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Fire Database and Cybersecurity
In science, the terminology “data” is used to describe a gathered body of facts, which represents the information obtained from observing and testing...
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Introduction and Literature Review of the Application of Hydronic-Based Radiant Cooling Systems in Sustainable Buildings
Hydronic-based radiant cooling systems have been widely utilized for their energy efficiency and offering more thermal comfort for occupants when...
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Experimental Evaluation on Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT)—Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composite Beams with Notch Connections
In North America, timber–concrete composite (TCC) floor system is gaining increasing interest in recent years thanks to their superior structural...
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Unified Seismic Capacity Limit State Models of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns
Highway bridges are crucial links in the transportation network. Their seismic damage and failure have caused casualties, economic losses, and...
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A New Methodology to Predict Cumulative Plastic Ductility Capacity of Steel Buckling-Restrained Braces
This paper presents a database of buckling-restrained brace (BRB) cyclic tests and predicts the cumulative plastic ductility (CPD) capacity of BRBs...
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Structural Layout Optimization of Tall Buildings Against Wind Load
Nowadays, tall buildings are playing an important role in fulfilling the increasing demand for housing in urban cities. The design process of tall...
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Condition-Based Maintenance of Highway Bridges Using Q-learning and Considering Component Dependency
A bridge comprises many structural components, most of which are critical to its safety and must be maintained periodically. Finding the optimal...
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Towards Data-Informed Sub-Models for Pedestrian Microsimulation of Transportation Terminals
Pedestrian microsimulation software is used to model and evaluate the circulation of pedestrians in transportation terminals. It can be used to...
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Development of Canadian Design Standards for Traffic Barriers for Bridge Applications
This paper summarizes the research work done in Canada on steel- and GFRP-reinforced concrete barriers. AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications...
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Rheological Properties of Geopolymer Mortars Incorporating Construction and Demolition Wastes-Based Binders and Aggregates
The re-utilization of construction and demolition wastes (CDWs) in the emerging geopolymer technology has been recognized as an environmentally...
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Effect of Low-Cycle Fatigue on the Seismic Vulnerability of Aluminium and Steel Domes
The low-cycle fatigue resistance of a material can influence the seismic vulnerability of a structure. Aluminium alloys are generally more...
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Parametric Study of Slender Shear Walls Reinforced with Shape Memory Alloy Bars
In mid-rise and high-rise buildings, reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls are frequently used to resist seismic forces in earthquake-prone countries....
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Seismic Response of Single-Layer Lattice Domes Made from Steel and Aluminium
Lattice domes are used in the construction of stadiums and airports to accommodate many people. These structures fit into the high seismic importance...
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Analysis of a Corrosion Failure of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe: A Pilot Study
This paper presents the findings of a pilot study designed to better understand the underlying causes of the high failure rates of the Prestressed...
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Station Reallocation and Rebalancing Strategy for Bike-Sharing Systems: A Case Study of Washington DC
Bike-sharing is becoming increasingly popular as an urban traffic mode while increasing the affordability, flexibility, and reliability of...
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Utilizing Alkali-Activated Materials for Repair Applications: A Review
Alkali-activated materials are gaining attention as an alternative to cement-based materials. The high early strength and higher durability...
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A Review of the Application of Hybrid Models in Flood Risk Assessment Methods
Transportation networks, which are vital to society’s function, are vulnerable to extreme events like floods. Under the influence of climate change,...
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Mechanical Performance of Concrete Incorporating Waste Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Materials from Recycled Wind Turbine Blades
This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the effects of the addition of waste glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials from...
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Interfacial Bonding of Nano-modified Cementitious Composites Incorporating Basalt Pellets to Normal Concrete
Interfacial bonding between precast normal concrete (NC) and cast-in-place high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCC) has...
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Elastostatics of Spherical Capsules in Self-healing Cement Matrix
A rigorous solution for a liquid-filled spherical capsule in self-healing cement matrix with remote uniform strain or stress is presented. The...