Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Performance of a Hybrid Neural Network Reduced Flexibility Index Method for Localization and Severity Detection of Damages in a Gravity Dam
(ASCE, 2021-10-04)This paper presents a practical procedure based on a hybrid neural network-flexibility damage index technique to predict the severity level and location of damages in a gravity dam. Numerical models of the Beni-Haroun ... -
Control of Secondary Systems Response in a Base-Isolated Building under Tridirectional Ground Motion
(ASCE, 2021-09-30)The studies on the seismic control of a secondary system (S-system) in the base-isolated primary system under multicomponent earthquake is scanty. In this study, an S-system response mounted on a floor of a three-dimensional ... -
Management of Change Orders in Infrastructure Transportation Projects
(ASCE, 2021-10-15)The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will handle many upcoming projects due to the recent statewide infrastructure strategic plan and the fast-track efforts affecting many infrastructure projects amid COVID-19. ... -
Damage Severity Quantification Using Wavelet Packet Transform and Peak Picking Method
(ASCE, 2021-10-04)This article aims to present the results of an investigation on detection and quantification of damage location and severity for steel structures using wavelet packet transform for denoising the initial signals, in combination ... -
Retrofit of External Beam-Column Concrete Joints with Diagonally Crossed Reinforcement: Experimental and Analytical Investigations
(ASCE, 2021-09-24)Experimental research was carried out regarding the flexural behavior under cyclic reversal loading of six full-scale external beam-column concrete joints cast with plain concrete in the presence of shear reinforcements ... -
Geographic Information System-Based Seismic Risk Assessment for Dubai, UAE: A Step toward Resilience and Preparedness
(ASCE, 2021-10-27)Being in proximity of high-seismicity regions, Dubai and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in general are characterized by a high level of seismic hazard uncertainty. This study presents a seismic risk quantification for the ... -
An Experimental Investigation into the Behavior of Steel-Timber Composite Beams
(ASCE, 2021-09-23)An experimental study on the structural behavior of steel-timber composite beams is presented in this paper. The timber beams were reinforced with flat and channel-shaped cold form steel (CFS) sections through different ... -
Experimental and Numerical Studies on Geopolymer Concrete Beams under Cyclic Loading
(ASCE, 2021-09-22)Geopolymer concrete is a novel concrete that uses industrial wastes for its production process. The application of geopolymer concrete in construction is lower due to the dearth of sufficient information about the performance ... -
Effect of Flexibly Attached Secondary Systems on Dynamic Behavior of Light Structures
(ASCE, 2021-09-25)This paper investigates the effect of flexibly attached secondary systems (FSS) on the dynamic behavior of primary structures (PS) under harmonic and seismic ground excitations. An FSS affects the main structure during ... -
Seismic Analysis of Base-Isolated Liquid Storage Tank with Submerged Block
(ASCE, 2021-09-17)The present study proposes the use of base isolation for liquid containers and its effectiveness is investigated numerically. The seismic response of partially filled ground-supported rectangular tank with the submerged ... -
Numerical Study for Evaluating the Effect of Length-to-Height Ratio on the Behavior of Concrete Frame Retrofitted with Steel Infill Plates
(ASCE, 2021-10-04)Nowadays, steel shear walls are widely used as a seismic lateral resistant system all over the world. In this paper, a parametric study is presented to calculate the ratio of length to height (L/H) using numerical methods. ... -
Effect of Causality Filters of Accelerograms on Low-Rise Structure Responses
(ASCE, 2021-09-22)Because output accelerographs always contain noise, to use data in analysis and design of structures, there is a need for rational correction of raw data. These corrections include baseline correction, instrument correction, ... -
Exploiting the Equilibrium Matrix to Ensure the Geometric Stability of Planar Trusses
(ASCE, 2021-09-27)Equilibrium can be used to determine the geometric stability (kinematic determinacy) of a structure. For initial (conceptual) design, analyzing a structure’s equilibrium matrix first eliminates the added computational ... -
Numerical Analysis of Steel Buckling-Restrained Braces with Varying Lengths, Gaps, and Stoppers
(ASCE, 2021-09-16)The conventional buckling type of brace members offers lateral stiffness to the structural system; however, such members are likely to yield under tension and buckle under compression when loaded. Their unequal strength ... -
Influence of G. Kazinczy in the Structural Analysis of Long Cylindrical Roof Shells
(ASCE, 2021-09-16)This work is devoted to the study of the beam method in cylindrical shells from a mathematical point of view. We mainly focus on the methodological contribution by the engineer G. Kazinczy, well known by his influence on ... -
Evaluation of Axial Strength of Sheathed Cold-Formed Steel Wall Panels Using Rayleigh-Ritz Method and Direct-Strength Method: Comparative Study
(ASCE, 2021-10-12)Sheathed cold-formed steel (CFS) wall panels comprise studs, tracks, and sheathings on one side or both sides. It has been observed in the literature that sheathing contributes significantly to the axial load carrying ... -
Characterization of Liquid Sloshing in U-Shaped Container with Submerged Cylinder to be Used as Dampers for Structural Vibration Control
(ASCE, 2021-09-27)This study investigates the effects of a submerged cylinder on the sloshing responses in a partially filled U-shaped container. The movable cylinder is placed at the horizontal portion of a U-shaped container, which can ... -
Experimental Study on Torsional Behavior of Cross-Laminated Timber Skewed Pedestrian Bridge Deck Panels Subjected to Asymmetric Loading
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)The performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in building applications have been investigated extensively. However, limited information is available regarding the performance of CLT panels for bridge applications, ... -
Seismic Response of RC Moment Frame Including Topography–Soil–Structure Interaction
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)The reflections of waves collide with the slope, and the reduction in the ground lateral stiffness in the areas near the slope crest affects buildings. In this research, using the three-dimensional simulation, the seismic ... -
Behavior of Pocket-Type High-Strength RC Beams without or with Dapped Ends
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)In precast grid systems, it is necessary to support the cross beams by the main girders using suitable methods. One of these proposals is by making voids or notches within the webs of the girder to include the supports of ...