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Underground City Suitable Site Selection at Bandar Abbas City, Southern Iran
Abstract: Choosing a suitable place to build a new city, including an underground city, is a very sensitive taskbecause if you do not pay enough attention to your studies, it can have very dangerous financial andhuman consequences. In this study, the ANP method was used to select a suitable location for thestructure of an underground city in Bandar Abbas City of Hormozgan Province in southern Iran. Forthis issue, 12 factors include …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Projects in Accelerated Conditions
Abstract: The work aims in identifying the causes of delay in construction projects and the acceleration techniques adopted to overcome them. Questionnaire survey with experts from industry was used for generation of data and analyzed using Relative Importance Index and Spearmen’s Rank Correlation Coefficient test. On analyses it was noticed that project complexity, labour challenges and resequencing of activities are the main barriers impacting the timeline for construction projects. Various acceleration …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Fracture and Failure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) – A Review
Abstract: In the world, many countries put into effect the renewal plans and/or the laws and/or the regulations for recent engineering structures which have reached their lifetime, are risk prone and have been built lacking quality engineering, or without considering urban planning. Hence, many structures are demolished and this situation increases the amount of construction and demolition waste (C & DW). Also, resource consumptions are rapidly increased due to excessive constructional …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–48 Read article
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Effect of Replacing Rice Husk Ash with Cement and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag with Fine Aggregates on High Performance Concrete
Abstract: Cement and sand are the basic materials for any concrete construction. Now a day’s due to erosion of rivers and considering environmental issues, there is a scarcity of river sand. Many researchers are finding different materials to replace sand and one of the major materials considered in this study is granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS). In recent times, instead of cement many alternative materials are being used as the binding …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Statistical Analysis of Self-Compacting Concrete Impregnated with Coir Fiber
Abstract: Concrete is the construction material widely used throughout the world. Construction materials used in the industry should be friendly with the environment during its usage. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is an innovative concrete that does not require vibration for placing and compaction. It is able to flow under its own weight, completely filling formwork and achieving full compaction, ev+ en in the presence of congested reinforcement. The hardened concrete is dense, …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Experimental Investigation On Partial Replacement Of Fine Aggregate By Wood Ash On Concrete
Abstract: This paper intends to investigate the possibility of producing low costs enhanced performance concrete by wood ash. By taking the enormous amount of sand in river beds, it affects the environment badly and demand for fine aggregate is increase day by day. So by partially replacing Prosopis juliflora ash with fine aggregate in construction field, It can serve both the purposes of meeting the demands of construction industry and at …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Aerocon Bricks
Abstract: Various low-cost housing projects are considered by a growing demand chiefly due to urbanisation. The collection of building materials should chance the requirements of local conditions to enhance quality of life for the most needed ones by building new structures and/or by improving existing structures. Various studies showed that a big variety of wall materials have been used in different building systems with traditional and modern construction methods, but only …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Effect on Strength Properties Concrete Amalgamation of Recycled Reinforced Aggregate -An Experimental Study
Abstract: Concrete is a combination substance which has turn into a universal and essential as its intrinsic in character brought an uprising application. Use of concrete in construction lead to construction of surplus desecrate subsequent to destruction of the variety of structures. The waste generated is enormous and uncontrollable. So, in this present research is to verify the potency of concrete with normal aggregate and recycled aggregate in addition to enlarged …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Study the effect of single and double layers of welded mesh & percentages of steel fiber on different sample
Abstract: Ferrocement is a thin composite structure made a rich mortar mix based on cement with relatively different type of wire mesh. The main objective of this research paper is to constructed a low cost insulation resistance residential building system for urban as well as for ruler development. Ferrocement technologies reduced cost, time and structural load at least 30% to 50%. It is long-lasting and cost-effective due to locally available material …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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PLASTICITY EVALUATION ON THE HETEROGENEITY OF SAND AND SILTY CLAY FORMATION IN DELTAIC ENVIRONMENT
Abstract: This paper evaluates the level of heterogeneity impact of atterberg limit of the formation; the study analyzed eight locations to determine their plastic limit, liquid limits and plastic index, values generated from different location reflect the behaviour of sand and silty clay base on the experimental data, fluctuation were experiences from 0.2 – 2.5m in all the locations, it generated the lowest and the highest range from LL30-45, PL, 21-31, …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Seismic Behavior of Soft Storey Building with Static and Dynamic Earthquake Loading
