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    Rapid and Accurate Identification of Concrete Surface Cracks via a Lightweight & Efficient YOLOv3 Algorithm

    Haoan Gu1, Kai Zhu1, Alfred Strauss2, Yehui Shi3,4, Dragoslav Sumarac5, Maosen Cao1,*

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 363-380, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.042388 - 05 June 2024

    Abstract Concrete materials and structures are extensively used in transformation infrastructure and they usually bear cracks during their long-term operation. Detecting cracks using deep-learning algorithms like YOLOv3 (You Only Look Once version 3) is a new trend to pursue intelligent detection of concrete surface cracks. YOLOv3 is a typical deep-learning algorithm used for object detection. Owing to its generality, YOLOv3 lacks specific efficiency and accuracy in identifying concrete surface cracks. An improved algorithm based on YOLOv3, specialized in the rapid and accurate identification of concrete surface cracks is worthy of investigation. This study proposes a tailored… More >

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    Performance Characterization of CR/PU Asphalt for Potential Application in Assembled Fast-Repairing Engineering

    Hong Pang1, Ao Lu1, Ming Xiong1, Chen Chen1, Xian Cao1, Xiong Xu2,3,*, Jing Wang1

    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 1063-1074, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.044000 - 07 June 2024

    Abstract Conventional repairing methods for asphalt pavement have some inconveniences, such as insufficient strength, and are typically time-consuming. To address these issues, this study proposes a new technological method to design and prepare a high-performance assembled asphalt concrete block for fast repair of the potholes. A series of composite modified asphalt binders with 10% crumb rubber (CR) and different dosages (0%, 1%, 3%, 5%) of polyurethane (PU) are examined to determine the optimized binder. Subsequently, the corresponding asphalt mixtures are prepared for further comparison and assessment of engineering properties, such as moisture-induced damage, high-temperature deformation, and More >

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    Influence of Confined Concrete Models on the Seismic Response of RC Frames

    Hüseyin Bilgin*, Bredli Plaku

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 197-222, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.048645 - 15 May 2024

    Abstract In this study, the influence of confined concrete models on the response of reinforced concrete structures is investigated at member and global system levels. The commonly encountered concrete models such as Modified Kent-Park, Saatçioğlu-Razvi, and Mander are considered. Two moment-resisting frames designed according to the pre-modern code are taken into consideration to reflect the example of an RC moment-resisting frame in the current building stock. The building is in an earthquake-prone zone located on Z3 Soil Type. The inelastic response of the building frame is modelled by considering the plastic hinges formed on each beam… More >

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    Coupling Effect of Cryogenic Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Chloride Ion Erosion Effect in Pre-Cracked Reinforced Concrete

    Yang Li, Sibo Jiang*, Ruixin Lan

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 255-276, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.047776 - 15 May 2024

    Abstract Chloride (Cl) ion erosion effects can seriously impact the safety and service life of marine liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks and other polar offshore structures. This study investigates the impact of different low-temperature cycles (20°C, –80°C, and −160°C) and concrete specimen crack widths (0, 0.3, and 0.6 mm) on the Cl ion diffusion performance through rapid erosion tests conducted on pre-cracked concrete. The results show that the minimum temperature and crack width of freeze-thaw cycles enhance the erosive effect of chloride ions. The Cl ion concentration and growth rate increased with the increasing crack More > Graphic Abstract

    Coupling Effect of Cryogenic Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Chloride Ion Erosion Effect in Pre-Cracked Reinforced Concrete

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    Numerical Exploration of Asymmetrical Impact Dynamics: Unveiling Nonlinearities in Collision Problems and Resilience of Reinforced Concrete Structures

    AL-Bukhaiti Khalil1, Yanhui Liu1,*, Shichun Zhao1, Daguang Han2

    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.18, No.3, pp. 223-254, 2024, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2024.044751 - 15 May 2024

    Abstract This study provides a comprehensive analysis of collision and impact problems’ numerical solutions, focusing on geometric, contact, and material nonlinearities, all essential in solving large deformation problems during a collision. The initial discussion revolves around the stress and strain of large deformation during a collision, followed by explanations of the fundamental finite element solution method for addressing such issues. The hourglass mode’s control methods, such as single-point reduced integration and contact-collision algorithms are detailed and implemented within the finite element framework. The paper further investigates the dynamic response and failure modes of Reinforced Concrete (RC)… More >

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    Prediction of the Pore-Pressure Built-Up and Temperature of Fire-Loaded Concrete with Pix2Pix

