Abstract: It has been observed that the degree of contact between layers and the residual stresses caused by pre-tension winding of ribbons does not influence bursting pressure of flat steel ribbon-wound ...

Abstract: Weight functions for the surface and the deepest point of an internal longitudinal semi-elliptical crack in a thick-wall cylinder (Ri /t = 1) were derived from a general weight function and ...

Abstract: In view of the importance of the aggregate density to mechanical properties of concrete, it is necessary to determine the aggregate density at any point in concrete. Once the aggregate density is known, some other mechanical ...

Abstract: Corrosion induced structural failures do not necessarily imply structural collapse but in most cases are manifested by loss of structural serviceability, characterized by concrete cracking and the excessive deflection. ...

Abstract: Practical experience and laboratory observations indicate that corrosion affected reinforced concrete structures are prone more to cracking and delamination of the concrete than to the loss of structural strength. A review ...