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Full-scale tests on segmental lining with mechanically cut cross-passage opening
(2024-09)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe mechanical cutting of the tunnel segmental lining to form a cross passage is typically performed in soft soil. This method can shorten the construction period and reduce environmental pollution compared with the freezing ... -
Automatic assessment of the fatigue life of cables of cable-stayed bridges by on-line monitoring
(2024-08)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyTo accurately and timely evaluate the long-term performance of cables in cable-stayed bridges, an automatic perception technology scheme by on-line monitoring of cable vibrations is proposed for the fatigue damage evaluation ... -
Decarbonization potential of steel fibre-reinforced limestone calcined clay cement concrete one-way slabs
(2024-07)
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Open AccessThis study deals with a comparison of the environmental performance of one-way slabs utilizing steel fibre-reinforced limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) concrete with the control case of Ordinary Portland cement concrete. ... -
New method for assigning cardinal weights in multi-criteria decision-making: the constant weight ratio method
(Springer, 2024-05-12)
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Open AccessA new method is proposed to convert ordinal ranking of a number of criteria and an additional piece of information into numerical weights. A literature review of methods for assigning cardinal weights based on ordinal ... -
Shear behaviour and theoretical model of large shear key dry joints in precast concrete segmental bridges using advanced monitoring
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-05)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyKeyed dry joints are commonly utilised in segmental bridges for shear stress transmission. The aim of this study is to explore the shear behaviour and capacity of large shear key dry joints. The considered parameters ... -
Eigenfrequency analysis of bridges using a smartphone and a novel low-cost accelerometer prototype
(2024-05)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyResearchers are paying increasing attention to the development of low-cost and microcontroller-based accelerometers, in order to make structural health monitoring feasible for conventional bridges with limited monitoring ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation of the bending, shear, and punching shear behavior of recycled aggregate concrete precast/prestressed hollow core slabs
(John Wiley & sons, 2024-05)
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Open AccessAlthough it has been shown that using recycled concrete aggregate in new structural concrete is economical and sustainable, the use of this material for such applications is still not widespread. One of the reasons is that ... -
Assessing humanitarian supply chain operations in the aftermath of the Kermanshah earthquake
(2023-11)
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Open AccessThe main objective of this study is to consider how to benefit efficiently from the significant potential of humanitarian operations by individuals. For this purpose, this study aims to assess failure factors in humanitarian ... -
Embedded wireless sensor for in situ concrete internal relative humidity monitoring
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-03-08)
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Open AccessThe moisture content within the concrete pore network significantly influences the mechanical, thermal, and durability characteristics of concrete structures. This paper introduces a novel fully embedded wireless temperature ... -
Parametric study on the decarbonization potential of structural system and concrete mix design choices for mid-rise concrete buildings
(2024-05)
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Open AccessMid-rise reinforced concrete buildings are projected to continue being the predominant typology for urban development. Thus, reducing the carbon footprint of such buildings is critical for achieving a sustainable built ... -
Ultramarine blue pigment degradation in cementitious materials: a new approach to the phenomenon
(2024-03)
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Open AccessThe paper analyses the degradation process of commercial ultramarine blue pigments in cementitious materials. For this purpose, two commercial pigments (with and without a protective coating) in different solutions and ... -
Reliability of ultrasonic tomography in detecting grouting defects in post-tensioned structures by PoD curves
(Elsevier, 2024-03)
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Open AccessThe present research aims to assess the reliability of Ultrasonic Tomography (UT) of void detection in post-tensioning ducts due to inappropriate execution of grouting. The methodology is based on the construction of the ...