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Prestressed concrete is used in structures because of its versatility, adaptability, and durability. Durability of prestressed concrete bridges in extremely aggressive environments is of increasing concern because of corrosion of the...
Modern prestressed reinforced concrete bridges are designed per LRFD standards, and are lighter with smaller safety factors. At the same time bridges are loaded with heavier vehicles with substantial masses when compared to the mass of...
Concrete is a poor conductor of heat due to its incombustible nature and low thermal diffusivity, which guarantee a slow propagation of thermal transients within the structural members. Despite exhibiting a good behavior at high...
Shotcrete refers to the construction technique that concrete or mortar is conveyed through a hose and pneumatically projected onto substrate surfaces. Shotcrete is broadly used in civil engineering for rehabilitation of existing...
Carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC) have several desirable traits that can be exploited in the design of advanced structures and systems. The applications requiring high strength- to-weight ratio and high stiffness-to-weight ratio...
Tilt-up buildings are a popular building construction method used across the United States. These structures offer many benefits, but can also present unique design challenges when compared to other building types. Recent tornado...
Truss towers form a vital part of the communication infrastructure, and the control of responses for such structures during adverse events such as an earthquake is of significant importance. The objective of this research venture is to...
The Florida Department of transportation most commonly uses prestressed concrete piles as foundation in bridges. It has been observed since past few years that the piles installed in aggressive marine environments are subjected to...
Local scour has been a leading cause of bridge failure. The erosion of the soil at the bottom of the piles causes changes in the structural integrity of the bridge. Bridge piles are most vulnerable during the occurrence of scour and the...
When considering the design of bridge girders, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) determine how the loads will be transferred to each girder. The equations used in AASHTO Load and Resistance...
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) determine the load effects to interior and exterior girders by the Bridge Design Specifications. The equations in both the AASHTO Standard and AASHTO Load...
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) outlines different factors and equations necessary for designing structures exploiting timber. While analyzing a timber shear wall there are several specific equations and...
Due to the limited regulation in the construction of paratransit busses in the United States, manufactures are able to produce these busses with little regard to the crashworthiness of the vehicle. A paratransit bus consists of a custom...
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