Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities: Recent submissions
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Ensuring the Safety of Multistoried Residential Structures during Excavation of Hard Rock with Controlled Blasting Operations: A Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBlasting is the most suitable and preferred method for excavation of hard rock material near existing civil structures. Uncontrolled use of explosives during blasting can lead to various unwanted effects that have ... -
Predictive Maintenance of Metro Rail Station Facilities Using Tree-Based Machine-Learning Algorithms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractStation facilities are essential components of metro rail systems. The effective maintenance management of station facilities is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency, passenger safety, and cost-effectiveness. ... -
Intelligent Identification of Hidden Defects in Asphalt Roads Using GPR Based on Loss Function and Anchor Box Optimization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractGround penetrating radar (GPR) is a critical tool for identifying hidden defects in asphalt pavements. This study focuses on the automated detection of asphalt road defects, including hollow defects and defects ... -
Research on the Failure Evolution and Characteristics of Road Collapse Caused by Underground Pipeline Leakage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractErosion from pipeline water leakage is a major factor contributing to urban road collapse, posing a serious threat to the safety of urban residents and their property. The settlement mechanics of soil under the ... -
Inversion Analysis Model of Internal 3D Defects of Reinforced Concrete Structures Based on Appearance Inspection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractMany inversion analysis models, which can identify the size and location of internal defects of structures, have been established in recent years. However, complex crack distribution cannot be obtained effectively ... -
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Void Detection in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractMechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls are extensively used in highway projects due to various advantages over traditional gravity wall systems. They may, however, exhibit instability due to loss of backfill ... -
Ground Condition Evaluation and Risk Analysis of Liquefaction Potential Based on Remote Sensing and SPT: A Case Study of Sultan Dam, Wardak, Afghanistan
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe safety and stability of dams depend strongly on their foundation conditions, particularly in seismically active regions where loose sandy and silty soils are prone to liquefaction. This study evaluates the ... -
Assessing Homebuyer Complaint Factors during the Defect Liability Period: A PLS-SEM Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractPrior works have identified the types of defects and common issues associated with housing development, yet a gap exists in linking house defects and developer response to homebuyer complaints. Therefore, this study ... -
Effect of Seismic Ground Motions at Near-Fault Canyon Sites on the Seismic Fragility and Resilience of High-Pier Rigid-Frame Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study investigated the effect of near-fault spatially varying ground motions on the seismic fragility and resilience of a long-span high-pier highway bridge crossing a canyon with a water layer. All the ground ... -
High-Accuracy Simulation of Temperature-Induced Responses of Steel Truss Bridges Using a Nonlinear Time-Varying Model with Kalman Filter Algorithm Solution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCurrent research mainly considers the linear effect of temperature on bridge responses without consideration of the nonlinear time-varying effect, which makes the simulation of temperature-induced bridge responses ... -
Integrated Geoenvironmental Models for Performance Assessment of Tunnels in Soft Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractGeoenvironmental effects on strategic on-ground or underground infrastructure, such as ground subsidence, and earthquakes, along with flooding and material deterioration due to water infiltration and weathering, ... -
Masonry Bridge Inspection Using Point Cloud Data and 360-Degree Images: A Study of Railway Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn the context of the UK’s aging infrastructure and reliance on railway masonry bridges, this study addresses the vital challenge of enhancing bridge longevity and safety through effective and accurate inspection ... -
Numerical and Experimental Investigation into the Effects of Geometric Pattern on the Load-Bearing Capacity of Persian Brick Masonry Arches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe maintenance and repair of historic masonry structures have always been of importance. The identification of behavior of such structures under different loading conditions requires detailed experimental and ... -
Assessing the Risks and Technical Challenges of Reckless Pre-Excavation Dewatering and Through-Wall Leaking in Thick Aquifers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTill now, practitioners are not fully aware of the risks and technical challenges associated with either pre-excavation dewatering or through-wall leaking in thick aquifers; thus, relevant incidents happened ... -
Impact of Double Shield Tunnel Construction on Adjacent Pile Foundation in Silty Fine Sand Strata
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractA case study was presented on the pile deformation caused by double shield tunnel construction in silty fine sand strata in Nantong, China. The field monitoring program was conducted to observe pile settlement ... -
Prediction Model for Missile Impact Performance of RC Targets with Enhanced Reinforcement Configurations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn order to protect the integrity of nuclear power plants and prevent the leakage of radioactive materials, nuclear containment structures are essential. For enhanced safety and integrity, these structures must be ... -
Environment-Induced Behavior of a Turn-Back Wingwall in a Semi-Integral Abutment Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractWingwalls serve as critical components adjacent to the abutment, primarily tasked with retaining the earth filling of the approach roadways. However, it is essential to note that their structural function does not ... -
Computer Vision–Based Conformity Inspection and Contour Analysis of Ultradeep Diaphragm Wall Trenches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractAs underground engineering advances rapidly, the increasing depth of foundation pits has led to the emergence of ultradeep diaphragm walls. During the construction of diaphragm walls, the quality of the trench ... -
Collapse Behavior of Platform-Type CLT Construction Using Shake-Table Experimental Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCross-laminated timber (CLT) walls generally have higher rigidity and seismic resistance capacity, and it was predicted that the CLT building height restrictions could be relaxed in regions with higher seismic ... -
Mitigating Bridge Scour Using Cutwaters in China: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Insights
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractBridges have been integral to the development of civilization and urbanization, particularly in ancient times. In China, many historical bridges spanning waterways have endured for over a millennium with minimal ...