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October 2017 Volume 7, Issue 5 | ISSN: 2165-784X

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October 16-18, 2017 Atlanta, USA

Proceedings of4th World Congress and Exhibition on

Construction & Steel Structure

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Steel Structure 2017

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09:00-09:15 Registrations

Conference Hall-Piedmont 1

Day 1 October 16, 2017

Sessions:Structures | Steel Construction | Civil Engineering | Digital Structural Designs

Session Chair: Sukhvarsh Jerath, University of North Dakota, USA

Session Introduction

12:45-13:10 Title: Risk management in the construction projects facilitation by building information modellingM. Manikandan, Gulf Consult, Kuwait

Group Photo @ 13:10-13:15Panel Discussion

Lunch Break 13:15-14:00

14:00-14:25Title: Characteristics of seesaw system for vibration control of structuresHiroshi Tagawa, Hiroshima University, Japan

14:25-14:50 Title: Structural optimization for buildings under stochastic excitationsJunho Chun, Syracuse University, USA

14:50-15:15 Title: Prediction method of low cycle fatigue capacities of steel vibration control devices under random plastic deformationTakumi Ito, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

15:15-15:40Title: Hydraulic and structural design of navigational lockAmit Dhanuka, Structural Engineer, India

Panel DiscussionNetworking & Refreshment Break 15:40-16:00 @ Piedmont Prefunction

16:00-16:25Title: Near miss reporting, analysis and data visualization in BIMEric Marks, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Panel Discussion

Opening Ceremonyconferenceseries.com 09:15 - 9:45

Keynote Forum Introduction09:45-10:15 Title:Influenceofcollisiondamageonload-carryingcapacityofsteelgirder Eiki Yamaguchi, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan10:15-10:45 Title: Future trends in the design and construction of steel and composite infrastructure Brian Uy, University of Sydney, Australia10:45-11:15 Title:Influenceofroadsurfaceandvehicledynamicsonbridgedesign Sukhvarsh Jerath, University of North Dakota, USA


11:45-12:15 Title: Recent advancement of steel materials for construction and their future trends Ryoichi Kanno, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Japan12:15-12:45 Title: Effective use of steel composites in blast and impact load damage mitigation Damith Mohotti, University of Sydney, Australia

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Day 2 October 17, 2017Conference Hall-Piedmont 1

Keynote Forum Introduction09:30-10:00 Title:Analyticalassessmentofcombinedandsequentialearthquakeandfireeffectson steel structures Amr S. Elnashai, University of Houston, USA10:00-10:30 Title: Performance of cold-formed steel framed structures under extreme events: Seismic,fireandblast Gilbert A. Hegemier, University of California, San Diego, USA10:30-11:00 Title: Alloy design of ultra-high strength steels hardened by nanoscale particles for structural applications LIU Chain Tsuan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong


11:30-12:00 Title: Tall building design and ultra-high strength concrete core wall behaviour from the constructability perspectives M. Manikandan, Gulf Consult, Kuwait12:00-12:30 Title: A new concept of crack analysis of reinforced concrete members Gintaris Kaklauskas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Sessions: Earthquake Resistance Design | Construction Engineering and Management | Construction Industry | Structures | Concrete StructuresSession Chair: Manikandan, Gulf Consult, Kuwait


12:30-12:55 Title: Micromechanical modelling of fracture and fatigue in structural steelsRavi Kiran Yellavajjala, North Dakota State University, USA

Panel DiscussionLunch Break 12:55-13:50 @ OAK

13:50-14:15Title:OSHADataInitiative’s(ODI)meaningandfindingsScott A. Arias, Eastern Kentucky University, USA

Young Research Forum

14:15-14:35Title: Strongback system coupled with framed structures to control the building seismic responseVittoria Laghi, University of Bologna, Italy

14:35-14:55Title: Long term durability problems of steel girder bridges due to temperature variationYang Zhou, University of Colorado Denver, USA

14:55-15:15Title: Coupled corrosion fatigue of A572 hot rolled steel beamsElsayed Salem, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA


15:35-15:55Title: Study on ultimate seismic behavior and repair method of damaged steel framesAyumu Ushigome, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

15:55-16:15Title: A study on ultimate state and mechanical characteristics of connection joint of damaged H-shaped bracing structureYasuto Yonezawa, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

16:15-16:35Title: A study on restoring force characteristics and passive control design method of steel framed structures with scaling-frameKeita Saito, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

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16:35-16:55Title: An experimental study on resistant mechanism of embedded connection for steel squaretubefilledwithfiller~effectofcharacteristicsoffiller~Yuta Nakaie, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Panel Discussion

Day 3 October 18, 2017Conference Hall-Piedmont 1

Keynote Forum Introduction09:30-10:00 Title: Emerging issues in the construction industry: A critical review of past and present trends Ahmed Syed, East Carolina University, USA10:00-10:30 Title:Demountableandreusablecompositefloorsystems Milan Veljkovic, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands10:30-11:00 Title: Shape memory alloy (SMA) based smart bracing system for improving the seismic performance of steel structures Shahria Alam, University of British Columbia, USA


11:20-11:50 Title: A dynamic approach for the analysis of thin-walled members within the generalised beam theory Gianluca Ranzi, University of Sydney, Australia

Sessions:Construction Industry | Earthquake Resistance Design | Digital Structural Designs | Construction Engineering and ManagementSession Chair: LIU Chain Tsuan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong


11:50-12:15Title: Modelling of composite beam connected to box-columnMohammadreza Eslami, Clemson University, USA

12:15-12:40Title: Structural design of powerhouses for hydropower projectsHoney Mehra, SMEC(I) Pvt. Ltd., India

12:40-13:05Title: An experimental study of the capacity of top and seat T connections with stiffenersAbdulkadirCüneytAydın,Ataturk University, Turkey

Lunch Break 13:05-13:50 @ OAK

13:50-14:15Title: Effect of wall penetration depth of sheet pile retaining wall for seismic responseJulius Emmanuel Emuriat, Addis Ababa University School of Technology, Ethiopia

Workshop

14:15-15:15Titile: Damage to steel buildings after 2011 Tohoku earthquake in JapanMohammadreza Eslami, Clemson University, USA

Video Presentation

15:15-15:35Title: Mechanisms responsible for porosity in structurePeng Sheng Wei, National Sun Yat- Sen University, Taiwan

Panel Discussion @ 15:35-16:20Networking and Refreshment Break 16:20-16:40 @ Piedmont Prefunction

Extended Networking SessionClosing Ceremony

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List of Open Access Journals

Business & Management

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

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Agri, Food & AquaAdvances in Crop Science and Technology 2329-8863Advances in Dairy Research 2329-888XAgrotechnology 2168-9881Aquaculture Research & Development 2155-9546Arabidopsis C. Elegans and Zebrafish -Biofertilizers & Biopesticides 2155-6202Crop Research 2454-1761Experimental Food Chemistry -Fisheries & Livestock Production 2332-2608Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal 2150-3508Fisheriessciences 1307-234XFood & Industrial Microbiology -Food & Nutritional Disorders 2324-9323Food Processing & Technology 2157-7110Food: Microbiology, Safety & Hygiene -Forest Research 2168-9776Horticulture 2376-0354International Biodiversity, Bioprospecting and Development 2376-0214Marine Science: Research & Development 2155-9910Medicinal & Aromatic Plants 2167-0412Nutrition & Food Sciences 2155-9600Plant Pathology & Microbiology 2157-7471Poultry, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences 2375-446XProbiotics & Health 2329-8901Research & Reviews: Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences 2347-226XResearch & Reviews: Journal of Food and Dairy Technology 2321-6204Rice Research 2375-4338Traditional Medicine and Clinical Naturopathy (Homeopathy & Ayurve-dic Medicine-2167-1206) -

Ageing Science 2329-8847Ancient Diseases & Preventive Remedies 2329-8731Anesthesia & Clinical Research 2155-6148Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Research 2386-5180Arrhythmia: Open Access -Atherosclerosis: Open Access -Cell Biology: Research & Therapy 2324-9293Cellular & Molecular Pathology -Clinical & Experimental Cardiology 2155-9880Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research 2155-9554Clinical & Experimental Nephrology -Clinical & Experimental Oncology 2324-9110Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2155-9570Clinical & Experimental Orthopaedics -Clinical & Experimental Pathology 2161-0681Clinical & Molecular Endocrinology -Clinical and Experimental Psychology -Clinical and Experimental Transplantation -Clinical Case Reports 2165-7920Clinical Depression -Clinical Dermatology Research Journal -Clinical Diabetes & Practice -Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics -Clinical Oncology and Practice -Clinical Pediatrics -Clinical Pediatrics & Dermatology -Clinical Psychiatry -Clinical Research & Bioethics 2155-9627Clinical Research On Foot & Ankle 2329-910XClinical Respiratory: Open Access -Clinical Toxicology 2161-0495Clinical Trials 2167-0870Clinics in Mother and Child Health 2090-7214Cosmetology & Orofacial Surgery -Cosmetology & Trichology -Dermatitis -Diabetes Case Reports -Dialysis and Clinical Practice -Drug Intoxication & Detoxification : Novel Approaches 2327-4557Dual Diagnosis: Open Access -Eye & Cataract Refractive Surgery -Forensic Toxicology & Pharmacology 2325-9841Glaucoma: Open Access -HIV & Retro Virus -Immunooncology -Insights in Pediatric Cardiology -

Accounting & Marketing 2168-9601Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review 2223-5833Business & Financial Affairs 2167-0234Business & Hotel Management 2324-9129Business and Economics Journal 2151-6219Defense Studies & Resource Management 2324-9314Entrepreneurship & Organization Management 2169-026XGlobal Economics 2375-4389Hotel & Business Management 2169-0286International Journal of Accounting Research -International Journal of Economics and Management Science 2162-6359Internet Banking & Commerce 1204-5357Review of Public Administration and Management 2315-7844Stock & Forex Trading 2168-9458Tourism & Hospitality 2167-0269

Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques 2155-9872Analytical & Electrochemical Insights -Bioenergetics: Open Access 2167-7662Chemical Informatics -Chemical Sciences Journal 2150-3494Chromatography & Separation Techniques 2157-7064Clinical & Medical Biochemistry: Open Access -Clinical Chemistry: Open Access -Environmental & Analytical Toxicology 2161-0525Environmental Analytical Chemistry -Glycobiology 2168-958XHerbal Medicine: Open Access -

Advanced Chemical Engineering 2090-4568Bioprocessing & Biotechniques 2155-9821Chemical Engineering & Process Technology 2157-7048Thermodynamics & Catalysis 2157-7544

Immuno Chemistry: Open Access -

Industrial Chemistry: Open Access -International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology 0976-4550

International Journal of Drug Development & Research 0975-9344

Mass Spectrometry: Open Access -

Medicinal Chemistry 2161-0444

Modern Chemistry & Applications 2329-6798

Natural Products Chemistry & Research Journal 2329-6836

Neuro Chemistry: Open Access -

Organic & Inorganic Chemistry -

Organic Chemistry: Current Research 2161-0401

Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry: Open Access -

Physical Chemistry & Biophysics 2161-0398

RROIJ: Medicinal Chemistry -

Structural Chemsitry & Crystallography Communication -

Trends in Green Chemistry -

Vitamins & Minerals 2376-1318

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Genetics & Molecular BiologyAdvanced Techniques in Biology & Medicine 2379-1764Advancements in Genetic Engineering 2169-0111Advances in Molecular Diagnostics -Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry 2161-1009Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Journal -Biochemistry & Physiology 2329-9029Biological Systems 2329-6577Biotechnology & Biomaterials 2155-952XBipolar Disorder: Open Access -Cell & Developmental Biology 2168-9296Cell Science & Therapy 2157-7013Cell Signaling -Cellular & Molecular Medicine: Open Access -Chemical Biology & Therapeutics -Clinical Epigenetics -Cloning & Transgenesis 2168-9849Current Synthetic and Systems Biology 2332-0737Cytology & Histology 2157-7099Down Syndrome & Chromosome Abnormalities -Electronic Journal of Biology -Enzyme Engineering 2329-6674Fertilization: in Vitro 2375-4508Fungal Genomics & Biology 2165-8056Gene Technology 2329-6682Genetic Syndromes & Gene Therapy 2157-7412Hereditary Genetics: Current Research 2161-1041Human Genetics & Embryology 2161-0436Insights in Cell Science -Insights in Stem Cells -International Journal of Genomic Medicine 2332-0672Metabolomics: Open Access 2153-0769Metabonomics & Metabolites 2325-9736Microbial & Biochemical Technology 1948-5948Microbial Methods & Assays Open Access -Molecular and Genetic Medicine 1747-0862Molecular Biology 2168-9547Molecular Biomarkers & Diagnosis 2155-9929Molecular Cloning & Genetic Recombination 2325-9787Nanomedicine & Biotherapeutic Discovery 2155-983XNext Generation: Sequencing & Applications -Phylogenetics & Evolutionary Biology 2329-9002

General ScienceComputer Science & Systems Biology Journal 0974-7230Ergonomics 2165-7556Research and Development -International Journal of Advance Innovations, Thoughts & Ideas 2277-1891Metrology -Research & Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences 2320-0189Research & Reviews: Journal of Chemistry 2319-9849Tomography -

Intensive and Critical Care -International Journal of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine -International Journal of Cardiovascular Research 2324-8602International Journal of Digestive Diseases -International Journal of Ophthalmic Pathology 2324-8599Interventional Cardiology: Open Access -JBR Journal of Clinical Diagnosis and Research 2376-0311Optometry: Open Access -Phonetics & Audiology -Speech Pathology & Therapy -Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2157-7633Toxicology: Open Access -Vasculitis -

