Abstract: This paper presents a simplified model to evaluate progressive collapse response of steel beam–column substructures in a midspan column removal scenario. The model accounts for the influence of the span:depth ratio of the ...

Abstract: Seasonal conditions (e.g., rise in the water table, precipitation, freeze–thaw cycles, and wet–dry cycles) affect stabilized subgrade moisture conditions which, in turn, have a significant impact on in-service pavement ...

Abstract: A building experiences progressive collapse when a primary structural element fails, resulting in the failure of adjoining structural elements, which in turn causes further structural failure. The final failure contains ...

Abstract: The Kuwaiti environment was contaminated with oil residue, gaseous pollutants, soot, and smoke resulting from the destruction of oil wells by Iraqi forces. This study investigated the effects of oil-based pollutants on the ...

Abstract: This study examined the effects of two freeze-thaw (FT) laboratory procedures, FT-1 and FT-2, on stabilized aggregate specimens. Cylindrical specimens were stabilized with 10% Class C fly ash (CFA) cured for selected periods ...

Abstract: This paper studies the behavior of concentrically braced frames (CBFs) and eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) under a progressive collapse scenario, by using the alternate load path method, recommended in progressive ...

Abstract: This study explores engineering students’ enactment of collective agency and perceptions of professional identity. Empirical data were drawn from observation and group interviews with 30 engineering students in a civil ...

Abstract: Granular volcanic ash material is spread over considerable areas of Yemen including urban and suburban areas. Due to the inferior properties of this material in its natural state, it cannot be used in base and subbase ...