International Journal of Structural Integrity: Volume 12 Issue 2

Activation of wood surface by Pd pulsed laser deposition for Ni electroless plating: Effects of wood morphology on coated films

Jamal Amer, Anas Alkhawwam, Abdul Kader Jazmati

Different types of wood (ash, oak and beech) have been activated by new activation method. The aim of this work is to study the effect of different types of wood on the physical…

Study on seismic behavior reduction of typical joints for monolithic precast concrete frame structures with ages

Qidi Zhong, Jianguo Ding, Xiangxiang Zhang, Yin Zhang

Monolithic precast concrete frame structures have been promoted and developed in recent years. Owing to material deterioration and a weaker structural integrity, monolithic…

Shear-bearing capacity analysis under static force for shear key of the reinforced concrete open-web sandwich slab applied to long-span structure

Yu hui Fan, Pan pan Liu, Bo Shen, Kejian Ma, Bang Wu, Tianhong Zheng, Fang Yang

The reinforced concrete open-web sandwich slab is composed of upper rib, lower rib, surface plate and shear key and was applied to long-span structure crossing at 18–30 m. The…

Improved fatigue damage accumulation analysis based on material memory property

Xu Xu, Qiwen Xue, Zhaoyu Ku, Hanlun Li, Jinxiu Hu

For the difference of the change law of material memory performance and the influence of damage state on memory performance, this paper aims to establish a general model of…

Experimental investigation on the bending and buckling behavior of bio-based core innovative sandwich panels

Abdelmadjid Si Salem, Fatma Taouche-Kkheloui, Kamal Ait Tahar

The present study aims to experimentally investigate the flexural and buckling performances of novel sandwich panels manufactured with sawdust-based modified mortar core and both…

Study on the effect of length–short side ratio on the fatigue performance of the rib girder bridge's carriageway slab

Tianlai Yu, Linlin Zhang, Zizheng Liu

The fatigue problems of the carriageway slabs of reinforced concrete rib-beam bridges were studied. The analysis of the carriageway slabs could not achieve the actual stress state.

Rubber asphalt waterproof adhesive layer for steel bridge gussasphalt pavement

Hongchang Wang, Cheng Jin, Houyu Liu, Zhiqiang Xue

As an important part of steel bridge deck pavement, if waterproof adhesive layer performance does not meet requirements, numerous kinds of bridge deck pavement distress may be…

Fracture mechanics testing and crack propagation modelling in polypropylene pipes

Imad Barsoum, Hamda Almansoori, Aaesha Ahmed Almazrouei, Ebru Gunister

The main aim of this study is to determine the fracture toughness and accordingly to predict the fracture initiation, crack propagation and mode of crack extension accurately in…

Study on the effect of load level and carriageway slab thickness on fatigue performance of concrete T-girder bridges

Zizheng Liu, Tianlai Yu, Linlin Zhang

The effects of fatigue load level and plate thickness on the fatigue performance of reinforced concrete T-beam bridges.

A finite element model for estimating time-dependent reliability of a corroded pipeline elbow

Mourad Nahal, Rabia Khelif

The aim of this paper is to investigate the failure probability in an irregular area in pipeline (elbow) over its lifetime. The reliability analysis is performed by using of an…

Synthesis and characterization of 7075 Al alloy–SiC composites

Rajesh Kumar Bhushan

Mechanical properties are highly sensitive to the microstructure, and these are indirectly related to solidification parameters and processing conditions. AA7075 possesses…

Vertical seismic response analysis of long-span composite open-web grid floor

Qizhu Yang, Kejian Ma, Huagang Zhang, Yanhui Wei, Ze Xiang

The purpose of this paper is to study the dynamic characteristics and seismic performance of the composite open-web grid floor structure.