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EISSN:1943-5576|ISSN:1084-0680|Disc:Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice publishes articles about practical solutions to structural design problems and construction challenges of interest to practitioners. Articles may be of any length. Those reporting on small and medium-sized projects will be welcomed. Photographs are desirable; graphs, tables, and lengthy formulas are discouraged. The editors are not interested in what researchers have to say to one another; although articles must be technically sound, the overriding question in the editors' minds when considering a submission is whether the article will be of interest to a significant number of practicing engineers and contractors|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Shear Strength of HFRC Beams without Stirrups
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the shear strength performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams without stirrups cast using hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete (HFRC). Six mixtures were prepared by combining two types of ... -
Prediction of CFRP and NSM-Wrapped Composite Column Capacities Using Experimentation and an Ensemble Machine-Learning Approach with SHAP Interpretation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractColumn capacity is an essential parameter in structural design, and its accurate determination is critical for a safe load-transfer mechanism in structures. Also, experimental and accurate model-based assessments ... -
Seismic Fragility Assessment and Comparative Study of Modified Performance-Based Plastic Design Method for Reinforced Concrete Frames
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSeismic design in structural engineering evolved from traditional force-based design (FBD) methods to performance-based frameworks to better address nonlinear behavior during earthquakes. Among these, the ... -
Evaluating the Challenges Hindering Widespread Adoption of the Design–Build Delivery Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe design–build (DB) delivery system has gained popularity in the United States construction industry, offering numerous advantages and demonstrating proven results. Nevertheless, contractors’ challenges when ... -
Seismic Resilience of Hospital Buildings with Soft Stories: A Probabilistic Vulnerability Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractHospital structures featuring soft stories—marked by substantially reduced lateral stiffness at ground level—exhibit heightened vulnerability to seismic forces, critically compromising post-disaster functionality. ... -
Impact of Horizontal and Vertical Rings on the Seismic Performance of Steel Tanks under Water Sloshing Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe combined responses of horizontal and vertical reinforcing rings to sloshing behavior in cylindrical steel tanks subjected to seismic excitations have been evaluated in this study. In this study, for the first ... -
Bearing Strength Prediction of Rectangular Steel Box Columns under Combined Axial and In-Plane Bidirectional Cyclic Loading Using Machine Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractHollow steel piers are widely used in bridge construction due to their excellent performance, particularly in seismic-prone areas. This study examines the bearing strength of box columns under combined axial and ... -
Development of an ANN Model for Predicting Optimum Mix Proportion of Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete and Assessment of the Model’s Prediction Efficiency
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe environmental footprint of ordinary portland cement production is responsible for nearly 8% of global CO2 emissions, which has raised significant concerns in recent decades. In pursuit of sustainable alternatives, ... -
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Retrofitting Strategies for Traditional Timber-Laced Masonry Buildings in Himalayan Regions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand fall within Seismic Zones V and VI as per IS 1893 (Part 1): 2023, making them highly susceptible to seismic activity. Despite this, many vernacular buildings ... -
Data-Driven Models for Establishing Relationship between RPN and Reliability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractNowadays, the occurrence of natural hazards is increasingly frequent. Bridges, being the backbone of the societal economy by facilitating the transportation of goods, must be made more resilient to ensure they ... -
Optimizing Concrete Mix with Eggshell and Silica Fume Using ANN: A Study on Strength Variations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThere is a strong need to develop ecofriendly and cost-effective building materials. This study focuses on developing a database for understanding how eggshell powder and silica fume affect the strength and workability ... -
Service Life Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structures in Coastal Regions of India Considering Global Warming and Deterioration Mechanisms Applying an ANN-Based Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCorrosion in reinforced concrete (RC) structures poses a significant durability challenge, particularly in marine environments where climate change, driven by global warming, exacerbates deterioration by increasing ... -
UAV-Based Real-Time Safety Inspection Using Deep-Learning Techniques for Natural and Artificial Hazard Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractReconstruction and recovery operations after natural hazards pose a risk to the lives of construction workers. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, is essential in avoiding fatal and nonfatal ... -
Influence of Aggregate Gradation and Mineral Admixtures on the Properties of Permeable Concrete: An Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractStrength and permeability are crucial design factors for permeable concrete (PC), but limited research has examined the influence of aggregate size and mineral admixtures on PC properties. In the studies, the ... -
Automated Design Framework of Viscous Damping Walls for Structures under Multidirectional Earthquakes Using Physics-Informed Deep Reinforcement Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn current engineering practice, the optimal design of the classical viscous damping wall (VDW) model typically relies on traditional optimization algorithms, which often involve the use of a large number of VDWs. ... -
Hybrid Glass and Sisal Fiber Cementitious Composites: Physical, Mechanical, Nondestructive, and Microstructural Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCementitious-based hybrid composites offer a promising route to sustainable, resilient, and high-performance construction materials. This study fabricated hybrid fiber cementitious composites (HFCCs) reinforced ... -
Strength of Thin- and Thick-Walled Metal Beam–Columns Bent in Single and Double Curvature
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe theoretical behavior of inelastic beam–columns subjected to axial load and biaxial bending is presented in detail, including the simultaneous effects of initial imperfections, residual stresses, and local ... -
Investigating the Potential of Predicting Field Performance of Commercially Available High Early Strength Materials for Concrete Deck Repair Using Experimental Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractHigh early strength (HES) repair materials have been increasingly used in repair projects across the United States due to their rapid strength gain, minimizing road closure and traffic disturbance. This study aimed ... -
Sustainable Brick Production Using Ceramic Waste and Coconut Fibers: Performance Prediction Using Machine Learning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe increasing environmental concerns associated with cement-based construction necessitate sustainable alternatives. The increasing environmental issues associated with cement-based construction highlight the need ... -
Safety Evaluation of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Flat Plate Slab Buildings during Construction while Using Shoring and Reshoring Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractHigh-rise reinforced concrete (RC) flat plate slabs are highly vulnerable to punching shear failure, mainly when temporary shoring/reshoring systems support immature slabs during construction. Despite their widespread ...