Abstract: The problem of local linearizability of the planar linear center perturbed by cubic non- linearities in all generalities on the system parameters (14 parameters) is far from being solved. The ...

Abstract: This paper explores the internal migration of fishers from coastal communities of Bangladesh in response to extreme weather events. It also assesses the vulnerabilities to extreme weather events of these coastal areas, in ...

Abstract: AbstractThe seismic resilience of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) buildings on hill slopes is a critical concern due to the increased risk of structural damage during earthquakes. This study emphasizes the optimally ...

Abstract: An experimental study was conducted on a large embankment weir with smooth and rough crests for a range of flow conditions 0.011≤Q≤0.226  m3/s. Close agreement between the rough and smooth crest experiments was observed ...

Abstract: Natural disasters have resulted in record losses for the last 50 years. Decision makers are rightly concerned about the vulnerability of their economies for which they have to make, under uncertainty, complex investment ...

Abstract: Many studies are concerned with monitoring, evaluating, expanding, repairing, replacing, financing, or otherwise sustaining the civil infrastructure. Few studies address the ongoing and evolving financial problems associated ...

Abstract: Measurements are given for the combined effects of a change of surface roughness and a simultaneous change of pressure gradient. The latter is negative in a fully developed turbulent, two-dimensional ...

Abstract: Despite the recent development of various integrated project-delivery (IPD) contracts in the United States, relational contracting is still in its infancy. This is attributed to various cultural and organizational paradigms ...