Abstract: For important structures, it is increasingly required that catastrophic failure of the entire structure be prevented. Failure of an element due to an accidental event must not result in progressive collapse of other elements ...

Abstract: A method is presented for prediction of stresses and strains of partially prestressed concrete structures. Members are assumed to be uncracked under permanent loads, but cracking can occur under transient live load. A ...

Abstract: Precast concrete floor systems represent a major component of the cost and weight of precast concrete buildings. Hollow-core (HC) planking is considered the most common precast concrete floor system for residential and ...

Abstract: Concrete poles used in transmission structures usually are made using the spun-cast method. Recent surveys found that some spun-cast concrete poles have had durability problems as a result of longitudinal cracking and ...

Abstract: Currently, two methods are available for the design of reinforced concrete pipes:

Abstract: Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have been used in portland cement concrete pavements (PCCP) to increase their resistance to deterioration mechanisms, such as alkali-silica reaction (ASR), freeze and thaw, and ...

Abstract: When fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars are used as reinforcement in concrete sections in flexure, it is necessary to control the width of cracks by limiting the tensile stress in the FRP in service to a small fraction ...