This paper summarizes the test results of an extensive research program sponsored by the US Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council to examine the behavior of high-strength concrete rectangular columns subjected to concentric and eccentric loading conditions. The variables considered in this investigation were concrete strength ranging from 7.9 ksi (55 MPa) to 16.5 ksi (1...

In this article, the thermo-elastic behavior of a functionally graded simple blade subjected to the mechanical and thermal loadings is presented, applying a semi-analytical method and a variable thickness cantilever beam model. A specific temperature gradient is employed between the root and the edges of the beam. It is assumed that the mechanical and thermal properties are longitudinal directi...

The current picture of biotechnology as a science suggests its potential for sustainable development, if to consider its environmental compatibility, economic viability and social responsibility. The geographical patterning of biotechnology capacity and utilization reveals the technology gap, ‘genetic divide’, between developed and developing countries. Due to institutional insufficiency, devel...

One of the goals that the Innovative Bridge Research and Construction (IRBC) program, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), wishes to achieve through sponsored research projects is the concept of an economical, durable, short-span bridge that reduces construction time. Delaware County, Iowa took a step in that direction through the construction of a 64 ft. long bridge comprise...

the national bridge stock of iran consists of about 330,000 bridges, of which around 50% are older than 30 years. since 2010, iran road maintenance & transportation organization has started implementing a comprehensive bridge management system in order to manage this aged stock efficiently. to predict future conditions of bridge stock, a heuristic numerical method is presented. this methodology...