Abstract: This paper investigates the bearing resistance of bolted connections with consideration of bolt hole elongations. Based on the test results of 27 single-bolt connections and 36 two-bolt connections fabricated from three ...

Abstract: This study investigated the effects of vertical wind shear (VWS) with varying magnitudes on secondary eyewall formation (SEF). It turns out that weak-to-moderate VWS advances the timing of SEF. Strong VWS, however, is ...

Abstract: To increase the energy dissipation capacity and deformation capacity of the beam-column connections, and save space for realizing more architectural functions in the frame structure, a new type of metallic damper is developed ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel optical fiber sensor-based nondestructive method, namely, the long-gauge fiber Bragg grating (LGFBG) method, for integrity assessment of cement-grouted soil nails. This LGFBG sensor was developed ...

Abstract: Pullout resistance of cement-grouted soil nails is a key factor affecting the safety conditions of retaining walls, slopes, and excavations. The mobilized frictional resistance at the interface between soil nails and ...

Abstract: Pullout resistance of cement-grouted soil nails is a key factor affecting the safety conditions of retaining walls, slopes, and excavations. The mobilized frictional resistance at the interface between soil nails and ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on the construction of urban rail transit projects to prevent the risk of water inrush disasters faced during subway construction in cities with abundant groundwater and well-developed karst landforms. ...

Abstract: The effect of different filler types on the properties of asphalt mortar before and after water saturation was studied by laboratory tests. Under both dry and water-saturated circumstances, four alternative fillers, limestone ...