YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Discrete-Element Numerical Investigation of the Dynamic Response Characteristics and Instability Mechanism of a Cross-Jointed Rock Mass Slope under Multistage Sustained Seismic Action
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Frequent earthquakes, coupled with discontinuous geological conditions, complicate the earthquake dynamic response characteristics of slopes. To reveal the dynamic accumulative damage effect and instability mechanism of a ... -
Experimental Verification for Machine-Learning Approaches in Compressive Strength Prediction of Alkali-Activated Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study presents a new tool for predicting the compressive strength of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) based on its binder mineralogy. It was made using a machine-learning (ML) framework. To achieve this challenging ... -
Impacts of Dry Activators on One-Part Alkali-Activated GGBFS Pastes: Setting Time and Compressive Strength
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of one-part (just-add-water) alkali-activated binders is a simplified method to combine the distinct mechanical properties of alkali-activated pastes (AAPs) with their ease in practical applications. This study ... -
Effect of Soil Constitutive Models and Slenderness Ratios of Piles on Seismic Performance of Moment-Resisting Frames Supported on Pile Foundation Considering Soil–Pile–Structure Interaction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The type and size of the foundation play a significant role in the seismic response of the buildings. The present study investigates the influence of the length of pile foundation and aspect ratio of moment-resisting framed ... -
Seismic Fragility Assessment of a Base-Isolated RC Frame Building Using Direct Displacement-Based Design and Force-Based Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Base-isolated building structures prove highly effective in seismic events, particularly when designed using direct displacement-based methods. This design approach ensures that the structure’s behavior remains under control ... -
Hybrid Water Tanks: A Novel Design Approach Integrating Ferrocement Lining with Reinforced Cement Concrete for Enhanced Structural Performance and Cost Efficiency
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this research, a novel approach is employed to design Intze water tanks, integrating reinforced cement concrete (RCC) with a specifically engineered ferrocement lining. In this groundbreaking design, RCC is engineered ... -
Multioptimization of FA-Based Geopolymer Concrete Mixes: A Synergistic Approach Using Gray Relational Analysis and Principal Component Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a promising substitute for ordinary portland cement concrete (OPCC) due to its environmental benefits and better mechanical performance. However, the lack of standard mix design limits its ... -
Buckling Behavior and Design Optimization of Stiffened-Aluminum Cylindrical Shells under External Pressure
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ring stiffeners are preferably used to enhance thin-walled cylindrical shell buckling resistance while subjected to external lateral pressure. A comprehensive finite element (FE) numerical study investigated the influence ... -
Strengthening of Eccentric and Concentric Reinforced Concrete Columns Using CFRP Sheets with and without Confinement: A Numerical Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Strengthening reinforced concrete columns (RCC) has become an essential technique due to its critical role in existing structures rehabilitation. The behavior of RCC strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) was ... -
Modified Meyerhof Empirical Equation for Pile Capacity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The empirical equation linking the pile ultimate geotechnical capacity and standard penetration test number proposed by Meyerhof has been used extensively in Singapore for pile design. However, based on their experience, ... -
Critical Factors Influencing the Labor Productivity of Mass Housing Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Construction productivity has declined in most countries because construction projects are complex systems, and their performance levels are constantly changing under the influence of multiple interacting factors. During ... -
Numerical Analysis of Installation Performance and Uplift Bearing Capacity of Helical Piles in Clay
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Helical piles are widely used for their low installation noise, low disturbance, recyclability, and increased load-bearing capacity. This study investigated the effects of installing multiple-plate helical piles on the ... -
Code Provisions to Limit Plan Area Projections in RC Buildings with Complex Plan Geometry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Buildings with varied plan geometries and projections are influenced by their torsional effects, reentrant corners, and floor flexibility, and they have experienced severe damage or collapse in past earthquakes. Building ... -
Flexural Behavior of Bamboo-Reinforced Sulfur Concrete Beams Using Martian Soil Simulant
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Colonizing Mars necessitates pioneering construction methods that harness the planet’s indigenous materials. Sulfur concrete, extracted from Martian soil, emerges as a remarkable solution. Yet, it needs reinforcement. ... -
Beam-to-Gusset Plate Connection Using a New Method to Shift the Plastic Hinge to the Outside of the Connection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In special concentrically braced frames (SCBFs), beam-brace-column connections are fully rigid due to the presence of gusset plates and are the most important source for frame action. Research has shown that beams connected ... -
UBFS-Based Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete as Jacketing Material for Retrofitting
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recently, a new sustainable binder named geopolymer has gained significant momentum due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits. In the present paper, material characterization of fiber-reinforced geopolymer ... -
Applicability of Machine Learning to Predict the Flexural Stresses in Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The development of critical flexural stresses causes variations in the design thickness requirements of jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), which are influenced by various combinations of design parameters. It is ... -
Seismic Stability Study of Bamboo Grid–Reinforced Sloping Ground
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The primary goal of this study is to assess the structural and seismic performance of a slope reinforced with a bamboo grid. The analysis is conducted using two-dimensional (2D) numerical simulations with the finite element ... -
Site-Specific Fragility Assessment of an RC Building Equipped with MR Dampers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Earthquakes, as common natural disasters that cause loss of life and property, prompt the need for minimizing damage and casualties. This is achieved through fragility assessment, a method that involves evaluating a ... -
Study on the Mechanical Properties of Retrofitted Concrete Damaged under Fire and Rapid Cooling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present study concentrated on the mechanical performance and microstructure characterization of fire-affected concrete cylinders. The enhancement of properties of fire-damaged cylinders through the retrofitting technique ...