Engineering

EEEElectrical & Electronic Systems 2332-0796Electrical Engineering & Electronic Technology 2325-9833

Advances in Recycling -Astrobiology & Outreach 2332-2519Biodiversity & Endangered Species 2332-2543Biodiversity Management & Forestry 2327-4417Bioremediation & Biodegradation 2155-6199Biosafety 2167-0331Climatology & Weather Forecasting 2332-2594Coastal Zone Management -Earth Science & Climatic Change 2157-7617Ecosystem & Ecography 2157-7625Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology 2161-0983Expert Opinion On Environmental Biology 2325-9655Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications 2090-4541Geography & Natural Disasters 2167-0587Geoinformatics & Geostatistics: An Overview 2327-4581Geology & Geosciences 2329-6577Geophysics & Remote Sensing 2169-0049Hydrogeology & Hydrologic Engineering 2325-9647Hydrology: Current Research 2157-7587Industrial Pollution Control -Innovative Energy Policies 2090-5009International Journal of Evolution 2324-8548International Journal of Waste Resources 2252-5211Marine Biology & Oceanography 2324-8661Oceanography: Open Access 2332-2632Oil & Gas: Open Access -Petroleum & Environmental Engineering 2157-7463Plant Physiology & Pathology 2329-955XPollution Effects & Control 2375-4397Research & Reviews: Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences -

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Advances in Automobile Engineering 2167-7670Advances in Robotics & Automation 2168-9695Aeronautics & Aerospace Engineering 2168-9792Applied Bioinformatics & Computational Biology 2329-9533Applied Mechanical Engineering 2168-9873Architectural Engineering Technology 2168-9717Automatic Control of Physiological State and Function 2090-5092Biochips & Tissue Chips 2153-0777Bioengineering & Biomedical Science 2155-9538Biomusical Engineering 2090-2719Biosensors & Bioelectronics 2155-6210Biosensors Journal 2090-4967Civil & Environmental Engineering 2165-784XComputer Engineering & Information Technology 2324-9307Computer Engineering and Information Technology 2324-9307Defense Management 2167-0374Fashion Technology & Textile Engineering 2329-9568Global Journal of Technology and Optimization 2229-8711Global Research in Computer Science 2229-371XIndustrial Engineering & Management 2169-0316Information Technology & Software Engineering 2165-7866

International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 2278-8875

International Journal of Advancements in Technology 0976-4860International Journal of Biomedical Data Mining 2090-4924International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering 2278-1021

International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology 2319-8753

International Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications 2090-4886International Journal of Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation 2090-4908

Irrigation & Drainage Systems Engineering 2168-9768Lasers, Optics & Photonics -Lovotics 2090-9888Membrane Science & Technology 2155-9589Molecular Imaging & Dynamics 2155-9937Nuclear Energy Science & Power Generation Technology 2325-9809Research & Reviews: Journal of Engineering and Technology 2319-9873Steel Structures & Construction -Telecommunications System & Management 2167-0919Textile Science & Engineering 2165-8064

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InformaticsData Mining in Genomics & Proteomics 2153-0602Glycomics and Lipidomics 2153-0637Health & Medical Informatics 2157-7420Proteomics & Bioinformatics 0974-276XTheoretical and Computational Science 2376-130X

Physiobiochemical Metabolism 2324-8793Plant Biochemistry & Physiology 2329-9029Proteomics & Enzymology -Single Cell Biology 2168-9431Tissue Science & Engineering 2157-7552Transcriptomics: Open Access 2329-8936Translational Biomedicine 2172-0479

MedicalAbnormal and Behavioural Psychology -Acta Psychopathologica -Acta Rheumatologica -Addictive Behaviors , Therapy & Rehabilitation 2324-9005Adenocarcinoma -Advances in Cancer Prevention -Advances in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology -Advances in Weight Loss Management & Medical Devices -

Materials Science Bioceramics Developments and Applications 2090-5025Material Sciences & Engineering 2169-0022Nano Research & Applications -Nanomaterials & Molecular Nanotechnology 2324-8777Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology 2157-7439Plastic & Polymer Sciences -Powder Metallurgy & Mining 2168-9806Research & Reviews: Journal of Material Sciences 2321-6212

MathematicsApplied & Computational Mathematics 2168-9679Biometrics & Biostatistics 2155-6180Generalized Lie Theory and Applications 1736-4337Physical Mathematics 2090-0902Research & Reviews: Journal of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences -

Health CareDiversity and Equality and Health and Care 2049-5471Health Care: Current Reviews 2375-4273Health Science Journal 1791-809XPregnancy & Child Health 2376-127XPrimary Health Care 2167-1079Quality in Primary Care 1479-1072Tropical Diseases & Public Health 2329-891XWomen'S Health, Issues & Care 2325-9795

ImmunologyAdvances in Antibiotics & Antibodies -Allergy & Therapy 2155-6121Autoimmune Diseases: Open Access -Clinical & Cellular Immunology 2155-9899Cytokine Biology -Immunobiology -Immunogenetics: Open Access -Immunome Research 1745-7580Immunotherapy: Open Access -Infectious Diseases & Immunological Techniques 2325-9752Inflammatory Bowel Diseases & Disorders -Innate Immunity & Immunological Disorders -Interdisciplinary Journal of Microinflammation -Lupus: Open Access -Molecular Immunology -Osteoarthritis -Reproductive Immunology -Rheumatology: Current Research 2161-1149Sarcoidosis -Vaccines & Vaccination 2157-7560

Aerobics & Fitness -Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery -Aids & Clinical Research 2155-6113Air and Water Borne Diseases 2167-7719Alternative & Integrative Medicine 2327-5162Analgesia & Resuscitation : Current Research 2324-903XAnaplastology 2161-1173Anatomy & Physiology: Current Research 2161-0940Andrology & Gynecology: Current Research 2327-4360Andrology 2167-0250Angiology: Open Access 2329-9495Annals of Behavioural Science -Applied and Rehabilitation Psychology: Open Access -Archives in Cancer Research 2254-6081Archives of Medicine 1989-5216Archives of Surgical Oncology -Archivos De Medicina 1698-9465Arthritis 2167-7921Asthma and Bronchitis -Athletic Enhancement 2324-9080Autacoids & Hormones 2161-0479Biology and Medicine 0974-8369Biomedical Engineering & Medical Devices -Biomedical Sciences 2254-609XBioterrorism & Biodefense 2157-2526Blood -Blood & Lymph 2165-7831Blood Disorders & Transfusion 2155-9864Blood Pressure: Open Access -Bone Marrow Research 2329-8820Bone Reports & Recommendations -Brain Tumors -Breast Cancer: Current Research -Cancer Biomarkers -Cancer Clinical Trials -Cancer Diagnosis -Cancer Medicine & Anticancer Drugs -Cancer Science & Therapy 1948-5956Cancer Surgery -Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis 2157-2518Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis 2329-9517Cardiovascular Pathology: Open Access -Celiac Disease: Open Access -Cervical Cancer: Open Access -Chemotherapy 2167-7700Chest Diseases -Childhood & Developmental Disorders -Childhood Obesity -Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Open Access -Colorectal Cancer: Open Access -Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies & Hearing Aids 2375-4427Community Medicine & Health Education 2161-0711Complex Diseases and Treatment -Contraceptive Studies -Critical Care Obstetrics & Gynecology -Current Trends in Gynecologic Oncology -Dental Health: Current Research -Dental Implants and Dentures: Open Access -Dentistry 2161-1122Depression and Anxiety 2167-1044Dermatology Case Reports -Diabetes & Metabolism 2155-6156Diabetes Medication and Care -Diabetic Complications and Medicine -Drug Abuse -Emergency Medicine 2165-7548Endocrinology & Diabetes Research -Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome 2161-1017Epidemiology: Open Access 2161-1165Evidence based Medicine and Practice -Family Medicine & Medical Science Research 2327-4972Forensic Biomechanics 2090-2697Forensic Medicine -

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Forensic Nursing: Open Access -Forensic Odontology -Forensic Psychology -Forensic Research 2157-7145Gastrointestinal & Digestive System 2161-069xGastrointestinal Cancer and Stromal Tumors -General Medicine 2327-5146General Practice 2329-9126Genetic Disorders & Genetic Reports 2327-5790Genital System & Disorders 2325-9728Geriatric Psychiatry -Gerontology & Geriatric Research 2167-7182Gynecology & Obstetrics 2161-0932Gynecology & Obstetrics- Case Report -Haematology & Thromboembolic Diseases 2329-8790Hair: Therapy & Transplantation 2167-0951Head and Neck Cancer Research -Health & Medical Economics -Health Care Communications -Health Economics & Outcome Research: Open Access -Health Education Research & Development (Biosafety & Health Edu-cation: Open Access-2332-0893) -

Health Systems and Policy Research 2254-9137Heart Transplant and Surgery -Heavy Metal & Chelation Therapy -Hepatology and Gastrointestinal Disorders -Hospital & Medical Management -Hypertension- Open Access 2167-1095Hypo & Hyperglycemia 2327-4700Imaging and Interventional Radiology -Medical Implants & Surgery -Informatics and Data Mining -Insights in Biomedicine -Insights in Medical Physics -Integrative Oncology 2329-6771Internal Medicine 2165-8048International Journal of Clinical & Medical Imaging 2376-0249International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health -

International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resil-ience 1522-4821

International Journal of Mental Health & Psychiatry 2327-4654International Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences -International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2329-9096International Journal of Public Health and Safety -International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology -Interventional Pediatrics -Invasive Cardiology Future Medicine -JBR Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine and Dental Sciences 2376-032XKidney -Kidney Transplant -La Prensa Medica 0032-745XLaser Surgery and Therapy -Leukemia 2329-6917Liposuction -Liver 2167-0889Liver: Disease & Transplantation 2325-9612Lung Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment -Lung Diseases & Treatment -Malaria Control & Elimination 2090-2778Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition -Medical & Surgical Pathology -Medical & Surgical Urology 2168-9857Medical and Clinical Reviews -Medical Case Reports -Medical Diagnostic Methods 2168-9784Medical Toxicology and Clinical Forensic Medicine -Melanoma and Skin Diseases -Mental Health in Family Medicine 2327-4972Mental Illness and Treatment -Metabolic Syndrome 2167-0943Molecular & Medical Histology -Molecular Medicine & Therapeutics 2324-8769Neonatal Biology 2167-0897

Neonatal Studies -Neonatal Medicine -Neoplasm -Nephrology & Therapeutics 2161-0959Neurobiotechnology -Neuroinfectious Diseases 2314-7326Neurooncology: Open Access -Neurosurgery & Cardiac Surgery -Novel Physiotherapies 2165-7025Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy 2155-9619Nutritional Disorders & Therapy 2161-0509Obesity & Eating Disorders -Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy 2165-7904Occupational Medicine Health Affairs 2329-6879Omics Journal of Radiology 2167-7964Oncology & Cancer Case Reports -Oncology Translational Research -Oral Health and Dental Management 2247-2452Oral Health Case Reports -Oral Hygiene & Health 2332-0702Orthodontics & Endodontics -Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research 2161-0533Orthopedic Oncology -Osteoporosis & Physical Activity 2329-9509Otolaryngology:Open Access 2161-119XOtology & Rhinology 2324-8785Pain & Relief 2167-0846Pain Management & Medicine -Palliative Care & Medicine 2165-7386Pancreatic Disorders & Therapy 2165-7092Pediatric Care -Pediatric Dental Care -Pediatric Emergency Care and Medicine- Open Access -Pediatric Nephrology Practice -Pediatric Neurology and Medicine -Pediatric Nursing: Open Access -Pediatric Oncology: Open Access -Pediatric Physiotherapy -Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry -Pediatrics & Therapeutics 2161-0665Periodontics and Prosthodontics: Open Access -Pigmentary Disorders 2376-0427Prevention Infection Control: Open Access -Preventive Medicine -Primary & Acquired Immunodeficiency Research 2324-853XProstate Cancer -Psoriasis & Rosacea Open Access -Psychiatry 2378-5756Psychological Abnormalities in Children 2329-9525Psychology & Psychotherapy 2161-0487Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine 2161-105xRare Disorders & Diseases -Regenerative Medicine 2325-9620Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility -Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders 2161-038xResearch & Reviews: Journal of Dental Sciences 2320-7949Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2319-9865Research Journal of Biology 2322-0066Sleep Disorders & Therapy 2167-0277Sleep Disorders : Treatment & Care 2325-9639Spine 2165-7939Spine & Neurosurgery 2325-9701Spine Research -Sports Medicine & Doping Studies 2161-0673Sports Nutrition and Therapy -Steroids & Hormonal Science 2157-7536Stroke Research & Therapy -Journal of Surgery [Jurnalul de Chirurgie] 1584-9341Surgery: Current Research 2161-1076The Headache Journal -The International Journal of Apitherapy -The Pancreas 1590-8577Therapeutic Care and Physical Rehabilitation -

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MicrobiologyAdvances in Influenza Research -Antimicrobial Agents -Antivirals & Antiretrovirals 1948-5964Applied Microbiology: Open Access -Archives of Clinical Microbiology 1989-8436Bacteriology and Parasitology 2155-9597Clinical Infectious Diseases & Practice -Clinical Microbiology: Open Access 2327-5073Colitis & Diverticulitis -Emerging Infectious Diseases -Fermentation Technology 2167-7972Fibromyalgia: Open Access -Forensic Pathology -Hepatitis -Human Papillomavirus -Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis -Infectious Diseases and Therapy 2332-0877Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis 2161-0703Medical Mycology: Open Access -Meningitis -Mycobacterial Diseases 2161-1068Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Open Access -Research & Reviews: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 2320-3528Research & Reviews: Journal of Inflammation -Research & Reviews: Journal of Pathology & Epidemiology -Virology & Mycology 2161-0517

