Prestressed concrete is widely used for various types of structural applications, and
unexpected fire during its service life can lead to premature tendon rupture. Prestressed …

To tackle the emergencies of climate change, Germany has pledged to become greenhouse
gas neutral by 2045. In the context of such commitment, the German Committee for …

The fire safety requirements and knowledge on the use of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
(GFRP) bars as an alternative to conventional steel in reinforced concrete structures have …

The objective of our research was to develop an optimum concrete mix for fire resistance,
that is usable for hollow core slab prefabrication. Small-scale and full-scale tests were done …

Tensile testing was performed on ASTM A416 cold-drawn 7-wire strands under varying
combinations of applied loading and high temperature in three phases:“steady-state” tests …

Disposal of plastic waste poses a significant scientific challenge due to its non-
biodegradable properties, increasing volume of production, and low recycling rate. One …

This study evaluated the effects of fires that occur in internal combustion engine vehicles
(ICEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the structural safety of hollow-core slabs …

Precast roofing systems employing prestressed elements often serve as smart structural
solutions for the construction of industrial buildings. The precast concrete elements usually …

Purpose This study focused on identifying critical factors governing the fire response of
prestressed hollow-core slabs. The hollow-core slabs used as flooring units can be …

This study aimed to evaluate the egress safety in nursing hospitals based on the capacity of
the smoke exhaust system. To this end, the available safe egress time was calculated by …