Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction

Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction addresses the latest developments in innovative and integrative technologies and solutions in structural engineering and construction, including: Concrete, masonry, steel and composite structures; Dynamic impact and earthquake engineering; Bridges and

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High-performance materials in earthquake-resistant concrete bridges M. Saiidi, C. Cruz & D. Hillis Implications of air pollution on future electricity generation A. Singh "Root of all evils" misunderstanding of construction industry structure D.T. Kashiwagi Concrete and masonry structures Application of nonlinear damper in reinforced concrete structure control F. Hejazi, J. Noorzaei & M.S. Jaafar Behavior of cylindrical R/C panel under combined axial and lateral load T. Hara Calculation method research on the flexural capacity of PSRC beam S. Qin, Y. Wang, F. Li & Z. Ding Cyclic loading deterioration effect in RC moment frames in pushover analysis G. Ghodrati Amiri, B. Mohebi & S.A. Razavian Amrei Evaluating shear capacity of RC joints subjected to cyclic loading using ANN A. Said & E. Khalifa Evaluation of drift distribution in performance-based retrofitting of RC frames G. Ghodrati Amiri & A. Gholamrezatabar Experimental research on high-frequency fatigue behavior of concrete Y. Chen, W. Shao, H. Han, Z. Yin & R. Azzam Experimental study of self-centering RC frames with column yielding mechanism K. Sakino & H. Nakahara Experimental study on high-strength R/C member in tension and shear T. Tamura Improving the behavior of reinforced concrete beams with lap splice reinforcement A.M. Tarabia, M.S. Shoukry & M.A. Diab Load testing a historic monument F.D. Heidbrink Modeling of concrete beams prestressed with AFRP tendons Y.J. Kim Nonlinear finite element analysis of unbonded post-tensioned concrete beams U. Kim, P.R. Chakrabarti & J.H. Choi Predicting shear strength of cyclically loaded interior beam-column joints using GAs A. Said & E. Khalifa Punching shear strength of RC slabs using lightweight concrete H. Higashiyama, M. Mizukoshi & S. Matsui Shear strength and deformation prediction in steel fiber RC beams T. Nyomboi & H. Matsuda Torsional resistance of confined brick masonry panel P.K. Singh Steel structures Effect of shear lug on anchor bolt tension in a column base plate P.K. Khan Elastic-plastic bending load-carrying capacity of steel members P. Juhas Local stability and carrying capacity of thin-walled compressed members P. Juhas, M. Al Ali & Z. Kokorud'ova Finite element analysis of wind induced buckling of steel tank S. Borgersen & S. Yazdani Performance based analysis of RBS steel frames P. Alexa & I. Ladar Practical non-prismatic stiffness matrix for haunched-rafter pitched-roof steel portal frames H.K. Issa & F.A. Mohammad Relationship between strength of scaffolds and shear rigidity of frames H. Takahashi, K. Ohdo & S. Takanashi Sequential failure analysis of tension braced MRFs M. Lotfollahi & M.M. Alinia The optimization of the industrial steel building T. Zula & S. Kravanja Composite structures A finite element model for double composite beam S. Duan, R. Niu, J. Xu & H. Zheng A new composite element for FRP-reinforced concrete slabs Y.X. Zhang & Y. Zhu An experimental study on double steel-concrete composite beam specimens S.J. Duan, J.W. Wang, Q.D. Zhou & H.L. Wang Behaviour of FRP wrapped circular reinforced concrete columns M.N.S. Hadi & V. Yazici Contribution of NSM CFRP bars in shear strengthening of concrete members A.K.M.A. Islam Effect of transverse reinforcing on circular columns confined with FRP G. Ghodrati Amiri, A. Jaberi Jahromi & B. Mohebi Experimental investigation of FRP wrapped RC circular and square hollow columns M.N.S. Hadi & Y. Kusumawardaningsih Numerical study on strengthening composite bridges K. Narmashiri & M.Z. Jumaat Repair systems for unbonded post-tensioned 1-way & 2-way slabs with CFRP P.R. Chakrabarti, U. Kim, M. Busciano & V. Dao Strengthening a concrete slab bridge using CFRP composites S.H. Petro, J.T. Peaslee & T.G. Leech Strengthening effect of CCFP for RC member under