Abstract: The primary goal of this paper was to answer the question: Do empirical data from real-world projects align with Design for Adaptability (DfA) strategies reported in the literature? The data and analysis presented herein ...

Abstract: Dry-stacked masonry construction consists of individual units stacked directly without mortar at the bed and head joints. Although dry-stacked construction offers many benefits including speed of construction and minimal ...

Abstract: Structurally hardened safe rooms are a proven strategy for enhancing life safety during tornadoes and other severe wind events. Performance criteria for safe rooms include resistance to both wind pressure and impact from ...

Abstract: Failures of strand–concrete bonds have been widely observed in load tests of precast-pretensioned concrete I girders. Through a review of 22 test programs, 15 terminologies were identified to describe failures associated ...

Abstract: Live load tests were conducted on an in-service bridge containing decked Northeast Extreme Tee (NEXT-D) girders. The purpose of the tests was to evaluate transverse load distribution and to determine which (if any) of the ...

Abstract: This paper introduces a tessellated structural-architectural (TeSA) wall system concept with the potential for improving both resilience and sustainability of the built environment. Resilience requires fast recovery and ...

Abstract: A live-load test was conducted on an in-service bridge containing flat precast concrete slabs. The purpose of the test was to evaluate transverse load distribution and efficiency of the longitudinal slab-to-slab joints. ...

Abstract: South Carolina has thousands of decades-old precast concrete slab bridges that were designed carry loads smaller than those designated in current standards. This paper presents an experimental program that investigated two ...