Abstract: This paper describes a full-scale experiment of pile-supported embankments on soft soil, which is conducted within the French national research project, Amélioration des Sols par Inclusions RIgides (ASIRI), to provide a ...

Abstract: Failures due to expansive soils tie with hurricanes for second place among America's most destructive hazards in terms of economic loss to buildings. This paper discusses the limitations of conventional design, construction, ...

Abstract: Engineers and scientists must be prepared to meet challenges by developing techniques necessary to address the demands of society. In addition to the application of engineering principles, the ability to consider numerous ...

Abstract: This paper presents the outcome of a long-term study of the thermal conditions in nine office buildings in Accra and Kumasi, Ghana. As part of the aim, the authors sought to evaluate the prevailing thermal conditions in ...