Abstract: Hurricane Alicia came onshore during the morning of August 18, 1983, and caused significant damage to wood‐framed, elevated, waterfront construction on Galveston Island. Although the hurricane was moderate in nature (category ...

Abstract: The type of mild steel, strain hardening, strain aging, and the Bauschinger effect due to strain reversal are shown to have a significant effect on the load capacity of tubular struts. Material and strut tests have been ...

Abstract: Strain reversal in the inelastic range may cause a dramatic drop in the tangent modulus for mild steel struts. Other material properties also affect the tangent modulus. Consequently the influence of several of these ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the development of project enhanced courses that combine the best of problem-based learning and traditional “topic” focused instruction. This approach addresses the need to ensure that students receive ...

Abstract: There are significant differences in glass strength information presented by major United States glass manufacturers. These differences have caused considerable confusion among glass designers. The differences are the ...

Abstract: The first‐crack strength and flexural toughness of steel‐fiber‐reinforced concrete specimens with different dimensions were determined using the procedures outlined in ASTM C1018 and JSCE‐SF4 and the ASTM toughness indices ...

Abstract: An extensive parametric study is presented of the distributions of stress concentration factors in tubular K-joints commonly found in offshore platforms. The study covers a comprehensive range of geometric joint parameters ...

Abstract: The present and future role of engineers in very small developing countries (VSDC's) is reviewed. Technology is recognized as important in developing countries, but engineers and engineering employers are not doing enough ...