    Xueya Wang1, Yiming Zhang2,3,*, Qi Liu4, Huanran Wang1

    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.2, pp. 2907-2922, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.050736 - 15 May 2024

    Abstract Concrete subjected to fire loads is susceptible to explosive spalling, which can lead to the exposure of reinforcing steel bars to the fire, substantially jeopardizing the structural safety and stability. The spalling of fire-loaded concrete is closely related to the evolution of pore pressure and temperature. Conventional analytical methods involve the resolution of complex, strongly coupled multifield equations, necessitating significant computational efforts. To rapidly and accurately obtain the distributions of pore-pressure and temperature, the Pix2Pix model is adopted in this work, which is celebrated for its capabilities in image generation. The open-source dataset used herein… More >

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    Preparation and Analysis of Carbon Fiber-Silicon Carbide Thermally Conductive Asphalt Concrete

    Zhiyong Yang, Enjie Hu, Lei Xi, Zhi Chen*, Feng Xiong, Chuanhai Zhan

    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 705-723, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.044030 - 28 March 2024

    Abstract An experimental investigation into the thermal conductivity of CF-SiC two-phase composite asphalt concrete is presented. The main objective of this study was to verify the possibility of using SiC powder instead of mineral powder as the thermal conductive filler to prepare a new type of asphalt concrete and improve the efficiency of electrothermal snow and ice melting systems accordingly. The thermal conductivity of asphalt concrete prepared with different thermally conductive fillers was tested by a transient plane source method, and the related performances were measured. Then the temperature rise rate and surface temperature were studied More >

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    On the Preparation of Low-Temperature-Rise and Low-Shrinkage Concrete Based on Phosphorus Slag

    Jianlong Jin, Jingjing Ding, Long Xiong, Ming Bao, Peng Zeng*

    FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.4, pp. 803-814, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027311 - 28 March 2024

    Abstract The effects of different contents of a MgO expansive agent and phosphorus slag on the mechanical properties, shrinkage behavior, and the heat of hydration of concrete were studied. The slump flow, setting time, dry shrinkage, and hydration heat were used as sensitive parameters to assess the response of the considered specimens. As shown by the results, in general, with an increase in the phosphorus slag content, the hydration heat of concrete decreases for all ages, but the early strength displays a downward trend and the dry shrinkage rate increases. The 90-d strength and dry shrinkage More > Graphic Abstract

    On the Preparation of Low-Temperature-Rise and Low-Shrinkage Concrete Based on Phosphorus Slag

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    Discrete Element Modelling of Damage Evolution of Concrete Considering Meso-Structure of ITZ

    Weiliang Gao1, Shixu Jia2, Tingting Zhao2,3,*, Zhiyong Wang2

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3495-3511, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.046188 - 11 March 2024

    Abstract The mechanical properties of interfacial transition zones (ITZs) have traditionally been simplified by reducing the stiffness of cement in previous simulation methods. A novel approach based on the discrete element method (DEM) has been developed for modeling concrete. This new approach efficiently simulates the meso-structure of ITZs, accurately capturing their heterogeneous properties. Validation against established uniaxial compression experiments confirms the precision of this model. The proposed model can model the process of damage evolution containing cracks initiation, propagation and penetration. Under increasing loads, cracks within ITZs progressively accumulate, culminating in macroscopic fractures that traverse the More >

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    Nonlinear Study on the Mechanical Performance of Built-Up Cold-Formed Steel Concrete-Filled Columns under Compression

    Oulfa Harrat1,*, Yazid Hadidane1, S. M. Anas2,*, Nadhim Hamah Sor3,4, Ahmed Farouk Deifalla5, Paul O. Awoyera6, Nadia Gouider1

    CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 3435-3465, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044950 - 11 March 2024

    Abstract Given their numerous functional and architectural benefits, such as improved bearing capacity and increased resistance to elastic instability modes, cold-formed steel (CFS) built-up sections have become increasingly developed and used in recent years, particularly in the construction industry. This paper presents an analytical and numerical study of assembled CFS two single channel-shaped columns with different slenderness and configurations (back-to-back, face-to-face, and box). These columns were joined by double-row rivets for the back-to-back and box configurations, whereas they were welded together for the face-to-face design. The built-up columns were filled with ordinary concrete of good strength.… More > Graphic Abstract

    Nonlinear Study on the Mechanical Performance of Built-Up Cold-Formed Steel Concrete-Filled Columns under Compression

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