Showing papers in "Journal of Structural Engineering-asce in 2021"
TL;DR: RC shear walls are commonly used as lateral load-resisting elements in seismic regions, and the estimation of their shear strengths can become simultaneously design-critical and complex.
Abstract: RC shear walls are commonly used as lateral load-resisting elements in seismic regions, and the estimation of their shear strengths can become simultaneously design-critical and complex whe...
103 citations
TL;DR: The number of studies on ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) or ultrahigh performance fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) for more resilient and sustainable reinforced concrete (RC) struc....
Abstract: The number of studies on ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) or ultrahigh-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHP-FRC) for more resilient and sustainable reinforced concrete (RC) struc...
76 citations
TL;DR: The long-span bridge, characterized by slenderness and flexibility, is particularly sensitive to wind action, and is threatened by extreme wind events, including typhoons and hurricanes.
Abstract: The long-span bridge, characterized by slenderness and flexibility, is particularly sensitive to wind action. Extreme wind events, including typhoons and hurricanes, will threaten the safet...
74 citations
TL;DR: A uniform design (UD)-based Gaussian process regression (GPR) method for rapid damage assessment and fragility estimates of bridges and the core idea of the proposed method is uniform design uniformity.
Abstract: This paper proposes a uniform design (UD)-based Gaussian process regression (GPR) method for rapid damage assessment and fragility estimates of bridges. The core idea of the proposed method...
66 citations
TL;DR: This work states that seismic fragility functions play a fundamental role for quantifying the seismic resilience in performance-based earthquake engineering framework and proposes three main approaches for perfor...
Abstract: In performance-based earthquake engineering framework, seismic fragility functions play a fundamental role for quantifying the seismic resilience. There are three main approaches for perfor...
65 citations
TL;DR: Inelastic response of reinforced concrete columns to combined axial and flexural loading is characterized by plastic deformations localized in small regions, which are idealized as plastic... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Inelastic response of reinforced concrete columns to combined axial and flexural loading is characterized by plastic deformations localized in small regions, which are idealized as plastic ...
55 citations
TL;DR: Aluminum alloys are being increasingly used in a wide range of construction applications owing to their sound mechanical properties, lightness in weight, strong corrosion resistance, and abilit... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Aluminum alloys are being increasingly used in a wide range of construction applications owing to their sound mechanical properties, lightness in weight, strong corrosion resistance, abilit...
46 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a reinforced concrete structural member comprising ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and engineered cementitious composite (ECC) was proposed for use in underground structures.
Abstract: A novel reinforced concrete structural member comprising ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) and engineered cementitious composite (ECC) was proposed for use in underground structures, su...
43 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a self-centering device that employs disc springs as its kernel components is developed and experimentally verified in order to be suitable for use in self centering bra.
Abstract: A novel self-centering device that employs disc springs as its kernel components is developed and experimentally verified in this study. The device is suitable for use in self-centering bra...
41 citations
TL;DR: In this article, three precast concrete (PC) frames and one cast-in-situ reinforced-concrete (RC) frame were cast and tested to investigate the load-resisting mechanisms of emulative PC frame.
Abstract: In this paper, three precast concrete (PC) frames and one cast-in-situ reinforced-concrete (RC) frame were cast and tested to investigate the load-resisting mechanisms of emulative PC frame...
35 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a dynamic experiment of progressive collapse constitutes the basis of a collapse-resistant analysis, which aims to avoid superfluous influencing factors and achieve broad applicability and avoid unnecessary influencing factors.
Abstract: A dynamic experiment of progressive collapse constitutes the basis of a collapse-resistant analysis. To achieve broad applicability and avoid superfluous influencing factors, two representa...
TL;DR: The cohesive zone model (CZM) as mentioned in this paper is capable of simulating the behavior of adhesively bonded joints subjected to static and fatigue loading, which is widely accepted.
Abstract: The cohesive zone model (CZM), which is capable of simulating the behavior of adhesively bonded joints subjected to static and fatigue loading, is widely accepted. In this study, fatigue pe...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the simulation of irregular stone masonry by the lattice discrete particle model (LDPM), which simulates the fracture and failure behavior of quasi-brittle heterogeneo...
Abstract: This paper focuses on the simulation of irregular stone masonry by the lattice discrete particle model (LDPM), which simulates the fracture and failure behavior of quasi-brittle heterogeneo...
TL;DR: A spectrum of simplified methods for estimating building seismic drift demands is conceptualized and mechanics-based approaches that are derived solely from fundamental engravings are considered.
Abstract: A spectrum of simplified methods for estimating building seismic drift demands is conceptualized. On one extreme are mechanics-based approaches that are derived solely from fundamental engi...
TL;DR: In this article, the coastal region of China is exposed to severe typhoon threats and suffers significant casualties as well as economic losses due to seven to eight landed storms every year, and a study dev...
Abstract: The coastal region of China is exposed to severe typhoon threats and suffers significant casualties as well as economic losses due to seven to eight landed storms every year. This study dev...
