Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities: Recent submissions
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Detection Method of Pile Foundation on Subway Lines Based on Cross-Hole Resistivity Computed Tomography
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )When urban subway lines pass under buildings, it is often necessary to carry out corresponding pile foundation detection work to ensure construction safety. However, detecting the distribution of piles with conventional ... -
Prediction of the Postfire Flexural Capacity of RC Beam Using GA-BPNN Machine Learning
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )To accurately predict the flexural capacity of postfire RC beams is imperative for fire safety design. In this paper, the residual flexural capacity of postfire RC beams is predicted based on a back-propagation (BP) neural ... -
Identifying Characteristics of Bridges Vulnerable to Hydraulic Hazards Using Bridge Failure Data
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Hydraulic failure, which encompasses scour, flooding, and overtopping, accounts for most bridge failures in the United States. The research reported herein aimed to evaluate the current practice of bridge hydraulic ... -
Displacement Measurement Based on Data Fusion and Real-Time Computing
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Displacement due to the deformation of civil structures such as bridges and buildings (caused by different external loads: e.g., vehicle, wind, and temperature) is an important factor for structure safety evaluation. ... -
Reliability Analysis of Shield Tunnel Lining in Service with Field Inspection
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Under long-term service, shield tunnel linings are prone to diseases such as bolt corrosion, reinforcement corrosion, and cracks; therefore reliability analysis of tunnel linings is significant for overall tunnel stability. ... -
Investigation of Cracks Observed on a Skewed Bridge Constructed Using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )This study investigates full-depth deck cracks observed on a skewed bridge, which was constructed using self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs). To investigate the causes, three main factors associated with structural ... -
Review of Literature on Performance of Coastal Residential Buildings under Hurricane Conditions and Lessons Learned
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Coastal residential buildings have suffered significant damage during recent hurricanes, which illustrates the poor performance of coastal structures. This paper reviews the performance of coastal residential buildings ... -
Basic Characteristics of High-Speed Fragments upon Perforation of Reinforced Concrete Slab
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Based on advanced numerical simulation technology, a complex finite-element model of a fragment and slab is constructed using software LS-DYNA version 971. A series of numerical simulation analyses are conducted on this ... -
Condition Assessment of Bridge Decks through Ground-Penetrating Radar in Bridge Management Systems
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Highway agencies around the world are looking into adopting cost-effective and accurate methods for assessing the condition of their infrastructure network. In such an effort, agencies explore alternative testing methods ... -
Accuracy of Parallel Seismic Test Performance on Steel H-Piles in Layered Soils
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Parallel Seismic (PS) method is a straightforward Nondestructive Testing (NDT) method capable of providing valuable information of unknown bridge foundations made of various common construction materials such as wood, ... -
Fragility Assessment of Floating Roof Storage Tanks during Severe Rainfall Events
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )In 2017, Hurricane Harvey, highlighted the vulnerability of floating roof storage tanks to severe rainfall events. Several floating roofs failed due to rainwater accumulating on them, causing the release of hundreds of ... -
Integrated Approach to Simultaneously Determine 3D Location and Size of Rebar in GPR Data
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The precise determination of reinforcement rebar information of constructed facilities is a significant challenge faced by many practitioners in the areas of structural health monitoring (SHM), facility management (FM), ... -
Case Study on Dynamic Effects of Blast and Collapse Loads on Nearby Buildings at Roof Level
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Three structures were monitored during a nearby controlled implosion of two 13-story reinforced concrete buildings. The controlled implosion included localized blasts on alternate floor levels, which initiated the progressive ... -
Field Applications of Basalt Fiber Materials for Rehabilitation of Deteriorated Concrete Structures
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Deterioration of concrete structures is imminent with time, especially those subjected to the harsh environment in places like North America. The high cost associated with the replacement of these concrete structures has ... -
Structural Assessment of Cyclone Hudhud in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )The very severe cyclone (VSC), Hudhud, in October 2014 was the strongest storm event to hit any Indian city. Starting as a tropical storm in the Bay of Bengal, VSC Hudhud demonstrated a unique climate phenomenon that ... -
The Use of ASTM A1010 (A709 GR50CR) Stainless Steel for Bridges in the United States
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )ASTM A1010 (A709 Gr50CR) is a dual-phase stainless steel that is gaining popularity in the US bridge market due to its corrosion resistance and potential for life cycle cost savings. Several recent research studies and ... -
Field Investigation of the Performance of Unreinforced Masonry Building Structures during the June 12, 2017, Lesvos Earthquake in the Aegean Sea
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )On June 12, 2017, at 1528 local time (1228 GMT), an earthquake of magnitude MW=6.2 occurred, its epicenter in the Aegean Sea (south of Lesvos Island), approximately 23 km to the north of Izmir’s district of Karaburun. ... -
Assessment of Progressive Collapse Proneness of Existing Typical Garment Factory Buildings in Bangladesh
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )Concern for structural safety assurance has become more prominent in recent times in developing countries like Bangladesh because of structural failures. The Rana Plaza collapse of 2013 is an example of such structural ... -
Nonlinear Numerical Modeling of Complex Masonry Heritage Structures Considering History-Related Phenomena in Staged Construction Analysis and Material Uncertainty in Seismic Assessment
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )This paper presents the systematic use of numerical analysis as a tool for addressing some of the most common challenges encountered in the structural analysis of complex historical masonry structures, that is, the description ... -
Reliability-Based Maintenance Strategy for Gusset Plate Connections in Steel Bridges Based on Life-Cost Optimization
(ASCE, 10/1/2020 )This paper focuses on the maintenance decision of vulnerable parts that need rehabilitating within the design service period under repetitive vehicular loads in steel bridges based on the time-variant performance deterioration ...