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100-Ton (890 kN) Rock Anchor Pullout Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)The paper recounts the writers’ experience in conducting an 890 kN (100 t) rock bolt pullout test, which was done to confirm the data for the design of the foundation to support a 54.860 m (180 ft) tall steel lattice ... -
1864 Moseley Wrought-Iron Arch Bridge: Its Rehabilitation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)The rehabilitation of a Moseley wrought-iron arch is described along with a history of the development of the arch and its builder. The bridge, originally built in 1864 over the North Canal in Lawrence, Mass., is the last ... -
1869 Whipple Bridge Back across Enlarged Erie Canal
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2000)Cast and wrought-iron bridges across the Enlarged Erie Canal built by Squire Whipple, or to his 1841 patent, were commonplace in the period of the early 1840s up to the opening of the New York State Barge Canal in the ... -
3D Finite-Element Analysis of Steel Moment Frames Including Long-Span Entrance by Strengthening Steel Cables and Diagonal Concentrically Braced Frames under Progressive Collapse
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Progressive collapse in structures is considered a rare event. Yet, if it occurs, it may lead to disastrous human and financial loss. A significant item to study in examining progressive collapse relates to structures with ... -
80th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting
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A Case Study of Magnetorheological Damper Models with Experimental Confirmation
(ASCE, 2023/08/01)This study aims to review and evaluate the performance of nonparametric and parametric models of magnetorheological (MR) dampers, which are commonly used as structural control devices. To do so, a comprehensive experimental ... -
A Comparative Examination of the Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Implementing BIM in Affluent and Impoverished Countries
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The purpose of this study is to look into the use of building information molding (BIM) in an affluent country, Kuwait, and a poor country, Jordan, building industries. The research started with a thorough analysis of the ... -
A Comparative Examination of the Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Implementing BIM in Affluent and Impoverished Countries
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The purpose of this study is to look into the use of building information molding (BIM) in an affluent country, Kuwait, and a poor country, Jordan, building industries. The research started with a thorough analysis of the ... -
A Comparative Seismic Performance Assessment of Metallic Dissipaters Made of Mild Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium Alloys
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractMetallic dissipaters, which are displacement-activated devices, can be used to absorb seismic energy during an earthquake by yielding under axial, flexural, torsional, or shear deformation. They offer advantages ... -
A Comparative Study of Conventional and FEM-Based Approach for Dynamic Analysis of Large Reciprocating Compressor Foundation Including Soil-Foundation Interaction
(ASCE, 2021-11-08)This paper aims to present a comparative study of dynamic response of a machine foundation supporting gas-lift reciprocating compressor using a conventional lumped parameter method and an FEM-based approach. Evaluation of ... -
A Comprehensive Study of the Effects of Copper Slag on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Different Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 2022/05/27)In this study, to evaluate the effects of using copper slag on the fresh and hardened properties of different cementitious composites, a total of 33 different mix designs were prepared for self-compacting lightweight ... -
A Cost-Effective Slag-Based Mix Activated with Soda Ash and Hydrated Lime: A Pilot Study
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)The present study explores a cost-effective method for using activated ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and silica fume (SF) as cement substitutes. Instead of activating them with expensive alkali solutions, ... -
A Few Facts to Ponder
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A Heuristic Approach to Forecasting the Delivery Time of Major Project Deliverables
(ASCE, 5/1/2020 1)Having a simple and practical approach to forecast project milestones is extremely valuable to managers, especially in megaprojects in which the stakes are high. This paper, based on past records of similarly completed ... -
A Little Common Sense for the New Boss
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1996)Running a construction site right means, among other things, applying common sense when called for. What makes common sense uncommon and why do people everywhere in construction complain about the lack of it? Good sense ... -
A Novel Approach to High-Volume Replacement of River Sand by Waste Pond Ash in Cement Mortar Using Multicriteria Models: Engineering Properties, Sustainability Aspects, and Cost
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In the current study, the high-volume replacement of river sand (20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, and 100%) by pond ash in cement mortar was considered using a 1∶3 volumetric mix proportion to evaluate the engineering properties, ... -
A Numerical Investigation of Longitudinal Track–Bridge Interaction in Simply Supported Precast Concrete Girder Railway Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In railway tracks, additional stresses occur in rails due to interaction between the rail and the bridge superstructure, which is a phenomenon known as track–bridge interaction (TBI). The additional rail stresses (ARSs) ... -
A Review of Ecofriendly Brick Production: Exploring the Use of Fly Ash and Industrial Waste in the Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe paper investigates the global reliance on bricks as a primary construction material, compared with the diminishing availability of natural resources for producing traditional burnt clay bricks. Highlighting the ... -
A Simplified Approach for Dynamic Analysis of Suspension Bridges under Extreme Limit State
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The design of suspension bridges predominantly emphasizes wind and earthquake loads, frequently overlooking the consideration of extreme events in the design stage, thus posing a threat to bridge safety. The purpose of ... -
A Standpoint on Implementing Six Sigma to Improve Construction Safety: Case Studies and Best Practices
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views ...