Pharmaceutical SciencesAdvances in Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety 2167-1052Alcoholism & Drug Dependence 2329-6488Bioanalysis & Biomedicine 1948-593XBiochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access Journal 2167-0501Bioequivalence & Bioavailability 0975-0851Biomarkers in Drug Development 2327-4441Biomarkers Journal -Biomolecular Research & Therapeutics 2167-7956Cardiovascular Pharmacology: Open Access 2329-6607Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology 2161-1459Clinical Pharmacology and Biopharmaceutics 2167-065XCurrent Trends in Nutraceuticals -Developing Drugs 2329-6631Diagnostic Techniques & Biomedical Analysis -Drug Designing: Open Access 2169-0138Drug Metabolism & Toxicology 2157-7609in Silico & in Vitro Pharmacology -Molecular Enzymology and Drug Targets -Molecular Pharmaceutics & Organic Process Research 2329-9053Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta 2153-2435Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems 2376-0419Pharmaceutical Microbiology -Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs: Open Access 2167-7689Pharmaceutical Sciences & Emerging Drugs -Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery Research 2325-9604Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access -Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics 2153-0645Pharmacognosy & Natural Products -Pharmacokinetics & Experimental Therapeutics -Pharmacological Reports -Pharmacovigilance 2329-6887Research & Reviews: Journal of Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy -Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2320-0812Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance -Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology 2347-7857Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2321-6182Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2320-1215

Virology & Antiviral Research 2324-8955

PhysicsAstrophysics & Aerospace Technology 2329-6542Research & Reviews: Journal of Pure and Applied Physics 2320-2459Vortex Science and Technology 2090-8369

Health Care & Nursing Advanced Practices in Nursing -Community & Public Health Nursing -Nursing & Care 2167-1168Nursing & Clinical Research -Patient Care -Perioperative & Critical Intensive Care Nursing -Research & Reviews: Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences -

NeuroscienceAddiction Research & Therapy 2155-6105Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism 2161-0460Autism-Open Access 2165-7890Brain Disorders & Therapy 2168-975XChild & Adolescent Behavior 2375-4494Clinical & Experimental Neuroimmunology -Dementia & Mental Health -Epilepsy Journal -Insights in Clinical Neurology -International Journal of Neurorehabilitation 2376-0281Multiple Sclerosis 2376-0389Neurological Disorders 2329-6895Neurology & Neurophysiology 2155-9562Neurology and Neuroscience 2171-6625Neuropsychiatry -Neuroscience & Clinical Research -Schizophrenia Journal -

Thrombosis and Circulation -Thyroid Disorders & Therapy 2167-7948Translational Medicine 2161-1025Transplant Reports : Open Access -Transplantation Technologies & Research 2161-0991Trauma & Acute Care -Trauma & Treatment 2167-1222Traumatic Stress Disorders & Treatment 2324-8947Tropical Medicine & Surgery 2329-9088Tumor Diagnostics and Reports -Universal Surgery 2254-6758Vascular Medicine & Surgery 2329-6925Vitiligo & Dermatomyositis -Voice Medicine & Surgery -Women’s Health Care 2167-0420Wound Medicine and Tissue Repair -Yoga & Physical Therapy 2157-7595

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Journal Name Pubmed Short Name Impact Factor

Biological Systems: Open Access Biol Syst Open Access 0.76Journal of Biotechnology & Biomaterials J Biotechnol Biomater 1.94Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy J Psychol Psychother 1.3Advanced Techniques in Biology & Medicine Adv Tech Biol Med 1.08AIDS & Clinical Research J AIDS Clin Res 2.7Autism Open Access Autism Open Access 3.52Biochemistry & Physiology: Open Access Biochem Physiol 1.03

Diversity Equality in Health & Care Divers Equal Health Care 2.49

Drug Designing: Open Access Drug Des 6Fungal Genomics & Biology Fungal Genom Biol 1.15International Journal of Genomic Medicine Int J Genomic Med 0.67Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy J Addict Res Ther 2.86Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism

J Alzheimers Dis Parkinsonism 1.18

Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro JFIV Reprod Med Genet 1Journal of Genetic Syndromes & Gene therapy

J Genet Syndr Gene Ther 2.34

Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology

J Microb Biochem Technol 2.5

Journal of Nursing & Care J Nurs Care 1.6Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity J Osteopor Phys Act 0.66Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy J Yoga Phys Ther 1.17Molecular Biology Mol Biol 1.85Neurology & Neurophysiology J Neurol Neurophysiol 0.77Primary health care Prim Health Care 1Quality in Primary Care Qual Prim Care 3.88Tissue Science & Engineering J Tissue Sci Eng 2.72Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry Biochem Anal Biochem 2.6Molecular and Genetic Medicine J Mol Genet Med 2.89Advancements in Genetic Engineering Adv Genet Eng 1Enzyme Engineering Enz Eng 2.3Depression and Anxiety J Depress Anxiety 1Human Genetics & Embryology Human Genet Embryol 1.2Current Synthetic and Systems Biology Curr Synthetic Sys Biol 0.8Hereditary Genetics: Current Research Hereditary Genet 1.2International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience Int J Emerg Ment Health 6.5

Spine J Spine 1.9Cloning & Transgenesis Clon Transgen 1.5Journal of Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis J Med Microb Diagn 1.9Biosensors Journal Biosens J 0.33Defense Management J Def Manag 0.5Review of Public Administration and Management

Review Pub Administration Manag 0.2

Single cell biology Single Cell Biol 1Gerontology & Geriatric Research J Gerontol Geriatr Res 1Neuroinfectious Diseases J Neuroinfect Dis 2.4Cell Science & Therapy J Cell Sci Ther 1.37Molecular Biomarkers & Diagnosis J Mol Biomark Diagn 2.1Brain Disorders & Therapy Brain Disord Ther 1.6Clinical Case Reports J Clin Case Rep 1.2Gene Technology Gene Technol 0.83Socialomics J Socialomics 2.3Journal of Trauma and Treatment J Trauma Treat 0.6Translational Biomedicine Transl Biomed 1.06Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience J Neurol Neurosci 0.88Research & Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences J Bot Sci 0.33

Journal of Psychiatry J Psychiatry 2.32Anaplastology Anaplastology 0.73Tropical Medicine & Surgery Trop Med Surg 0.4Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research Orthop Muscular Syst 0.32

Pediatrics & Therapeutics Pediat Therapeut 1.32

Sports Medicine & Doping Studies J Sports Med Doping Stud 1.45

Journal of Oral Hygiene & Health J Oral Hyg Health 0.52Emergency Medicine Emerg Med (Los Angel) 0.875Journal of Transplantation Technologies & Research

J Transplant Technol Res 1.39

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Journal of Surgery Journal of Surgery [Jurnalul de chirurgie] 0.08

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Clinical Pharmacology & Biopharmaceutics Clin Pharmacol Biopharm 1.69

Data Mining in Genomics & Proteomics J Data Mining Genomics Proteomics 2

Drug Metabolism & Toxicology J Drug Metab Toxicol 1.37Ergonomics J Ergonomics 1.38Glycomics & Lipidomics J Glycomics Lipidomics 1.82Health & Medical Informatics J Health Med Inform 1.98

Metabolomics: Open Access Metabolomics (Los Angel) 3.03

Nanomedicine & Biotherapeutic Discovery J Nanomedine Biotherapeutic Discov 2.69

OMICS Journal of Radiology OMICS J Radiol 0.54Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta Pharm Anal Acta 1.83Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs: Open Access Pharm Regul Aff 1.88

Pharmacogenomics & Pharmacoproteomics J Pharmacogenomics Pharmacoproteomics 1.69

Pharmacovigilance J Pharmacovigil 2.65

Phylogenetics & Evolutionary Biology J Phylogenetics Evol Biol 2.76

Proteomics & Bioinformatics J Proteomics Bioinform 2.55Advances in Automobile Engineering Adv Automob Eng 1.750Advances in Robotics & Automation Adv Robot Autom 0.813Arts and Social Sciences Journal Arts Social Sci J 1.231Bioceramics Developments and Applications Bioceram Dev Appl 0.958Business & Financial Affairs J Bus & Fin Aff 2.000

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Irrigation & Drainage Systems Engineering Irrigat Drainage Sys Eng 4.286Industrial Engineering & Management Ind Eng Manage 0.474

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Applied & Computational Mathematics J Appl Computat Math 0.581Architectural Engineering Technology J Archit Eng Tech 1.071Accounting & Marketing J Account Mark 0.500

Aquaculture Research & Development J Aquac Res Development 1.272

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Molecular Imaging & Dynamics J Mol Imaging Dynam 2.091

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Earth Science & Climatic Change J Earth Sci Clim Change 2.082Geography & Natural Disasters J Geogr Nat Disast 0.800Hotel & Business Management J Hotel Bus Manage 1.600Information Technology & Software Engineering J Inform Tech Soft Engg 2.789

Molecular Imaging & Dynamics J Mol Imaging Dynam 2.091Petroleum & Environmental Engineering J Pet Environ Biotechnol 2.839Stock & Forex Trading J Stock Forex Trad 0.300Textile Science & Engineering J Textile Sci Eng 0.667Tourism & Hospitality J Tourism Hospit 1.190

Telecommunications System & Management J Telecommun Syst Manage 0.800

Physical Mathematics J Phys Math 4.500Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology J Nanomed Nanotechnol 4.68Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review Arab J Bus Manage Rev 1.42

Research and Reviews: Journal of Engineering and Technology

Engineering and Technology 0.14

Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering J Material Sci Eng 1.31Journal of Mass Communication & Journalism

J Mass Communicat Journalism 0.62

Journal of Powder Metallurgy & Mining J Powder Metall Min 0.71Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering J Appl Mech Eng 1.65Archives of Clinical Microbiology 0.35Dentistry Dentistry 1.22Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism J Diabetes Metab 1.77Otolaryngology: Current Research Otolaryngol (Sunnyvale) 0.22Journal of Metabolic Syndrome J Metabolic Synd 1.27Journal of Primatology J Primatol 0.53Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy Thyroid Disorders Ther 0.43Jounal of Novel Physiotherapies J Nov Physiother 1.24Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy J Stem Cell Res Ther 2.78Anatomy & Physiology: Current Research Anat Physiol 1Pancreatic Disorders & Therapy Pancreat Disord Ther 0.54Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy J Cancer Sci Ther 4.203Journal of Biomedical Sciences 0.2Journal of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy J Nutr Disord Ther 1.46Medical & Surgical Urology Med Surg Urol 0.3Journal of Biochips & Tissue Chips J Biochip Tissue Chip 1.7Journal of Liver J Liver 0.08Journal of Family Medicine and Medical Research Fam Med Med Sci Res 0.78

Gynecology & Obstetrics Gynecol Obstet (Sunnyvale) 0.52

Journal of Integrative Oncology J Integr Oncol 1.67Journal of Neonatal Biology J Neonatal Biol 0.55Journal of Glycobiology J Glycobiology 0.8Journal of Blood & Lymph J Blood Lymph 0.12Journal of Arthritis J Arthritis 1.87Journal of Membrane Science & Technology J Membra Sci Technol 1.18

Medicinal Chemistry Med Chem (Los Angeles) 2.64

Journal of Physical Chemistry & Biophysics J Phys Chem Biophys 0.75Organic Chemistry: Current Research Organic Chem Curr Res 1.94Journal of Bioprocessing & Biotechniques J Bioprocess Biotech 1.74Journal of Environmental & Analytical Toxicology J Environ Anal Toxicol 2.58

Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology

J Chem Eng Process Technol 1.21

Journal of Computer Science & Systems Biology J Comput Sci Syst Biol 1.62

Journal of Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques J Anal Bioanal Tech 2.16

Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology J Plant Biochem Physiol 2.28Journal of Chromatography & Separation Techniques J Chromatogr Sep Tech 1.78

Journal of Thermodynamics & Catalysis 0.91

Community Medicine & Health Education J Community Med Health Educ 1.27

Epidemiology: Open Access Epidemiology (Sunnyvale) 1.35

Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy J Obes Weight Loss Ther 0.94

Pain & Relief J Pain Relief 1.14Palliative Care & Medicine J Palliat Care Med 0.88Steroids & Hormonal Science J Steroids Horm Sci 0.65Gastrointestinal & Digestive System J Gastrointest Dig Syst 0.43Hair: Therapy & Transplantation 0.6Andrology Andrology (Los Angel) 1.16Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome Endocrinol Metab Syndr 1.12Internal Medicine 2.48Sleep Disorders & Therapy J Sleep Disord Ther 0.5Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy J Nucl Med Radiat Ther 0.88Alternative & Integrative Medicine Altern Integr Med 1.11Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine J Pulm Respir Med 1.01Occupational Medicine Health Affairs Occup Med Health Aff 0.85Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders Reprod Syst Sex Disord 1.25Medical Diagnostic Methods 0.29Blood Disorders & Transfusion J Blood Disord Transfus 0.5General Medicine Gen Med (Los Angel) 0.86Bioenergetics: Open Access Bioenergetics 3.1

Chemotherapy: Open Access Chemotherapy (Los Angel) 1.8

Clinical & Experimental Pathology J Clin Exp Pathol 1.54Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis J Carcinog Mutagen 1.9Clinical Research & Bioethics J Clinic Res Bioeth 0.95Vaccines & Vaccination J Vaccines Vaccin 1.8Immunome Research Immunome Res 7.1Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1.11Clinical & Experimental Dermotology Research J Clin Exp Dermatol Res 0.5

