Construction of bridges span-by-span with Movable Scaffolding Systems (MSSs) is a very efficient and competitive technology. Normally used for spans between 25 and 70m, the technology has allowed reaching longer spans due to technological advances ...
Marck Anthony Mora Quispe +2 more
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Comparative analysis of normative provisions for seismic design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures [PDF]
The main objective of this work is to carry out a comparative analysis between the methods and provisions of the Brazilian code ABNT NBR 15421:2006 and those of the ASCE/SEI 7 and the Eurocode 8, on the seismic design of structures.
R. A. RODRIGUES +2 more
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Petrochemical Steel Pipe Rack: Critical Assessment of Existing Design Code Provisions and a Case Study [PDF]
The investigation of the seismic integrity of petrochemical plant steel structures should be commensurable to their importance given the high necessity for human life safety and financial robustness. To date, it is demonstrated in the existing literature
L. Di Sarno, G. Karagiannakis
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Tests and Design Provisions for Reinforced-Concrete Beams Strengthened in Shear Using FRP Sheets and Strips [PDF]
Numerous investigations of RC beams strengthened in shear with externally-bonded (EB) fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets, plates and strips have been successfully conducted in recent years.
A. Mofidi, O. Chaallal
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Specific aspects on the adequate selection of electric equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres [PDF]
When using electrical equipment in installations operating in hazardous areas endangered by potentially explosive atmospheres, care shall be taken also to the selection of such equipment.
Moldovan Lucian +3 more
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Expansion of sustainability in the ACI 318 building code
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has long recognized the growing importance of accounting for environmental sustainability in the design of concrete structures.
Shana Kelley
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Improved design provisions for reinforced concrete block masonry walls under axial compression
The provisions pertaining to design of reinforced masonry (RM) walls under axial compression in the Australian masonry standard AS 3700 (2018 version) have been revised based on the recent findings that the lateral restraining ties do not significantly ...
J. Thamboo +3 more
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Comparison between Different Seismic Design Criteria for Tanks [PDF]
It is well recognized that liquid storage tanks possess low ductility and energy absorbing capacity as compared to the conventional buildings. Accordingly, various design codes provide higher level of design seismic forces for tanks.
Mohammed Ahmed Eliwi
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New definition for torsional irregularity based on floors rotations of reinforced concrete buildings
Earthquake investigations confirm that un-symmetric buildings suffer more damage than their symmetric counterparts. Torsional vibrations due to irregularity are one of the main factors which cause damage to buildings.
Khaled M. Alaa +2 more
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Innovative freedom: design and provision
In the process of the study, based on the generalization of the works of famous scientists, the interdependence of the idea, innovation and financial support was determined. This relationship is due to the following components: creativity of the inventor as a transcendence of the idea; uniqueness of innovation as a sign of rationality, consumption ...
Vitalii ZAKHARCHENKO +2 more
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