Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Soil Parameters of Kallang Formation and Old Alluvium in Singapore for Excavation Study with Plaxis
(ASCE, 2022-02-07)Plaxis is a software program widely used in Singapore for the analysis of excavation problems in the Kallang Formation and the Old Alluvium. The present study showed that the soft soil creep model was the most appropriate ... -
Compression Performance of Square Steel Tubular Members Externally Enfolded with Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Sheet
(ASCE, 2021-12-20)Carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites’ performance on metallic tubular sections under compression was investigated in this work. The strength and stiffness of CFRP strips strengthened metallic samples were ... -
Dynamic Response of Underground Tunnel in Soft Soil under Surface and Subsurface Explosion
(ASCE, 2021-12-20)Response of underground structures to buried explosion is very complex involving multiple phenomena occurring simultaneously. Studies focusing on this topic have gained momentum on account of increased terrorist threats ... -
Seismic Performance Assessment of Clutching Inerter Damper for Isolated Bridges
(ASCE, 2021-12-16)The seismic performance of supplemental clutching inerter dampers (CID) for continuous span isolated bridges is assessed. The resisting force of the CID is considered nonlinear and proportional to the relative acceleration, ... -
Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Longitudinal Circular Hole Using Near-Surface Mounted CFRP Strips
(ASCE, 2021-12-17)The electromechanical piping systems of buildings either hang or pass through reinforced concrete (RC) beams and thus induce longitudinal and transverse holes. According to the literature, the small longitudinal hole has ... -
Technical Challenges and Design Features of the 247-m DaShiXia Concrete-Faced Sand-Gravel Dam
(ASCE, 2021-11-08)The 247-m DaShiXia (DSX) concrete-faced sand-gravel dam (CFSGD) is currently the highest structure of its type under construction in the world. By reviewing the specific conditions of this dam and common problems that have ... -
Monotonic and Cyclic Behavior of CLT Diaphragms
(ASCE, 2021-12-29)Mass timber is emerging in new markets for wood buildings, requiring more design knowledge to compete with other structural materials. Large, in-plane tests on cross-laminated timber (CLT) diaphragms (4,570 ×4,570 mm) ... -
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 ... -
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Concrete Gravity Dams in Finite-Element Framework
(ASCE, 2021-11-03)This article deals with the seismic performance evaluation of concrete gravity dams considering fluid–structure–soil interaction in a finite-element framework. Two-dimensional finite-element formulation and analysis of ... -
Numerical Analysis of Innovative Sacrificial Protection System under Blast Loading
(ASCE, 2021-11-11)In the present study, an innovative sacrificial system, comprising hollow tubes, for resisting blast load, is analyzed on a RC panel using the three-dimensional (3D) nonlinear finite-element software ABAQUS/Explicit. A ... -
Simplified Structural Analysis and Design Procedures for Sulfur Recovery Units
(ASCE, 2021-11-03)This paper presents cost-effective guidelines for practicing engineers to design, evaluate, or review the structural design of the sulfur recovery unit (SRU) used in refineries. Extensive efforts have been made over the ... -
Performance of Concrete Column Using Welded Wire Mesh as Lateral Ties Subjected to Lateral Loading
(ASCE, 2021-10-27)The present study recommends a confining reinforcement mechanism, welded wire mesh (WWM), to enhance the performance of columns during seismic loading. Experimental studies were done on concrete columns confined by WWM and ... -
Cloud BIM Governance Framework for Implementation in Construction Firms
(ASCE, 2021-11-08)The rapid adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) has brought new and emerging challenges for collaborative practices related to the significant ... -
Flexural and Bond Behavior of Concrete Beams Strengthened with CFRP and Galvanized Steel Mesh Laminates
(ASCE, 2021-10-23)Carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are effectively and predominantly used for flexure strengthening of RC beams. Recently, new emerging composite materials known as galvanized steel mesh (GSM) sheets, which ... -
Assessment of Repairability Index of Building Connections with Posttensioned Strands
(ASCE, 2021-11-30)Recently developed steel self-centering moment-resisting frames (SC-MRFs) have been validated analytically and experimentally as having the potential to eliminate structural damage under a design basis earthquake and restore ... -
Practical Design of Machine Foundation Subjected to Harmonic Loading by Rotating Equipment with Varying Frequency
(ASCE, 2021-11-01)This paper presents a practical design of machine foundation subjected to varying harmonic loads. The dynamic analysis of machine foundation is performed using an analytical method. The varying harmonic loads are generated ... -
Acceleration Response-Based Adaptive Strategy for Vibration Control and Location Optimization of Magnetorheological Dampers in Multistoried Structures
(ASCE, 2021-10-12)Optimization and deployment of control systems with multiple control devices incorporated into a structure is a daunting task. The optimum location of the control device is intrinsically connected to the design parameters ... -
Numerical Analysis of Multilevel Eccentric Chevron Braced Frame for Improved Inelastic Behavior
(ASCE, 2021-10-20)This paper presents a renovation strategy to upgrade the conventionally constructed chevron braced (both concentric and eccentric) steel frames in such a way that each set of the upgraded braces would uniquely display the ... -
Statistical Analyses on a Database of Deep Excavations in Shanghai Soft Clays in China from 1995–2018
(ASCE, 2021-10-21)This paper presents the results of statistical analyses on a database comprising 592 deep excavations in Shanghai soft clays from 1995 to 2018. First, the general trends and patterns over time are outlined for seven different ... -
Cyclic Testing of Storage Tank Plate-Shell Connection
(ASCE, 2021-12-16)Earthquake-induced uplifting/settlement at the base of liquid-storage tanks causes yielding in the bottom plate. Limited amount of yielding is a source of deformability and damping in tanks, but excessive yielding during ...