Abstract: The utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt mixtures provides significant environmental and economic benefits, however improper mix design can lead to stiffer mixtures that are prone to cracking. To ...

Abstract: The main objective of sustainable buildings is to reduce the depletion of energy, water, and materials caused by facilities during the lifecycle of a building. In 2012, the electric consumption of the U.S. commercial sector, ...

Abstract: The capacity and ductility of RC slabs are affected by the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) as their main reinforcement for repair and rehabilitation. The balance between increasing the capacity and reducing the ...

Abstract: Computational fluid dynamics/heat transfer (CFD/HT) methods are too time consuming and costly to examine the effect of multiple design variables on the system thermal performance, especially for ...

Abstract: Appropriate site layout of temporary facilities is crucial for enhancing the productivity and safety on construction sites. Site layout planning, however, is a complex problem, and researchers have attempted to solve it ...

Abstract: About 9% of bridges in the United States were classified as deficient bridges at the beginning of 2018 with about $123 billion needed for bridge rehabilitation. The bridge decks represent the highest budget associated ...

Abstract: This paper enriches the body of knowledge by demonstrating the practical application and comparative effectiveness of EZStrobe and MicroCYCLONE in simulating cyclic construction operations, particularly in bridge and other ...

Abstract: This work explored the use of ashes of a low-sulfur, high-alkali lignite coal for partially capturing the sulfur dioxide emissions from combustion of a high-sulfur bituminous coal. The bituminous coal was mixed with the ...

Abstract: A normalized chatter detection index, which is independent of cutting conditions, is critical for machining process monitoring and control. This paper introduces a novel method for on-line ...

Abstract: In this study, a coupled shear stressdiffusion model is developed for the analysis of adhesively bonded single lap joints (SLJs) by applying Fickian diffusion model to the adhesive layer. Differential equations of equilibrium ...