Abstract: Cracking of concrete structures during hydration often occurs during construction. This study investigated the expansive property of concrete with an unstrained expansive agent to reduce cracking. Laboratory tests, field ...

Abstract: The great 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China was a painful disaster. Accordingly, the management and mitigation of the risk of future earthquake-triggered geohazards remain a critical responsibility of local authorities. ...

Abstract: This paper presents a series of experimental investigations on the time-dependent characteristics of ethylene–propylene–diene monomer (EPDM) under various temperatures and strain conditions. The time-dependent mechanical ...

Abstract: A fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) is an effective risk assessment method in which a questionnaire is used to collect experts’ responses. However, determining fuzzy numbers and establishing a consistent judgment ...

Abstract: This case study presents an investigation on building settlement induced by dewatering for a deep excavation constructed in a deposit in Tianjin, China. The excavation site is located in the Tianjin urban center, around ...

Abstract: This case study presents an investigation on building settlement induced by dewatering for a deep excavation constructed in a deposit in Tianjin, China. The excavation site is located in the Tianjin urban center, around ...