Clinical & Experimental Cardiology J Clin Exp Cardiolog 1.33Clinical Microbiology: Open Access Clin Microbiol 0.7Anesthesia & Clinical research J Anesth Clin Res 0.7Mycobacterial Diseases Mycobact Dis 0.9Clinical Toxicology J Clin Toxicol 1.39Clinical Trials & Research J Clin Trials 1.33Antivirals & Antiretrovirals J Antivir Antiretrovir 1.27Fermentation Technology Ferment Technol 3.44Clinical & Cellular immunology J Clin Cell Immunol 2.019Allergy & Therapy J Allergy Ther 0.762Bacteriology & Parasitology J Bacteriol Parasitol 2.025

Rheumatology: Current Research Rheumatology (Sunnyvale) 1.522

Virology & Mycology Virol Mycol 0.69

Clinics in Mother and Child Health Clinics Mother Child Health 0.432

Womens Health Care J Womens Health Care 0.79Marine Science: Research & Development J Marine Sci Res Dev 0.45Plant Pathology & Microbiology J Plant Pathol Microbiol 1.75Geology & Geophysics J Geol Geophys 0.91FisheriesSciences J Fisheries Sci 0.51Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal Fish Aquac J 0.69Bioremediation & Biodegradation J Bioremediat Biodegrad 2.1Advances in Crop Science and Technology Adv Crop Sci Tech 0.39Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS J Geophys Remote Sens 0.77Biofertilizers & Biopesticides J Biofertil Biopestic. 1.19Hydrology: Current Research Hydrol Current Res 1.12Probiotics & Health J Prob Health 0.69Veterinary Science & Technology J Veterinar Sci Technolo 2.5Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Med Aromat Plants 2.02Forest Research Forest Res 1.69International Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications

Sensor Netw Data Commun 1.66

Innovative Energy Policies Innov Energ Policies 0.88

Biodiversity & Endangered Species J Biodivers Endanger Species 0.25

Biosafety Biosafety 0.49Agrotechnology Agrotechnol 0.69Journal of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Naturopathy

J Tradition Med Clin Naturopth 0.49

Nutrition & Food Sciences J Nutr Food Sci 1.14

Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology Entomol Ornithol Herpetol 1.26

Impact Factor Calculation:Impact Factor was established by dividing the number of articles published in 2012 and 2013 with the number of times they are cited in 2014 based on Google search and the Scholar Citation Index database. If ‘X’ is the total number of articles published in 2012 and 2013, and ‘Y’ is the number of times these articles were cited in indexed journals during 2014 than, impact factor = Y/X

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Volume 7, Issue 5 (Suppl)J Civil Environ Eng, an open access journal

ISSN: 2165-784XSteel Structure 2017

October 16-18, 2017




Influence of collision damage on load-carrying capacity of steel girder

It happens sometimes that a truck running on a highway collides with the main girder of a bridge over the highway. The influence of the damage due to collision on the mechanical behavior of the bridge has to be evaluated for the safety of

traffic on the bridge. Yet it is not always an easy task, since the mechanical capacity of a deformed girder has not been studied much. One of the authors has been involved in the safety evaluation of a steel girder bridge damaged by collision. The bridge consisted of two steel main-girders and one of them looked badly damaged: the web was deformed outwardly; some transverse stiffeners were buckled; some other stiffeners were separated from the web; and bolted connections between some lateral struts and the web were broken. Making use of the information on the actual damage, the collision load is estimated by the finite element analysis and the deformation of the main girder is reproduced. The load-carrying capacities of the main girder without damage, the main girder damaged by collision, the main girder with larger damage are then studied numerically. The results indicate that the damage influences the load-carrying capacity, but the influence is limited even though the deformation is much larger than the fabrication error allowed in the bridge design codes.

BiographyEiki Yamaguchi has earned his PhD at Purdue University, USA. He is currently the Vice President and Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. He has published more than 100 papers and serves as Editorial Board Member of Journal of Constructional Steel Research and International Journal of Advanced Steel Construction as well as international advisory committee member of several international conferences.

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Eiki YamaguchiKyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

Eiki Yamaguchi, J Civil Environ Eng 2017, 7:5 (Suppl)DOI: 10.4172/2165-784X-C1-010

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Future trends in the design and construction of steel and composite infrastructure

This presentation looks at trending technologies and techniques in the design and construction of steel and composite infrastructure. This presentation focuses on the broad categories of bridge and building infrastructure and the past, present

and future practices. In particular the issue of the reduction, reuse, recycling and rethinking (4 R’s) as it applies to the use of steel in steel and composite infrastructure will be addressed. Particular focus of this presentation is looking at connections in steel and composite infrastructure in addressing the 4 R’s. In addition the issue of advanced materials, particularly for steel and concrete for beams, columns, joints, slabs and systems will be a focal point for the paper. The presentation concludes with some salient examples of these advances as they have been addressed in American, Australian and European Codes of Practice.

BiographyBrian Uy is the Professor of Structural Engineering and Director of the Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety (CIES) in the School of Civil and Environ-mental Engineering at The University of New South Wales in 2013. He has co-authored over 600 publications including over 150 journal articles. He has been involved in research in steel and composite structures for over 20 years. He is the Chairman of the Standards Australia Committee BD32 on Composite Structures; which is currently preparing the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS2327 on composite structures for buildings. He has been the Chairman of the Austra-lia Regional Group of the Institution of Structural Engineers since 2012 and the Chairman of the Australia Group of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) since 2015. He is the Chief Editor (Asia-Pacific) for Steel and Composite Structures and serves on the Editorial Board of Journal of Constructional Steel Research and Advanced Steel Construction. He also currently serves on the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Task Committee 5 on Composite Construction and the IABSE Working Commission 2 on Steel, Timber and Composite Structures.

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Brian UyUniversity of Sydney, Australia

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Influence of road surface and vehicle dynamics on bridge design

The impact factor for moving vehicles on a bridge is calculated by the AASHTO formula: I=50/L+125, where ‘I’ is the impact factor with a maximum value of 30%, ‘L’ is the length in feet of the portion of the span that is loaded to produce maximum

stress in the member. Impact factor given by AASHTO depends only on the span length of the bridge, whereas road surface profile, weight, speed, dynamics of a vehicle and bridge geometry all affect the impact factor when moving loads are traveling on a bridge. We conducted a study to calculate the increased forces that act on a bridge deck by considering the road surface roughness and vehicle dynamics for an AASHTO HS20-44 truck at various speeds. The vehicle is considered running on a very good road whose roughness is found by using the power spectral density function. The AASHTO truck is modeled as a 12 degree of freedom system to consider the vehicle dynamics. The AASHTO truck is modeled to contain five rigid masses of tractor, trailer and three masses of steer, tractor and trailer wheel axles. The equations of motion are derived using Lagrange’s formulation consisting of the masses, the damping and spring forces in the suspension systems of the axles and in the tires. The equations of motion are solved using the road surface roughness and the vehicle dynamics to give the tire forces that are coming on the bridge deck. The dynamic tire forces so calculated are higher 24.72% for the trailer axle tires to 51.70% for the tractor axle tires than the static tire forces due to the weight of the truck only when the speed of the vehicle is increased from 40 to 90 mph (64 to 144 km/hour). Bridge decks act differently in longitudinal and transverse directions because of their structural configuration and hence can be modeled as orthotropic plates. The dynamic tire forces are used to find the maximum vertical deflection in the center of a T-beam bridge deck when the AASHTO vehicle is moving at different speeds by using the orthotropic plate theory and finite element method. The static deflection is also found for the corresponding point of the bridge. The increase in the vertical deflection considering road surface roughness, vehicle dynamics, speed and the bridge geometry is used to find the impact factor. The impact factor varied from 36.81% to 43.96%, whereas the impact factor from the AASHTO formula is 21.05% for the bridge considered, which is smaller than the impact factor if all the factors involved were considered.

BiographySukhvarsh Jerath has obtained his PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1977. He is currently a Professor and Chair of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of North Dakota, USA. He has also done research at the US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) for short period of times in addition to consulting for the industry. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Professional Engineer in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota. He was selected as a Fulbright Scholar by the US State Depart-ment, Washington, DC from December 2014 to May 2015 to teach and research at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Mumbai, India. He is currently writing a graduate level text in structural stability.

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Sukhvarsh JerathUniversity of North Dakota, USA

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Recent advancement of steel materials for construction and their future trends

It is common knowledge that the first structure made of steel-based materials is the Iron Bridge built in the UK in 1779. The material is cast iron that contains a relatively large amount of carbon; therefore, it behaves in a brittle manner. With a gradual

improvement of the material properties through various process innovations, steel structures have currently become one of the most widely used structural systems for bridges and buildings. Among the various countries in the world, Japan has become one of the most advanced countries in the construction of steel structures. Diverse innovative steel structures were constructed in the past such as the world’s longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. These advances of steel structures are, in fact, attributed to a significant extent to the development of high-performance steels. Such materials developed in Japan were characterized by three types of versatilities: strength, functional, and sectional. Some examples of such materials include fairly high and low strength steels, high-bridge performance steel, seismic-resistant steel, fire-resistant steel, corrosion-resistant steels, and size-flexible H-shaped beams. In Japan, these steel material innovations enabled the progress in steel structures to leap forward and in turn challenging new structures gave birth to further advancements in steel materials. In this presentation, the advancements of steel structures and materials are reviewed, focusing on the steel materials and their contributions to the construction of steel structures. In addition, in light of recently developed innovative steels and their strength-increasing potential, the further advancements of steel materials are suggested and discussed for the future innovations of steel structures.

BiographyRyoichi Kanno is currently a Fellow of Research & Development, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation in Japan. His research interests include a wide variety of topics related to steel structures such as structural steels, composite structures, cold-formed steel structures, bolted connections, buckling behavior of steel members, etc. He has served several technical committees in the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) and the Japanese Society of Steel Construction (JSSC). His major awards obtained recently include the Shiraishi Award from the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ) and Paper Award from the the JSSC. He has also contributed to university education and research as a part-time Lecturer at Waseda University and a visiting Professor at Kanazawa University. He completed his PhD at Cornell University in 1993.

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Ryoichi KannoNippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Japan

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Effective use of steel composites in blast and impact load damage mitigation

The response of structural systems and elements subjected to blast and impact loadings have been broadly investigated both experimentally and numerically. However, the response of steel composite or multilayered structural systems subjected to

extreme loadings have received less focus within the research community. With the increasing demand towards lightweight composites in structural applications, focus of using steel in conjunction with other lightweight materials has come in to elite within the last few years. The damage caused to a structure by a blast wave is primarily dependent on its ability to absorb the released energy. Therefore improvements of energy absorption techniques in steel and composite structures are important in designing such structures for survivability under those extreme loadings. Recent work done on steel-polymer composites in blast and impact load damage mitigation shows great potential of using such structural systems in the future applications.

BiographyDamith Mohotti is currently working as a Lecturer in the School of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and IT at University of Sydney, Australia. He currently works as a Member of the Industrial Engagement Committee of the school and hold the responsibility of delivering three key units of studies on design of concrete and pre-stressed concrete structures. In addition to his expertise as a Researcher, he has gained worthy of experience working as a Structural Engineer and a Consultant. He is a Member of International Association of Protective Structures (IAPS), Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA) and Engineers Australia (EA).

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Damith MohottiUniversity of Sydney, Australia

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Day 1Scientific Tracks & Abstracts

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Sessions

Structures | Steel Construction | Civil Engineering | Digital Structural Designs

Session ChairSukhvarsh JerathUniversity of North Dakota, USA

Session IntroductionTitle: Risk management in the construction projects facilitation by building information

modellingM. Manikandan, Gulf Consult, Kuwait

Title: Characteristics of seesaw system for vibration control of structuresHiroshi Tagawa, Hiroshima University, Japan

Title: Structural optimization for buildings under stochastic excitationsJunho Chun, Syracuse University, USA

Title: Prediction method of low cycle fatigue capacities of steel vibration control devices under random plastic deformationTakumi Ito, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Title: Hydraulic and structural design of navigational lockAmit Dhanuka, Structural Engineer, India

Title: Near miss reporting, analysis and data visualization in BIMEric Marks, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

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Risk management in the construction projects facilitation by building information modelingM ManikandanGulf Consult, Kuwait

Every day thousands of building projects are realized all over the world that each phase of the construction projects are required to have good decisions, which could be possible by the help of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in order to take a step further

towards the success of the project. The purpose of BIM is to predict, reduce and avoid the risks and their consequences by the auto coordinated all trade drawings and documents. Risks can also be transferred to other parts of the project in order to achieve the best final results in each area of the project in ahead of time by the help of BIM models. A building project is a process where each activity and phase includes different risks that should be handled by the project participants. Nowadays, the building market is developing very fast and it is important to deliver the project to the client on time and within the budget, each decision made in the conceptual design phase can have an impact on other phases and bring consequences that could be negative for the building project in each phase of a building project, such as conceptual, preliminary, design development and construction execution has to be performed by a project participant according to his role, can also be referred to a project or a project task, because it contains the parts that the project teams work on within a company. The risks related to critical events in the project tasks are managed by the project participants according to their responsibilities defined in the contract documents. The risks managed in the project tasks are an integral part of the risk existing in the building projects, to understand the concept of risks in building projects, it is worth to study how a typical building project is organized and how it works in practice. A good knowledge about the forms of building projects would help to identify the risks in all the phases of the construction projects. The structure of a building project, depending on its scope, varies with the number of project teams and form of management. Also the form of contract plays an important role regarding that, what kind of risk that should be taken into consideration and how to handle it. The aim of this paper is to identify the decisive risk approaches to manage the risk at every phase of the construction from conceptual design to close out to complete the project on time and within the budget facilitation by BIM.

