YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Field Grouting Test Study for High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal at the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The safe disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) is crucial for environmental protection and the sustainable development of nuclear energy. As the primary disposal method, deep geological disposal requires ... -
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 ... -
Analytical Approach for Predicting Deflection in Composite Deck Slabs Subjected to Service Load
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSteel-concrete composite (SCC) deck slabs have been utilized significantly in building and bridge structures due to their economy, ease, and speed of construction. SCC deck slabs are slender due to a high span-to-depth ... -
Evaluating the Impact of BIM on Quantity Take-Off Accuracy: A Comparative Study of BIM-Based and Traditional Methods in Building Projects in Nepal
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis research evaluates the accuracy of quantity take-off (QTO) generated using building information modeling (BIM) in Nepalese building projects, compared with traditional methods involving two-dimensional (2D) ... -
Approximate Ponding Analysis for Sloped Roofs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe accumulation of fluid on structural framing results in loads and deflections that are mutually dependent on each other. This effect, known as ponding, is a design consideration for roofs subject to rain loads ... -
Mechanical and Durability Performance of 3D-Printed Concrete with Coarse Aggregates and Cold Joints
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThree-dimensional (3D) construction printing technology has advanced significantly in recent years. Its application in building construction depends on a thorough understanding of the performance of printed materials. ...