Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Mechanical and Shielding Performance of Heavy-Density Concrete for Light Water Reactors Exposed to Elevated Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractLight water reactors (LWRs) operating at temperatures around 300°C pose a challenge to structural concrete integrity. The high temperature induces compound changes in LWR structures compromising mechanical properties ... -
Efficiency of a Hybrid Nature-Inspired Algorithm for Tuning Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers in Buildings with Soil–Structure Interaction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTuned mass dampers (TMDs) are widely utilized passive control systems for protecting structures against earthquakes. However, determining the optimal location and parameter values for these systems poses a significant ... -
Lateral Strength Parameters Estimation of the 400-kV Kerman–Bam Power Transmission Towers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis paper investigated the strength parameters of transmission towers in the Kerman–Bam line to address vulnerability under external loads. Utilizing modal pushover analysis, the lateral strength parameters of a ... -
Comparison of Sodium- and Sulfate-Based Activators for the Sustainable Development of Hybrid Alkaline Fly Ash Pastes with High SO4 Content
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractHybrid alkaline fly ash pastes (HAFAPs) aim to maximize the fly ash (FA) content to reduce environmental impact and cost. However, significant amounts of FAs are discarded because they have high SO4 content. These ... -
Parametric Study and Optimization of SMA U-Shaped Dampers with Varying U-Plate Cross-Sectional Shapes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis research presents the seismic performance of shape memory alloy (SMA) U-dampers (SMA-UDs) by modifying the cross-sectional design of the U-plates while maintaining their area constant. Three-dimensional ... -
Multicriterion Design Optimization of Complex Truss Structures Using a Novel Nature-Inspired Technique
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn the real world, the design optimization of truss structures needs to optimize more than one objective function concurrently. To achieve a balanced trade-off among different design goals, a suitable optimizer is ... -
Adhesion of Ceramic Claddings on the Façades of Residential Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCurrently, building façades using ceramic cladding made of clinker tiles are becoming increasingly popular in residential construction. This solution is valued for its aesthetics and, if done correctly, durability. ... -
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 ... -
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Innovative Steel Beam–Column Welded Connection with Reduced Web Opening under Cyclic Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSteel beam column welded connection fails in steel moment resisting frame construction under earthquake strain. In this case, the analysis was performed with a steel web opening beam column welded connection and ... -
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 ... -
Rail Break Gap under Track–Structure Interactive Load
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe paper presents a modified formula for calculating rail break gap on a bridge under thermal and track–structure interactive (TSI) load. Previously, a formula existed for determining the rail break gap in a ... -
Experimental Investigations for Structural Viability of Functionally Graded Concrete Members Cast Using the Layered Approach: A Review
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCement, which is an essential ingredient of conventional concrete, is a significant contributor to carbon emissions in the building industry. The infrastructure boom is a cause of the depletion of natural resources ... -
Conceptual Anchor Plate Perturbation Method to Determine Tension in Grouted Post-Tension Anchor Rods in Dams and Other Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study proposes a conceptual methodology to determine the axial load within a grouted post-tension anchor system via finite element analysis and calibration. The concept was built on the premise that a plate under axial ... -
Essential Qualifications for Safety Personnel in the Indian Construction Industry: Delphi Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Safety remains a notable concern in the construction sector. Experts have highlighted how the presence of qualified safety personnel can play a crucial role in preventing and reducing severe injuries. However, in the Indian ... -
Enhancing Moment Capacity Prediction in FRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams through Soft Computing Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This article presents a comprehensive study employing artificial neural networks (ANNs) to forecast the moment capacity of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-reinforced concrete beams. Using a data set of 116 data points from ... -
Influence of Steel Fiber Characteristics on Mechanical Behavior of Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Samples of roller-compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) were crafted using hooked-end steel fibers to explore the impact of the fiber aspect ratio (AR) and fiber volume fraction on the Vebe time (VBT), mechanical properties, ... -
Performance of Steel Buildings with Pretensioned Steel Cable Braces under Seismic Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Concentric braced frames are one of the most effective measures for controlling damages induced by earthquakes in buildings. In compression, conventional concentric hot-rolled steel braces buckle under seismic loading, ... -
Advanced Nondestructive Monitoring and Detection Apparatus against Marine Concrete Durability: A Review
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Monitoring and evaluating the durability performance of concrete is crucial for predicting its remaining service life. This paper comprehensively discusses various types of monitoring and evaluation equipment used to assess ... -
Cost and Damage Comparison of RC Frame Buildings Designed Using IS Code and the Unified Performance-Based Design Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The seismic design code of India follows the traditional force-based approach for designing buildings to resist a lateral force representing earthquake excitations. Owing to various limitations of this approach, there is ... -
Sixty-Degree Steel Angle Sections for Communication Towers with Triangular Bases
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A triangular configuration is preferred over square configuration for communication towers due to significant weight reduction and less space for installation. Using 60° angles as leg members in triangular towers will ...