BiographyM Manikandan is the Senior Structural Engineer at Gulf Consult, Kuwait with responsibility for designing and construction consultation of the tall buildings, colleges, shop-ping complexes, multi-story car parks, hospitals, bridges and deep underground structures by considering the structural requirements and adequate constructible systems to complete the projects within allocated budget and time schedule. Prior to joining Gulf Consult, Kuwait, he has worked as a Structural Engineer at several companies, including RECAFCO, Kuwait, Saeed Hadi Aldoosary EST, Saudi Arabia, where he has completed many precast structures and treatment plant including the deep under-ground structures with heavy equipment. Notable, he is in the construction industry since past 15 years and has completed many land mark projects in Kuwait as well in Saudi Arabia. He has received his PhD in Risk Management in International Construction Projects as an External Part-time Researcher with Vels University, Chennai, India. He has received Civil Engineering degree from Kamraj University Madurai in 2000 and MBA in Project Management from Sikkim Manipal University, India in 2012. His professional interests focus on construction/project management, structural management and risk management in the construction projects. He has published 50 papers in international and national journals.

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Characteristics of seesaw system for vibration control of structuresHiroshi TagawaHiroshima University, Japan

For earthquake damage mitigation of structures, many types of vibration control systems have been developed. For example, structural vibration can be reduced by using energy dissipation devices such as steel dampers, in which the seismic energy is

dissipated through yield deformation of steel. In an axial-yield type damper that uses buckling-restrained braces, the bracing members are repetitively subjected to compressive and tensile forces. Therefore, the buckling restraining members must have sufficiently large second moment of inertia for preventing buckling under compression. Recent studies proposed a new vibration control system for structures referred to as a seesaw system because one rotatable member in this system moves similarly to that of a seesaw. A couple of dampers are installed under the rotatable member. By introducing a quasi-linear motion mechanism in this system, only tensile force is generated in the bracing members, which enables the use of steel rods and cables as bracing members. This paper presents investigation on characteristics of the seesaw system for the application to the vibration control of steel structures. The benefits of using the seesaw system are discussed based on the previous research results, in which the U-shaped steel dampers, steel slit dampers, and friction dampers have been examined through cyclic loading tests, and the viscoelastic dampers and fluid viscous dampers have been examined through seismic response analysis of steel structures.

BiographyHiroshi Tagawa is a Professor of the Graduate School of Engineering at Hiroshima University. He earned his Doctorate degree in Engineering from Kyoto University. During 2001–2012, he served as Associate Professor at Nagoya University. In 2012, he became a Professor at Hiroshima University. His research interests are in Structural En-gineering for steel buildings.

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Structural optimization for buildings under stochastic excitationsJunho ChunSyracuse University, USA

The overarching goal of structural optimization is to identify the best design solution that can provide the most favorable performance, while satisfying given design constraints. One of the significant requirements of the structural component and

system design is to withstand stochastic excitations, such as earthquake and wind loads. Consideration of such unpredictable yet unavoidable lateral and vertical loads can directly influence the building safety and increase the robustness of building performance. Thus, the randomness of the excitement induced by natural disasters must be considered in the structure analysis and design process. This paper presents a stochastic design and topology optimization framework in the time domain based on random vibration and reliability analysis. The framework incorporates the effect of earthquake excitation in the stochastic process into the analysis and design process of a building structure. The performance and reliability of the structure under stochastic excitations are assessed over a given time interval by considering the first-passage probability, i.e., the probability of at least one failure event occurring over the given time duration. In order to incorporate this design consideration, an efficient evaluation of a series of points in time is developed for the first-passage probability and sensitivity analysis. A case study and numerical applications are presented to demonstrate the validity and effectiveness of the proposed stochastic optimization framework.

BiographyJunho Chun received his MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of California, Berkeley in 2007. He then joined the Chicago branch of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP., an architectural and engineering firm and worked as a Structural Engineer for three years. He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2016 and joined the School of Architecture at Syracuse University as an Assistant Professor. His research interests include structural design and topology optimization under natural hazards, random vibrations, systematic treatment of uncertainty, reliability & risk analysis, and resilient infrastruc-ture.

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Prediction method of low cycle fatigue capacities of steel vibration control devices under random plastic deformationTakumi ItoTokyo University of Science, Japan

On the countries with frequent earthquakes, the terrible seismic disasters have been reported. So the various type of vibration control system for building structures has been developed and which is widely recognized as effective system against seismic excitations.

In our previous study, the vibration control device called as Scaling-frame (SF) structures were suggested and the experimental studies were performed to investigate the resistant mechanism and seismic mitigation effects. Furthermore, the analytical method and design procedure of SF structure were established. Generally, the plastic deformation of vibration control device is excited and the ductile fracture by low cycle fatigue is occurred. It is desirable that the low cycle fatigue characteristics and capacities are clarified and the evaluation method of cumulative ductility till fracture is prepared. In general, it is clarified that the difference of cumulative ductility of steel member is quite large between small and large ductility amplitude. This is summarized in Similitude Law of Prefracture Hysteresis. In this study, the plastic cyclic loading tests are conducted. From test results, the effect of ductility amplitude is expressed by a certain formula, from which the relationship between ductility amplitude, cumulative ductility and number of cycles prior to fracture are presented. Furthermore, when the random deformation amplitude such as seismic response is given to vibration control structure, Linear Damage Rule is applied for the prediction of the fracture, which is frequently used to estimate fatigue life. By use of these rules, the cumulative ductility under random plastic deformations can be predicted well.

BiographyTakumi Ito has completed his Doctor of Engineering degree from The University of Tokyo on 2004. He was an Assistant Professor at The University of Tokyo during 2004-2008 and he is presently an Associate Professor at Tokyo University of Science (TUS). He was a Chair, Secretariat and Member of many research committees at Architec-tural Institute of Japan.

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Hydraulic and structural design of navigational lockAmit DhanukaStructural Engineer, India

Navigation lock is a structure in the waterway provided to create a safe navigation passage between two water pools which are not at the same level. Farakka navigational lock is required as the barrage constructed across river Ganga at Farakka creates significant

difference in water level up-stream and down-stream. The main components of navigation lock comprises of approach channels, lock Pit, filling/emptying arrangement. Design of lock depends on lockage time, water level variations, lock capacity requirements, design vessel size. Filling/emptying system has been designed to work under gravity flow without any pumping requirements. In Farakka lock maximum filling/emptying time for the lock has been considered as 8.0 minutes (for the worst condition) for computing the size of the inlet/outlet openings. Two openings of size 4.0 m (Width) X 2.0 m (Height) one on each have been proposed. Walls of lock pit are designed as reinforced concrete counterforts.The base slab for lock has been designed as a raft with tension piles so that the system is stable under worst conditions.

BiographyAmit Dhanuka has completed his MTech in the year 2007 from Janardhan Nagar Rai, Deemed University, Udaipur (Rajasthan) and BTech in the year 2004 from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala, Punjab (India). He has worked as Deputy General Manager with Howe Projects Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a premier Civil Engi-neering Consultancy Organisation. In past, he has worked with SNC Lavalin and SMEC. He has been involved in Tender Engineering of Farakka Navigational Lock under “Capacity Augmentation of Navigational Infrastructure of National Waterway-1”, an Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) project.

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Near miss reporting, analysis and data visualization in BIMEric MarksGeorgia Institute of Technology, USA

Although the number of fatalities experienced by the U S construction industry has been declining, the magnitude of the decrease has stagnated in recent years. Several improvements have been realized in visualizing construction project information through

Building Information Modeling (BIM). One improvement in construction safety can be found in the collection, analysis and visualization of safety leading indicator data including near miss events. Furthermore, the visualization of reported near misses can assist safety managers to identify high frequency and high severity events within a construction site for mitigation or hazard removal techniques. The objective of this research is to provide a framework for near miss data collection and visualization within a BIM platform. A near miss database was created in a commercially-available BIM design software to allow construction site personnel to report near misses and visualize within an existing BIM. Algorithms were created to enable filtering for visualization based on user input properties of each individual near miss. A feasibility study for the created tool was conducted with an expert review panel of experienced safety managers. Contributions of this research include a near miss visualization user-interface allows construction personnel to view near misses throughout a construction project to identify hazardous areas and frequency of near misses as well as feasibility study data of the created tool.

BiographyEric Marks is a Professor of the Practice in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently teaches courses in Con-struction Engineering at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He conducts research in safety technology and innovation, specifically by capitalizing on safety leading indicators and their positive impact on construction safety. He has published more than 15 peer-reviweed journal papers. Before his career in academia, he was a Staff Engineer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet where he managed capital intensive transportation infrastructure construction projects.

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Day 2Keynote Forum

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Analytical assessment of combined and sequential earthquake and fire effects on steel structures

Earthquakes are often followed by fires, which compound the damage inflicted by ground shaking and subject the affected population to further increased risk to lives and livelihoods. Insights would be obtained into the safety of the building

stock subject to combined earthquakes and fire scenarios if models existed exhibit the versatility of sequential analysis of main earthquake-fire-aftershock ground motion. Such a system is described in this presentation. The advanced inelastic dynamic analysis platform ZEUS-NL is extended to conduct thermal stress analysis after large deformations and damage have been suffered by the structure. The deformed shape at the end of the earthquake is used as the initial condition for subjecting the structure to non-uniform temperature gradients that are varying with time. This second analysis may also be followed by another dynamic analysis under the effect of earthquake aftershocks. Examples of application are provided from previous earthquakes as well as experimental investigation. The tool presented is an open-source advanced analysis code that is available for use worldwide.

BiographyAmr S Elnashai is the Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at the University of Houston, USA. He was previously Dean of Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, USA, and the Harold and Inge Marcus Endowed Chair in Engineering. Before serving at Pennsylvania State University, he was Head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Bill and Elaine Hall Endowed Professor. He is a fellow of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering and fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers as well as the UK Institution of Structural Engineers. He authored/co-authored over 145 journal publications and 4 books and many other reports and publications. He advised 45 PhD students to graduation, and over 100 MS thesis students.

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Amr S ElnashaiThe University of Houston, USA

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Performance of cold-formed steel framed structures under extreme events: Seismic, fire and blast

Cold-formed steel (CFS) framed construction can offer considerable economic and performance advantages for certain structures subject to extreme events such as seismic, fire, and blast. Examples include mid-rise buildings in high seismic

regions such as the western United States, and blast resistant modules (BRMs) for protection of personnel and equipment against accidental and man-made explosive threats. Structural systems of this type consist of light-gauge framing (e.g, studs, tracks, joists) attached with sheathing materials (e.g, composite panels in the form of gypsum or other cement-based material bonded to a layer of sheet steel). CFS-framed strucures can lead to lower installation and maintenance costs than other structural types, particularly when erected with prefabricated assemblies. They are also durable, formed of an inherently ductile material of consistent behavior, light weight, and can be manufactured from recycled materials. Compared to other lightweight framing solutions, CFS is non-combustible, an important characteristic to minimize fire spread. Although CFS-based strucural systems offer potential adavantages, the state of understanding regarding their behavior in response to extreme events, such as those noted previously, remains relatively limited. In an effort to improve this situation, a series of research collaborations, led by the University of California, san Diego (UCSD), between academia, government and industry were formed and two major programs were executed. In one, a full-scale six-story CFS wall braced building was constructed and subject to earthquake and fire testing via the world’s largest outdoor shake table- the Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table (LHPOST) at UCSD. In the other, CFS-based BRMs were fabricated and subject to blast events via UCSD’s unique Blast Simulator and full-scale live explosive field tests. This keynote address describes these programs and their results.

BiographyGilbert A Hegemier recieved his PhD from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Solid Mechanics and Structures. He currently serves as Distinguished Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) where he initiated the formation of the Department of Structural Engineering, guided the development of UCSD’s unique large-scale test facilities, and there he also serves as Associate Director of the Center for Extreme Events Research (CEER). His research areas include large-scale laboratory experiments, field testing, and computational analysis of civil structures subject to dynamic loading events such as blast, impact, and seismic. He has published over 100 journal papers on these topics and is an internationally recognized expert on protective technologies for civil structures.

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Gilbert A HegemierUniversity of California, San Diego, USA

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Alloy design of ultra-high strength steels hardened by nanoscale particles for structural applications

Recent studies have demonstrated that Fe-based alloys are perfect metallic materials for strengthening by a combination of nanoscale particles including nanoscale atomic clusters, intermetallics and carbides. This paper will summarize our recent

study of computational aided design of ultra-high strength steels hardened by of uniform distributions of nanoscale particles in 2-10 nm. The precipitation processes are carefully controlled through the nucleation and growth in the alloys with controlled alloy compositions and heat treatments. Computational material calculations together with applications of the state-of-the-art micro-analytic tools are critical for the design of these multiple-component Fe-based alloys. The composition and morphology of these nanoscale particles have been characterized by detailed analyses of structural features obtained from atom probe tomography (ATP). The precipitation mechanism and sequence are found to be sensitive to some key elements in these alloys. Our results have demonstrated that the strength of nanostructured steels can reach to as high as 2000 MPa with a good tensile ductility and dimple-type fracture behavior. This series of nanostructured alloys have many important applications in transportation industries and energy conversion systems.

