Abstract: This article deals with the seismic performance evaluation of concrete gravity dams considering fluid–structure–soil interaction in a finite-element framework. Two-dimensional finite-element formulation and analysis of ...

Abstract: The assessment of response of an aged concrete dam is important for the prediction of its behavior during earthquakes, so that remedial measures can be taken at the right time to withstand future earthquakes. The assessment ...

Abstract: Bamboo has been used in various civil engineering applications for several decades, but its use as a substitute for steel in reinforced concrete is still in the nascent stage. Because the properties of bamboo differ both ...

Abstract: High concentrations of iron and arsenic are common in Saskatchewan groundwater. Their cost effective removal from groundwater is a challenge for small communities. Four small treatment systems were tested for iron and ...

Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of postcompaction moisture variations on the resilient modulus (

Abstract: The changes in subgrade moisture conditions play an important role in the in-service performance of a pavement. These conditions are sensitive to environmental conditions, such as a rise in the water table, precipitation, ...

Abstract: The determination of the location and severity of damage is a crucial task in the damage assessment of structures. In this study, 10 population-based metaheuristic techniques are applied to identify the location and severity ...

Abstract: In this study, a new model for analyzing delaminated plates was developed using three-dimensional (3D) degenerated elements. The elements were developed using the degenerated solid approach based on Reissner-Mindlin ...

Abstract: Some residential canal networks may be designed to eliminate zones of poor circulation and to improve flushing by utilizing the parallel canal concept. Applicable in rivers and in bounded tidal waterbodies, the canal system ...