Abstract: ) (Mohamed, S., Graf, H. R., and Ziada, S., 2011, “Aeroacoustic Source of a Shallow Cavity in a Pipeline,” ASME Paper No. PVP2011-57437). The merits of these two methods in determining the aeroacoustic sources are highlighted....

Abstract: Construction joint ventures (CJVs) execute business by pooling diverse technical and financial contributions from collaborating entities. Traditional CJV profit-allocation approaches account only for investment shares, and ...

Abstract: The paper presents some examples of prestressed concrete double‐Tee (DT) failures caused by Hurricane Andrew. The DT failures were mainly due to the negative moment created by uplift. In some instances a portion of the ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of a study conducted on several residential structures to determine the design and construction deficiencies that contributed significantly to their failure. The failures in masonry construction ...

Abstract: A new closed-circuit wind/water tunnel to support flow visualization research was designed and constructed at The University of Aberdeen. Review of existing closed-circuit tunnel designs revealed ...

Abstract: Concentrically braced frames dissipate severe seismic energy inputs mainly through inelastic deformations in the bracing elements. Thus, an accurate brace model is essential for improving the accuracy of the computed ...

Abstract: The presence of blockages in water supply systems wastes energy, decreases system performance, and may pose safety concerns. Previous research showing that blockages induce a shift in the resonant frequencies (eigenfrequencies) ...

Abstract: Quasi-two-dimensional models for turbulent flows in water hammer are necessary for advancing the understanding of flow behavior in pipe transient; conducting detailed investigation of the fate of transient-induced ...