Abstract: Multiple crack propagation and coalescence in two-dimensional linear elastic media were modeled using the finite-element method (FEM) in conjunction with the subregion generalized variational principle. The proposed approach ...

Abstract: Blockchain, essentially a distributed and immutable database, has emerged as a potential solution to governance problems of accountability, transparency, and trust in the construction industry. In terms of construction ...

Abstract: Near misses occur much more frequently than accidents, often by factors of hundreds or thousands, and they typically share common causes with accidents. It is believed that eliminating the causes of near misses can make a ...