Abstract: An experimental study is reported aimed at determining stiffness and strength of laterally loaded dowel-type fastener joints in Australian grown pine. Emphasis is on joints in Radiata pine lumber or glued-laminated (glulam) ...

Abstract: The performance of a series of 1.5 m-long reinforced concrete beams with CFRP plates bonded to the soffit is presented. Effects of the plate length, the reinforcing steel ratio, and the thickness of the concrete cover on ...

Abstract: Abstract Alleys are an essential component of an urban area. However, rapid urbanization, outdated infrastructure, and environmental pressures have deteriorated living conditions in alleys. Therefore, green alley programs ...