Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice: Recent submissions
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Weathering Resilience in Sustainable Plaster Mortar: An Accelerated Aging Study Involving Life-Span Prediction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAssessing a building’s useful life is crucial for protecting the system from various degradation-causing factors. Moreover, evaluating service life significantly relates to its repair, maintenance, and life-cycle ... -
Acid Resistance of Cement Mixes Containing Waste Catalysts Derived from Oil Refineries
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study examines the feasibility of an equilibrium catalyst (ECAT) from petrochemical waste as an interim substitute for cement in mortar, with the objective of reducing cement consumption, production costs, and ... -
Novel Design and Optimization of a Modularized Pier for a Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Pedestrian Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study proposed a new type of modularized pier for an aluminum alloy pedestrian bridge. The pier is lightweight, modular, and easy to construct. To evaluate the mechanical performance, the scaled prototype pier ... -
Contact Stiffness Method for Evaluating the Load Distribution between Slabs and Shoring and Reshoring Systems during Construction of High-Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe construction phase is critical for structural safety, particularly for high-rise cast-in-place RC buildings. This phase is even more challenging when using shores and reshores as temporary supports for several ... -
Research on Stamping Modeling Based on Multiobjective Fusion and Multistrategy Improved Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractWith the rapid development of modern manufacturing, stamping technology plays a crucial role in various industries due to its efficiency and precision. However, the complex nonlinear characteristics of stamping ... -
Transportation Research in the US and EU: Trends, Insights, and Key Focus Areas
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractTransportation infrastructure plays a critical role in economic growth and social connectivity, yet it faces significant challenges globally. This study examines transportation research trends in the United States ... -
Effect of an Opening in a Slab on the Maximum Flexural Stress in Concrete Pavements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDesign parameters such as slab dimensions, foundation strength, and material properties play a crucial role in developing flexural stresses due to load on jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP). An opening in the ... -
Retracted: A Study to Assess Residual Strength and Reliability Evaluation of Vehicle-Impacted Traditional Prototype RC Bridge Pier
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn recent years, the durability of reinforced concrete (RC) bridges has increasingly been called into question due to rising rates of vehicle collisions with the structural components, particularly piers, resulting ... -
Mechanical Performance and Life Cycle Assessment of Semiflexible Pavement Using Sustainable Grout
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe efficient utilization of construction waste in road engineering is essential for advancing sustainable infrastructure development. This study explores the application of ceramic waste powder (CWP) in cementitious ... -
Effect of High-Temperature Exposure on the Residual Capacity of Steel–Concrete Shear Connectors: Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractComposite steel–concrete beams are widely used in flooring and decking systems in buildings and bridges due to their efficiency. High-temperature exposure is a major hazard that can affect the composite action of ... -
Prediction of Rapid Chloride Penetration Resistance of Metakaolin-Based High Strength Concrete: Critical Comparison between Natural and Evolutionary Algorithm–Optimized Artificial Neural Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis research presents a significant hybrid artificial neural network (ANN) model by comparing the performance of six optimization techniques: artificial bee colony (ABC), genetic algorithm (GA), grey wolf optimizer, ... -
Basalt Fiber–Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete: A Functionally Graded Approach for Enhanced Flexural Resistance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractFunctionally graded self-compacting concrete (FGSCC) features varying compositions across different zones, enabling self-compaction while meeting specific performance requirements. Six mixes were developed and ... -
Energy-Based Analysis of a Seismically Isolated Structure Considering Simple Soil Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAn energy-based formulation for vibration mitigation of structures by implementing seismic isolation and considering soil effects is presented in this paper. The utility of the formulation is analyzed for a shear ... -
Seismic Control of High-Rise Buildings by Combining Fuzzy Logic and Higher-Order Fractional Order Controllers Using an Optimized MR+TMD
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study presents a novel hybrid seismic control system for high-rise buildings, combining a higher-order fractional order proportional-integral-derivative (HFOPID) controller with an interval type-2 fuzzy logic ... -
Seismic Performance of Self-Centering Concrete Bridge Piers Using Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSuperelastic shape memory alloys (SE-SMAs) are exceptional materials capable of enduring significant inelastic deformation and reverting to their original shape when stress is removed. In this study, this characteristic ... -
Finite-Element Analysis of Load-Transfer Efficiency in Concrete Pavements Reinforced with Bamboo Dowel Bars
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigated the load-transfer efficiency of bamboo dowel bars in concrete pavements using finite-element method (FEM) analysis. Bamboo’s role as a sustainable reinforcement material in pavement engineering ... -
Mechanical and Corrosion Characteristics of RCC Beams Incorporating Brick Aggregates and Different Curing Techniques: An MCDM Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe corrosion of reinforced is one of the most prominent problems faced by reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structures all over the world. This inevitable phenomenon affects the service life and reliability of the ... -
Data-Driven Decision Framework for Modeling and Quantification of Uncertainty and Variability in Construction Project Scheduling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe success of an infrastructure project is often judged by its timely completion within budget and quality standards. Most construction projects experience delays due to poor project planning, budget conflicts, ... -
Performance Evaluation of Tuned Mass Dampers against Progressive Collapse in Steel Structures during an Earthquake
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractProgressive collapse is a catastrophic phenomenon in structural engineering influenced by various factors such as human negligence and natural disasters. The primary mechanism of progressive collapse involves ... -
Urban Flood Risk Assessment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractFloods are a significant hydrological phenomenon, particularly in urban regions, where they become a natural disaster due to varied land uses, high population density, and intense flood events. Urban flooding ...