Flat slab structural systems are frequently used in various construction scenarios, such as multistorey buildings, bridges, parking garages, and foundation engineering, for their great economical superiority and ease ...

Beam-column junctions are key zones in reinforced concrete structures that are particularly vulnerable to earthquake stresses. As a result, strengthening the beam-column joint is critical in order to save the structure ...

The loads of the structures are transferred to the soil by foundation. Foundations of structures are subjected to different modes of loading. For weak soil and heavy construction of structures pile foundation are better ...

The process of managing a construction project is difficult and time-consuming. Since the jobs associated with a project are diverse and complex, involving numerous stakeholders in various phases, successful project ...

Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis techniques are utilized for prioritizing, finding the stakeholder perception of the risk factors and determining the interrelationship between the main risk heads in PPP projects. Risk ...

Terrorists have targeted iconic and public buildings in recent years. Terrorists are developing high-intensity bombs as technology advances. Bomb blasts and threats are a growing problem all over the world. The protection ...

The high-rise structure construction has become a feasible solution to the issues related with the urban society. It is very essential to consider the effects of lateral loads induced from wind and earthquakes in the ...

The beam column joint is the critical zone in a reinforced cement concrete (RCC) moment resisting frame. It is subjected to large forces during severe ground shaking and its behavior has a significant influence on the ...

Beam-column joint is the most important part of any framed building structure. In many cases due to mechanical, electrical and plumbing needs openings are made in beam column joint at transverse beam section. Many ...