• Numerical Simulation of Moment and Lateral Load Resisting Capacity of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Column with Bundle Bars 

  Serkalem, Argaw (Addis Ababa University, 2018-10)

  This study aims at modeling and analyze moment and lateral load resisting capacity of rectangular reinforced concrete column with bundled bars. Four different arrangements of reinforcing bars are considered in this research: ...
• Comparison of the Approximate and Exact Second Order Elastic Analysis Methods in Relation with Eurocode 8’s interstorey drift sensitivity Coefficient (θ) limit 

  Seblework, Hailu (Addis Ababa University, 2018-11)

  Stability of structures is a major issue that must be checked at the first stage of the design. It is the ability of a structure to keep its equilibrium position after being disturbed by external actions. One of the ...
• Effectiveness of Swimmer Bars as Shear Reinforcement in Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Beam Under High Cyclic Loading 

  Molaligne, Nibret (Addis Ababa University, 2019-03)

  Reinforced Concrete beams are important structural elements that transmit the loads from slabs and bridge decks, to structural column piers. The design of those beams must be safe against internal actions i.e. bending ...
• A Study of Relationship between Seismic Provision and Progressive Collapse Resistance 

  Mikiyas, Dasa (Addis Ababa University, 2018-12)

  Progressive collapse is known to be the cause of most catastrophic structural failures around the world. Recent acts of terrorism including the destruction of the World Trade Center demand for methods to improve behavior ...
• Evaluation of Behavior Factor Provision of ES EN for RC Ductile Regular and Plan Irregular Building Structures using Nonlinear Analysis 

  Getahun, Asres (Addis Ababa University, 2018-11)

  Most recent seismic codes include response modification factors (R in US practice) or behavior factors (q in European practice) in the definition of equivalent lateral force method of analysis used for the design of ...
• Effect of Fines Content on Compressive strength of Concrete with Crushed Stone Sand 

  Abraham, Mitiku (Addis Ababa University, 2019-04)

  Crushed rock sand is a term used for fine aggregate passed by 4.75mm and retained on 150μm sieve size which are manufacture in quarry. Because of raped booming of construction industry in Ethiopia, Natural River sand ...
• Study on Continuously Supported Concrete Slab-On-Grade 

  Tsige, Gebrehiwot (Addis Ababa University, 2016-10)

  This thesis deals with the study of continuously supported slabs-on-grade for residential buildings supported by soil. If we consider our country, Ethiopia, due to mass construction of residential buildings, the thickness ...
• Assessment of Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints 

  Garomsa, Fikadu (Addis Ababa University, 2017-12)

  Even though beam-column joint is one of the most critical regions in reinforced concrete frames, a little attention is paid to the design of beam-column joints in Ethiopian practice. In this study shear strength of ...
• Bond Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Connection Of Bases Under Fatigue Loading 

  Tibebu, Tesfaye (Addis Ababa University, 2018-03)

  The base connections experiences stress reversals as a result of wind loading and can be subjected to bond degradation of steel-concrete connections due to fatigue loading. The study focused on the bond behavior of base ...
• Design Module for Self-Supporting Steel Latticed Communication Towers 

  Samuel, Tilahun (Addis Ababa University, 2018-10)

  Self-supporting towers are one of the most essential and common steel structures which are being constructed quite frequently to provide a better facility in communication network to the people. Hence, the failure of ...
• Enhancement of the Flexural Behavior of CFRP Strengthened RC Beams in Medium and Low Grade Concrete 

  Abenezer, Negussie (2018-10-24)

  Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) has been proved to enhance the flexural strength of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams and there is a wide range of application all over the world. As new strengthening technique ...
• Assessment of Degradation on The Interface of Concretes Cast at Different Times Subjected to Cyclic Shear Loading in Dry and Moist Condition 

  Yonas, Solomon (AAU, 2018-03-19)

  Understanding the nature of shear transfer across an interface between old and new concrete is essential since the formation of this joint compromises the shear resistance capacity of a member as compared to a monolithically ...
• Construction Stage Analysis Effect of Reinforced Concrete Buildings 

  Yohannes, Lisanework (AAU, 2014)

  The design of buildings is highly dependent on soft-wares so as to best represent the structure, reduce errors, efforts and time consumption. SAP, the most known soft-ware, enables the analysis and design of structures. ...
• Fatigue Behavior of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Beams 

  Tsigereda, Getachew (AAU, 2018-03-21)

  The shear strength of Reinforced Concrete structures degrades under cyclic loading; leading to unforeseen, brittle shear failures. This thesis presents both experimental and analytical investigation to the fatigue behavior ...
• Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joint under Cyclic Loading 

  Tsega, Hailu (AAU, 2018-04)

  A beam-column joint is a critical region which contribute to the integrity of the structure and that transfer forces from one structural element to another. A beam- column joint need proper design and detailing to achieve ...
• Sub-Structure Optimization for High Rise Building Using Brute Force Optimization 

  Testi, Yusuf (AAU, 2017-10)

  This study is entitled as “Sub Structure Optimization for High Rise Building using Brute Force Optimization”, and includes the concept of two different streams i.e. Optimization and Design of Concrete Sub-Structure. Previous ...
• Study on Flexural Buckling Curves for Hot Finished Hollow Sections 

  Temesgen, Abiy (AAU, 2018-03)

  This work focuses mainly on the resistance of members to flexural buckling according to Eurocode 3. The work provides the mathematical backgrounds to the equations and buckling curves presented in Eurocode 3. The work ...
• Experimental and Analytical Investigation on Spiral and Circular Hoop Confinement of Concrete 

  Tedros, Kiros (AAU, 2018-06)

  Confining of concrete using transverse reinforcement is common trend in construction industry in order to enhance strength as well as achieving of ductility; with ductile behavior of failure mechanism. Therefore, there ...
• Torsional Behavior of Multistory Plan Asymmetric RC Building Under Seismic Load 

  Solomon, Liranso (AAU, 2018-04)

  Nowadays, it is highly impossible to plan with regular shapes; due to architectural and functional requirements; thus, horizontal and/or vertical irregularity may be developed. These irregularities are responsible for ...
• Parametric Study of Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams 

  Netsanet, Bezu (AAU, 2018-04-19)

  Shear failure of reinforced concrete beam depends upon various parameters. On the basis of various parameters, numerous studies have been done to assure the actual behavior of shear failure. After a long research it is ...

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