One of the most damaging effects a building may suffer is a fire. Structures may be exposed
to temperatures of more than 1000° C while the fire is burning. In the course of and after the …

An experimental programme was designed to test 24 square columns (200 mm side and
1000 mm length) with different numbers of layers (one, two, three, four and five) of auxetic …

Although concrete has many advantages as a construction material under normal settings,
its behavior under extreme conditions has yet to be fully investigated, particularly with new …

Lightweight concrete has emerged as a promising solution in the construction industry,
aligning with the goals of sustainability, energy efficiency, and streamlined construction …

Fire is a natural disaster that poses a profound existential threat to humanity. It has
traditionally been fought with conventional methods, which, unfortunately, are often fraught …

Haunched or tapered beams represents elements with varying effective depth along their
span length. Several researchers have focused on such elements reinforced with …

In recent years, soundwave-based fire extinguishing systems have emerged as a promising
avenue for fire safety measures. Despite this potential, the challenge is to determine the …

In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a
global public health emergency of concern. By March,(WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a …

One of the most damaging effects a building may suffer is a fire. Structures may be exposed
to temperatures of more than 1000◦ C while the fire is burning. In the course of and after the …

Although concrete has many advantages as a construction material under normal settings,
its behavior under extreme conditions has yet to be fully investigated, particularly with new …