Abstract: An approximate method for determining the seismic base shear of high‐rise building structures on the basis of the preliminary design information is presented. The method is based on the generalized representation of the ...

Abstract: A method to predict the degree of translational-torsional coupling of mixed-bent-type multistory building structures subject to dynamic loading is presented. The method is based on the treatment of nonproportionate structures ...

Abstract: This study proposes a new methodology with harmony search (HS) algorithm and neural networks (NNs) for concrete mix proportioning. The basic procedure for the methodology consists of four steps: (1) constructing a database ...

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of the strand-to-duct area ratio on the shrinkage cracking behavior of posttensioning grout. The free shrinkage behavior of grout was evaluated using various duct diameters. Test results ...

Abstract: The influence of concentrated reinforcement in the immediate column region, the use of high-strength concrete slabs, as well as using puddled fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete in the slab in a region close to the ...

Abstract: The benefits of using “puddled” fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete for the transmission of loads from high-strength columns through slabs is demonstrated. Compression tests were performed on two slab-column specimens ...

Abstract: The flexural and shear behavior of three full-scale pretensioned high-strength concrete (HSC) bridge girders, which were designed to a modified bulb tee (BT) section according to AASHTO specifications, were investigated ...

Abstract: The repeated loading responses of four shear-critical reinforced concrete wall specimens, with two different shear span-to-depth ratios, were studied. One series of specimens was reinforced using pairs of bundled stirrups, ...

Abstract: Vertical loading tests are reported for six double-sided, high-strength concrete corbel specimens. The primary variables of the investigation were the percentage of steel fibers and the anchorage method of the main tension ...