Abstract: UNESCO has designated the archaeological sites of Persepolis and Naghsh-e-Rostam as cultural world heritage sites. These sites are located at 55 km northeast of Shiraz, in southern Iran. Persepolis consists of three parts: ...

Abstract: The influence of institutional context on organizations to systemically change and adopt new technologies has so far received little attention in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This study ...

Abstract: Work zone safety, as an issue requiring complex solutions and tech-driven investment, has been a major concern for transportation agencies and policymakers. To help decision-makers prioritize investments, there is a need ...

Abstract: This paper first describes a finite element model using advanced analysis to determine the biaxial bending capacity of cold-formed steel storage rack upright sections. The model is found to accurately predict published ...

Abstract: Cold-formed steel storage rack-supported buildings, also referred to as clad racks, support both the building enclosure and the stored goods. Because of combined actions of wind loading and stored pallets, uprights undergo ...