BiographyC T Liu recieved his PhD from Brown University, USA in Materials Science and Engineering. He currently serves as Distinguished Professor in College of Science and Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. His research areas include physical metallurgy and mechanical behaviour of metals, alloys, nanostructure materials, intermetallic compounds and bulk amorphous alloys, microstructure and phase transformation, alloy design of high-temperature structural materials, precious metal alloys, Ti-base alloys, metal-matrix composites and innovative material processing. He authored/co-authored over 135 journal publications and 26 books and many other reports and publications.

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C T LiuCity University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Tall building design and ultra-high strength concrete core wall behavior from the constructability perspectives

The use of concrete in high-rise buildings has increased significantly in the past 20 years mainly owing to improvement in all the technologies associated with these materials and methods related to prepare, supply and pour the concrete.

Cementations materials, admixtures, aggregates, pumping techniques, transportations and elevation methods, etc. all these enchased possibilities are illustrated by taking 200 story high rise structural model; analyzed and designed by using the software ETABS-2013, to withstand the gravity loads and also the lateral loads considering Wind 100 mph, Exposure-Seismic Zone-I, soil profile type SD, Occupancy category 1.0 and Ductility factor, R=5.5. The type of ultra-high strength concrete cylindrical strength has been considered as 107 MPa at 28 days to bear the high load and straining action at lower portion of the core wall, steel sections and plates are confirming to ASTM-A992-Gr:70Ksi are considered for built-up column sections and floor beams. In addition shear studs conforming to ASTM-A106-Gr:1020 with composite metal deck have also been considered to be have as rigid diaphragm to act as monolithic unit against the heavy lateral loads. This paper clearly show that the design and constructability considerations, serviceability requirements and international codes compliances such as ACI-318, ASCE-7, IBC-2011, UBC-1997, further, it proves that the combination of R.C. concrete and steel composite sections could be the best solution for such tall skyscrapers.

BiographyM Manikandan is the Senior Structural Engineer at Gulf Consult, Kuwait with responsibility for designing and construction consultation of the tall buildings, colleges, shopping complexes, multi-story car parks, hospitals, bridges and deep underground structures by considering the structural requirements and adequate construct-ible systems to complete the projects within allocated budget and time schedule. Prior to joining Gulf Consult, Kuwait, he has worked as a Structural Engineer at several companies, including RECAFCO, Kuwait, Saeed Hadi Aldoosary EST, Saudi Arabia, where he has completed many precast structures and treatment plants including the deep underground structures with heavy equipment. Notable, he is in the construction industry since past 15 years and has completed many land mark projects in Kuwait as well in Saudi Arabia. He has received his PhD in Risk Management in International Construction Projects as an External Part-time Re-searcher with Vels University, Chennai, India. He has received Civil Engineering degree from Kamraj University Madurai in 2000 and MBA in Project Management from Sikkim Manipal University, India in 2012. His professional interests focus on construction/project management, structural management and risk management in the construction projects. He has published 50 papers in international and national journals.

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M Manikandan Gulf Consult, Kuwait

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A new concept of crack analysis of reinforced concrete members

The current study proposes a new concept of crack analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) members. The novel philosophy behind the proposed concept is to establish the mean crack spacing and width through the compatibility of the stress-

transfer and mean deformation approaches by equating the mean strains of the tensile reinforcement defined analytical techniques. The concept considers primary cracks at the stage of stabilised cracking assuming that a single RC block of a length of the mean crack spacing represents the averaged deformation behaviour of the cracked member. Based on the experimental evidence, reinforcement strain within the block is characterized by a strain profile consisting of straight lines. The latter represent three different zones that are described by different bond characteristics. Crack spacing is defined as the sum of lengths of these zones within the length of the block. The proposed model involves the least amount of empiricism and is devoid of empirically established effective area of concrete. A preliminary statistical analysis of mean crack spacing using limited test data has demonstrated good predictive capabilities of the model resulting in 15% of the coefficient of variation. The proposed approach allows a critical assessment of the classical bond theory in regard to its fundamental statement relating crack spacing to Ø/pef ratio. A preliminary study has shown that the larger are the member’s section depth and the reinforcement ratio, the more the classical approach deviates from reality. It can be deduced that crack spacing is mostly governed by four geometrical parameters given in the order of importance: section height, reinforcement ratio, bar diameter and cover.

BiographyGintaris Kaklauskas is a Professor of Department of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Geotechnical Engineering and Director of Research Institute of Building Structures at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU). He received his PhD and DrSc (Habilitation doctor) degrees from VGTU. He is Member of Lithuanian Academy of Science and recipient of ASCE best paper Moisseiff Award 2013, Lithuanian Science Prize 2013 and Marie Curie (Senior Research category) grant. He is Visiting Professor (under Fulbright fellowship) at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include service ability analysis and constitutive modeling of concrete structures.

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Gintaris KaklauskasVilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

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Earthquake Resistance Design | Construction Engineering and Management | Construction Industry | Structures | Concrete StructuresSession ChairM. ManikandanGulf Consult, Kuwait

Session IntroductionTitle: Micromechanical modelling of fracture and fatigue in structural steels

Ravi Kiran Yellavajjala, North Dakota State University, USATitle: OSHADataInitiative’s(ODI)meaningandfindings

Scott A. Arias, Eastern Kentucky University, USA

Young Research ForumTitle: Strongback system coupled with framed structures to control the building seismic

responseVittoria Laghi, University of Bologna, Italy

Title: Long term durability problems of steel girder bridges due to temperature variationYang Zhou, University of Colorado Denver, USA

Title: Coupled corrosion fatigue of A572 hot rolled steel beamsElsayed Salem, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

Title: Study on ultimate seismic behavior and repair method of damaged steel framesAyumu Ushigome, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Title: A study on ultimate state and mechanical characteristics of connection joint of damaged H-shaped bracing structureYasuto Yonezawa, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Title: A study on restoring force characteristics and passive control design method of steel framed structures with scaling-frameKeita Saito, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Title: An experimental study on resistant mechanism of embedded connection for steel square tubefilledwithfiller~effectofcharacteristicsoffiller~Yuta Nakaie, Tokyo University of Science, Japan

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Micromechanical modeling of fracture and fatigue in structural steelsRavi Kiran YellavajjalaNorth Dakota State University, USA

Fracture and fatigue are the most common causes of damage in steel structures subjected to extreme loading conditions. The main aim of this talk is to expose the audience to the latest developments in the broad area of fracture and fatigue modeling of

structural steels. To this end, fracture and fatigue tests conducted on ASTM A992 steel specimens will be presented. The fracture initiation and propagation mechanisms in ASTM A992 steels under monotonic and cyclic loading will be presented. On the modeling front, detailed micromechanical analyses that can simulate the growth of damage in ASTM A992 steels at various stress states will be discussed. Based on these novel micromechanical analyses, new criterion for the prediction of fatigue life and a multiscale damage model for predicting fracture under monotonic loading will be proposed. The proposed fatigue life criterion and damage model for fracture will be calibrated and validated from the experimental data. The challenges associated with implementing the damage models in to general finite element framework and some innovative solutions to address these challenges will be demonstrated. The directions for future research in fracture and fatigue modeling of structural steels will be listed at the end of the presentation.

BiographyRavi Kiran Yellavajjala is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at North Dakota State University. He received his PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Notre Dame in fall 2014. After his PhD, he worked as a Post-doctoral Researcher at Notre Dame and Brown University. Among other awards, he received 2014 O H Ammann Structural Engineering Research Fellowship, stood runner-up in 2014 computational mechanics poster competition and received 2008 German academic exchange fellowship. He is interested in enabling engineers to design resilient and sustainable structures by developing a fundamental understanding of how construction materials behave until failure under service and extreme loading conditions using principles of theoretical and experimental solid mechanics.

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OSHA data initiative’s (ODI) meaning and findingsScott A AriasEastern Kentucky University, USA

During a research study conducted in 2013, using data from the 2008 OSHA Data Initiative (ODI), several research findings became apparent about safety statistical data provided by OSHA. These research findings included analysis of mishaps by

organizational type, ownership, annual revenue and numerous other organizational wide variables that were studied. These findings serve as the basis for conclusions that will be presented, primarily focused on the statistical data meanings and the findings that have relevance to the safety within the industrialized world.

BiographyScott A Arias is an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University teaching Construction Management. His prior positions include Director of Design-Build Construction, Director of Construction, Senior Operations Manager, Force Operations Chief and numerous other project supervision and management positions. His background includes experience in construction management, recruiting, safety and quality control. He is a retired Seabee Builder Senior Chief Petty Officer with duty stations at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 and 7, Camp David, Naval Medical Center Bethesda and Central Command Bahrain. With certifications in safety, construction, scheduling, envi-ronmental and quality control, he is an expert in both industry and academia.

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Strongback system coupled with framed structure to control the building seismic responseVittoria Laghi, Michele Palermo, Giada Gasparini and Tomaso Trombetti University of Bologna, Italy

In the present paper the coupled behavior of structural systems obtained by connecting a moment resisting frame structure with a vertical elastic truss, known in the literature as strongback, which acts as a mast by imposing to the structure a given lateral

deformed shape, is investigated. The rigid behavior of the strongback, which is designed in order to remain in the elastic field under strong seismic ground motion, imposes a uniform inter-storey drift along the frame height, thus avoiding undesired effects such as soft-storey and weak-storey mechanisms. Consequently, the whole structural system may be, at first approximation, modelled as an equivalent Single Degree of Freedom system thus allowing for a simple analytical description of its response. In particular, in the present work the attention is paid to the mutual actions exchanged by the strongback and the frame. Assuming a shear-type behavior an analytical solution of the static equilibrium equations is found. Finally, some numerical simulations of frame systems with strongback systems as subjected to earthquake ground motions are developed, encompassing both shear-type frames and frames with flexible beams.

BiographyVittoria Laghi is a Research Fellow at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICAM) at the University of Bologna. She is graduated at the University of Bologna (Italy) in 2016, and her Master’s thesis has been partially developed at the University of California Berkeley. In 2015, she has also attended one semester at the University of California Berkeley as an exchange student. Her research interests include the broad field of Earthquake Engineering, with particular focus on the assessment of the seismic behavior of steel bracing systems, masonry infill and sandwich RC walls.

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Long term durability problems of steel girder bridges due to temperature variationYang Zhou, Chengyu Li, Kevin Rens and Carnot NogueiraUniversity of Colorado Denver, USA

Composite bridge construction using reinforced concrete decks and steel girders is a widely used structural system in the world due to economic advantages. However, in bridges and viaducts with complex geometry, such as curved girders, the prediction

of deterioration due to temperature variations is a challenge. Long-term damage processes associate with thermal movement can be severe and become critical. In the research presented in this article, a 19-span steel twin-box girder bridge, in Denver, Colorado, was inspected and monitored in order to detect long term damage due to temperature variations. The structure construction was completed in 1985 and has four horizontal curves and three vertical curves. The bearings are all expansion pot bearings except those on the middle pier, which are fixed bearings. Due to the extreme daily temperature changes in Colorado, excessive transverse superstructure movement has resulted in fractures of the bearing guide bars. The lack of guiding system allows the superstructure moves in an unintended manner. Additionally, the transverse forces introduced from the superstructure led to tensile cracking of the concrete pier caps. In the successive pier inspections completed in 2001 and 2015 a significant amount of active cracks on the pier caps was reported. Besides, corrosion in the exposed pier reinforcement could result in compromised safety of the bridge substructure. In this study, multiple types of long-term damage processes of the bridge were identified and investigated. Results show that traditional method of determining movement due to temperature does not suffice to predict the actual bridge deterioration processes with enough accuracy. Due to the complex and unusual geometry of the structures, a more accurate and precise approach is necessary to predict cyclic displacements and damage due to temperature variation.

BiographyYang Zhou is a PhD student and Research Assistant in Civil Engineering Department at the University of Colorado Denver. He obtained a BS in Civil Engineering at North-east Forestry University and an MS in Structural Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver.

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Coupled corrosion fatigue of A572 hot rolled steel beamsElsayed Salem1, Kamel Kandil1, Maher Elabd1 and Mohammed Alnaggar2

1Menoufia University2Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, USA

Coupled corrosion fatigue is the interaction of corrosive environment and cyclic stress variation. It is more detrimental than that of either one acting separately. Corroson reduces the cross sectional area and moment of inertia of the beam which promotes zones

of stress concentrations that shorten the fatigue life-time by inducing fatigue crack growth. This paper presents the experimental investigation of S3X5.70 standard hot rolled I beams made from A572 steel. Three groups of beams are tested. The first is tested only under cyclic loads to determine the reference fatigue life-time. The second group is tested in an uncoupled fasion. First, the mid-span of the bottom flange is corroded using an immersed current technique to 3 corrosion levels corresponding to a flange area loss of 3%, 13% and 23% (this represents small, medium and high corrosive environment). After corrosion levels are achieved, the beams are cyclicly tetsed under the same stress range of the first group. The last group is tested under the simelantouls effect of corsoion and fatigue. The fatigue lifetime of the reference (1st) group is compared with the uncoupled (2nd) group and with the coupled (3rd) group. Fatigue testing S-N (Stress-Number of cycles to failure) diagram is construcyted for each group of the tested beams. The results show that coupled corrosion fatigue has a large effect on fatigue life that exceeds the effects of simply uncoupled case. Analytical analysis is used to assess the time-variant damages from their combined effects of corrosion and fatigue on the steel beams.

BiographyElsayed Salem is a PhD student at Menoufia University, Egypt and currently a Visiting Scholar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA.

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Study on ultimate seismic behavior and repair method of damaged steel framesAyumu Ushigome Tokyo University of Science, Japan

On the countries with frequent earthquakes, the terrible seismic disasters have been reported. So the various type of vibration control system for building structures has been developed and which is widely recognized as effective system against seismic excitations.

