Abstract: Turbo generator pedestals are one of the critical structures in any power plant complex. Stringent vibration requirements particularly at the bearing locations have been stipulated for proper functioning of turbo generator ...

Abstract: Self-compacting concrete (SCC), a recent development, eliminates the need for internal or external vibration, as it freely flows in and around dense reinforcement and fills the mold completely without any blockages. SCC ...

Abstract: Fuzzy logic is a means for modeling the uncertainty involved in describing an event/result using natural language. The fuzzy logic approach would be particularly useful for remedying the uncertainties and imprecision in ...

Abstract: The provision of shear stirrups/connectors is found to enhance the shear capacity of beams, thus preventing the brittle mode of failure. A doubly skinned composite system consists of steel cover plates on either side of ...

Abstract: The detection of abrupt changes in observed/estimated physical processes is an issue of concern in many applications. An algorithm for single change point detection in Gaussian white noise processes is presented in this ...

Abstract: Measurement of force on 1:100 scaled model representing a typical two-story building with a flat roof configuration adopted by a low-income group community was carried out. The models of buildings having a parapet were ...

Abstract: The existing knowledge based on the physical characteristics of rubber-based seismic isolators and the validity of assumptions involved in design can be strengthened with shake table tests and field monitoring during ...

Abstract: Transmission line towers, though designed per code provisions, may fail during mandatory testing required in many countries. Different types of premature failures that were observed during full-scale testing of transmission ...

Abstract: This paper presents the details of an innovative external prestressing technique for strengthening of prestressed concrete girders. The technique has been developed for anchoring the external prestressing to the sides of ...

Abstract: The analytical deformation of a transmission line (TL) tower computed using software is less than the test deformation. A TL tower consists of many splice joints in the leg member. A small rotation owing to bolt slip in ...