Abstract: Beam‐column elements in which plastic hinges may form are commonly used for elastic‐plastic analysis of frames. The concept of a zero‐length plastic hinge (lumped plasticity) is a mathematical abstraction, because it implies ...

Abstract: A rock burst can cause a serious disaster. For the mitigation of rock burst-induced disaster, the possibility assessment of a rock burst for an underground excavation is a key undertaking and also a great challenge because ...

Abstract: Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) often does not meet the requirements of aggregates for asphalt mixture due to the high water absorption and low strength caused by the adhered cement mortar. This study applied a novel ...

Abstract: The fault cutting algorithm is important when applying the three-dimensional numerical manifold method to engineering simulation. This paper presents a primary approach to the fault cutting algorithm, including data ...

Abstract: The fault cutting algorithm is important when applying the three-dimensional numerical manifold method to engineering simulation. This paper presents a primary approach to the fault cutting algorithm, including data ...

Abstract: High-quality coarse aggregates are routinely used for the surface, base, and subbase layers in paved roads or the surface course in unpaved low-volume roads. Unfortunately, high-quality aggregates meeting stringent material ...