Due to the complex nature of the piled raft foundation, its realistic design relies on the more rigorous computer based methods using either finite element or finite difference based soft wares. This study develops a ...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative technology in structural engineering, promising improved efficiency and collaboration across design disciplines. This thesis investigates the applicability ...

In most cases, buildings are constructed in Ethiopia without properly taking into account the impact of lateral loads due to earthquakes. Design of buildings to earthquakes is not given appropriate attention, even in ...

Currently, Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is being used as alternative to conventional steel reinforcement to minimize deterioration and maintenance costs of damaged steel RC member. This is partly due to CFRP’s ...

The existing structure might not have enough seismic resistance capacities due to construction errors, design by old building design codes (EBCS 1995), deterioration, and building function changes. To increase the seismic ...

There are a number of methods and standards to compute the nonlinear static response of the frame, among them finite element softwares and building codes are most known methods. However there is a limited number of studies ...

Nowadays, several methods are available for the analysis of moments at the design section of reinforced concrete two-way slabs under gravity loads. In this investigation, it has been attempted to compare different analysis ...

With the expansion of cities it is required to construct high storey buildings, bridges and other structures. Composite construction has been proven to be promising for multi storey buildings. As a result, composite columns ...

Shear failure of RC members is sudden and uncontrolled due to crushing of members into a block of smaller size. The development of critical shear crack cancels shear transfer mechanisms. To minimize failure due to shear ...

Composite steel-concrete columns have an adequate seismic performance because of their stiffness, strength and ductility and have been found to be cost effective especially for multistory buildings under horizontal load. ...