Abstract: In the aftermath of an earthquake, structural damage and debris represent major obstructions to the mobility of evacuees and first responders and to normal economic activities. Few studies have integrated the performance ...

Abstract: Disaster management planning in Canada is government led, and the responsibilities are divided among federal, provincial, and local levels of government. The Civil Emergency Plan of Greater Montreal (Plan de sécurité civile ...

Abstract: The objective of this research is to develop a technical basis of the impulse-response test for condition assessment and to improve its diagnostics for concrete plates. Impulse-response tests were performed on a fully ...

Abstract: The function of a spillway gate system is to control the flow of water through an opening for purposes such as flow regulation, flood control, emergency water release during load rejection, and dewatering for maintenance ...

Abstract: Dams are essential infrastructures for water supply, flood control, energy production, and irrigation. A critical component for the safety of a dam is the spillway system which, by controlling releases, prevents overtopping ...

Abstract: The durability of structures is greatly affected by their level of exposure to environmental and climatic conditions. In the case of northern structures, a major factor of deterioration is the corrosion of reinforcing steel ...