Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and

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Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction

ABSTRACT

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

part |2 pages

Keynote papers

chapter |4 pages

High-performance materials in earthquake-resistant concrete bridges

chapter |8 pages

Implications of air pollution on future electricity generation

chapter |8 pages

‘‘Root of all evils’’ misunderstanding of construction industry structure

part |2 pages

Concrete and masonry structures

chapter |6 pages

Application of nonlinear damper in reinforced concrete structure control

chapter |8 pages

Behavior of cylindrical R/C panel under combined axial and lateral load

chapter |6 pages

Calculation method research on the flexural capacity of PSRC beam

chapter |6 pages

Cyclic loading deterioration effect in RC moment frames in pushover analysis

chapter |6 pages

Evaluating shear capacity of RC joints subjected to cyclic loading using ANN

chapter |6 pages

Evaluation of drift distribution in performance-based retrofitting of RC frames

chapter |6 pages

Experimental research on high-frequency fatigue behavior of concrete

chapter |6 pages

Experimental study of self-centering RC frames with column yielding mechanism

chapter |6 pages

Experimental study on high-strength R/C member in tension and shear

chapter |6 pages

Improving the behavior of reinforced concrete beams with lap splice reinforcement

chapter |6 pages

Load testing a historic monument

chapter |6 pages

Modeling of concrete beams prestressed with AFRP tendons

chapter |6 pages

Nonlinear finite element analysis of unbonded post-tensioned concrete beams

chapter |6 pages

Predicting shear strength of cyclically loaded interior beam-column joints using GAs

chapter |8 pages

Punching shear strength of RC slabs using lightweight concrete

chapter |8 pages

Shear strength and deformation prediction in steel fiber RC beams

chapter |6 pages

Torsional resistance of confined brick masonry panel

part |2 pages

Steel structures

chapter |6 pages

Effect of shear lug on anchor bolt tension in a column base plate

chapter |8 pages

Elastic-plastic bending load-carrying capacity of steel members

chapter |8 pages

Local stability and carrying capacity of thin-walled compressed members

chapter |4 pages

Finite element analysis of wind induced buckling of steel tank

chapter |6 pages

Performance based analysis of RBS steel frames

chapter |6 pages

Practical non-prismatic stiffness matrix for haunched-rafter pitched-roof steel portal frames

chapter |8 pages

Relationship between strength of scaffolds and shear rigidity of frames

chapter |8 pages

Sequential failure analysis of tension braced MRFs

chapter |6 pages

The optimization of the industrial steel building

part |2 pages

Composite structures

chapter |6 pages

A finite element model for double composite beam

chapter |6 pages

A new composite element for FRP-reinforced concrete slabs

chapter |6 pages

An experimental study on double steel-concrete composite beam specimens

chapter |6 pages

Behaviour of FRP wrapped circular reinforced concrete columns

chapter |8 pages

Contribution of NSM CFRP bars in shear strengthening of concrete members

chapter |6 pages

Effect of transverse reinforcing on circular columns confined with FRP

chapter |6 pages

Experimental investigation of FRP wrapped RC circular and square hollow columns

chapter |6 pages

Numerical study on strengthening composite bridges

chapter |6 pages

Repair systems for unbonded post-tensioned 1-way & 2-way slabs with CFRP

chapter |6 pages

Strengthening a concrete slab bridge using CFRP composites

chapter |6 pages

Strengthening effect of CCFP for RC member under negative bending

chapter |6 pages

Structural behaviour of reinforced palm kernel shell foamed concrete beams

part |2 pages

Dynamic impact and earthquake engineering

chapter |6 pages

A note on the model based on the constant Q damping assumption and its corrected models

chapter |6 pages

A neural-oscillator model for human-induced lateral vibration on footbridges

chapter |6 pages

Analysis of large dynamic structures in the entertainment industry

chapter |6 pages

Comparison of different standards for progressive collapse evaluation procedures

chapter |6 pages

Correlation between minimum building strength and the response modification factor

chapter |6 pages

Effect of infill walls in structural response of RC buildings

chapter |6 pages

Estimation of statically equivalent seismic forces of single layer reticular domes

chapter |6 pages

Experimental study of RC slab-CFT column connections under seismic deformations

chapter |6 pages

Identification of frequency dependency of quality factor in subsurface ground

chapter |6 pages

Integrated design and construction to mitigate wind-induced motions of tall buildings

