Abstract: A three-dimensional nonlinear cyclic model for nonplanar reinforced concrete walls is presented. Nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli fiber-section beam elements are used to represent steel and concrete in the vertical direction, and ...

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the shear fatigue performance of asphalt mixture and factors influencing performance using a three-dimensional (3D) discrete element method (DEM) incorporated with the Burgers model. The ...

Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the influence of void characteristics on the uniaxial penetration strength (UPS) of asphalt mixtures using a three-dimensional (3D) discrete-element method (DEM). Three models for the uniaxial ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the mechanical response of asphalt surfaces under moving traffic loads using the three-dimensional (3D) discrete element method (DEM). As an example of a semirigid base asphalt pavement, a discrete ...

Abstract: Carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets/plates are widely used to strengthen deficient RC structures. Existing studies show that the effectiveness of externally bonded CFRP materials generally depends on the bond ...

Abstract: Carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets/plates are widely used to strengthen deficient RC structures. Existing studies show that the effectiveness of externally bonded CFRP materials generally depends on the bond ...

Abstract: Many undrained cyclic triaxial tests considering cyclic confining pressure have been carried out on Ningbo saturated soft clay using a cyclic triaxial system to study the influence of cycle numbers, stress paths, and cyclic ...