Abstract: Inspired by the origami process, a multicellular tube formed by origami folding based on polygons was designed. First, the accuracy of the finite-element model was verified by experiments; then, under the conditions of the ...

Abstract: A probabilistic procedure for the assessment of the time-dependent reliability of existing prestressed concrete (PSC) box-girder bridges is presented. These bridges are subject to increased traffic loads and an aggressive ...

Abstract: Accidents are frequent in the construction industry, where managerial negligence and inadequate safety supervision are significant factors that contribute to these safety incidents. However, existing research tended to ...