Abstract: The objective of this paper is to study and compare the performance of concrete beams strengthened with carbon fiber sheets bonded with inorganic and organic resin matrices. The experimental study consisted of testing two ...

Abstract: Nine simply supported circular steel concrete-filled tubes (CFTs), two circular steel posttensioned concrete-filled tubes (PTCFTs), and one circular steel fiber–reinforced concrete-filled tube (FRCFT) have been tested in ...

Abstract: Two series of full-scale specimens were constructed and tested under pure axial load to investigate the effectiveness of confinement provided by headed bars. One series consisted of columns and the other series represented ...

Abstract: The tied arch bridge system provides a unique solution to the several challenges associated with the construction of railroad overpasses and water crossings, such as restricted vertical clearance, undesirable or impractical ...

Abstract: An analytical solution for cylindrical shells with large openings has been developed by the asymptotic method. In comparison with previous analytical solutions obtained by Eringen, Van Dyke and ...

Abstract: Toothed metal-plate connector (MPC) is a cost-effective connection method, easy to install with high assembly efficiency for manufacturing engineered timber trusses. In this study, In order to combine the advantages of the ...