chapter |6 pages

Mitigation of high acceleration shock waves in hybrid structures

chapter |6 pages

Prefabricated multi-story structure exposed to engineering seismicity

chapter |6 pages

Satisfying drift and acceleration criteria with double FP bearing

chapter |6 pages

Seismic analysis of interlocking block in wall–foundation–soil system

chapter |6 pages

Shear crack width of RC column with cut-off rebar under cyclic loading

chapter |6 pages

Structural behavior of steel frame connections subjected to blast

part |2 pages

Bridges and special structures

chapter |6 pages

Applicability of AASHTO LRFD live load distribution factors for nonstandard truck load

chapter |8 pages

Full scale test on a bridge PC box girder

chapter |6 pages

Long-term deflections of long-span bridges

part |2 pages

Structural optimization and computation

chapter |6 pages

A revised BESO method for structures with design-dependent gravity loads

chapter |6 pages

Investigating the buckling behaviour of single layer dome form of space structures

chapter |6 pages

Reasoning on structural timber design for target reliability

chapter |4 pages

Shape optimization of shell structures with variable thickness

chapter |6 pages

Structural damage detection in plates using wavelet transform

chapter |6 pages

The non-local theories based on different types of weighted functions and its application

chapter |6 pages

The MINLP approach to structural synthesis

part |2 pages

Construction materials

chapter |6 pages

Basic study on physical property for calcium-solidification material and on Ca-based concrete

chapter |6 pages

Correlations between filler type and the self compacted concrete properties

chapter |4 pages

Delphi study on Portland cement concrete specifications of ITD

chapter |6 pages

Effects of bamboo material on strength characteristics of calcium-based mortar

chapter |6 pages

Effects of remediation and hauling on the air void stability of self-consolidating concrete

chapter |4 pages

Estimation of marine salt behavior around the bridge section

chapter |6 pages

Evaluation of alkali-silica reactivity using aggregate mineralogy and expansion tests

chapter |6 pages

Evolution of Portland cement pervious concrete construction

chapter |6 pages

Experimental research on regional confined concrete columns under compression

chapter |6 pages

Experimental study on dry-shrinkage of lightweight cement mortar

chapter |10 pages

Flexural behavior of high strength stone dust concrete

chapter |4 pages

Influence of admixtures on performance of roller compacted concrete

chapter |6 pages

Investigation of the effect of aggregate on the performance of permeable concrete

chapter |10 pages

Investigations on flexural behavior of high strength manufactured sand concrete

chapter |6 pages

Nested ANOVA model applied to evaluate variability of ready-mixed concrete production

chapter |6 pages

On characteristics of bamboo as structural materials

chapter |6 pages

Optimization of fly ash content in suppressing alkali-silica reactivity

chapter |6 pages

Overdosing remediation of plastic SCC exposed to combined hauling time and temperature

chapter |12 pages

Research into the optimum level of rock-derived micro-fine particles in sand for concrete

chapter |6 pages

Strength property of concrete using recycled aggregate and high-volume fly ash

chapter |6 pages

Strength, sorptivity and carbonation of geopolymer concrete

chapter |6 pages

Suitability of some Ghanaian mineral admixtures for masonry mortar formulation

chapter |6 pages

Ultra light-weight self consolidating concrete

chapter |6 pages

Wood use in Type I and II (noncombustible) construction

part |2 pages

Composite materials

chapter |6 pages

Computational models for textile reinforced concrete structures

chapter |6 pages

Properties of natural fiber cement boards for building partitions

chapter |4 pages

Studies on glass fiber reinforced concrete composites – strength and behavior

chapter |4 pages

Use of bamboo composites as structural members in building construction

chapter |6 pages

Young’s modulus of newly mixed cementitious extrusion-molded materials

part |2 pages

Construction methods

chapter |6 pages

Active pier underpinning of Jin-bin light rail bridge in Tianjin

chapter |6 pages

CFRP liner quality control for repair of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe

chapter |6 pages

Configuration, evaluation and selection tool (CET) for tunnel construction methods

chapter |6 pages

Formwork specific, process orientated geometrical-path-velocity-time-model (GPVT-model)

chapter |4 pages

Open building manufacture systems: A new era for collaboration?

chapter |6 pages

Precast ferrocement barrel shell planks as low cost roof

chapter |6 pages

Tall building boom – now bust?