negative bending I. Yoshitake, S. Hamada, K. Yumikura & Y. Mimura Structural behaviour of reinforced palm kernel shell foamed concrete beams U.J. Alengaram, M.Z. Jumaat & H. Mahmud Dynamic impact and earthquake engineering A note on the model based on the constant Q damping assumption and its corrected models A.S. Takahashi A neural-oscillator model for human-induced lateral vibration on footbridges M. Yoneda Analysis of large dynamic structures in the entertainment industry D.P. Cook & R.T. Robinson Comparison of different standards for progressive collapse evaluation procedures A. Saad, A. Said & Y. Tian Correlation between minimum building strength and the response modification factor L.G. Daza Effect of infill walls in structural response of RC buildings I. Idrizi, N. Idrizi, Z. Idrizi, S. Idrizi & I. Idrizi Estimation of statically equivalent seismic forces of single layer reticular domes H. Abdolpour, Z. Zamanzadeh & A. Behravesh Experimental study of RC slab-CFT column connections under seismic deformations Y. Su & Y. Tian Identification of frequency dependency of quality factor in subsurface ground O. Tsujihara Integrated design and construction to mitigate wind-induced motions of tall buildings K. Moon Mitigation of high acceleration shock waves in hybrid structures S.G. Ladkany & S. Sueki Prefabricated multi-story structure exposed to engineering seismicity J. Witzany, T. Cejka & R. Zigler Satisfying drift and acceleration criteria with double FP bearing M. Malekzadeh & T. Taghikhany Seismic analysis of interlocking block in wall-foundation-soil system M.S. Jaafar, F. Hejazi, A.A. Abang Ali & J. Noorzaei Shear crack width of RC column with cut-off rebar under cyclic loading T. Tsubaki, M. Dragoi & J. Onishi Structural behavior of steel frame connections subjected to blast G.S. Urgessa & T. Arciszewski Bridges and special structures Applicability of AASHTO LRFD live load distribution factors for nonstandard truck load Y.J. Kim, R. Tanovic & R.G. Wight Full scale test on a bridge PC box girder C. Mircea, A. Ioani & Z. Kiss Long-term deflections of long-span bridges J. Navratil & M. Zich Structural optimization and computation A revised BESO method for structures with design-dependent gravity loads X. Huang & Y.M. Xie Investigating the buckling behaviour of single layer dome form of space structures Z. Zamanzadeh, H. Abdolpour & A. Behravesh Reasoning on structural timber design for target reliability L. Ozola Shape optimization of shell structures with variable thickness M. Kegl, D. Dinevski & B. Brank Structural damage detection in plates using wavelet transform G. Ghodrati Amiri, A. Bagheri, S.A. Seyed Razzaghi & A. Asadi The non-local theories based on different types of weighted functions and its application Z. Wang & Q. Yang The MINLP approach to structural synthesis S. Kravanja & T. (TM)ula Construction materials Basic study on physical property for calcium-solidification material and on Ca-based concrete A. Shimabukuro & K. Hashimoto Correlations between filler type and the self compacted concrete properties M. Gheorghe, N. Saca & L. Radu Delphi study on Portland cement concrete specifications of ITD H. Sadid, V. Miyyapuram & R. Wabrek Effects of bamboo material on strength characteristics of calcium-based mortar H. Kawamura, K. Hashimoto & A. Shimabukuro Effects of remediation and hauling on the air void stability of self-consolidating concrete N. Ghafoori & M. Barfield Estimation of marine salt behavior around the bridge section E. Iwasaki & M. Nagai Evaluation of alkali-silica reactivity using aggregate mineralogy and expansion tests N. Ghafoori & M.S. Islam Evolution of Portland cement pervious concrete construction J.T. Kevern Experimental research on regional confined concrete columns under compression X.M. Cao, J.C. Xiao, Z.H. Huang & T.J. Ren Experimental study on dry-shrinkage of lightweight cement mortar T. Watanabe & A. Mori Flexural behavior of high strength stone dust concrete V. Bhikshma, R. Kishore & N.H.M. Raju Hemp: Rediscovered raw building material F. Khestl Influence of admixtures on performance of roller compacted concrete P. Hafiz & A.R. Khaloo Investigation of the effect of aggregate on the performance of permeable