Sustainable Issues in Infrastructure Engineering: The official 2020 publication of the Soil-Structure Interaction Group in Egypt (SSIGE) 3030625850, 9783030625856

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Contents
SSIGE Official Publications 2020: Part 2
FE Modeling of RC Beams Reinforced in Flexure with BFRP Bars Exposed to Harsh Conditions
1 Introduction
2 Brief Overview of the Experimental Program
2.1 Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
2.2 Material Properties
2.3 Beam Geometry and Mesh Sensitivity
2.4 Model Verification
3 Discussion of Results
4 Conclusions
References
Manufacturing and Mechanical Testing of Casuarina Glauca Blockboards
1 Introduction
2 Manufacturing and Testing Procedures
2.1 Production of Casuarina Glauca BlockBoard
2.2 Testing of Casuarina Glauca Blockboard
3 Results and Discussion
4 Cost Analysis and Comparison
5 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Comparing Shear Strength Prediction Models of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Girders
1 Introduction
2 Prediction Models
2.1 RILEM TC 162-TDF 2003
2.2 fib Model Code 2010
2.3 French Standard, NF P 18-710 2016
3 Shear Experiments
4 Evaluation of Prediction Models
4.1 RILEM TC 162-TDF 2003
4.2 fib Model Code 2010
4.3 French Standard, NF P 18-710 2016
5 Conclusions
References
Evaluation of the Performance of Gravel Road with Base Course Reinforced with Do-Nou
1 Introduction
2 Full Size Driving Test
2.1 Design of the Base Course Thickness
2.2 Cases of Full-Size Driving Test
2.3 Estimation of Bearing Capacity of Base Course in Case-1–3
2.4 Installation of Earth Pressure Gauge
2.5 Number of Passes Made by a 2-Ton Dump Truck and Measurement Items
3 Experimental Results and Discussion
3.1 Settlement of Base Course Surface
3.2 Deformation of Base Course
3.3 Load Distributions Analyzed Based on the Measured Earth Pressure
4 Conclusions
References
Updated Seismic Input for Next Generation of the Egyptian Building Code
1 Introduction
2 Challenges for Seismic Hazard in Egypt
3 Methodology
4 Input Data for Hazard Computation
4.1 Lithospheric Model
5 Result and Conclusion
References
Effect of Using Different Installation Positions for Stirrups in Enhancing the Shear Capacity of RC Beams
1 Introduction
2 Objective
3 Analytical Models and Element Types
4 Verification Models
5 Parametric Study
6 Results and Discussion
6.1 Results of the Verification Models
6.2 Results of the Parametric Study
7 Conclusions
References
Behavior of Reinforced SCC Short Columns Subjected to Weathering Effects
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Study
2.1 Sample Preparation
2.2 Accelerated Corrosion
2.3 Weathering Effects
3 Test Results and Discussion
4 Conclusions and Future Recommendation
References
Implications of Different Foamed Bitumen Stabilization Production and Curing Processes on Airport Pavement Thickness and Life
1 Introduction
2 Background
2.1 Foamed Bitumen Base Production
2.2 Foamed Bitumen Base Curing
2.3 Foamed Bitumen Base Characterization
2.4 Airport Pavement Structural Design System
3 Methods and Results
3.1 Methods
3.2 Results
4 Discussion
4.1 Effect of Production Method on Modulus
4.2 Effect of Curing Method on Modulus
4.3 Characteristic Modulus Values
4.4 Effect of Modulus on Pavement Thickness and Life
4.5 Pavement Damage with Age
5 Conclusions
References
Using Recycled Concrete as a Replacement for Coarse Aggregate in the Production of Green Concrete
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement and Motivation
3 Background and Previous Research
4 Methodology
5 Materials Used
6 Results and Discussion
7 Failure Modes
8 Mathematical Model and Design Equation
9 Conclusions
References
A Study to Evaluate the Energy Performance for the Brownfield Building at SVNIT, Surat, Gujarat
1 Introduction
2 Need of Study
3 Study Area
4 Objective
5 Scope of Study
6 Methodology
7 Data Collection
8 Analysis
9 Conclusion
References
Data Mining and Performance Prediction of Flexible Road Pavement Using Fuzzy Logic Theory: A Case of Nigeria
1 Introduction
1.1 The Concept of Data Mining
1.2 The Concept of Fuzzy Logic Theory
1.3 Analysis of Systems Behaviour Using Fuzzy Logic
1.4 Pavement Management System Using Fuzzy Logic
2 Methodology
2.1 Description of Study Area
2.2 Data Collection and Description
2.3 Data Mining for IPC Classification
2.4 Development of FIS
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Data Mining for IPC Classifications
3.2 Calibration and Validation of the FIS Model
4 Conclusion
Appendix
References
Design and Detailing of Bridge Approach Slabs: Cast-in-Place and Precast Concrete Options
1 Introduction
2 Current Practice of Bridge Approach Slabs in US
3 Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Practice
4 Precast Bridge Approach Slab
5 Analytical Investigation
5.1 Skew Angle Effect
5.2 Volume Changes Effect
5.3 Bridge Width Effect
6 Conclusions
References
Exploring the Durability Specification of Coarse Aggregate Used in Airport Asphalt Mixtures
1 Introduction
2 Background
2.1 Airport Asphalt
2.2 Aggregate for Asphalt
2.3 Airport Asphalt Aggregate Specification
3 Methods and Results
3.1 Methods
4 Results
5 Discussion
5.1 Compliance with the Australian Airport Specification
5.2 Variability of Results
5.3 Effect of Fraction Size on Results
5.4 Relationships Between Durability Indicators
5.5 Efficacy of Industry Recommended Combinations
6 Conclusions
References
Author Index