Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Assessing the Strength Variability of Nontraditional Bricks Incorporating Industrial By-Products
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis present study investigates the potential of utilizing industrial by-products, specifically marble dust, fly ash, and crusher dust, to develop a nonconventional fly ash brick (DFB), offering a sustainable ... -
Performance of Carbon and Wool Fiber-Reinforced Limestone Calcined Clay Cement-Based Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractLimestone calcined clay cement (LC3) offers several benefits compared with ordinary portland cement (OPC), such as reduced CO2 emissions and cost-effectiveness. Substituting a significant portion of cement with calcined ... -
Integrating the Finite-Element Method and Artificial Intelligence for Optimal Design of Transmission Tower Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractOverhead power lines are more economical to install than underground systems, and high voltages are frequently transmitted across the transmission network. This paper aims to introduce a hybrid optimization approach ... -
Comparison between Local Stress Calculation of Pressure and Nonpressure Parts Connected to Pressurized Equipment in NozzlePRO and CodeCalc Softwares
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractBased on current standards, the allowable limit SPL on a local primary membrane (PL) and local primary membrane plus bending PL+Pb) is computed as the larger of the quantities of 1.5 times the tabulated allowable stress ... -
Seismic Performance of Eccentrically Braced Frames Using Codal Provisions: A Comparative Design Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSeismic design provisions for eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) have undergone significant evolution in recent years, with major building codes continually refining their guidelines. This study presents a comparative ... -
Development and Application of Pretension Guidelines for the Z Block Modular Connection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractZ Block cast steel connectors are used for intermodular and intramodular connections of steel modular buildings designed and built by modular construction company, Z Modular. These connectors use threaded steel ... -
Experimental Evaluation and Predictive Modeling of Mechanical Properties of Indian Bamboo Species
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractBamboo has an excellent mechanical performance, which, coupled with its sustainability, makes it an alternative to conventional building material. This work analyzes and compares the mechanical properties of five ... -
Investigating Foundation Design and Train Speed on the Dynamic Response of Building Floors to Moving Train Excitation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study examines the effects of structural and loading characteristics on train-induced vibrations in nearby buildings. A three-dimensional (3D) finite-element (FE) model is developed and validated with experimental ... -
Seismic Hazard Evaluation of Torsional Effects in Steel Concentrically Braced Framed Buildings without Any Plan Irregularity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractNormally for seismic analysis of buildings without geometric irregularities, torsional effects are not the first to be considered. However, steel braced frames are special since there are uncertainties in brace ... -
Upgrading, Strengthening, and Testing of an Extendable Funicular Steel Arched Truss Falsework System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractDue to the importance of formwork within construction, formwork systems have witnessed major breakthroughs. However, most of the current advancements in the field are limited to introducing new accessories rather ... -
Anchor-Free Multiscale Dilated Attention for UAV-Based Foreign Object Detection along Railroad Lines
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractRegular inspection along the track of intrusive foreign objects (IFOs) such as soil cover net, plastic tarps, temporary dwelling, and lightweight hanging objects is essential to ensure the safety of railroad ... -
Evaluation of Moving Vehicle Dynamic Effects on Short- and Medium-Span Highway Bridges Using Weigh-in-Motion Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis paper highlights the limitations of current bridge design guidelines in accounting for dynamic loads caused by moving vehicles. The impact of bridge and vehicle parameters on the coupled vehicle–bridge system ... -
Load Distribution Analysis on Shores and Reshores during Construction of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings: Experimental and Finite-Element Investigations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe primary objective of this study was to minimize discrepancies between previously proposed methods in load distribution predictions between slabs and shores/reshores in high-rise RC building construction. This ... -
Advancing Slender FRP RC Column Design: A Novel Analytical Equation for Predicting Effective Flexural Stiffness
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis paper presents a groundbreaking contribution to the field of slender fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete (RC) column design, addressing a critical aspect in the context of ACI 318-19 methodology—the ... -
Effect of Sample Type, Orientation and Coarse Aggregate Size on Compressive Strength of Normal Concrete: An Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe effect of coarse aggregate size and sample orientation on the compressive strength, compressive fracture energy, and failure angle of concrete is not well understood, which affects structural performance. This ... -
Enhanced Durability of Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete in Acidic and Sulfated Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the performance of hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete (HFRC) incorporating polypropylene and glass fibers under aggressive chemical environments. Concrete specimens of M30 grade were subjected ... -
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 ... -
Uncovering the Construction Workers’ Workplace Attitude in a Developing Country
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study aimed at investigating the workplace attitude of construction workers in developing nations using Nigeria as a representative case. This study adopts a survey research technique to achieve the aim of the ... -
Experimental Investigation of Polymer-Modified Concrete’s Durability and Behavior in Different Acidic Solutions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study investigates the effect of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex polymer on the chemical resistance and durability of portland cement concrete exposed to various acids. Concrete specimens with SBR ... -
Mechanical Properties and Life Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Concrete Pavement Utilizing High Volume Fly Ash and Manufactured Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study presents a sustainable pavement-quality concrete (PQC) developed by incorporating high volume fly ash and complete replacement of river sand with manufactured sand (m-sand). Ordinary portland cement was ...