Abstract: This paper presents design charts constructed from the softened truss model to facilitate the torsional design of reinforced concrete rectangular members. These design charts comprise a normalized failure mode diagram and ...

Abstract: Monopiles are used as foundation structures for offshore wind energy towers. To ensure stable behavior of the monopile under cyclic loading conditions, a minimum embedded length is usually required. For this, different ...

Abstract: This study has reviewed the emergency action and drainage process of the Xiaogangjian, Xiaogangjian-lower, and Yibadao cascade landslide dams that were formed during the 28 Wenchuan earthquake in China’s southwest Sichuan ...

Abstract: Current gait rehabilitation systems have limited use in community and home settings due to issues of design, cost, and demands on clinical staff. To overcome these challenges, a new gait ...

Abstract: Moisture damage is one of the important factors affecting the service performance of asphalt pavement. Therefore, the use of nondestructive testing methods to detect the moisture content of asphalt pavement and provide a ...