In our previous study, the vibration control device called as Scaling-frame (SF) structures were suggested and the experimental studies were performed to investigate the resistant mechanism and seismic mitigation effects. Furthermore, the analytical method and design procedure of SF structure were established. Generally, the plastic deformation of vibration control device is excited and the ductile fracture by low cycle fatigue is occurred. It is desirable that the low cycle fatigue characteristics and capacities are clarified and the evaluation method of cumulative ductility till fracture is prepared. In general, it is clarified that the difference of cumulative ductility of steel member is quite large between small and large ductility amplitude. This is summarized in Similitude Law of Prefracture Hysteresis. In this study, the plastic cyclic loading tests are conducted. From test results, the effect of ductility amplitude is expressed by a certain formula, from which the relationship between ductility amplitude, cumulative ductility and number of cycles prior to fracture are presented. Furthermore, when the random deformation amplitude such as seismic response is given to vibration control structure, Linear Damage Rule is applied for the prediction of the fracture, which is frequently used to estimate fatigue life. By use of these rules, the cumulative ductility under random plastic deformations can be predicted well.

BiographyAyumu Ushigome has completed his Bachelor’s degree from Tokyo University of Science. He is currently pursuing 1st year of his Master’s degree in Architecture from Tokyo University of Science.

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A study on ultimate state and mechanical characteristics of connection joint of damaged H-shaped bracing structure Yasuto Yonezawa Tokyo University of Science, Japan

In Japan, various kinds of failure modes in steel structures have been reported in severe earthquake disasters. However, it is guessed that present a few of repair method for these failure modes have some difficulties related to construction technique and estimation

of recovery after repair. Herein, from these past reports, this study focuses on the seismic ultimate state of steel brace connection, and the effective restoration method is suggested. In our past researches, new repairing method for damaged steel bracing joint which has angle-section brace member is suggested, and its applicability and feasibility are investigated experimentally. Herein, middle-rise or high-rise steel building structures adopt the H-shaped section brace members, and also, various kinds of failure modes of these bracing structure has been reported after past terrible seismic disasters. So the effective restoration method is proposed here. First, to reproduce the seismic ultimate state, the vertical loading test are performed as parameters with bolt layout, thickness of gusset plate, that is, out-of-plane rigidity. Next, the damaged bracing joints are repaired. Finally, the loading test is done on repaired specimen again. From test results, the restoring force characteristics after repair can be recovered, and any type of failure modes are observed. So 3D model of damaged bracing joint is constructed by using 3D scanner, and it helps to identify the failure mode and yield line on gusset plate. Furthermore, the plastic limit analysis is performed by reference of the 3D model, and it can predict the ultimate state of test results well.

BiographyYasuto Yonezawa has completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2017. And, he has been a Master’s course student of Tokyo University of Science and investigated about repair method for bracing structure. In research activity, he submitted some papers to academic journals of Architectural Institute of Japan.

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A study on restoring force characteristics and passive control design method of steel framed structures with scaling-frameKeita SaitoTokyo University of Science, Japan

The innovated vibration control device called as “Scaling Frame” (abbreviated as “SF”) structure is proposed by the author. SF structure consists of beam-column frame, diagonal bracing, and SF device (abbreviated as “SFD”) made of Aluminum or steel.

And, vibration energy can be absorbed by plastic response behavior of diagonal deformation of SFD. In our previous studies, the experimental study on SFD and steel frame specimen with SFD installed was conducted to clarify the seismic response and seismic mitigation effect. Furthermore, SF structure has been already adopted for low-rise wooden buildings in Japan. In this study, SF structure is assumed to apply on multi-story steel frames, that is, in which high strength and rigidity are required. So then, a various types of SFD are developed to increase resistance performances. And also, to clarify its restoring force characteristics, the horizontal static cycle loading test is conducted. The test results indicate that SF structure presents the hardening characteristics during inelastic cyclic loading. And the analytical study is performed, it is confirmed that the proposed analysis model can chase test results well. Furthermore, the seismic design procedure is reformulated to adapt the restoring force characteristics of SF structures. From the analytical results, it is confirmed the design method shows enough accuracy and the number of damper can be decreased by use of new type of SFD. Moreover, decreasing the number of damper, the most effective parameter of some parameters such as reduction rate, width and thickness is analyzed.

BiographyKeita Saito is from Saitama prefecture, Japan. He received his degree from the Department of Architecture in Tokyo University of Science in 2017. He is now a Master’s course student of Tokyo University of Science. His research interest includes vibration control structure called as Scaling-Frame structure proposed by the author, Donghang Wu.

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An experimental study on resistant mechanism of embedded connection for steel square tube filled with filler: Effect of characteristics of fillerYuta Nakaie, Itsuki Yagi and Takumi Ito Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Recently, a fitting type joint is adopted to the connection of steel framed structures which requires the disassembling properties and the shortening of a construction period. However, this joint has the difficulies to adjust the fixed degree of joints. In this

study, a new type of connection technique for steel square tube is suggested. This connection consists as follows; steel square tube is just embedded to steel connector, and filler is filled to clearlance each member, and a pin is inserted as a fail-safe mechanism against the uplift. This connection has advantage as follows: it needs not to use the bolting or welding, so the workability is improved. And the filler using any materials or the size of connector can control the fixed degree of joint. This syudy investigates the effect of the filler by experimental studies as parameters with filling method and its materials. From the cyclic loading test results, it is confirmed that the bending rigidity and strength are enhanced by adhesive characteristics of filler. And the slip behavior becomes small under inelastic cyclic behavior by the effect of filler. Furthermore, the finite element method (FEM) analysis is conducted to analyze the load resistant mechanism in detail. From these results, the resistant mechanism is effected by contact behavior on metal touch surface, pin. From the observations, the analysis model subjected to bending on this connection is proposed, and it can predict the restoring force characteristics of test results.

BiographyYuta Nakaie has completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2017. And, he has been a Master’s course student of Tokyo University of Science and investigated about Steel Structural Engineering. In research activities, he submitted some papers to academic journals of Architectural Institute of Japan.

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Day 3Keynote Forum

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Emerging issues in the construction industry: A critical review of past and present trends

The construction industry is continuing to grow and its contribution to GDP reaching a high of 784.1 USD Billion in 2016 (Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), 2017). The construction industry is constantly changing with improvements to

technology, safety, the environment, and economics. As one of the leading industries, employers are striving to make new advancements in the field (BEA, 2017). The objective of this paper is to systematically review the current literature on trends in the construction industry. An in-depth review of construction management articles was conducted to determine what issues and trends are emerging in the construction industry. The literature review found an array of articles on topics such as technology, safety, the environment, and economics. After determining the important issues and trends, a review was conducted to discuss how the construction industry is adapting to these changes. As the world continues to evolve with the changing economy and environment, the construction industry needs to continue to keep up with these changes. Recommendations are provided based on the review for future growth and trends of the construction industry.

BiographyAhmed Syed is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University. He has over 30 years of international experience in teaching, research and consulting. His areas of interest includes construction scheduling, quality and risk management, and project controls. He is the Author of four books and has also published extensively (over 150 publications) in international journals and conferences. He is on the Editorial Board of more than six international journals and serves as the Associate Editor of ASCE, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management and Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal.

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Ahmed SyedEast Carolina Univesrity, USA

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Demountable and reusable composite floor systems

Innovation in the field of reusable buildings is gaining growing attention in the Netherlands and other EU countries. This is driven by a policy documents for European economy unil 2020 and after adoption of a circular economy package in

2015. One of very competitive solutions for buildings is a composite structure consisting of a steel frame and concrete decks. The steel skeleton frame is rather obvious choice for structural system that satisfies all criteria for design for deconstruction (DfD). However, a composite floor system consisting of steel beams and concrete decks connected by welded shear studs is time consuming for demounting, and impossible to re-use. Large potential of achieving a completely reusable composite floor system is illustrated on a practical example using rather large concrete prefabricated decks and long span beams. The key component is a new type of shear connectors embedded in the concrete and in-situ connected to a steel beams with a flexible execution tolerances. Analysis is performed using advanced FE models to predict behaviour of the connectors and propose a design that complies with structural requirements of ductility and strength according to Eurocode for composite structures. Engineering FE models based on elastic analysis are used to validate structural performance of the new system during the execution and at the service load.

BiographyMilan Veljkovic is a full Professor of Steel and Composite Structures at Delft University of Technology where he moved from Lulea University of Technology in Sweden from a similar position, in October 2015. He has published more than 100 peer reviewed papers and has been serving as a Member of Editorial Boards of four international journals. He is the Chairman of Technical Management Board of the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork. He has delivered invited lectures on various occasions in USA, Europe, Asia and Africa. He is Member of European Standardization Committee CEN250/SC3 Steel Structures.

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Milan VeljkovicDelft University of Technlogy, Netherlands

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Shape memory alloy (SMA) based smart bracing system for improving the seismic performance of steel structures

Buildings with traditional structural systems experience large residual deformation after a large magnitude earthquake, and often lose serviceability and need to be demolished incurring huge economic losses. In order to resolve this issue,

various smart structural systems have been developed by researchers. One such system is the novel piston based self-centering bracing (PBSC) system. This study investigates the cyclic performance of this bracing system to determine its load-deformation response during seismic events. This newly developed bracing system utilizes Nickel Titanium (NiTinol) based shape memory alloy (SMA) bars inside a sleeve-piston assembly for its self-centering mechanism. During cyclic tension-compression loading, the bars are pulled from opposite directions in order to avoid compressive loading on the bars. The energy dissipation is achieved through nonlinear load deformation hysteresis. Furthermore, the PBSC bracing system is designed to be fully buckling restrained. The system exhibits flag shaped force deformation hysteresis. A novel hysteresis model is proposed from the simulated hysteresis response of the PBSC bracing system. This hysteresis model is implemented in a commercial structural analysis and design software called S-FRAME. Then the seismic performance of braced frames equipped with such PBSC bracing system has been evaluated. First, overstrength and force reduction factors are determined using FEMA P695 methodology. Using these factors, PBSC braced frames are designed and their seismic performance is evaluated in terms of inter-story drift responses and also compared against buckling restrained braced frames using fragility function. Finally, this research presents a step by step design methodology for the PBSC bracing system.

BiographyM Shahria Alam is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Western University in 2008. His research interests include smart materials and their structural applications in bridges and buildings; seismic isola-tion devices, seismic rehabilitation of structures; performance-based design; recycle/reuse of industrial wastes. He is the Vice-Chair of the Engineering Mechanics and Materials Division of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). He has published more than 150 peer reviewed articles. He is also the recipient of many national and international awards including CSCE Pratley Award 2015 and UBC Moldovan Memorial Award 2014.

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M Shahria Alam The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada

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A dynamic approach for the analysis of thin-walled members within the generalized beam theory (D-GBT)

The Generalized Beam Theory (GBT) is a powerful tool for the elastic and buckling analysis of thin-walled members (TWM). The basic idea of the method consists in describing the displacement field of the TWM as a linear combination

of assumed deformation modes of the cross-section (including in-plane and warping components) and amplitude modes, which are unknown functions depending on the axial coordinate. This approach falls within the Kantorovich’s semi-variational method because of transforming a three-dimensional continuous problem into a vector-valued one-dimensional problem. The use of the GBT requires the execution of two main steps: (1) The identification of a suitable set of deformation modes capable of describing the cross-sectional behavior, referred to as cross-sectional analysis and (2) The member analysis that determines the amplitude values defining the intensity of the deformation modes along the member axis. In this context, the novelty of the proposed approach relies on the use of the dynamic modes of the cross-section as the basis of the GBT deformation modes. In particular, the dynamic analysis is performed on a planar frame that represents the cross-section and this procedure enables the evaluation of the conventional, extension and shear modes. The proposed approach is applicable to open, closed and partially-closed cross-section. After providing a brief description of the D-GBT method, its ease of use is demonstrated considering a number of case studies.

BiographyGianluca Ranzi is currently an ARC Future Fellow, Professor and Director of the Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering at the University of Sydney Australia. His research interests range from the field of Structural Engineering with focus on computational mechanics, behavior and design of steel, concrete and composite steel-concrete structures to architectural science, heritage conservation and high-performance buildings.

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Gianluca RanziThe University of Sydney, Australia

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Construction Industry | Earthquake Resistance Design | Digital Structural Designs | Construction Engineering and ManagementSession ChairLIU Chain TsuanCity University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Session IntroductionTitle: Modelling of composite beam connected to box-column

Mohammadreza Eslami, Clemson University, USATitle: Structural design of powerhouses for hydropower projects

Honey Mehra, SMEC(I) Pvt. Ltd., IndiaTitle: An experimental study of the capacity of top and seat T connections with stiffeners

AbdulkadirCüneytAydın,Ataturk University, TurkeyTitle: Effect of wall penetration depth of sheet pile retaining wall for seismic response

Julius Emmanuel Emuriat, Addis Ababa University School of Technology, Ethiopia

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Modeling of composite beam connected to box-columnMohammadreza Eslami1, Hisashi Namba1 and Mustafa Mahamid2

1Clemson University, USA 2University of Illinois-Chicago, USA

Following to experimental test observations and findings of mechanical behavior of composite beam connected to Box-column, in this paper a model is proposed to represent the restraining characteristics of composite beam to Box-column connection.

In this model, in order to consider the characteristics of out-of-plane deformation of web connection, the beam element is used and the web section is partially reduced at the vicinity of column face. Since past investigations proposed linear reduction of web section from the distance of column face, in this model almost half of beam height is reduced linearly. Beam element is located in the center of steel beam and concrete element is prepared at the center of concrete slab. Concrete part is modeled using truss element. Moment-Rotation (Mb-θb) Hysteresis graphs are shown. Acceptable good correspondence of restraining characteristics obtained from conducted analysis by this model and experimental test results is found. It is also shown that Curvature distribution along the beam length and strain behavior, has correspondence with the mechanical findings of published finite element analysis.

