Concrete sandwich facades with non-metallic reinforcement offer significant opportunities to reduce material usage, dead weight and the carbon footprint in high-rise construction. This article presents the development of a novel facade system with a...
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Foundation shoes may be used for the separation between precast concrete columns and precast foundations slabs that are difficult to be transported and lifted as a common unit. Such shoes are considered as rigid connections and may be designed by...
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Train crossings in high-speed rail operations induce dynamic loads on railway bridges, affecting structural safety and serviceability considerations. Compliance with codified limits on bridge vibration responses—typically expressed as thresholds...
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Coating concrete surfaces is state of the art when it comes to ensuring the durability of parking structures. The surface protection systems used are subject to stress from vehicle traffic, which limits their service life and thus their protective...