Abstract: This study evaluated the seismic performance of circular concrete-filled tube (CCFT) columns in accelerated bridge construction (ABC). In these projects, the bridge should be open to service after a couple of days. For ...

Abstract: This study evaluated the seismic performance of circular concrete-filled tube (CCFT) columns in accelerated bridge construction (ABC). In these projects, the bridge should be open to service after a couple of days. For ...

Abstract: A new method to determine horizontal wind direction fluctuations σ? is presented based on the hypothesis of a Gaussian distribution of wind direction that gradually moves to a circular, uniform distribution under near-clam ...

Abstract: Most of the energy consumed by a water company is used to operate pumping systems. Identifying the optimal schedule for such systems in near real time will drastically reduce energy costs. The pump scheduling problem ...

Abstract: During the manufacture of robotic systems differences between actual and nominal link lengths and orientations occur. In addition, errors between nominal and actual pair variables result from ...

Abstract: Remaining life assessments were conducted on in-service catalytic reformer furnace tubes that had been operating 21 yr. These assessments were made with both API RP 530 (Appendix E) and the ...

Abstract: Empirically derived expressions are commonly used to predict specific steel weldment properties. These expressions usually consider only constitutional considerations and are limited to their ability ...

Abstract: All existing closed‐form solutions for sheet‐pile analysis and design are based on the assumption of material homogeneity below the dredge line. Unfortunately, the composition of natural deposits is often quite complex, ...

Abstract: The costs involved in right-of-way (ROW) acquisition are rapidly increasing, making it more difficult for agencies to complete projects on time and budget. When funds are constrained, the question of what parcels should ...