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A Discrete Element Study of the Uniaxial Compressive Response of Plain Concrete using the JCFPM Constitutive Model
Title
A Discrete Element Study of the Uniaxial Compressive Response of Plain Concrete using the JCFPM Constitutive Model
Author
Joshi, Anay
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
The standard bonded-particle models available in many discrete element method (DEM) codes are known to predict unrealistically low values for the ratio of ultimate compressive strength (UCS) to tensile strength (UTS) for concrete. To correct this,...
A Study on Soil-Structure Interaction of Axially Loaded Sheet Piles
Title
A Study on Soil-Structure Interaction of Axially Loaded Sheet Piles
Author
Sylvain, Matthew
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Civil engineering
Description
Sheet piles are geotechnical structural elements often used in canals and rivers for soil retention and scour protection. Short span bridge abutment design in North Carolina and the U.S., for locations near bodies of water, typically uses sheet pi...
Engineering Characterization of Tire Derived Aggregate for Geotechnical Applications
Title
Engineering Characterization of Tire Derived Aggregate for Geotechnical Applications
Author
Garcia-Theran, Mauricio
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Civil engineering, Human ecology--Study and teaching
Description
According to the Rubber Manufacture Association about 230.7 million scrap tires are generated in the United States every year. Reduction of scrap tire disposal, through recycling and reutilization, has become an important environmental priority. I...
Mechanical and Physical Characterization of Recycled PET Bales for Use as Lightweight Fill Material
Title
Mechanical and Physical Characterization of Recycled PET Bales for Use as Lightweight Fill Material
Author
Garbini, Jacob
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Civil engineering
Description
Waste generation rates are increasing so there is a need to determine alternative methods of dealing with waste to accommodate a sustainable future. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic represents a large portion of the domestic waste generate...