Abstract: An energy-based approach has been used to investigate the seismic behavior of code-designed asymmetric-plan systems. The systems considered in this investigation had large eccentricities in both directions, were designed ...

Abstract: Earthquake analysis of bridges requires that the period and damping ratio be determined for each significant mode of vibration. Data on these vibration properties, identified from motions of bridges recorded during actual ...

Abstract: Data of 13 stream flow gauging sites of the North Brahmaputra region of India are screened using the discordancy measure

Abstract: The objective of this research was to use a three-dimensional (3D) analysis method to evaluate “system effects” in light-frame roof truss assemblies. The goal of this study was to develop an improved and practical design ...

Abstract: Coaxial thermocouple sensors are suitable for measuring highly transient surface heat fluxes because the response times of these sensors are very small (∼0.1 ms). These robust sensors have the flexibility of mounting ...

Abstract: In this paper, a method of developing high-strength concrete from recycled aggregates is proposed based on particle packing optimization (PPO) methods and presoaking of recycled aggregates. A total of 3 samples of concrete ...

Abstract: Knowledge of the angle of repose of snow is significant for estimation of the rheological behavior of snow avalanches. However, at present, no comprehensive database or empirical equation is available to quantify the angle ...

Abstract: The overall goal of this study is to gain an insight into the load sharing aspect between oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum wall board (GWB) in shear wall assembly during racking load. Sixteen standard