Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Flexural Behavior of Bamboo-Reinforced Sulfur Concrete Beams Using Martian Soil Simulant
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Colonizing Mars necessitates pioneering construction methods that harness the planet’s indigenous materials. Sulfur concrete, extracted from Martian soil, emerges as a remarkable solution. Yet, it needs reinforcement. ... -
Beam-to-Gusset Plate Connection Using a New Method to Shift the Plastic Hinge to the Outside of the Connection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In special concentrically braced frames (SCBFs), beam-brace-column connections are fully rigid due to the presence of gusset plates and are the most important source for frame action. Research has shown that beams connected ... -
UBFS-Based Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete as Jacketing Material for Retrofitting
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recently, a new sustainable binder named geopolymer has gained significant momentum due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits. In the present paper, material characterization of fiber-reinforced geopolymer ... -
Applicability of Machine Learning to Predict the Flexural Stresses in Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The development of critical flexural stresses causes variations in the design thickness requirements of jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), which are influenced by various combinations of design parameters. It is ... -
Seismic Stability Study of Bamboo Grid–Reinforced Sloping Ground
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The primary goal of this study is to assess the structural and seismic performance of a slope reinforced with a bamboo grid. The analysis is conducted using two-dimensional (2D) numerical simulations with the finite element ... -
Site-Specific Fragility Assessment of an RC Building Equipped with MR Dampers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Earthquakes, as common natural disasters that cause loss of life and property, prompt the need for minimizing damage and casualties. This is achieved through fragility assessment, a method that involves evaluating a ... -
Study on the Mechanical Properties of Retrofitted Concrete Damaged under Fire and Rapid Cooling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present study concentrated on the mechanical performance and microstructure characterization of fire-affected concrete cylinders. The enhancement of properties of fire-damaged cylinders through the retrofitting technique ... -
Geopolymer Mortars: A Comparative Study of Fly Ash, Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag, and Silica Fume–Based Binders for Sustainable Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The pressing demand for sustainable construction materials has spurred significant research into eco-friendly alternatives to traditional portland cement–based products. Geopolymer mortars, composed of aluminosilicate ... -
Development of a New Method for Strong Ground Motion Selection Considering Joint Probability Distribution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study addresses limitations in current ground motion selection practices by introducing a sophisticated methodology considering the joint probabilistic behavior of multiple intensity measures (IMs). The research ... -
Improving the Seismic Performance of Structures Based on Minimizing the Total Damage Index and the Uniform Distribution of Damage at the Height of Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Usually, the damage to structural members is not the same during earthquakes. As a result, the collapse times of members would be different from each other. So, one or a couple of stories would collapse sooner than others. ... -
A Structural Equation Model of Digitalization Barriers in the Construction Industry: Evidence from Jordan
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Many construction institutions have adopted Industry 4.0 principles because of their positive impact on the quality and efficiency of projects; digitalization is one of the most basic principles of Industry 4.0. This study ... -
Interpretable Machine-Learning Models to Predict the Flexural Strength of Fiber-Reinforced SCM-Blended Concrete Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A novel data-driven approach to predict and explain the flexural strength (FS) of fiber-reinforced supplementary cementitious material (SCM)-blended concrete composites through interpretable machine learning (ML) models ... -
Qualifications-Driven Procurement Selection Criteria for Design–Build and Construction Manager at Risk Firms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Alternative project delivery methods (APDMs) such as construction manager at risk (CMAR) and design-build (DB) rely on engaging the contractor earlier in the project, while design is still ongoing. Selecting the contractor ... -
Design Provisions for Structural Steel Members and Connections According to Popular Codes and Standards: A Comparative Review and Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Structures around the world are designed and constructed using different construction materials. However, the use of structural steel has been increasing significantly, especially in countries that used concrete historically ... -
Paper-Based Products as a Building Material for a Small Residential Unit: Testing of the Mechanical Properties
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Paper seems to be a promising building material. This article presents research on the mechanical parameters of selected paper-based products. Paper tubes, corrugated cardboard, and honeycomb panels were tested in some ... -
Strengthening Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Web Openings Using CFRP, Steel Plates, and Skin Reinforcement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Web openings in deep RC beams significantly reduce the strength and stiffness of these structural elements. To overcome this, strengthening practices have been implemented by incorporating various techniques. Several studies ... -
Comparative Study of Different Bonding Agents for Substrate–Overlay Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recent studies to examine feasibility of alkali activated material (AAM) as bonding agent between substrate and overlay concrete were either metakaolin based AAM or fly ash–based AAM. Till date, limited studies were carried ... -
Simplified Lateral Load Design Equations and Applications for Embedded Wood Pole Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Embedded wood pole foundations have been successfully used over many years for single-pole applications such as flag poles and utility poles. This type of construction has also been used for buildings for hundreds of years ... -
Analytical Methods for Prediction of Collapse Load in Single-Cell Concrete Box Girder Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents a study on the estimation of collapse load in single-cell box girder bridges under different modes of failure and the best suitable method to predict collapse load in each different case. Experimental ... -
Effects of Relative Density on the Measured Response of Piles under Combined Uplift and Lateral Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Due to the movement of waves, a backwater or dock is primarily affected by two types of external forces: horizontal and uplift forces. Because of wind and waves, port and harbor structures are subjected to high lateral ...