Abstract: Soft first storey is a typical feature in the modern multi-storey constructions in urban India. Though multi-storied buildings with soft storey floor are inherently vulnerable to collapse due to earthquake, their construction is still widespread in the developing like India. Functional and Social need to provide car parking space at ground level and for offices open stories at different level of structure far out-weighs the warning against such buildings from …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Short Communication: Physico-Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk Geopolymers
Abstract: Concrete may be a wide used construction material for varied kinds of structures thanks to its structural stability and strength. However, the assembly of hydraulic cement, a main element of constructing concrete, contributes important quantity of greenhouse emission, as a result of the assembly of 1 ton of hydraulic cement additionally releases regarding one ton of dioxide gas into the atmosphere. Additionally the extent of energy needed to provide OPC …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–35 Read article
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Comparison of R.C.C. Frames with Rectangular and Special Shaped Columns
Abstract: In general, the R.C.C. framed structure are constructed using square, rectangular or circular columns. But the columns may be constructed of any shape. In this study, an effort has been made to study the behavior of R.C.C. framed structure by replacement of regular rectangular columns with special shaped column (like L, T, + shaped columns). Total 8 structures have been compared having different combinations of column, response spectrum of each …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 57–66 Read article
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Review on Seismic Behavior of Structure with Transfer Floor and Transfer Girder: a Finite Element Static and Dynamic Analysis
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe construction of high-rise buildings has presented the engineers with various challenges like the provision of gathering halls and parking floors accompanied with residential apartments and hotel suites on the next floors. This provision requires different column positioning on different floors. For construction of these structures with vertical irregularities, transfer floor or transfer girder is provided between these different column arrangements. This paper aims at studying "seismic analysis of multistory …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Comparitive Study of Conventional Slab and Flat Slab using ETABS
Abstract: In today’s construction activity the employment of flat block is kind of common which boosts the load reduction, speed up construction, and economical. Similarly from the beginning conventional slab has go it place in providing options like a lot of stiffness, higher load carrying capability, safe and economical additionally. because the advancement era began follow of flat slab becomes quite common. In the present dissertation work a G+7 residential multi-storeyed …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Analysis and Design of Tapered Web Pre-engineered Building (PEB) Structure for Siesmic Zones
Abstract: The use of PEB instead of a conventional steel building (CSB) design idea resulted in a number of benefits, since the members were designed according to a bending moment diagram, lowering the amount of material required. Because of its high-quality pre-design and prefabrication, as well as its light weight and cost-effectiveness, this methodology is flexible. If we use ordinary steel constructions, the time frame will be longer, and the cost …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Seismic Analysis of G+10 Storey Building Using Structural Light weight and Normal Weight Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is considered a slight weight concrete which has density of less than 2000 kg/????3. The Structural Lightweight Concrete (SLWC) is mainly used to reduce the dead load of concrete structure. The purpose of this research is to examine and compare the results of Structural lightweight concrete by adding perlite with Normal Weight Concrete multistorey building. Often these multistorey buildings are constructed of ordinary concrete, steel, and other materials, and …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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An analysis of ordained ferrocement workings on engineering properties of the structures
Abstract: Ferrocement is one of the most suitable development materials and it can be cast precast form . Ferrocement could be a flexible development material and it is utilized broadly in creating nations for housing, sanitation, water assets etc. The uses predestined Ferrocement components increase engineering properties of the structure and reduce the cost of construction and completion time. Ferrocement may be a flexible structural construction fabric won person properties of …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Rural Building Base Isolation for Seismic Protection Using LRB and Friction Isolator
Abstract: Over 50% of the population of India, which is still developing, lives in unreinforced masonry buildings. Masonry constructions perform poorly and can collapse suddenly because they are susceptible to seismic loads and loads acting out of plane. Building collapse not only destroys public property but also claims life. It has been demonstrated that base isolation approaches for these types of structures are advantageous; in the event of seismic forces, they …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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BY USING ETABS ANALYSIS OF LATERAL RESISTANCE SYSTEM TO REDUCING THE DISPLACEMENT IN MULTISTOREY BUILDING
Abstract: It is usually a good idea to build a huge building to make better use of the land Recycled concrete is predominantly employed in both workplaces and homes. However, tall structures are susceptible to collapse, especially when subjected to seismic activities and wind vibrations. The structure is subjected to high tension and displacement of lateral forces and can withstand vertical forces with adequate stiffness for horizontal forces. The stability of …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–37 Read article