Tiago C. C. Solberg, Olavo P. C. Bastos, Kêyshilla N. S. Rodrigues, Karoline V. Figueiredo, Bruno Barzellay F. da Costa, Gisele S. Barbosa, Claudia Garrido, Assed N. Haddad
{"title":"Energy Efficiency: Use of BIM in Energy Analysis for Multi-family Residences","authors":"Tiago C. C. Solberg, Olavo P. C. Bastos, Kêyshilla N. S. Rodrigues, Karoline V. Figueiredo, Bruno Barzellay F. da Costa, Gisele S. Barbosa, Claudia Garrido, Assed N. Haddad","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.12.3.85-90","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.12.3.85-90","url":null,"abstract":"—The design of large frames is a strategy used to increase the capture of natural light in buildings. However, this solution entails a higher expense related to the use of climate controls. Therefore, this work employs the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology, using the Revit software","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135989362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenrui Huang, Fei Teng, Isaac Ginis, David Ullman, Eren Ozguven
{"title":"Rainfall Runoff and Flood Simulations for Hurricane Impacts on Woonasquatucket River, USA.","authors":"Wenrui Huang, Fei Teng, Isaac Ginis, David Ullman, Eren Ozguven","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.9.3.239-244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.9.3.239-244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Integrated hydrological and hydrodynamic modeling study has been conducted to investigate hurricane impact on Woonasquatucket River, Rhode Island, USA. Model simulation was conducted for the case study of 2010 storm event. The hydrological model simulates the runoff from the heavy rainstorm, while the river hydrodynamic model simulates the flood waves affected by the interactions of upstream rainfall runoff and downstream storm surge. Results indicate that the river floods was dominant by rainfall runoff in upper river reaches, but dominant by storm surge in the lower river area near the estuary.</p>","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"9 3","pages":"239-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10627105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71491254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Soltanalipour, M. Ballester, F. Carvajal, J. Holomek, M. Bajer
{"title":"An Experimental and Numerical Study of the Load Distribution Effect on Composite Slab Shear Resistance","authors":"M. Soltanalipour, M. Ballester, F. Carvajal, J. Holomek, M. Bajer","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.8.2.101-106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.8.2.101-106","url":null,"abstract":"The design codes prescribe “a close simulation” of the uniformly distributed loads for bending tests, since, applying an ideal uniform load on the slab surface, is not technically as simple as applying concentrated loads by spreader beams. The 4-point bending test used in both standard methods m-k and PCM to determine the shear resistance of composite slabs is currently the most conventional loading arrangement. This article presents the comparison between the 4-point bending and uniform load results, obtained from both experimental tests and numerical simulations. Two groups of specimens, made with a common trapezoidal steel profile and concrete, including short and long spans, have been tested under the two loading setups. The numerical analysis of these slabs has been carried out through modelling the realistic interaction of steel and concrete. For the 4-point bending simulation, predefined vertical cracks are modelled representing the real crack inducers, whereas, for the uniform load case, the Willam-Warnke model is used. Both the experimental and the numerical results indicated that the 4-point bending test provides higher shear strength than uniform load. The experimental part was conducted by LERMA (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech) in collaboration with AdMaS-BUT at Brno University of Technology. The 3D FEM of composite slabs has been made through ANSYS software.","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114163731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Linear and Nonlinear Buckling Analysis of Castellated Beams","authors":"Boksun Kim, S. Elaiwi, L.Y. Li","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.8.2.83-93","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.8.2.83-93","url":null,"abstract":"— The aim of the present paper is to investigate the effect of web openings on the lateral-torsional buckling resistance of castellated beams by using both analytical and numerical methods. The analytical approach is developed based on the principle of minimum potential energy, meanwhile elastic and inelastic numerical solutions obtained using ANSYS software are for the validation of the analytical solutions. The investigations are carried out through the application of uniformly distributed transverse loading on top flange of a castellated beam with common boundary conditions. The developed analytical solutions is can be used for the design and practical use.","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"78 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132165512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Robayo-Salazar, C. Jesus, R. M. Gutiérrez, F. Pacheco-Torgal
{"title":"Natural Volcanic Pozzolan-and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag-Based Alkali-Activated Repair Mortar","authors":"R. Robayo-Salazar, C. Jesus, R. M. Gutiérrez, F. Pacheco-Torgal","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.8.4.340-344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.8.4.340-344","url":null,"abstract":"—An alkali-activated binary mortar (AABM) was studied as a possible alternative to traditional surface protection systems (coatings) or repair materials. A natural volcanic pozzolan (70%) and a granulated blast furnace slag (30%) were employed as precursors. According to standard specifications (EN 1504-3) and the properties of AABM the material was classified as a class R2-repair mortar. ","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134446601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Importance of Temporary Architecture and Permanence as an Obsolete Notion","authors":"Çisem Soylu","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.8.3.253-258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.8.3.253-258","url":null,"abstract":"Permanence is one of the qualities that has been attributed to architecture since the early ages of human settlements for several