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Abstract: Continuous bridge decks constructed with precast girders undergo significant stress changes caused by the concrete delayed deformations because of creep and shrinkage. These effects must be taken into account in the design ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a new approach for data reduction of horizontal load full-scale tests on piles and pile groups. This approach has been developed on results from tests run on bored concrete piles embedded in homogeneous ...

Abstract: Numerical predictions of fluid flow are reported for the isothermal, two-dimensional, axisymmetric flow in a disk-doughnut heat exchanger. The system consists of alternating and equi-spaced doughnut ...

Abstract: A series of dynamic shear tests was performed on large hollow cylindrical reinforced and unreinforced sand samples. Steel rods were used to reinforce the specimens uniaxially and biaxially. A newly developed test apparatus ...

Abstract: Because the provision of an adequate and reliable water supply system involves a very high level of investment, it is essential that the layout and design of such systems are very carefully planned and the operation of ...

Abstract: The long-term assessment of large and complex civil infrastructures, such as prestressed concrete bridges, based on finite-element (FE) modeling remains a challenging task. The construction process, the influence of erection ...

Abstract: A simulated annealing-based heuristic has been developed to obtain the least-cost design of a looped water distribution network. A Newton search method was used to solve the hydraulic network equations. Simulated annealing ...