Abstract: This study examines the influence of spatial effect and demographic characteristics on postdisaster households’ relocations at the block group level. Data for 479 block groups were collected in the city of New Orleans ...

Abstract: Household recovery and relocation after a disaster is an exigent and complex decision. This complexity is mainly due to the variety of factors that can influence such a decision. Therefore, it is the goal of this study to ...

Abstract: To accurately predict ground settlement caused by shield tunnel construction, a prediction method of ground settlement considering the support effect of the tunnel lining structure is studied in this research. First, based ...

Abstract: The advancement of computer technology has led to the increased utilization of new algorithms, such as machine learning, in various fields including underground engineering. The estimation of jacking force plays a critical ...

Abstract: Icing caused by the construction of cut-slope roadways is a severe problem in cold regions and is difficult to mitigate. This study proposes a method for preventing icing on cut-slope roadways. A new structure for icing ...

Abstract: Icing caused by the construction of cut-slope roadways is a severe problem in cold regions and is difficult to mitigate. This study proposes a method for preventing icing on cut-slope roadways. A new structure for icing ...

Abstract: First responders often lack information and visual clues regarding interior spaces in disaster rubble, preventing efficient, effective, and safe search and rescue for victims trapped in collapsed structures. Rapidly detecting ...

Abstract: The construction disturbance mechanism of rectangular pipe-jacking tunnels is more intricate than that of circular tunnels, leading to potential issues such as excessive accumulation and deformation of the surrounding ...