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EISSN:1943-5576|ISSN:1084-0680|Disc:Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice publishes articles about practical solutions to structural design problems and construction challenges of interest to practitioners. Articles may be of any length. Those reporting on small and medium-sized projects will be welcomed. Photographs are desirable; graphs, tables, and lengthy formulas are discouraged. The editors are not interested in what researchers have to say to one another; although articles must be technically sound, the overriding question in the editors' minds when considering a submission is whether the article will be of interest to a significant number of practicing engineers and contractors|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Analyzing the Behavior of Geopolymer Concrete with Different Novel Machine-Learning Algorithms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The extensive use of cement in construction industries drastically increases the carbon footprint, but geopolymers as a sustainable alternative can mitigate the environmental impact. This study completely replaces cement ... -
Revealing Seismic Performance: Exploring an Innovative Brace–Brake Pad Friction Damper through Experimental and Numerical Approaches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Earthquakes pose a significant threat to braced steel frames (BSFs), highlighting the need for cost-effective mitigation strategies. Braced steel frames are used widely in construction due to their high strength and ... -
Hydraulic Loads on Bridges during Floods: Comparative Assessment Based on Code Provisions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Flood hazards are becoming increasingly prevalent in several countries due to multiple reasons including global climate change. Bridge failure statistics indicate that over the last couple of decades, flood-related issues ... -
Enhancing Concrete Sustainability: Synergistic Effects of Individual and Dual Treatments on Recycled Coarse Aggregate from Construction and Demolition Waste
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This research investigates the impact of various treatment methods on recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) derived from construction and demolition waste (CDW) to enhance the sustainability of concrete. Four treatment methods ... -
Effect of Width and Effective Length on Shear Strength of RC Slender Beams without Shear Reinforcement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper investigates the influence of beam width-to-depth ratio (b/d) and effective length-to-depth ratio (leff/d) on the shear strength of reinforced concrete beams without shear reinforcement by using experimental ... -
Flexural Performance of Bridge Girders Constructed with Multiple 19-Wire-28.6-mm-Diameter, Grade 1780 Strands, and Self-Consolidating Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This research presents the experimentally measured transfer and development length and flexural behavior based on the testing of two Iowa Type A bridge girders constructed using multiple 19-wire, Grade 1780, 28.6 mm ... -
Neural Network–Based Semiactive Control for Buildings Located in Indian Seismic Zones
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Adaptive intelligent data-driven controllers play a pivotal role in structural control systems due to their capacity to operate effectively under seismic forces without relying on detailed mathematical models. Their ability ... -
Design Optimization of Energy-Absorbing Composite Tubes in Protective Structures under Medium Field Air Blast: Insight into Efficient Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)With the increase in explosive occurrences and the development of new weapons, protective structures have received worldwide attention. The energy-absorbing core material is the most crucial part of these protective ... -
Assessment of Infiltration in Modified Block Pavements: Integrating Pervious Concrete for Innovative Pavement Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The block pavement technique is economical and requires less maintenance than conventional pavement techniques. However, it has drawbacks, such as water logging issues in heavy rainfall areas due to the absence of camber, ... -
Deep Learning–Based Framework for Bridge Deck Condition Assessment Using Ground Penetrating Radar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is an advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) technique extensively used for assessing the structural integrity of concrete bridge decks. Despite its effectiveness, the manual interpretation ... -
Value of Safety Incentives and Rewards on Construction Outcomes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Workplace safety continues to be a primary source of concern to construction stakeholders. Injury data have consistently indicated that construction is one of the top hazardous occupations in the United States in terms of ... -
Investigation of Shear Behavior of Concrete Block Masonry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the results of experimental testing that was conducted to determine the shear strength parameters of masonry specimens. These specimens were made of four types of concrete masonry units (CMUs) which ... -
Comparative Numerical Analysis of Residual Stresses in Fillet and CJP Welded Built-Up Steel Box-Shaped Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Welded built-up steel box-shaped columns are widely used in building construction for their strength, stiffness, ease of fabrication, and installation advantages. However, the welding process for these columns may result ... -
State-of-Practice and Design Examples for the Use of Noncontact Hooked Bar Lap Splices in Accelerated Bridge Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hooked bar lap splices are used in accelerated bridge construction (ABC) operations even though this detail is not addressed in the AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications. To address this knowledge gap, this paper ... -
Global Warming and Its Implications for Seismic Fragility and Risk Assessment of RC Bridges Affected by Chloride Ingress and Aging
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Given that modern RC structures are expected to last much longer than 50 years, understanding how climate change impacts the service life of RC structures holds utmost significance. Recent research on climate change ... -
Examining the Influence of Heat Stress Prevention Training on the Knowledge and Health-Related Behavior of the Construction Workforce
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Although several research studies have investigated heat stress prevention in the construction industry, a limited number of studies have examined the efficacy of heat stress training interventions in enhancing heat-related ... -
How Lateral Bracing is Used for New and Rehabilitated Composite I-Girder Bridges across Europe and North America
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Something as simple as the use of lateral bracing for a steel I-girder bridge should be consistent across the globe. However, an investigation into the bridge standards of different countries in Europe and North America ... -
Vibration-Based Condition Assessment and Retrofitting of the Chambal Railway Bridge in India
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In recent times, there has been a growing interest among researchers in vibration-based damage detection methodologies, given their attractive features and the potential to offer continuous health monitoring at a reasonable ... -
Structural Response of Laterally Loaded Ridge Vent Light Frame Diaphragms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Residential construction is a major segment of the built environment, and it accounts for substantial energy use in many regions—particularly in hot and cold climates. As efforts to address the impacts of climate change ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Flexural and Bond Behaviors of Adobe Masonry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the results of experimental testing of adobe masonry assemblages to study their flexure and bond behaviors. The properties of soil and water absorption of adobe units also were investigated. The plasticity ...