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Advances and Challenges in Structural Engineering

Proceedings of the 2nd GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2018 – The Official International Congress of the Soil-Structure Interaction Group in Egypt (SSIGE)

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  • © 2019

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Editors:
  1. Hugo Rodrigues

    1. Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal

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  2. Amr Elnashai

    1. Division of Research, University of Houston, Houston, USA

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  • Presents different case studies with most advanced approaches
  • Discusses experimental investigation in the different topics of structural engineering
  • Highlights recent developments in seismic assessment of different types of structures

Part of the book series: Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (SUCI)

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Table of contents (31 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Retrofitting Gravity Load Designed R.C Frames Using FRP

    • Mohamed I. S. Elmasry, Melad Belal Said, Essam A. Elkordy
    Pages 1-13

  3. Condition Monitoring of Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) Structures Using Ground-Bourne Vibrations from Train Passages

    • Chayut Ngamkhanong, Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Rui Calçada, Rodolfo Martin
    Pages 14-22

  4. Application of Nano-Silica in Concrete Bridges in Vietnam for Sustainable Development

    • Le Hong Lam, Dao Duy Lam
    Pages 23-31

  5. FRP Tubes Filled with Reinforced Concrete Subjected to Cyclic Axial Loading

    • Asmaa Abdeldaim Ahmed, Mohamed Hassan, Radhouane Masmoudi
    Pages 32-44

  6. Ultimate Flexural Capacity Predication of Rectangular FRP Tube Beams Filled with Concrete

    • Asmaa Abdeldaim Ahmed, Mohamed Hassan, Radhouane Masmoudi
    Pages 45-55

  7. Reinforced Concrete Multi-Rib Arch Bridge Strengthened by Changing Structural System

    • Yiqiang Xiang, Bishnu Gupt Gautam
    Pages 56-64

  8. The Influence of Spectral Responses on the Structures Heights

    • Mohamed Ahatri, Khadija Baba, Soukaina Touijrate, Lahcen Bahi
    Pages 65-76

  9. Effect of Steel Slag on Cold Bituminous Emulsion Mix

    • Amol Rakhunde, N. A. Hedaoo
    Pages 77-86

  10. Post-consumer Cullet and Potential Engineering Applications in North America

    • Ifeanyi Ndukwe, Qiuyan Yuan
    Pages 87-101

  11. Production of Building Bricks Using Cement Kiln Dust CKD Waste

    • Ahmed H. Abdulkareem, Saadoon O. Eyada
    Pages 102-113

  12. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) for Strengthening and Seismic Retrofitting of Historic Circular Masonry Stone Columns

    • Sayed Hemeda
    Pages 114-137

  13. The Impact of Steel Fibers on the Properties of Self Compacting Concrete

    • Hassan Ghanem, Yehia Obeid, Ayman Trad, Mohamed Dandachy
    Pages 138-150

  14. Assessing the Potential Value of a SHM Deployment on a Proposed Footbridge

    • David D. T. Nepomuceno, John Bennetts, Graham T. Webb, Matt Langhorne, Mike Johnson, John H. G. Macdonald et al.
    Pages 151-166

  15. Seismic Demands Assessment of Tall Buildings: Theoretical Approach and Applications

    • Benazouz Chikh, Mustapha Remki, Abdelkader Benyoucef, Youcef Mehani, Mohamed Hadid, Abdelmounaim Mechaala
    Pages 167-179

  16. Verification of Mechanism on Improvement of Drying Shrinkage or Air Permeability on Concrete Using Blast Furnace Slag Sand Based on Pore Structure

    • Ryo Yoshida, Kazuhide Saito, Chiaki Yoshizawa
    Pages 180-193

  17. Effect of Wet-Mat Curing Time on Chloride Permeability of Concrete Bridge Decks

    • Hassan Ghanem, Ayman Trad, Mohamed Dandachy, Adel ElKordi
    Pages 194-208

  18. The Effect of Underground Stories on the Dynamic Response of High-Rise Buildings

    • Lina Jaber, Yehya Temsah, Yasser El-Mossallamy, Fadi Hage Chehade
    Pages 209-218

  19. Engineering Properties of Self-compacting Concrete Containing Class C Fly Ash and Processed Slag Sand

    • H. P. Vageesh, C. P. Ramesh, T. Raghavendra, B. C. Udayashankar, A. Shashishankar
    Pages 219-229

  20. Across Wind Load Analysis Using CFD for Sustainable Design of Tall Structures

    • K. Shruti, P. N. Rao, G. R. Sabareesh
    Pages 230-243
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About this book

This edited volume on challenges in structural and bridge engineering brings together contributions to this important area of engineering research. The volume presents findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of structural engineering, applied to buildings, bridges and infrastructures in general, and heritage patrimony. The scope of the volume focuses on the application of advanced experimental and numerical techniques and new technologies to the built environment. The volume is based on the best contributions to the 2nd GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2018 – The official international congress of the Soil-Structure Interaction Group in Egypt (SSIGE).

Editors and Affiliations

  • Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal

    Hugo Rodrigues

  • Division of Research, University of Houston, Houston, USA

    Amr Elnashai

About the editors

Hugo Rodrigues is Senior Lecturer at the School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal, teaching several topics related with Structural Analysis, Building Pathology and Rehabilitation. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Aveiro in 2012. His experience in Seismic analysis, having participated as a team member in research and development projects, specialized consultancy studies ordered by several public institutions and companies regarding the assessment of seismic risk. His major research interests are Building Rehabilitation, Structural Health Monitoring and Seismic Safety including experimental and numerical activities. Research member of the RIsks and Sustainability in Construction (RISCO). He has co-authored more than 150 publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and national and international conferences.

Fellow of the British Royal Academy of Engineering, Amr Elnashai is the Dean of Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, and the Harold and Inge Marcus Chair of Engineering. He was previously head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA and the Bill and Elaine Hall endowed professor in the same department. He was Director of the NSF multi-institution interdisciplinary Mid-America Earthquake Center (2004-2009). He was also Director of the NSF Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulations (NEES) Laboratory at Illinois (2002-2009). Amr obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Cairo University, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Imperial College, University of London. Before joining the University of Illinois in June 2001, Amr was Professor of Earthquake Engineering and Head of Division at Imperial College (1985-2001). He has been Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey, UK, since 1997. Other visiting professor appointments include the University of Tokyo, the University of Southern California, and the European School for Advanced Studies in Reduction of Seismic Risk, Italy.

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