Analysis techniques for most structural elements with different arrangement of externally applied loads are well developed and sufficiently covered with modern analysis theories. Further more, the application of today’s ...

The cellular lightweight concrete (CLC) or sometimes might often called that foamed concrete is either a cement paste or mortar, classified as lightweight concrete, in which air voids are entrapped in mortar by suitable ...

Hybrid structural frame systems, which combine the use of reinforced concrete and steel, are becoming a viable solution for high-rise buildings. But like all innovative solutions, this comes with the problem of connecting ...

Building information modeling or BIM is a workflow whose application on a construction project will enable all involved players to compile information on every aspect of the building in a central model/database. Through ...

Bridges are one part of the Road Infrastructures which needs care during design stages, among which include analysis. The most common Bridge superstructures forms widely used are RC T- and Box Girder types. To analyze ...

Assessment and Application of Direct Displacement Based Design for Frame –Wall Reinforced Concrete Buildings Eskedar Kassahun Addis Ababa University, 2016 In this thesis work Direct Displacement Based Design method is ...

In the past many cities around the world have been struck by a range of earthquakes which have resulted in the loss of many lives along with the destruction of properties. Cites have been turned into dust and rubbles. ...

According to current seismic codes the structures are calculated using the capacity design procedure based on the concept of at the shear base depending on several parameters including behavior factor which is consider ...

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 ...