concrete C. Lian & Y. Zhuge Investigations on flexural behavior of high strength manufactured sand concrete V. Bhikshma, R. Kishore & C.V. Raghu Pathi Moisture permeability and sorption-desorption isotherms of some porous building materials R. Miniotaite Nested ANOVA model applied to evaluate variability of ready-mixed concrete production C. Videla & C. Imbarack On characteristics of bamboo as structural materials T. Tada, K. Hashimoto & A. Shimabukuro Optimization of fly ash content in suppressing alkali-silica reactivity N. Ghafoori & M.S. Islam Overdosing remediation of plastic SCC exposed to combined hauling time and temperature N. Ghafoori & H. Diawara Research into the optimum level of rock-derived micro-fine particles in sand for concrete T. Kaya, K. Hashimoto & H. Yamamoto Retempering remediation of transported SCC under extreme temperatures H. Diawara & N. Ghafoori Strength property of concrete using recycled aggregate and high-volume fly ash T. Ishiyama, K. Takasu & Y. Matsufuji Strength, sorptivity and carbonation of geopolymer concrete A.A. Adam, T.C.K. Molyneaux, I. Patnaikuni & D.W. Law Suitability of some Ghanaian mineral admixtures for masonry mortar formulation M. Bediako, E. Atiemo, S.K.Y. Gawu & A.A. Adjaottor Ultra light-weight self consolidating concrete M. Hubertova & R. Hela Wood use in Type I and II (noncombustible) construction D.G. Bueche Composite materials Computational models for textile reinforced concrete structures W. Graf, M. Kaliske, A. Hoffmann, J.-U. Sickert & F. Steinigen Properties of natural fiber cement boards for building partitions Y.W. Liu & H.H. Pan Studies on glass fiber reinforced concrete composites - strength and behavior B.L.P. Swami, A.K. Asthana & U. Masood Use of bamboo composites as structural members in building construction T.H. Nguyen, T. Shehab & A. Nowroozi Young's modulus of newly mixed cementitious extrusion-molded materials T. Watanabe & A. Mori Construction methods Active pier underpinning of Jin-bin light rail bridge in Tianjin J. Bu, N. Sun & S. Huang CFRP liner quality control for repair of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe A. Allan & H. Carr Configuration, evaluation and selection tool (CET) for tunnel construction methods B. Schaiter & G. Girmscheid Formwork specific, process orientated geometrical-path-velocity-time-model (GPVT-model) M. Kersting & G. Girmscheid Open building manufacture systems: A new era for collaboration? M.D. Sharp & J.S. Goulding Precast ferrocement barrel shell planks as low cost roof S.F. Ahmad Tall building boom - now bust? I.R. Skelton, D. Bouchlaghem, P. Demian & C. Anumba The state-of-the-art of building tall I.R. Skelton, D. Bouchlaghem, P. Demian & C. Anumba Construction management An anatomy of speculative claims in construction H.Y. Pang & S.O. Cheung Builders' perceptions of the impact of procurement method on project quality S. Saha & M. Hardie Business model of the prefab concrete industry - a two-dimensional cooperation network T. Rinas & G. Girmscheid Conservation project management by the architectural digital photogrammetry F. Navarro, A.L. Rodriguez, V. Avila & C. Loch Construction productivity and production rates: Developing countries C.R. Guntuk & E. Koehn Contractors' influence within the design process of design-build projects H. Haroglu, J. Glass, T. Thorpe & C. Goodchild Delays in the Iranian construction projects: Stakeholders and economy E. Asnaashari, A. Knight & A. Hurst Designing the relationship between contractor and client to partnership K. Spang Determining schedule delay causes under the Build-Operate-Transfer model in Taiwan J.B. Yang & C.C. Yang Dey Street Tunnel: The challenges of a design build project in a congested urban setting M. Trabold Developing a document management model for resolving contract disputes for contractor J.B. Yang & K.M. Huang Development of a decision-making model for requirements management N. Kronert & G. Girmscheid Improving the MEP coordination process through information sharing and establishing trust T.M. Korman Key competences of design-build clients in the People's Republic of China B. Xia & A.P.C. Chan PPP-risk identification and allocation model: The crucial