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RISSome Recent Studies on Plastic Behavior of Plates Subjected to Large Impact Loads
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper reviews some recent studies on the plastic behavior of steel plates subjected to large impact loads. This is an important topic for risk assessments and safety evaluations because ...
Assessing Green-Building Policies with Structural Consistency and Behavioral Coherence: A Framework of Effectiveness and Efficiency
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Getting a better understanding of the policy effectiveness and efficiency is a promising topic for encouraging the green-building initiative in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. This study introduces ...
Probabilistic Presentation of the Still Water Loads of Tankers. Which Way Ahead?
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper analyzes the state-of-the-art concerning this subject. The objectives are (1) to provide data of still water bending moments and shear forces that were collected from loading manuals ...
Large Deflection of a Rigid-Plastic Circular Plate Pressed by a Sphere
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A rigid-plastic circular plate deflected by a rigid sphere is investigated. The behavior at large deflection is considered; the contribution from a bending moment is neglected. Approximate formulas ...
Assessment of Corrosion Risks to Aging Ships Using an Experience Database
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Damages to ships due to corrosion are very likely, and the likelihood increases with the aging of ships. Risk and reliability approaches are more and more frequently applied in design and ...
A Direct Design Procedure for FPSO Side Structures Against Large Impact Loads
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The performance and consequence of FPSOs subjected to large impact loads such as collisions from supply vessels or merchant vessels are of great concern in the offshore industry, notably when ...
Exploring Environmental Collaboration and Greenwashing in Construction Projects: Integrative Governance Framework
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Environmental collaboration between organizations involved in construction projects enables the efficiency of environmental management to gain environmental sustainability. Yet, in many projects, this collaboration is gamed ...
Peer Effects on Corporate Social Responsibility Engagement of Chinese Construction Firms through Board Interlocking Ties
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The engagement of construction firms in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained strategic importance in facilitating the long-lasting transformation of the construction industry, particularly in light of the ...
Influence of Financial Conditions on the Environmental Information Disclosure of Construction Firms
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a crucial issue for firms seeking to achieve sustainable development. To achieve transparent CSR, firms usually publish their environmental initiatives and accomplishments—otherwise ...
Reducing Erosion of Earthen Levees Using Engineered Flood Wall Surface
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Erosion was one of the major causes for the failure of New Orleans levee system during Hurricane Katrina. Protection of flood walls from erosion failure can be achieved in many different ways. This study consisted of ...