reasons such as economical, religious or nationalistic motivations. However, the paradigm shift that accompanied modernism has changed the ways that humankind lives and produces; the phenomena of obsolescence has emerged and new economical approaches as well as daily practices have shifted to a short-termed perception of time and the pace of change has accelerated. Creative destruction has become the fundamental point of origin to the modern design and construction practices. Primarily investigating the meaning of permanence absolute and relative permanenceand the drivers of building permanent structures based on the value of architecture both theoretically and historically, this study aims to examine the obtrusive conflict between the modern transformation towards short-termism and the building culture that remained solid in terms of temporaryness. Initiations for discovering ways of building temporary structures or applying short-termed or reusable materials have great importance today, although many examples of temporary architecture may be seen throughout the history of humankind, for a more sustainable, mobile and humble architecture. The conclusion objective of this paper is to track the first modern responses to the interchangeable urban texture during the second half of the twentieth century and how the idea has evolved in time, arriving to the recent applications of temporary modals in the means of structure and material. It is crucial that architecture adapts to this relatively new conjuncture as building life spans are dramatically decreasing and natural resources are at critical levels and temporary structures may be the answer. ","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"57 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132389503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Overtopping for Rubble Mound Breakwater Armoured with the New Block-Rakuna-IV","authors":"H. Thi","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.8.1.40-45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.8.1.40-45","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents the physic model test results on wave flume about the ability of overtopping reduction of new amour unit-Rakuna IV through roughness factor γr. The results from 58 tests for Rakuna IV and Tetrapod showed that the wave overtopping reduction factor of this armour unit is not a constant but depends upon the breaker","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114598574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trung Tran Le Hoang, H. Masuya, K. Yoshimori, Hiroshi Yokoyama
{"title":"Flexural Behavior of RC Beams Strengthened with FRP Bars by Near-Surface Mounted Method","authors":"Trung Tran Le Hoang, H. Masuya, K. Yoshimori, Hiroshi Yokoyama","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.8.4.372-383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.8.4.372-383","url":null,"abstract":"The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) structures by NearSurface Mounted (NSM) method plays a key role in the external strengthening and reinforcing of the structures. A series of static tests for RC beams strengthened by FRP NSM method was carried out to identify their effects on the actual response of such RC beams. In all experimental cases, using externally bonded FRP bars to the tensile region of RC beams by NSM method has improved significantly the flexural strength of the beams. Additionally, the numerical simulation had been done to reproduce the behavior of RC beams strengthened by FRP NSM method under static load. The reliable constitutive models and contact conditions were adopted adequately in these models. It was also shown that the numerical simulation result agrees well with the experimental result. Finally, the calculated equations based on the latest codes of design and construction of externally bonded FRP bars are presented in order to verify the flexural strength of the beams under static load. ","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122080426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Indoor Environment Quality Indicators in Co-Op Supermarkets in Kuwait","authors":"Azel Almutairi","doi":"10.35841/2630-4570-c2-008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35841/2630-4570-c2-008","url":null,"abstract":"I n this paper, the indoor quality indicators were investigated in a Co-Operative (Co-Op) supermarket in Kuwait by both subjective and objective evaluations. A questionnaire with Likert scale basis was conducted to reflect the customers and workers health environment satisfaction. Measurements were carried out to examine the parameters that determine the air and acoustic pollution inside the Co-Op supermarket. The perceived air quality (PAQ) was calculated, and indoor air quality index (IAQ) was investigated. Three pollutants, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and formaldehyde (HCHO) were studied. The CO2 concentration was notably high.","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130155250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Designing in Wood-Results of a Survey among Architects in Portugal","authors":"J. Gagoa, P. Almeidaa, Pedro Mendesb","doi":"10.18178/ijscer.12.3.106-111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18178/ijscer.12.3.106-111","url":null,"abstract":"—This paper presents the results of the survey carried out with architects working in Portugal, regarding wooden construction. The study was carried out between 2021 and 2022 at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon, and corresponds to a phase of the work of the first author aiming to his PhD degree in Architecture (in the field of Construction Technologies and Management), which addresses the applicability of the CLT (Cross-laminated Timber) system to mid-rise housing construction in Portugal. The survey aims to know the openness that currently exists by architects in Portugal regarding the use of wood as a constructive option, as well as the main difficulties that the architecture sector encounters when designing in wood. The results allow to characterize the current situation of designing and building in wood in Portugal, and to identify potentialities and difficulties. The results are useful for the development of ongoing research, and, in the near future, to design strategies in order to overcome any identified constraints.","PeriodicalId":101411,"journal":{"name":"International journal of structural and civil engineering research","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124038208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}