This article presents a sophisticated approach to updating the finite element model of two historical arch masonry bridges located in the challenging terrain of Kalka Shimla mountain railway, using vibration testing results. ...

The main objective of this study is to investigate the effect of combining natural and synthetic fibers on the mechanical characteristics of hybrid and novel functionally graded hybrid composites by considering hemp as ...

Sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate based concrete has been reported to give mechanical and durability properties similar to conventional concrete. But concrete made up of lightweight aggregate possesses lower stiffness ...

A Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)-Concrete composite beam system comprises of several contact interactions, sub-components with varying geometries, and complex material behavior. Evaluating the flexural response of such ...

Modular construction is a relatively innovative construction technique where a building is predominantly made up of a series of prebuilt units, called ‘modules’, which are manufactured in a factory, transported to the site ...

Natural fibers, especially flax, jute and hemp fibers have gained more interest in the recent years due to their promising mechanical properties such as low cost, a high percentage of cellulose, easy availability and ...

In this chapter, the fire resistance requirements for structural components incorporating bio-based fiber-reinforced polymer composites are presented. The factors that are to be accounted for in evaluating the performance ...

The book presents the select proceedings of the Third International Conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering 2021 (ERCAM 2021). The book highlights the latest advances in structural ...

This book presents the select papers from the proceedings of the National Conference on Advanced Construction Materials and Management (ACMM 2022). The book discusses the ongoing research and advanced practices in building ...

This book covers the merits and demerits of advanced composite materials with regard to their applications for earthquake-resistant applications. The chapters in the book are divided into the following main topics: (a) the ...