An Analytical Step-by-Step Procedure to Derive the Flexural Response of RC Sections in Compression by Piero Colajanni, Marinella Fossetti, Maurizio Papia

“…This paper proposes an analysis procedure able to determine the flexural response of rectangular symmetrically reinforced concrete sections subjected to axial load and uniaxial bending. …”
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Progressive Collapse of Structural Systems Considering Force and Corrosion Damage by S. I. Merkulov

“…Peculiarities of corrosion damageability of concrete of reinforced concrete structures are determined, mechanisms of force and corrosion effects and their influence on progressive destruction of structural systems of exploited buildings are analyzed.…”
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Influence Factors Analysis of RC Beams under Falling Weight Impact Based on HJC Model by Xiaohong Long, Ahmed Turgun, Rong Yue, Yongtao Ma, Hui Luo

“…In this paper, the sensitivity analysis was conducted for the 22 parameters of the Holmquist–Johnson concrete (HJC) constitutive model of concrete, and the sensitive parameters of the HJC model are identified with A, B, G, Pl, μl, and fc respectively. …”
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Recent Findings and Open Issues concerning the Seismic Behaviour of Masonry Infill Walls in RC Buildings by André Furtado, Maria Teresa de Risi

“…The extension of the damages observed after the last major earthquakes shows that the seismic risk mitigation of infilled reinforced concrete structures is a paramount topic in seismic prone regions. …”
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Theoretical Framework for Creep Effect Analysis of Axially Loaded Short CFST Columns under High Stress Levels by Shiwei Li, Yongqing Yang, Wangqing Wen, Aiguo Yan

“…Due to its excellent mechanical performances, axially loaded concrete-filled steel circular tube (CFST) columns have been widely used in structural engineering. …”
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Fatigue Life Assessment of Orthotropic Steel Deck with UHPC Pavement by Xu Jiang, Yuan Yuan, Chong Wu, Chengwei Luo

“…This paper aims at presenting the numerical analysis on the fatigue performance of the orthotropic steel deck using ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) overlay as the deck pavement instead of the conventional asphalt concrete pavement. …”
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Enhancement of circular RC columns using steel mesh as internal or external confinement under the influence of axial compression loading by Mohamed Emara, Mostafa S. Rizk, Heba A. Mohamed, Mahmoud Zaghlal

“…Reinforced concrete (RC) columns cannot get supreme confinement by using the customary steel stirrups reinforcement because of the requirements for the spacing distances between the stirrups in addition to concrete continuance problem. …”
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Performance of Pier-to-Pier Cap Connections of Integral Bridges under Thermal and Seismic Loads by Siva Avudaiappan, Kinson Prabu, Deban Selvaraj, Kiran Raja, Paul Oluwaseun Awoyera, Erick I Saavedra Flores

“…In general, most highway bridges are constructed using prestressed concrete or steel girders. Mechanical joints are provided at the end of each span, to allow for the expansion of the bridge deck due to shrinkage of concrete, thermal effects, and deflections, among others. …”
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Semantic Recognition and Location of Cracks by Fusing Cracks Segmentation and Deep Learning by Qing An, Xijiang Chen, Xiaoyan Du, Jiewen Yang, Shusen Wu, Ya Ban

“…For a long time, cracks can appear on the surface of concrete, resulting in a number of safety problems. …”
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The impact of utilizing UHPFRC in beam-column joints with different patterns of transverse reinforcement by Ayman Abdo, Heba A. Mohamed, Talaat Ryad, Sayed Ahmed

“…Normal concrete with seismic reinforcing details is used as a control specimen. …”
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Prediking in die wêreld van die hoorders by HJC Pieterse

“…The problem is discussed from a hermeneutical-communicative perspective, and insights are developed which could help the preacher to navigate the message of the text into the concrete world of the congregation. …”
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Model Test on the Vibration Reduction Characteristics of a Composite Foundation with Gravel Cushion under Different Seismic Wave Amplitudes by Yingying Zhao, Weiming Gong, Xianzhang Ling, Peng Li, Ziyu Wang, Hong Fan

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Immobilization of Lead and Nickel Ions from Polluted Yam Peels Biomass Using Cement-Based Solidification/Stabilization Technique by Ángel Villabona-Ortiz, Candelaria Tejada-Tovar, Ángel Gonzalez-Delgado, Adriana Herrera-Barros, Gina Cantillo-Arroyo

“…These results suggested that nickel and lead immobilization using concrete bricks is a good alternative to meet disposal problems of contaminated biomass.…”
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Experimental research on remote non-contact laser vibration measurement for tunnel lining cavities by Hongyun Yang, Yu Xie, Zhi Lin, Lin Li, Xiang Chen, Wanlin Feng, Honglin Ran, Li He

“…During the experiments, the vibration parameters of the concrete surface were measured for cavities of varying sizes and depths, filled with different materials, and under different detection distance conditions. …”
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Abstract Word Definition in Patients with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment by Soo Ryon Kim, SangYun Kim, Min Jae Baek, HyangHee Kim

“…In conclusion, a definition task of abstract rather than concrete concepts may provide richer information to show semantic impairment of aMCI.…”
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Experimental Study on the Seismic Behavior of CFST Self-Centering Rocking Bridge Piers by Wei Lu, Yu Zou, Xingyu Luo, Jun Song, Haiqing Li

“…Compared to conventional reinforced concrete (RC) piers, self-centering rocking piers exhibit better seismic resilience and sustain minor damage. …”
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Performance of Shear Connector in Composite Slab and Steel Beam with Reentrant and Open Trough Profiled Steel Sheeting by Alemu Feyissa, Goshu Kenea

“…Nonlinear behavior of concrete, stud connector, profiled steel sheeting, reinforcement cage, and steel beam are included in the finite element model. …”
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Long-Term Properties of Cement-Based Composites Incorporating Natural Zeolite as a Feature of Progressive Building Material by Alena Sičáková, Matej Špak, Mária Kozlovská, Marek Kováč

“…The density of the hardened concrete was found to be decreasing with increasing zeolite content. …”
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Analysis of the Seismic Performance of a Two-Span Specially Shaped Column Frame by Zhen-chao Teng, Tian-jia Zhao, Yu Liu

“…The finite element model of a reinforced concrete framework using specially shaped columns was established by using the ABAQUS software. …”
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Specific Features of Heatand Mass Transfer Processes in Road Dressings by B. M. Khroustalev, Tingguo Liu, V. D. Akeliev, Yu. H. Aliakseyeu, Jicun Shi, V. V. Zankovich

“…As it is known material structure of constructive layers especially which are created with the help of technogenic wastes (asphalt-concrete, concrete, reinforced concrete scrap and products of its recycling, brick rubble, various wastes of production etc.) influence on heat and mass transfer. …”
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