YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Thermodynamic Model for Sand-Incorporating Morphology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Particle shape, size, and size distribution (gradation) significantly influence the mechanical response of granular soils. This research introduces a thermodynamic model based on granular thermodynamics theory, validated ... -
Thermal Equilibrium Process When Mixing Asphalt with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement: Experimental Investigation and Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The thermal equilibrium of asphalt mixtures, when combined with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), forms the foundation for high-quality hot pavement recycling. This study focuses on quantifying the thermal equilibrium ... -
Assessment of the Relationship between Land Surface Temperature and Air Pollutants in Visakhapatnam Urban Area, India: A Geospatial Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Urbanization requires human comfort that leads to industrial growth that alters existing physical and atmospheric conditions and pollutes the environment. This study area covers 200 km2 located in the northeast of the ... -
Thermal Conductivity Coefficient Characterization of Lightweight Reactive Powder Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Lightweight reactive powder concrete (RPC) with enhanced thermal insulation is an interesting material due to its durability and mechanical properties. This paper presents the results of tests analyzing the thermal ... -
Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Eco-Friendly Lightweight Concrete Based on Pine Resin and Recycled Expanded Glass Aggregate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The aim of this study is to develop an eco-friendly lightweight concrete that contains recycled expanded glass aggregate (EGA) and pine resin (PR) and to contribute to sustainable solutions for energy consumption, energy ... -
Theoretical Model of Seismic Fracture Prediction for Low-Yield-Point Steel LYP225 and Its Validation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The fracture of energy-dissipation components with low-yield-point (LYP) steels under seismic action may cause the progressive collapse of the structures. Therefore, it is essential to predict the fracture of various LYP ... -
Theoretical and Experimental Study on Elastic–Plastic–Sliding Load Transfer Model for Pile Tip and Pile Side Postgrouting Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)An elastic–plastic–sliding trilinear load transfer model is established for grouted piles. This model summarizes the resistance–displacement relationships at both the side and tip of the pile, describing the transition ... -
Theoretical Analysis of Pile Tip and Pile Side Compaction Grouting and Grout Diffusion Height Considering Unloading Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study introduces a unified cylindrical and spherical cavity reverse expansion model to simulate the formation of compaction grouting bodies and grout diffusion along pile shafts. Stress field expression employs the ... -
The Potential for Workplaces to Provide Social Support for Distressed Infrastructure Workers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Infrastructure workers experience high rates of psychological distress and suicide. Social capital (e.g., co-workers, friends, family) and social support (e.g., emotional, practical, informational) help to minimize ... -
The Neutral Axis Concept in Asphalt Pavement Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The neutral axis concept is a fundamental and useful entity in elastic beamlike and platelike structures (where it is called the neutral surface). It distinguishes between tensile and compressive zones, governs how moments ... -
The Need for a Multidimensional Project Control Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)A successful construction project relies heavily on planning and control. The prevalent practice is to adopt a single control method throughout a project, such as earned value management (EVM), which integrates costs and ... -
The Mineralogical Composition and Mechanical Characteristics of Selected European Coal Mining Waste Samples and Their Experimental Correlation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Globally, there is a vast amount of coal mining waste (CMW) currently stored in spoil tips and tailing dams, presenting a significant source of potentially recoverable geomaterial for construction and geotechnical applications. ... -
The Mental Health Benefits of Smart Cities: Evidence from a Quasi-Natural Experiment in China
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Depression has become a prevalent global concern. The development of smart cities has advantages in promoting ecological and economic benefits, but the question of whether and how it could bring mental health benefits to ... -
Assessment of the CFRP–Concrete Interface Integrity of Original Champlain Bridge Diaphragms through Nondestructive and Semidestructive Testing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely adopted for the rehabilitation of aging bridge infrastructure in recent decades. The major reasons for the utilization of these materials in ... -
A General Model for Temperature-Dependent Soil Suction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Soil suction is a crucial parameter that affects the behavior of unsaturated soils. The impact of temperature on suction can lead to significant changes in the hydromechanical response of unsaturated soils. However, current ... -
The Impact Responses of a Pervious Concrete Wall with a Sand Cushion against Rockfall: A Full-Scale Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The Zhala hydropower station plant was under the threat of rockfalls induced from a high slope, especially in rainy seasons. This paper proposes an innovative protection structure consisting of a pervious concrete wall and ... -
The Effect of High Temperature Treatment on the Mechanical Behavior of Rocklike Samples with Varying Joint Infill Conditions under Different Strain Rates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The transition in the mechanical behavior of heat-treated intact rock samples and rock samples containing joints with different types of infill materials was investigated at varying strain rates. Both dynamic compression ... -
The Causation of Design Error in the Construction Industry: A Multistakeholder Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A seemingly minor design error can have significant repercussions in a construction project, leading to serious safety and quality consequences, cost overrun, and delays. This error can have a lasting impact, potentially ... -
Tests and Theoretical Prediction Model for RH Evolution in Recycled Aggregate Concrete Accounting for the Porous Physical Properties of Recycled Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A composite slab is a feasible application for recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), and its long-term deflection always controls the design due to significant nonuniform shrinkage. To accurately predict nonuniform shrinkage, ... -
Tension–Tension Fatigue Behavior of Ribbed Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars in Air
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Fatigue resistance is a crucial aspect in the design of structural components subjected to cyclic loading. Due to the corrosion of steel reinforcement, glass fiber–reinforced polymer bars are increasingly being used in ...