Infrastructures, Volume 8, Issue 3

This study uses the wind–vehicle–bridge coupling vibration analysis method to investigate the bridge stiffness problem of a large-span cable-stayed-suspension cooperative system. On the basis of the particle-damping-spring vehicle model,...

Tailings dam accidents emphasize the importance of an adequate understanding of the strength parameters of tailings to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the design, construction, and operation of such structures. Usually, the tailings stren...

In this work, twenty-seven dry joint specimens of prestressed segmental bridges produced using recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RAC) were subjected to push-off tests. The substitution rate of coarse aggregate for recycled aggregate was 100%. The v...

Many masonry structures are constructed with cement clay interlocking brick (CCIB) due to its added benefits. Recent research has demonstrated the vulnerability of brick masonry walls against seismic loading. Various strengthening materials and techn...

By posing the question of what will be the definition of sustainable development in the future, it can almost be seen that the principle of “no waste” and the production of new materials with less of a negative environmental impact will h...

Building information modeling (BIM) enables substantial improvement in the architect, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. To enhance BIM implementation, policymakers should develop appropriate strategies addressing local AEC industry needs....

Reinforced concrete (RC) frames are an integral part of modern construction as they resist both gravity and lateral loads in beams and columns. However, the construction methodologies of RC frames are vulnerable to non-engineering defects, particular...

Accurately evaluating the break bond and sliding shear strength of mass concrete lift lines is critical for any structural analysis of a dam. Of paramount importance and difficulty is the determination of break bond strength and of realistic peak and...

Deteriorated facility maintenance is a critical social issue in advanced countries. Its cost increases when considering the social consequences in terms of asset value and direct maintenance costs. Data from Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastruc...

Since 1987 when dry-point-contact (DPC) transducers were invented in the USSR, ultrasonic shear wave devices based on those transducers have been commercialized and have become one of the most effective technologies for imaging concrete. That said, t...