Abstract: This technical note introduces a computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-based semiautomated flow rating methodology for hydraulic structures in South Florida. The approach uses the ANSYS Workbench, CFD code FLUENT, IronPython, ...

Abstract: A calibrated flow rating equation is often used to determine the flow rate through a hydraulic structure as a convenient and relatively inexpensive method to avoid the difficulties of direct discharge measurements in an ...

Abstract: The lateral impact behavior of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC)-steel double-skin tubular columns (DSTCs) was experimentally investigated in this study. Seven specimens, which had ...

Abstract: Water control operations in South Florida often involve the estimation of transition flow at low-head gated spillways for flood control, water supply, and water quality compliance purposes. Approaches to nontransitional ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) grid-reinforced ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) slabs are new structural solutions that take advantage of the mechanical properties of FRP and UHPC. However, the punching shear behavior ...

Abstract: Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–concrete–steel hybrid double-skin tubular columns (DSTCs) consist of an outer FRP tube, an inner steel tube, and a layer of concrete filled between the two tubes. Previous studies have ...

Abstract: Novel fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bar-reinforced ultrahigh-performance engineered cementitious composites (UHPECCs) have been proposed recently. This innovative composite structure aims to address two critical challenges: ...