Abstract: The behavior of a solid shear wall is well understood, and the rigidity of the wall can be accurately determined using a simple hand-calculated approach. However, the computation of the rigidity of a shear wall with openings ...

Abstract: A critical live load pattern is the live load pattern that will produce the maximum axial force and/or bending moment in a structural member under consideration. Structural engineers commonly select the critical live load ...

Abstract: An evaluation of runway and taxiway pavements was conducted using technology developed or utilized during the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) to determine the effectiveness for identifying thermal cracking ...

Abstract: The existing wood-diaphragm-to-masonry-wall connections in unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings provided very little or insufficient resistance in past earthquakes. Recent strengthening techniques for the connections between ...

Abstract: Today’s competitive global market and changing work environment demand that engineers possess “soft skills” in addition to technical skills, and they must be able to understand project goals and have the ability to accomplish ...

Abstract: Matting systems are used for temporary applications on soft soils to reduce ground pressure exerted by aircraft, heavy equipment, vehicles, and construction material. They have been used for military airfields, construction ...

Abstract: The main goals and activities of the EUSTACE project are discussed along with some key results, including a global, multi-decadal daily air temperature record from satellite and in situ measurements.Day-to-day variations ...