Abstract: The compression property of basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) confined coconut shell (CS) concrete (CSC) was examined. The mix ratio of plain concrete as reference was fixed to be 0.60∶1∶1.23∶2.05 for water: cement: ...

Abstract: Buried pipelines that cross normal faults are at risk of damage because of insufficient deformation capacity. Bellows joints have been proven to have the potential to significantly increase the deformation capacity of the ...

Abstract: In an accompanying paper, pipes that were connected by a bellow joint were examined under cyclic axial loading. The results show that the bellow connection can significantly reduce the axial force and increase the deformation ...

Abstract: Pipeline systems are vital but are often damaged severely under earthquake actions. Because a well-designed bellow joint has a high deformation capacity and low stiffness, it can be used as a connector to protect pipes. ...