It has been long recognized that low air pressure (AP) affects the moisture transfer in
concrete, and thus its microstructure and bulk property, but less is known about the …

Since many parameters are involved in the concrete mix design, finding the optimal mixing
design has always been a problem for concrete engineers. In this research, the Taguchi …

This paper explores the longitudinal distributions of airflow velocity and convective heat
transfer coefficient (CHTC) characterizing duct ventilation in a construction tunnel of …

In general, the optimization problems contain more than one response, which often conflict
with each other. This paper proposes the TOPSIS-based Taguchi optimization approach to …

A thermo-mechanical strength based cohesive zone model is proposed to simulate the
behaviour of an imperfect interface. In this model, the load transfer behaviour is described by …

Engineering structures embedded in the ground can be utilised as the heat exchange circuit
in shallow geothermal energy systems. Thermally-activated retaining walls supporting the …

Early‐age stress (EAS) is an important index for evaluating the early‐age cracking risk of
concrete. This paper encompasses a thermo‐chemo‐mechanical (TCM) model and active …

The frost damage of reinforced concrete (RC) is of great complexity than plain one tested in
laboratory, because of damage levels depending on various shapes and scales of …

Double-curvature dams are unique structures for several reasons. Their behaviour changes
significantly after joint grouting, when they turn from a set of independent cantilevers into a …

This study presents a fundamental investigation of the convection heat transfer phenomenon
driven by airflows in underground tunnels, with reference to the development of the so …