Abstract: Concrete and steel are typical rate-dependent materials. Therefore, the dynamic behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) members is inevitably affected by the loading rate. To study the effect of the loading rate on the behavior ...

Abstract: The mechanical properties of reinforced concrete (RC) beams are significantly affected by the loading rate, and a high loading rate will also stimulate the shear effect of RC beams, which may change the failure mode of RC ...

Abstract: A new precast concrete column–foundation connection using pentagon bolted couplers (PBCs) was developed for rapid assembly and reliable force transmission. In the PBCs, the upper steel bar was plug-welded to the steel shoe, ...

Abstract: Travel time estimation plays an important role in advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) for dynamic traffic management. Static travel time estimation (STTE) and dynamic travel time estimation (DTTE) are two of the ...