3D deformation and strain are crucial parameters in engineering design and construction. Precise 3D full-field measurement is useful in identifying the response of the structure under a given loading condition. Digital ...

Bridges are a critical component of the transportation infrastructure system because a failure in a particular bridge may affect a wide range of areas adversely. Also, the intensity and frequency of natural shocks and ...

Research on origami-based folding patterns has led to major technical developments from nanoscale metamaterial to large-scale deployable space structures. Deployable space structures such as solar sails and reflectors ...

Air travel is rapidly increasing all over the world and airport capacities are crucial when serving this growing demand. When it comes to airport capacities, whether it is passenger or freight, runway capacity is the key ...

Façade fires are one of the most critical and increasingly frequent hazards in buildings. These fires pose a great risk to the building occupants. The Grenfell Tower fire, which happened in 2017, killing 72 people, is ...

The use of Calcium Carbide Residue (CCR) which is a calcium-rich material as a soil stabilizer is often discussed as a solution to reduce negative environmental impacts and costs involved with soil stabilization with ...

Proper compaction plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of asphalt pavement works. As a quality control (QC) and quality acceptance (QA) parameter, the degree of compaction expressed as a percentage ratio between ...

The economic challenges facing Sri Lanka have highlighted the need for affordable housing solutions. This study investigates the viability of load-bearing hollow block walls within a hybrid construction system for multistory ...

Climate change significantly alters the low-flow regimes of river basins worldwide and presents significant challenges to water-scarce regions, especially in dry regions. This current study investigates the impact of climate ...

Hospitals are essential infrastructures that must maintain continuous operation during and after disasters to ensure the safety of patients and staff while providing medical services, even under surge conditions. Given the ...