Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Analysis of Bridge Coupling Mechanical Properties and Driving Trajectory Responses under Crosswind Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the impact of crosswind loads on the safe driving speed of high-speed vehicles, with a focus on determining threshold speeds for different wind conditions. The analysis is based on simulation ... -
Stabilization of Indian Lateritic Subgrade Soil Using Alkali-Activated Slag with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash for Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis research investigates the feasibility of using alkali-activated ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) to enhance the stability of lateritic soil subgrades. The optimal ... -
Seismic Design Provisions for 3D-Printed Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThere is a rise in global interest, particularly in the United States, in the construction of three-dimensional (3D)-printed buildings. This surge in popularity is attributed to their cost-effectiveness, rapid ... -
Advanced Stiffened Amplifier Friction Sliding Isolators
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis paper introduces advanced stiffened amplifier friction sliding isolators (SAFSIs) designed to enhance seismic performance through simultaneous amplification of effective mass and stiffness. These isolators ... -
Parametric FEM Analysis of Cellular Composite Steel–Concrete Beams and Deflection Prediction Using Least Squares Support Vector Machine Optimized with Metaheuristic Algorithms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCellular composite steel–concrete beams (CCSCBs) are often utilized in tall structures. These openings are used to accommodate facilities like ducts and ventilation pipes. However, parameters related to the design ... -
Exploring the Seismic Performance of Confined Brick Masonry Walls via Diverse Toothing Connections: A Numerical Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractConfined brick masonry (CBM) combines masonry walls with reinforced concrete ties for enhanced structural integrity. The wall-to-tie connection is essential for effective load transfer, preventing out-of-plane ... -
Evaluating Ferro-Cement and Bamboo as Sustainable Alternatives for Disaster-Resilient Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study contributes to the growing body of research on sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure by exploring alternative construction materials that can mitigate the risks associated with natural disasters. ... -
Statistical Comparison of Multiple Regression Tools in Prediction of the Bond Strength of Bamboo-Reinforced Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn civil engineering, construction materials are valued for being cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally sustainable. Bamboo has become a viable substitute for steel when used in concrete reinforcement. The ... -
Performance Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Rubcrete Sleepers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractImpact loads of a significant magnitude acting on railway sleepers during derailments can come from a variety of sources, e.g., wheel–rail irregularities, track misalignment, train derailment, and so on. During ... -
Valorizing Marble Processing Waste in Fiber-Reinforced Cement-Stabilized Compressed Earth Blocks: Toward Environmental Sustainability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIndia’s rapid urbanization and escalating housing demand urgently require sustainable building materials. Traditional burnt clay bricks, while widely used, cause significant environmental harm, including air pollution ... -
Seismic Performance and Fragility Assessment of RC Frame Buildings Equipped with Yielding Brace Systems Using NSPA and IDA
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractStructural engineers aim to achieve the highest level of structural safety, particularly in earthquake-prone areas. Recent earthquakes have highlighted the urgent need for resilient engineering solutions. Given ... -
Detailing Redundant Pattern–Induced Failures in Transmission Line Towers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTransmission line (TL) towers may fail prematurely during mandatory testing for many reasons, even though they were designed based on the provisions of different standards. Five premature failures observed during ... -
Stress–Strain Analysis of Hollow Concrete Blocks Masonry Prisms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn the structural response of masonry prisms under compression, the relationship between the unit compressive strength and the bedding mortar determines, in addition to its behavior, its form of failure. Research ... -
Complete Equation for Stress–Strain Relationship of Normal to High Strength Concrete under Uniaxial Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe stress-strain relationship is a decisive parameter in assessing the behavior of any engineering material. It is necessary to propose a simple and universal stress-strain model that applies not only to normal ... -
Optimizing Real-World Steel Structures: Comparison with Design Office Solutions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDespite a vast amount of available research on structural optimization, numerical applications addressing real-world structures are very scarce in the literature. Not only does the actual design process in practice ... -
Nonlinear Finite-Element Analysis of Mechanical Properties in Modified Concrete Incorporating Wollastonite and Bottom Ash
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the mechanical properties of concrete modified with wollastonite as a partial replacement for cement and bottom ash as a fine aggregate, utilizing both experimental methods and finite-element ... -
Effects of Lateral Confinement on Concrete Columns Reinforced with Steel Bars with Uncertain Yield Strength
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis paper investigates the impact of uncertain mechanical properties of reinforcement bars on the performance of RC columns under lateral load. Experimental tests were conducted on three full-scale RC columns ... -
Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Their Road Load-Bearing Properties to Disasters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn the face of frequent natural disasters, the resilience of reinforced concrete structures is critical to the safety of life and property. Especially in the southeastern coastal areas, the seismic resistance of ... -
Enhancing Service Life Prediction of Marine Concrete Structures: Insights from Systematic Review to Model Revision
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis review paper systematically summarizes a series of service life prediction models and their applicable range, boundary conditions, and the impact factors respectively that may affect the service life. In ... -
Prediction of Failure Mode and Buckling Strength of Ring-Stiffened Cylindrical Shells Using Machine-Learning Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study utilizes the concept of machine learning (ML) to predict the failure mode and associated buckling strength of ring-stiffened cylindrical storage tanks under uniform external pressure. A database comprising ...