Abstract: This study proposes a new methodology with harmony search (HS) algorithm and neural networks (NNs) for concrete mix proportioning. The basic procedure for the methodology consists of four steps: (1) constructing a database ...

Abstract: The influence of concentrated reinforcement in the immediate column region, the use of high-strength concrete slabs, as well as using puddled fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete in the slab in a region close to the ...

Abstract: The benefits of using “puddled” fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete for the transmission of loads from high-strength columns through slabs is demonstrated. Compression tests were performed on two slab-column specimens ...

Abstract: Vertical loading tests are reported for six double-sided, high-strength concrete corbel specimens. The primary variables of the investigation were the percentage of steel fibers and the anchorage method of the main tension ...