element modeling (FEM). An extensive database of square and circular CFST specimens subjected to p...
This study analyzes the composite laminated T-beams using the composite beam and laminated composite plate theories. The theoretical formula was derived assuming that the composite T-beam has one- and two-dimensional (1D and 2D) structures. The 1D an...
The accurate prediction of nonlinear structural behaviors under different seismic intensities is an important basis for seismic resilience assessments of building structures. The moment–rotation relationship is often used to characterize the se...
Aging and corrosion of reinforced concrete structures (RCS) is becoming a global problem, thus proper procedures for simulating the structural performance of corroded RCS should be assessed. Among the main corrosion effects, concrete cover cracking a...
This paper presents a numerical study to evaluate the fire resistance of concrete beams and slabs incorporating natural fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). A validated finite element model was applied to carry out a series of numerical studies on fire-e...
Refined non-linear static or dynamic analyses are increasingly used to assess the behavior of new and existing reinforced concrete structures. To perform these analyses, an adequate knowledge of the force–displacement, bending moment–curv...
The use of in situ strain measurements to reconstruct the deformed shape of structures is a key technology for real-time monitoring. A particularly promising, versatile and computationally efficient method is the inverse finite element method (iFEM),...
Modeling complex conditions involving extensive engineering structures with large numbers of beams and columns often requires a mixture of analytical modeling based on beam theory and numerical simulations involving finite element models composed of...
The tractor-test vehicle technique of non-destructive testing for indirect measurement of the modal properties of a bridge deck is revisited in this paper with several improvements for possible practical application to the structural condition assess...
The strengthening intervention strategies that exist for masonry buildings are based on the use of thin composites and are a recent activity used in structural engineering. Nowadays, mortar matrices are frequently found instead of epoxy resins, since...
Concrete structures provided with steel bars may undergo deterioration due to fatigue and corrosion, which leads to an increase in repair and maintenance costs. An innovative approach to eliminating these drawbacks lies in the utilisation of glass-fi...
This study addresses the growing need for sustainable construction materials by investigating the mechanical properties and behavior of palm fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC), a potential eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fiber reinf...
Geopolymer concrete is one of the innovative eco-friendly materials that has gained the attention of many researchers in the sustainable development of the construction industry. The primary objective of this experimental investigation is to study th...
Recycling rubber and/or steel fiber components of waste tires in construction applications is a venue for maximizing the recycling rate of these items. Additionally, it supports the move towards producing sustainable construction materials and conser...
This paper investigates the ability of steel fibers to enhance the short-term behavior and flexural performance of realistic steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) structural members with steel reinforcing bars and stirrups using nonlinear 3D finite...
This paper proposes a multiscale damage identification method for beam-type structures based on node curvature. Firstly, based on the assumption that micro-damage has little effect on stress redistribution and the basic relationship between structura...
The curvature of the lane output by the vision sensor caused by shadows, changes in lighting and line breaking jumps over in a period of time, which leads to serious problems for unmanned driving control. It is particularly important to predict or co...
Describing the moment rotation (M/θ) behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) hinges is essential in predicting the behavior of RC structures under severe loadings, such as under cyclic earthquake motions and blast loading. The behavior of RC hinges is d...
This study evaluates the effect of shear on the deflection of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to combined bending and shear. A total of nine simply supported beams were manufactured with the shear span-to-depth ratio, tension steel ratio, an...
In order to improve the accuracy of the analysis of the impact of freeze–thaw cycle on concrete durability in a salt freezing environment, the numerical simulation of the impact of the freeze–thaw cycle on concrete durability in a salt freezing erosi...
Mathematical models of prediction provide theoretical support for basic rail automation. The three-point bending method for basic rails is characterized by its simplicity and flexibility, and, as such, it is widely used in bending processes. However,...
This paper presents an experimental investigation of flexural behavior of circular ultra-high-performance concrete with coarse aggregate (CA-UHPC)-filled steel tubes (CA-UHPCFSTs). A total of seven flexural members were tested under a four-point bend...
This study investigates the nexus between leverage and financial performance in a sample of 54 Moroccan agricultural small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) over the period of 2017–2022. Drawing on trade-off, pecking order, and agency theori...
The umbilical cable is an important component of the deep-sea mining system, serving as the sole connection between the surface support vessel and the seabed mining system. The harsh marine environment poses significant challenges to umbilical cable...
A theoretical model concerning the finite bending of a prismatic hyperelastic solid has been recently proposed. Such a model provides the 3D kinematics and the stress field, taking into account the anticlastic effects arising in the transverse cross...
This paper deals with static stability in planar grasps of an object by multiple fingers. Differently from previous research, we focus on the case that each finger has redundant links and joints. Based on contact constraints between the object and fi...
This paper shows a theoretical model for predicting the moment–curvature/load–deflection relationships and debonding failure of reinforced concrete (RC) beams externally strengthened with steel reinforced geopolymeric matrix (SRGM) or steel reinforce...
The results of the study are aimed at developing a nonlinear strain model for reinforced concrete beam elements in the general case of force actions and temperature effects for different durations. As a rule, temperature effects on structures involve...
L360QS pipeline steel, due to its high toughness, high strength, resistance to sulfide stress cracking, and resistance to hydrogen-induced cracking, is increasingly being used in pipeline network construction. Its fracture behavior is a critical fact...