ASCE: Recent submissions
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Flexural Performance Assessment of FRP-Strengthened RC Arches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The research reported in this paper investigates the effectiveness of utilizing externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates for the flexural strengthening of RC arches. In order to provide an ... -
Unbiased Model of the Contribution of NSM CFRP Systems to Shear Resistance in RC Beams Utilizing Multiobjective Optimization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study presents the development of a predictive model for assessing the contribution of near-surface mounted (NSM) carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) systems to the shear resistance of RC beams. The primary ... -
Environmental Boundary Conditions for Prediction of Temperature Distribution in Hybrid GFRP Sandwich Panels under Service Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Understanding and accurately predicting the thermal behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is critical for their reliable application in structural systems. This study focuses on predicting temperature ... -
Flexural Performance of UHPC Beams with Externally Prestressed Plain CFRP Tendons
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This paper reports the flexural performance of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) beams externally prestressed with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons. To consider the influence of concrete strengths, ... -
Closure to “Assessment of Resistance Factors for LRFD of Steel Bolted Connections in Pultruded FRP Frames”
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Axial Compressive Behavior of Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete Columns Confined with GFRP Stirrups
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the axial compressive behavior of seawater–sea sand concrete (SSC) columns confined with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) stirrups. An experimental program was conducted on 22 GFRP ... -
Discussion of “Assessment of Resistance Factors for LRFD of Steel Bolted Connections in Pultruded FRP Frames”
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Synergistic Effect of Nano-TiO2 and Organic Montmorillonite Modification of Epoxy Resin on the Characteristics of the CFRP–Concrete Interface
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the influence of a composite material comprising nano-titanium dioxide (TiO2), nanosized organic montmorillonite (OMMT), and epoxy resin on the bond–slip performance of the interface between ... -
Analysis of ASCE 74 Design Equations for Local Flange and Web Buckling of Pultruded GFRP Members
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views ... -
Surrogate Model–Assisted Learning of Conditional Probability Tables of Bayesian Networks Describing Structural Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractBayesian network (BN) is an effective tool to describe and interpret the probability distribution of a complex phenomenon. Essential building blocks in discrete BNs are conditional probability tables (CPTs) quantifying ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of the Torsional Behavior of Flanged RC Members Strengthened with Bond-Critical FRP Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study aims to enhance the understanding of the torsional behavior of RC members strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets, a topic that remains underexplored. It advances the field through ... -
Overview and Aspects of the European Technical Specification CEN/TS 19101:2022, “Design of Fibre-Polymer Composite Structures”
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract In November 2022, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published the Technical Specification CEN/TS 19101:2022, “Design of Fibre-Polymer Composite Structures.” These design provisions, which follow the ... -
Strength and Deformability of FRP-Jacketed Large-Size Concrete Cylinders after Exposure to Long-Term Actual Environmental Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study focuses on the compressive behavior of large-sized concrete cylinders externally jacketed with carbon or glass fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP: CFRP or GFRP) sheets after prolonged exposure to natural ... -
YOLO-BFID: Real-Time Building Facade Inspection by Using an Advanced Artificial Vision Model Integrated with Drone Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study presented the You Only Look Once (YOLO) for building façade inspection with drones (YOLO-BFID), an enhanced version of YOLOv11 designed to improve small detection and operate efficiently across challenging ... -
Addressing Data Scarcity in GPR Road Defect Detection: A Novel Framework Combining Stable Diffusion and Efficient GCP-YOLO
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe application of deep learning to ground penetrating radar (GPR) detection of urban road subsurface defects is often limited by the scarcity of real-world data and high computational costs. To address this, we ... -
ArchPlanVQA: Benchmark and Comprehensive Evaluation of Vision-Language Models for Understanding Architectural Floor Plan CAD Drawings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractArchitectural plan computer-aided design (CAD) drawings constitute fundamental references for building whole life-cycle management. However, efficient querying, retrieval, and analysis of these drawings across ... -
A Data-Driven Assessment and Roadmap for Improving Risk Management Maturity in the Australian Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study presents a comprehensive assessment of risk management maturity in the Australian construction industry using a structured, data-driven approach based on the generic risk maturity model (GRMM). Although ... -
Optimizing Asphalt Compaction: Intelligent Compaction Roller Frequency and Machine Learning Prediction of In-Place Density
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTraditional destructive methods for assessing asphalt pavement compaction, such as core sampling, are time-consuming, costly, and provided limited spatial coverage. Nondestructive approaches are essential for ... -
Development and Evaluation of a Task-Adaptive and Hierarchical Deep Learning Framework for Multitype Damage Detection in Reinforced Concrete Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractWith the rapid advancement of deep learning, automated inspection of reinforced concrete (RC) structures has become increasingly viable. However, existing models are typically task-specific, limiting their utility ... -
DfMA-Oriented Rebar Design Optimization for Reinforced Concrete Slabs Using a Hybrid Mechanism Integrating Graph Neural Networks and Metaheuristic Algorithms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractReinforced concrete (RC) slabs are fundamental structural components in buildings and infrastructure, providing load-bearing capacity and overall stability. Optimizing rebar design for RC slabs is crucial for ...