Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities: Recent submissions
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Parametric Study of Non-Load-Bearing Sandwich Wall Panels for Blast Mitigation
(ASCE, 2021-10-29)Sandwich wall systems provide resistance over a large deformation range, making them useful for blast resistance. This paper analyzed three sandwich panel systems: walls with symmetric concrete layers (SW), unsymmetric ... -
Impact of Water Gushing Influenced by the Relationship between Fault and Tunnel Position
(ASCE, 2021-10-30)In order to analyze the influence of the position relationship between the fault and the tunnel on the water inrush, the fault is regarded as a constant head boundary, the bounded aquifer is transformed into an unbounded ... -
Axial and Lateral Efficiency of Tapered Pile Groups in Sand Using Mathematical and Three-Dimensional Numerical Analyses
(ASCE, 2021-11-03)This study presents a new mathematical equation for calculating the pile group efficiency in cohesionless soil under combined axial and lateral loading conditions, considering the tapering angle effect. Based on the ... -
Fatigue Performance of Overhead Truss Sign Structure Coupler Connections
(ASCE, 2021-12-28)Nearly all aluminum overhead truss sign structures (OHTSSs) in Kansas constructed before 2015 use an identical type of hot-riveted coupling assembly to provide connections between vertical poles and horizontal truss members. ... -
Resilience-Based Retrofitting of Adjacent Reinforced Concrete Frame–Shear Wall Buildings Integrated into a Common Isolation System
(ASCE, 2021-10-20)Adjacent buildings of three to five stories with small spaces between them are widely used as offices, schools, and hospital wards. The seismic resilience of such buildings is critical, and retrofitting adjacent buildings ... -
Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of Damage Mechanism of RC Box Girder under Internal Blast Loads
(ASCE, 2021-10-18)To obtain the failure mode and damage mechanism of a RC box girder under internal blast loads, the dynamic response process of the RC box girder under internal blast loads was carried out in an experiment and numerical ... -
Mechanical Performance of Biotreated Sandy Road Bases
(ASCE, 2021-11-09)This study investigated the performance of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) in reinforcing road bases reconstituted with calcareous or silica sands. Four testing models were prepared by the surface percolation ... -
Construction Effects on the Mechanical States of a Truss Structure
(ASCE, 2021-10-20)Large-span spatial steel structures are subject to complex stress conditions during construction, especially during the unloading phase, and they are easily affected by the environment and the loading method. Therefore, ... -
Behavior of a 3-Span Continuous Bridge Before and After Continuity Joint Replacement Using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)One method of bridge construction consists of simply supported precast, prestressed concrete girders made continuous for live load through individual continuity joints connecting the two girder ends from adjacent spans. ... -
Simplified Simulation Method for Hysteretic Behavior of Wood Brackets
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Because of its high historical, cultural, and scientific value, wooden architectural heritage in East Asia requires comprehensive protection. The dou-gong (bracket set) is an essential member in ancient Chinese wooden ... -
Optimizing Markov Probabilities for Generation of a Weibull Model to Characterize Building Component Failure Processes
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of condition forecasting and service life estimation for building components, but many previous approaches do not account for the uncertainty inherent in failure processes ... -
Field Performance of Concrete Pavement Joints Protected by Silane Sealer: Case Study
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Penetrating sealers have been applied to some concrete pavement joints to reduce moisture movement and provide additional durability in Wisconsin since 1999. In these projects, contractors were asked to first pressure-wash ... -
Preparation and Performance of Graphene Nanoplatelets-Modified Epoxy Asphalt
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Graphene has been proven to have a wide range of applications in transportation intelligence and green infrastructure development. In view of a series of distresses in the use of epoxy asphalt, we used graphene nanoplatelets ... -
Experimental Investigation on Low-Cycle Fatigue Performance of Butt-Welded Steel Connections
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Welded steel connections have been extensively used in practical engineering for the superiority of welding. However, many welded structures under complex disaster conditions have exhibited significant low-cycle fatigue ... -
Dynamic Distortion and Long-Term Settlement of Weathered Argillaceous Siltstone under Subway Tunnel Base in Nanchang, China
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Subway tunnels in Nanchang, China, may pass through one or several weathered argillaceous siltstones in the construction process. To reveal the influence of weathered argillaceous siltstone on the long-term settlement of ... -
Review of Cave-In Failures of Urban Roadways in China: A Database
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)In the past several years, the high frequency of cave-in failures of urban roadways has posed a serious threat to the safety of traffic, pedestrians, and existing structures and facilities in China, and they have often led ... -
Behavior of Overdeformed Shield Tunnel Lining under Grouting Treatment: Field Experiment
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Shield tunnel structures are commonly found to be overdeformed in Eastern China soft ground due to adjacent engineering activities. Grouting treatment could serve as a viable solution to actively reduce the excessive ... -
Investigation and Control of Cracks in Wet Joint of Concrete Box Girders
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)To investigate the causes of cracks in wet joints of continuous concrete box girders, we performed in situ analysis of the temperature and strain field of wet-joint concrete for a sea-crossing bridge under construction in ... -
Numerical Simulation of Non-Fick Moisture Diffusion of Pultruded Composite GFRP Bridge Deck Plates
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Long-term exposure to a harsh environment leads to irreversible degradation of mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) profiles. Understanding the aging effects on pultruded FRP composites due to long-term ... -
Feature Selection and Deep Learning for Deterioration Prediction of the Bridges
(ASCE, 12/1/2021)Bridge deterioration is inevitable in service, and the inspection and maintenance of bridges are needed to ensure structural integrity. To make cost-effective inspection plans, bridge management departments need degradation ...