TL;DR: An innovative self-centering steel-timber hybrid shear wall (SC-STHSW) system is proposed in this paper, which is composed of two subsystems: the posttensioned (PT) steel fram...
Abstract: An innovative self-centering steel–timber hybrid shear wall (SC-STHSW) system is proposed in this paper. The SC-STHSW system is composed of two subsystems: the posttensioned (PT) steel fram...
TL;DR: Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a method of metal three-dimensional (3D) printing that has the potential for a significant impact on the construction industry due to its ability to tolerate high temperatures as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a method of metal three-dimensional (3D) printing that has the potential for a significant impact on the construction industry due to its ability t...
TL;DR: In this paper, numerical models of structural components that deteriorate primarily due to geometric instabilities under multiaxis cyclic loading are sensitive to both the assumed geometric imperfections and the assumed geometry imperfections.
Abstract: Numerical models of structural components that deteriorate primarily due to geometric instabilities under multiaxis cyclic loading are sensitive to both the assumed geometric imperfections
TL;DR: In this paper, an expression for the estimation of equivalent viscous damping (EVD) for cross-laminated timber (CLT) structural archetypes as a function of ductility is presented.
Abstract: This paper attempts to formulate an expression for the estimation of equivalent viscous damping (EVD) for cross-laminated timber (CLT) structural archetypes as a function of ductility. The ...
TL;DR: In this paper, a self-centering shear wall with disc spring devices (SCSW-DSD) was developed and experimentally verified, which was a combination of a reinforced concrete wall and a disc spring.
Abstract: In this work, a new self-centering shear wall with disc spring devices (SCSW-DSD) was developed and experimentally verified. The proposed SCSW-DSD was a combination of a reinforced concrete...
TL;DR: The use of cold-formed steel (CFS) elements in residential and industrial buildings is widely gaining popularity due to their ability to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions as mentioned in this paper,...
Abstract: The use of cold-formed steel (CFS) elements in residential and industrial buildings is widely gaining popularity due to their ability to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions. A ...
TL;DR: In this article, cold-formed steel moment connections are formed by bolting the webs of the connecting elements to a stiffened gusset plate, and local buckling of the web adjacent to the connect...
Abstract: Cold-formed steel (CFS) moment connections are often formed by bolting the webs of the connecting elements to a stiffened gusset plate, and local buckling of the web adjacent to the connect...
TL;DR: In this article, an innovative structural modification, top-story softening, is proposed in conjunction with an optimally tuned top-floor tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI) for improved serviceability.
Abstract: An innovative structural modification, top-story softening, is herein proposed in conjunction with an optimally tuned top-floor tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI) for improved serviceability ...
TL;DR: In this article, the tensile performance of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCC) has been extensively studied, but the crushing behavior is less understood.
Abstract: While the tensile performance of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCC) has been extensively studied, the crushing behavior is less understood. Notably, crushing...
TL;DR: In this paper, the results from a pilot testing program on the flexural behavior of cross-laminated bamboo and timber (CLBT) beams are reported, and the testing parameters include the combinati...
Abstract: This technical note reports the results from a pilot testing program on the flexural behavior of cross-laminated bamboo and timber (CLBT) beams. The testing parameters include the combinati...
TL;DR: In this paper, an experimental and numerical study on the octagonal high-strength steel tubular stub columns under combined compression and bending is presented, and the results show that the stub columns are robust to bending and compression.
Abstract: An experimental and numerical study on the octagonal high-strength steel tubular stub columns under combined compression and bending is presented in this paper. Octagonal high-strength stee...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present results from 21 large-scale experiments on steel columns that examined their collapse behavior as related to steel moment resisting frames (MRFs), and the test specimens inc...
Abstract: This paper presents results from 21 large-scale experiments on steel columns that examined their collapse behavior as related to steel moment resisting frames (MRFs). The test specimens inc...
TL;DR: In this paper, a planar composite plate shear wall/concrete filled (C-PSW/CF) is described, which consists of two steel web plates and two flange closure plates making up a long hollow box section that is filled with conc...
Abstract: Planar composite plate shear walls/concrete filled (C-PSW/CF) consist of two steel web plates and two flange (or closure) plates making up a long hollow box section that is filled with conc...
TL;DR: The debris field of earthquake-induced building collapse can block or reduce the capacity of adjacent sidewalks and roads, hinder emergency and evacuation operations, and therefore adversel....
Abstract: The debris field of earthquake-induced building collapse can block or reduce the capacity of adjacent sidewalks and roads, hinder emergency and evacuation operations, and therefore adversel...
TL;DR: In this article, a strong mainshock may cause several aftershocks within a short interval, which can make buildings damaged during the mainsshock more vulnerable to collapse.
Abstract: A strong mainshock may cause several aftershocks within a short interval. These aftershocks can make buildings damaged during the mainshock more vulnerable to collapse. Hence, it is critica...