success factor for PPPs T. Pohle & G. Girmscheid Privileges and attractions for private sector involvement in PPP projects A.P.C. Chan, P.T.I. Lam, D.W.M. Chan, E. Cheung & Y. Ke Training of skills and thinking in structural timber design L. Ozola Use of alternative dispute resolution in construction: A comparative study S.O. Cheung, P.S.P. Wong & P. Kennedy Construction maintenance and infrastructure Construction safety in the repair and maintenance sector A.P.C. Chan, F.K.W. Wong, M.C.H. Yam, D.W.M. Chan, C.K.H. Hon, D. Dingsdag & H. Biggs Challenges of a substation and infrastructure upgrade in an urban downtown setting M.L. Cochrane & C.D. Wagner Construction of concrete embedded, direct fixation, ballasted, LVT and special trackwork K.H. Dunne, N. Slama & K. Wong Design issues of the Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant expansion K. Monroe, J. Stanton, P. Wong & S. Maguin Fuzzy logic based diagnostic tool for management of timber bridges S. Ranjith, S. Setunge, R. Gravina & S. Venkatesan Organizational behavior Behaviors of leadership in architectural offices E. Kasapoglu Gendered behavior: Cultures in UK engineering and construction organizations B. Bagilhole Knowledge management (KM): 'Integrating past experiences' A. Weippert & S. Kajewski Managing innovative change within organisations and project team environments A. Weippert & S. Kajewski Personality types of civil engineers and their roles in team performance K. Gautam & A. Singh System service oriented cooperation - lessons for the construction industry D. Lunze & G. Girmscheid Sustainability and energy conservation Building environmental assessment tool S. Vil cekova, E.K. Burdova & I. Senitkova Building passive design and hotel energy efficiency B. Su & Q. Wang Climatic effects on building facades R. Miniotaite Energy consumption related to winter housing thermal performance B. Su Green energy and indoor technologies for smart buildings F. Vranay, Z. Vranayova, D. Ocipova & D. Lukasik Indoor air quality, distribution systems and energy simulations R. Nagy & I. Senitkova Structural sustainability of high performance buildings M.M. Ali & P.G. Dimick The use of green materials in the construction of buildings' structure B.O. Russell Engineering economics An interactive model for reduction of failure costs: A process management approach J.E. Avendano Castillo, S.H. Al-jibouri & J.I.M. Halman Forecasting low-cost housing demand in urban area in Malaysia using ANN N. Yasmin Zainun & M. Eftekhari Influence of construction costs on schedule performance J.A. Kuprenas LC maintenance strategy development and decision-making model for street maintenance A. Fastrich & G. Girmscheid Macroeconomic costs within the life-cycle of bridges T. Zinke, T. Wachholz & T. Ummenhofer Maintenance life cycle cost model for drainage systems of infrastructures T. Gamisch & G. Girmscheid Trend analysis of cost performance for public work projects P.P. Shrestha, D.R. Shields & L. Burns Smoothing methodology for time series data F. Khosrowshahi Underlying mechanisms of failure costs in construction J.E. Avendano Castillo, S.H. Al-jibouri & J.I.M. Halman Information technology A survey of the current i-Build practices in the Taiwanese construction industry H.J. Chien, H.W. Chien & J.R. Chang Construction information technology and a new age of enlightenment P.S. Brandon How building information modeling has changed the MEP coordination process T.M. Korman, L. Simonian & E. Speidel Organisational e-readiness in the built environment: People, process, technology E.C.W. Lou & J.S. Goulding Technology projects and their impact on the engineering and construction process M.M. Shoura Geotechnical engineering, foundation and tunneling Dynamic effects of machines on foundations buildings J. Vondrich & E. Thondel Investigations of the dynamic state of turbo sets foundations A.O. Kolesnikov, V.N. Popov & O.M. Kolesnikov Model tests on bearing capacity of soil-bags H. Yamamoto & S. Jin The construction pre-control of a foundation pit in Shanghai Y. Chen, Z. Yin, J. Wu, M. Wang, Y. Chen & R. Azzam Using BESO method to optimize the shape and reinforcement of underground openings K. Ghabraie, Y.M. Xie & X. Huang