chapter |6 pages

The state-of-the-art of building tall

part |2 pages

Construction management

chapter |6 pages

An anatomy of speculative claims in construction

chapter |6 pages

Builders’ perceptions of the impact of procurement method on project quality

chapter |6 pages

Business model of the prefab concrete industry – a two-dimensional cooperation network

chapter |4 pages

Conservation project management by the architectural digital photogrammetry

chapter |6 pages

Construction productivity and production rates: Developing countries

chapter |6 pages

Contractors’ influence within the design process of design-build projects

chapter |6 pages

Delays in the Iranian construction projects: Stakeholders and economy

chapter |6 pages

Designing the relationship between contractor and client to partnership

chapter |6 pages

Determining schedule delay causes under the Build-Operate-Transfer model in Taiwan

chapter |6 pages

Dey Street Tunnel: The challenges of a design build project in a congested urban setting

chapter |6 pages

Developing a document management model for resolving contract disputes for contractor

chapter |6 pages

Development of a decision-making model for requirements management

chapter |4 pages

Improving the MEP coordination process through information sharing and establishing trust

chapter |6 pages

Key competences of design-build clients in the People’s Republic of China

chapter |6 pages

PPP-risk identification and allocation model: The crucial success factor for PPPs

chapter |6 pages

Privileges and attractions for private sector involvement in PPP projects

chapter |6 pages

Training of skills and thinking in structural timber design

chapter |6 pages

Use of alternative dispute resolution in construction: A comparative study

part |2 pages

Construction maintenance and infrastructure

chapter |6 pages

Construction safety in the repair and maintenance sector

chapter |6 pages

Challenges of a substation and infrastructure upgrade in an urban downtown setting

chapter |6 pages

Construction of concrete embedded, direct fixation, ballasted, LVT and special trackwork

chapter |6 pages

Design issues of the Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant expansion

chapter |8 pages

Fuzzy logic based diagnostic tool for management of timber bridges

part |2 pages

Organizational behavior

chapter |6 pages

Behaviors of leadership in architectural offices

chapter |6 pages

Gendered behavior: Cultures in UK engineering and construction organizations

chapter |6 pages

Knowledge management (KM): ‘Integrating past experiences’

chapter |6 pages

Managing innovative change within organisations and project team environments

chapter |6 pages

Personality types of civil engineers and their roles in team performance

chapter |6 pages

System service oriented cooperation – lessons for the construction industry

part |2 pages

Sustainability and energy conservation

chapter |8 pages

Building environmental assessment tool

chapter |6 pages

Building passive design and hotel energy efficiency

chapter |6 pages

Climatic effects on building facades

chapter |6 pages

Energy consumption related to winter housing thermal performance

chapter |4 pages

Green energy and indoor technologies for smart buildings

chapter |6 pages

Indoor air quality, distribution systems and energy simulations

chapter |6 pages

Structural sustainability of high performance buildings

chapter |6 pages

The use of green materials in the construction of buildings’ structure

part |2 pages

Engineering economics

chapter |6 pages

An interactive model for reduction of failure costs: A process management approach

chapter |4 pages

Forecasting low-cost housing demand in urban area in Malaysia using ANN

chapter |4 pages

Influence of construction costs on schedule performance

chapter |8 pages

LC maintenance strategy development and decision-making model for street maintenance

chapter |6 pages

Macroeconomic costs within the life-cycle of bridges

chapter |6 pages

Maintenance life cycle cost model for drainage systems of infrastructures

chapter |6 pages

Trend analysis of cost performance for public work projects

chapter |6 pages

Smoothing methodology for time series data

chapter |6 pages

Underlying mechanisms of failure costs in construction

part |2 pages

Information technology

chapter |6 pages

A survey of the current i-Build practices in the Taiwanese construction industry

chapter |6 pages

Construction information technology and a new age of enlightenment

chapter |6 pages

How building information modeling has changed the MEP coordination process

chapter |4 pages

Organisational e-readiness in the built environment: People, process, technology

chapter |6 pages

Technology projects and their impact on the engineering and construction process

part |2 pages

Geotechnical engineering, foundation and tunneling

chapter |6 pages

Dynamic effects of machines on foundations buildings

chapter |4 pages

Investigations of the dynamic state of turbo sets foundations

chapter |6 pages

Model tests on bearing capacity of soil-bags

chapter |8 pages

The construction pre-control of a foundation pit in Shanghai

chapter |6 pages

Using BESO method to optimize the shape and reinforcement of underground openings