Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities: Recent submissions
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Automated Model Updating of Historical Masonry Structures Based on Ambient Vibration Measurements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Finite-element (FE) model updating is a very effective procedure for determining the uncertainty parameters in a structural model and minimize differences between experimentally and analytically identified dynamic ... -
Flexural, Compressive Arch, and Catenary Mechanisms in Pseudostatic Progressive Collapse Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Progressive collapse has drawn significant attention from researchers because of its potential to inflict severe damage and casualty. Much research has focused on simulation techniques for collapse, but comparatively little ... -
Assessment of Deficiencies in Design Documents for Large Construction Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)This paper investigates the significance of the different types of design documents’ deficiencies (DDDs) by both contractors and consultants involved in large construction projects. Sixteen different types of DDDs were ... -
Analytic Hierarchy Process–Simulation Framework for Lighting Maintenance Decision-Making Based on the Clustered Network
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)The lighting system is an important infrastructure that needs to be maintained to curb degradations caused by aging and other extraneous factors. Facility managers are responsible for system operations and confront challenges ... -
Integrated Condition Rating Model for Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Most commonly used bridge condition rating systems utilize data emanating from visual inspection reports, inevitably associated with considerable uncertainty. This could possibly lead to unnecessary repair actions or ... -
Collapse Mechanism of Reinforced Concrete Superlarge Cooling Towers Subjected to Strong Winds
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)This paper presents a numerical simulation on the collapse behavior and structural stability of a reinforced concrete superlarge cooling tower subjected to strong winds. Results demonstrated that the cooling tower locally ... -
Special Issue on Civil Infrastructure: From Failure to Sustainability
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Masonry Buildings Using In Situ Material Properties
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Seismic performance assessment of existing buildings requires the existing material’s properties to be determined as this has a significant influence on the seismic risk. As one of the most common construction type in ... -
Comparing the Response of Masonry Built Residences to Blast-Induced Ground Vibrations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Response of three masonry residential structures to blast-induced ground vibrations was measured to determine their sensitivity. Upper and lower corners, and midwall displacements were measured during blasting events, and ... -
Outstanding Journal Paper Awards for 2015
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Optimization of Deck Construction Staging for Multiple-Span Continuous Steel Girder Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2018)Cracking in concrete deck has been the major concern to bridge designers as well as owners. Excessive cracking not only would affect the performance and serviceability of the bridge but also reduce the service life of the ... -
Performance of Enhanced Residential Building Code Requirements during the March 25, 2015, Moore Tornado
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)An EF2 (Enhanced Fujita Scale Rating 2) tornado that hit the City of Moore, Oklahoma, on March 25, 2015, provided a rare opportunity for engineers to observe the performance of structures built to the new Moore building ... -
Passive Vibration Mitigation for Highway Sign Trusses Susceptible to Wind-Induced Vibrations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Stockbridge-type tuned-mass dampers are commonly used in highway sign and traffic signal support structures throughout the U.S. to reduce wind-induced and truck gust–induced vibrations. Effectiveness of these dampers in ... -
Forensic Investigation of Pavement: Practices in North America and a Pilot Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)State agencies/provinces and civil engineers must remain current in forensic pavement investigation procedures and inspection technologies to efficiently maintain public roads. Preliminary pavement investigation procedures ... -
Seismic Performance Assessment of Isolated Low-Rise Steel Structures Based on Loss Estimation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Base isolation (BI) has proven to be an effective method to decrease the seismic vibration and mitigating seismic risks; however, construction cost of the BI buildings is expected to be increased compared with the conventional ... -
Temperature Effects on Strain Influence Lines and Dynamic Load Factors in a Steel-Truss Arch Railway Bridge Using Adaptive FIR Filtering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)The dynamic strain response due to the passing trains is one of the most important indexes in the design and maintenance of long-span steel-truss arch railway bridges. The strain influence line (IL) and dynamic load factor ... -
Environmental Impact Assessment and Total Cost Analysis of BOF and BSSF Slag in Asphalt Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Dense grade asphalt concrete (DGAC), a popular surface material in Taiwan, allows for the design of the new recycling materials to reduce the use of natural aggregate. Basic oxygen-furnace (BOF) and Baosteel slag short-flow ... -
Semiempirical Formulations for Estimating the Main Frequency of Slender Masonry Towers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)The paper focuses on the analysis of the outcomes of some experimental tests carried out in San Gimignano (Siena, Italy), aimed at measuring the natural frequencies of the medieval masonry towers still present in the ... -
Remediation of Slope Failure by Compacted Soil-Cement Fill
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Remediation of a complete destroyed slope is often difficult because of various geotechnical challenges and different constraints at the site. Many solutions have been developed; however, not all stabilization methods are ... -
Quantifying Blast Effects on Constructed Facilities behind Blast Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017)Explosive attacks on constructed facilities are a significant threat worldwide, producing devastating consequences including loss of life, property damages, and economic losses. This paper presents the development a blast ...