Predicting Shear Strength in FRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Bat Algorithm-Based Artificial Neural Network by Mohammad Nikoo, Babak Aminnejad, Alireza Lork

“…The parameters f’c (MPa), ρf (%), Ef (GPa), a/d, bw (mm), d (mm), and VMA are selected as inputs to determine the shear strength in FRP-reinforced concrete beams. The structure of the artificial neural network (ANN) is also optimized using the bat algorithm. …”
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Linear Control Method for Arch Ring of Oblique-Stayed Buckle Cantilever Pouring Reinforced Concrete Arch Bridge by Zengwu Liu, Jianting Zhou, Yuexing Wu, Xing You, Yinghao Qu

“…Yelang Lake Bridge is the largest cantilevered single-chamber reinforced concrete arch bridge in China, with a net span of 210 m. …”
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Analysis of Tools to Evaluate Chloride Threshold for Corrosion Onset of Reinforced Concrete in Tropical Marine Environment of Yucatán, México by Pedro Castro-Borges, Mercedes Balancán-Zapata, Alexander López-González

“…The chloride threshold for corrosion onset of reinforced concrete depends on several factors and is only valid for the specific condition of each factor. …”
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Differences between 3D printed concrete and 3D printing reinforced concrete technologies: a review by Komeil Momeni, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Mohammad Hematibahar, Tesfaldet Hadgembes Gebre

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A Study on Self-Consolidate Concrete in Experimental Reinforced-Concrete Beam Column Structures with Alccofine and Steel Fiber by G. Vimal Arokiaraj, G. Elangovan

“…Totally, eight reinforced-concrete (RC) column joints with M25 grade concrete were considered in this study. …”
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Damage Identification of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Based on Improved Fuzzy Clustering Algorithm and Acoustic Emission Parameters by Yafeng Gong, Siyuan Lin, Feng He, Yang He, Jiaxiang Song

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Pseudodynamic Testing of Buildings Retrofitted with External Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames to Increase Lateral Strength for Earthquake Damage Prevention by Ju-Seong Jung, Kang-Seok Lee

“…In this study, a new technique for seismic retrofitting via the attachment of an “external steel reinforced concrete frame” (ESRCF) system was developed to strengthen medium-to-low-rise reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. …”
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Bond behavior of galvanized iron fiber reinforced concrete with recycled coarse aggregate and model prediction using machine learning by Md. Jahidul Islam, Ummul Wara Labiba, Tasfiah Faisal Chowdhury, Md. Shahjalal, Tanvir Mustafy, Tanvir Hassan Tusher

Subjects: “…Galvanized iron fiber reinforced concrete…”
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Finite Element Modeling of Compressive and Splitting Tensile Behavior of Plain Concrete and Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Cylinder Specimens by Md. Arman Chowdhury, Md. Mashfiqul Islam, Zubayer Ibna Zahid

“…Plain concrete and steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) cylinder specimens are modeled in the finite element (FE) platform of ANSYS 10.0 and validated with the experimental results and failure patterns. …”
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Evaluation of the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams repaired with glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) using a damage variable by Rafael Nunes da Cunha, Kevin Mendon�a Oliveira, Ant�nio Gabriel Lisboa Rego Brito, Camila de Sousa Vieira, David Leonardo Nascimento de Figueiredo Amorim

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A Comparative Study of Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures Using Chinese and African Seismic Codes by Musaab Suliman, Liang Lu

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify each code’s advantages by comparing assessment of the seismic efficacy of moment resistance frame reinforced concrete (MRF-RC) frames using four different codes: the Ethiopian Building Code Standard (EBCS-8), the Egyptian Code for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures (ECP-201), the Algerian Seismic Regulations (RPA-99), and the Chinese Code for Seismic Design of Buildings (GB-50011), the first three are the major codes used in Africa. …”
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Breaking Mechanism and Damage Evolution Rule of Ultra-High-Pressure Water Jet Impacting Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete by Jialiang Liu, Yuelong Chen, Yujie Zhu

“…Based on smooth particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method, this paper carried out the numerical simulation of ultra-high-pressure water jet (UHP-WJ) impacting steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC), verified the established numerical model by UHP-WJ impacting SFRC and computed tomography (CT) scanning experiments, and explored breaking mechanism and damage evolution rule of SFRC impacted by UHP-WJ. …”
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High performance synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete mixed with nanoparticles: A proof-of-concept green railway sleeper product by Radhika Sridhar, Satjapan Leelatanon, Monthian Setkit, Thanongsak Imjai, Elhem Ghorbel, Boksun Kim

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The impact of utilizing ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete in beam-column joints with different patterns of transverse reinforcement by Ayman Abdo, Heba A. Mohamed, Talaat Ryad, Sayed Ahmed

“…This research studies and assesses the possibility of employing ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) in exterior beam-column joints (BCJs). …”
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Seismic Fragility Analysis of the Reinforced Concrete Continuous Bridge Piers Based on Machine Learning and Symbolic Regression Fusion Algorithms by Hanbo Zhu, Changqing Miao

“…Taking the pier of a three-span continuous reinforced concrete hollow slab bridge as an example, a nonlinear finite element model was established for vulnerability analysis. …”
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Assessing Delayed Collapse Risks in Load-Bearing Reinforced Concrete Walls Exposed to Parametric Fires: A Numerical Investigation by Guergah Cherif, Baghdadi Mohamed, Dimia Mohamed Salah, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Júlio César Costa Campos

“…Utilizing the finite element program SAFIR, numerical simulations were conducted on reinforced concrete walls to investigate their behavior during and post-cooling phase. …”
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Analytical Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Pier and Cast-in-Steel-Shell Pile Connection Behavior considering Steel-Concrete Interface by Jiho Moon, Dawn E. Lehman, Charles W. Roeder, Hak-Eun Lee, Tae-Hyung Lee

“…The seismic design of bridges may require a large-diameter deep pile foundation such as a cast-in-steel-shell (CISS) pile where a reinforced concrete (RC) member is cast in a steel casing. …”
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Deep learning models for analysis of non‐destructive evaluation data to evaluate reinforced concrete bridge decks: A survey by Dayakar Naik Lavadiya, Sattar Dorafshan

“…However, the health of a reinforced concrete bridge deck is jeopardized substantially due to presence of subsurface defects. …”
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An Experimental Study on the Compressive Dynamic Performance of Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete for Retaining Structure under Automobile Collision Magnitude by Furong Li, Guoxing Chen, Guizhong Xu, Yongyi Wu

“…Our research findings are of important research significance for the application and promotion of polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete in the engineering practice of retaining structures.…”
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A review of five years’ experience on the effect of fibers on the autogenous healing of Ultra High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete by M. Roig-Flores, H. Doostkami, P. Serna

Subjects: “…Ultra High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete…”
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