AbstractMass ply panel (MPP) is a new mass timber product that was recently introduced for structural applications in buildings. Although there have been several studies on characterizing the mechanical properties…

The MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) has awarded 20 projects a total of $5 million over two years in its first-ever 2022 MCSC Seed Awards program. The winning projects are…

AbstractThe condition of substructures in high-speed railway (HSR) bridges is crucial to the safety of the railway operation. However, research on the condition evaluation of substructures in HSR bridges is…

AbstractFlood events bring havoc to transportation assets including bridges, culverts, and roadways on an annual basis. This has been an increasing trend in the recent years, especially in Midwestern states.…

AbstractThis paper investigates the impact of revised seismic hazard values in the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC 2015) on the design of reinforced-concrete (RC) shear wall buildings. Five buildings…

AbstractContracts can serve three functions—Control, Coordination, and Adaptation—to mitigate different risks. This multifunctional perspective based on the development of contract theory has been introduced in construction industries to analyze how…

AbstractSeveral modes of bridge distress related to interactions with approach roadways have been observed in Oklahoma through routine maintenance inspections. Upon closer review it was found out that there are…

AbstractHeavy metals in industrial waste cause environmental damage because they metals are toxic, nonbiodegradable, and are bioaccumulated. As such, treatments are needed to reduce heavy metals to legally acceptable levels…

AbstractThere is strong demand for ductile cement-based materials in various rehabilitation systems of concrete infrastructure. This study investigated the flexural performance of nanomodified cementitious composites incorporating a novel class of…

AbstractCrumb rubber is one of the waste materials used to improve the behavior of binders. The use of this recycled rubber as a common cheap additive can also help in…