Abstract: This study synthesized a biobased hydrogel from local and renewable raw materials to improve the freeze–thaw resistance of hardened cementitious matrices. A biobased hydrogel was produced by thermal gelatinization process ...

Abstract: This study presents the results of experimental investigation and models for ductile fracture in the ASTM A992 structural steels subjected to high stress triaxiality. To this end, uniaxial tension tests on the notched ...

Abstract: Ductile fracture in metals can be simulated either by coupled or by uncoupled fracture models. Although the coupled models simulate the gradual loss of strength resulting from the initiation of the damage attributable to ...

Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM) provides exceptional geometrical freedom to the architects and designers and enables the construction of architecturally exposed steel structures. However, the AM structural elements inherently ...

Abstract: The present study aims to characterize the microvoid sizes and their statistical distribution at the instance of fracture from the fracture surface of steel specimens. To this end, uniaxial tensile tests are conducted on ...

Abstract: Salt-based deicers, while effective for clearing snow, can cause severe damage to concrete and induce rebar corrosion. This research endeavors to mitigate the corrosion damage to steel in a chloride environment by employing ...

Abstract: In the present work, inelastic dynamic behavior of a pressurized stainless steel elbow is studied under harmonic base excitation with the emphasis on strain accumulation known as ratcheting. Initially, sine sweep test is ...

Abstract: The objectives of this study are (1) to investigate the microstructural changes in structural steels that are exposed to fire accidents; and (2) to understand their influence on post-fire mechanical properties. ...