BiographyMohammadreza Eslami has completed his PhD from Kobe University and Post-doctoral studies from Michigan State University and Clemson University. He is working in the Risk Engineering and System Analytics Center (RESA) and his current research focuses on Vapor Cloud Explosion, risk assessment of accidental industrial explosions and intentional malicious blast attacks. He has published more than 10 papers in reputed journals.

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Structural design of powerhouses for hydropower projectsHoney MehraSMEC(I) Pvt. Ltd., India

Powerhouse for a hydropower project is defined as a building which houses the turbine, crane, the rotor assembly area, cable trays and other ancillary mechanical and electrical systems. Different structural systems for the superstructure are proposed

in powerhouses already constructed or under construction in various parts of the world combining both RCC and structural steel elements. These systems are as enumerated as: (1) RCC superstructure with RCC girder for EOT cranes and trussed steel roof, (2) RCC superstructure with RCC girder for EOT cranes and portal steel roof, (3) RCC superstructure with steel girder for EOT cranes and trussed steel roof, and (4) Steel superstructure with steel girder for EOT cranes and portal steel roof. The substructure of the powerhouse consists of the scroll case and draft tube which varies with the type of turbine proposed viz. Pelton, Francis (both vertical and horizontal), Kaplan etc. The scroll case also can be only concrete or steel lining embedded in concrete. The design of the superstructure is basically a 3-dimensional frame design done using various state of art software like STAAD.Pro. Here the design is checked for serviceability conditions like deflection and crack width as well as for structural adequacy. The columns, beams and the girders that form part of the 3D frame are provided with adequate size to meet the serviceability criteria and adequate reinforcement to take care of different compressive, bending and tensile stresses. The design of the substructure on the other hand basically revolves around two components; the scroll case and draft tube. The scroll case is essentially tube carrying water with changing dimensions as it empties into the draft tube. As such it can be designed by taking cross-sections at regular intervals. For steel scroll cases, the design of the steel part lies with the electromechanical vendor. However the concrete embedment around the steel casing is done by civil team. The civil design majorly depends on the pressure to be taken by the steel part and the concrete embedment. An initial gap between the two parts is kept so that the head on the scroll case is shared. The draft tube on the other hand is like a box with increasing height as it goes and meets the tail race. Generally it is a RCC structure and is designed like a box with intermediate piers.

BiographyHoney Mehra has completed his BTech from IIT Delhi, India. He is a Consultant with Howe Projects Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a premier civil engineering consultancy organi-zation. In past, he has worked with SNC Lavalin, SMEC, Geodata and EDF. He has been involved in detailed engineering of major hydropower projects like Kol Dam (800 MW), Srinagar (330 MW), Kameng (600 MW), Maheshwar (400 MW) and Pare (110 MW). He has published 2 books on Structural Engineering in RCC and Steel and has published papers in reputed journals like IABSE etc.

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An experimental study of the capacity of top and seat T connections with stiffenersAbdulkadirCüneytAydın1, Mahyar Maali3,MerveSagıroglu2 andMahmutKılıç1

1Ataturk University, Turkey2Erzurum Technical University, Turkey3Gençler Metal Çelik, Türkiye

This study presents an experimental study on the behaviour of top and seat T connections with stiffeners. Eighteen full scale semi-rigid steel top and seat T connections were tested. Of particular interests are the models the resistance, stiffness, rotation capacity,

ductility of a joint, and energy dissipation behaviour. The study also looks at the collapse modes of the connections. In addition, in this research, the effects of changes in the dimensions of the connection members on the connection behavior were examined for the T-connection type. This provided information about the optimum sizes of the connection elements. Also, in this study efficiently use residue IPE standard profiles, rather than send them back to the consumption cycle.

BiographyAbdulkadir Cüneyt Aydın is a Member of Ataturk University, Engineering Faculty, Civil Engineering Department, Structural Engineering Division. He worked in association with Karadeniz Technical University, Berlin Technical University, Gazi University and Polytechnica Delle Marche. He has published more than 36 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an Editorial Board Member of HELİYON.

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Effect of wall penetration depth of sheet pile retaining wall for seismic responseJulius Emmanuel EmuriatAddis Ababa University School of Technology, Ethiopia

The design of the sheet pile requires the complete knowledge of the earth pressure distribution behind the wall. The complex soil structure effect makes the earth pressure estimation a difficult task for static and dynamic case. The conventional methods used

in the structural design of sheet pile walls are based on the limit equilibrium approach that does not consider wall deformations, which are important for serviceability considerations. The wall penetration depth is determined during the design using conventional methods and is the usual practice to use the determined depth for construction of the retaining wall. This study investigates, how varying the penetration depth affects; deformations, anchored forces and wall moments for static and dynamic case. A series of numerical modeling was conducted to evaluate the structural response and the behavior of the sheet pile wall for static and dynamic case during the excavation process using finite difference method (FDM-FLAC 2D) and finite element method (FEM-PLAXIS 2D). The simulated results from the analyses showed that increasing wall penetration depth results to reduced wall deformations. Also increasing wall penetration depth can reduce wall bending moments significantly in anchored walls for static case. The analysis also showed that bending moments and anchored forces during and after the earthquake are significantly greater than for static case.

BiographyJulius Emmanuel Emuriat has completed his Bachelor of Building and Civil Engineering from Kyambogo University in Uganda and currently pursuing Master’s from Addis Ababa University School of Technology, Ethiopia. He is a Graduate Researcher and has published a paper entitled “Parametric study on analysis and design of permanently anchored secant pile wall for earthquake loading”. He has attended course training programs for UEGCL on Dam training and Hydrology organized by Manitoba Hydro International in Association with Nippon Koei UK International Consulting Engineers.

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Damage to steel buildings after 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan

A reconnaissance team from Kobe University examined the damage to steel building structures caused by the 2011 Tohoku-oki earthquake. The fucuse of investigation was in Minamisanriku, Onagawa, Ishinomaki and Sendai. Despite the severe

damage to timber residences, it was fund that the majority of steel buildings performed well under ground motion, even in the cities of Sendai and Ishinomaki, where the peak horizontal ground acceleration exceeded 1 g. According to post-earthquake investigation, structural steel members and beam-to-column connections which were designed according to the current Japanese standards may withstand large tsunami forces. However, in most cases claddings were completely washed away by the tsunami. In Onagawa city that attacked by the violent tsunami which reached 15 meters in height, many steel buildings stood upright after the tsunami subsided, although these buildings lost much of their external finishes as well as contents inside the building. It is suspected that the early loss of claddings, alleviated the immense lateral load that the tsunami pressure otherwise would have delivered. A number of steel buildings were found to suffere from foundation failure. Such type of failure was likely resulted from scouring or liquefaction or a combination of both effects.

BiographyMohammadreza Eslami has completed his PhD from Kobe University and Post-doctoral studies from Michigan State University and Clemson University. He is working in the Risk Engineering and System Analytics Center (RESA) and his current research focuses on vapour cloud explosion, risk assessment of accidental industrial explosions and intentional malicious blast attacks. He has published more than 10 papers in reputed journals.

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Mechanisms responsible for porosity in structurePeng-Sheng WeiNational Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan

There exist three mechanisms for the shape of a pore resulting from a bubble entrapped by a solidification front. The parameters involve different combinations of solidification rate or variation of pore volume and solute transport across the bubble cap of the

pore in different directions. Pore formation influence microstructure of materials and contemporary issues of aerospace, engineering, biology, climate change, etc. This model accounts for realistic shape of the bubble cap subject to balance of pressures and physic-chemical equilibrium, and different directions and magnitudes of solute transport. Cases 1 and 2 are, respectively, referred to solute transport from the pore across cap into surrounding liquid and surrounding liquid across the cap into pore in the early stage. Case 2 can be subdivided into Cases 2a and 2b. In contrast to Case 2b, Case 2a exhibits a stronger effect of solute transport across the cap on solute gas pressure in the pore than pore volume expansion in the late stage. The results show that bubble can be entrapped in Case 1. However, the bubble cannot be entrapped in solid in Case 2, as a result of significant variation of solute gas pressure in the pore in the late stage. The predicted pore shape agrees with experimental data. Relevant prediction and control of the pore shape in solid are obtained.

BiographyPeng-Sheng Wei has received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering Department at University of California, Davis, in 1984. He has been a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering of National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan, since 1989. He has contributed to application of heat transfer in manufacturing and materials processing, and atmospheric phenomena. He has published more than 90 SCI journal papers, given keynote or invited speeches in international conferences more than 120 times. He is a Fellow of AWS (2007), and a Fellow of ASME (2000). He also received the Outstanding Research Achievement Awards from both the National Science Council (2004), and NSYSU (1991, 2001 and 2004), the outstanding Scholar Research Project Winner Award from National Science Council (2008), the Adams Memorial Membership Award from AWS (2008), the Warren F Savage Memorial Award from AWS (2012), and the William Irrgang Memorial Award from AWS (2014). He has been the Xi-Wan Chair Professor of NSYSU since 2009, and Invited Distinguished Professor in the Beijing University of Technology, China, during 2015-2017.

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A comparative study of tension and compression members under fire situation using the recent Brazilian code NBR 14323:2013 and the old versionRamon Saleno Yure Rubim Costa Silva1, Luciano Lins Vieira1, Juliana Cardoso Santos1 and Luciano Mendes Bezerra2

1Paulista University, Brazil2University of Brasilia, Brazil

The structural elements of steel when subjected to the action of a fire, as a result of high thermal effect, suffer degeneration of physical and chemical properties resulting in reduction of its strength, stiffness and change the initial state of the conditions of

stresses and deformations of the structure. The guarantee of stability in the structural steel under the action of fire is verified by the time domain, temperature and resistance. Design criteria are established depending on the temperature curves versus time, where it is possible to calculate the thermal action on the structural elements. The objective of this study is to compare the simplified methods of design for computation of tension and compression members under the influence of high thermal gradients, proposed by the Brazilian code NBR 14323: 1999 and presented the latest version of its standard published in 2013. The results indicate the latest standard shown less conservative. In Brazil, the relevant studies the action of fire on structures is increasing, but there is still much to be done.

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Finite element studies on new composite bridge using concrete filled steel I-girderWaheedAhmadSafiTokai University, Japan

A new steel/concrete composite girder was proposed and applied to continuous girder bridges. The area surrounded by the upper and lower flanges and the web is filled with concrete (CFIG: Concrete filled I-section Girder) at the intermediate support. This

CFIG prevents lateral torsional buckling of the lower flanges and the lower part of filled concrete resist the negative bending. Bending and shear tests were performed with CFIG and CCG (Conventional composite girder) models. The maximum bending and shear strength of the filled concrete model was more than two times the conventional steel model. FEM analysis was conducted for the experimental models, which agreed with the test results and clarified the load transfer mechanism of CFIG. A design example with CFIG was carried out for a four-span continuous highway bridge and compared with an equivalent CCG bridge, which showed that the thickness of the flanges and web of CFIG can be less than 70% at the intermediate support and 10% at the mid-span of the CCG bridge. This study shows that the proposed concrete filled steel I-girder is feasible and economical compared with the conventional plate girder bridge.

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Damage detection in a reinforced concrete using wavelet transformsJuliana Cardoso Santos1, Ramon Saleno Yure Rubim Costa Silva1 and Luciano Mendes Bezerra2

1Paulista University, Brazil2University of Brasilia, Brazil

There are several techniques of non-destructive damage detection in structures. However, these techniques are expensive and require an accurate examination of large extension of the structure under analysis. The numerical techniques can be helpful for

non-destructive examination of structures. Such techniques may show a possible location of damage and thus decrease substantially the area to be examined and consequently, may turn the non-destructive tests less expensive. This paper presents a damage detection process using Finite Element Method and Wavelet Transform applied in a reinforced bridge.

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Corner crescent shaped braces for the structural retrofitting of frame structures with isostatic columnsMichele Palermo, Pieraccini L, Silvestri S, Giada Gasparini and Trombetti TUniversity of Bologna, Italy

In the last decades an increasing need of structural retrofitting of existing constructions has been raised, especially in order to reduce the vulnerability of such buildings against seismic induced effects. The existing heritage encompasses both prefabricated reinforce

concrete buildings and steel framed structures characterized by the presence of isostatic columns. Many solutions may be introduced in order to reduce the inter-storey drift demand and the actions exerted on the structural members under seismic conditions. In the present paper, a solution of structural retrofitting of frame structures with isostatic columns by adopting steel hysteretic devices referred to as Crescent Shaped Based (CSB) disposed at the intersection between beams and columns is presented. The application of so called corner CSB allows to partially or totally restoring the compatibility between beams and columns and thus increases the overall lateral stiffness of the structures against lateral inter-storey drifts and reducing the bending moment acting at the base sections of the columns. First, an analytical formulation for the assessment of the flexural rigidity of corner CSB devices is proposed. Then, a simplified methodology for the numerical analysis of frame structures equipped with corner CSBs is presented. Finally, a parametric analysis by means of finite element models is carried out in order to assess the possible advantages related to the implementation of corner CSB devices on different frame structures with isostatic columns.

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Failure of edge and corner composite slab panels in fire conditionsAnthony Kwabena AbuUniversity of Canterbury, New Zealand

Research into the behavior of steel-concrete composite structures at elevated temperatures shows that the traditional method of protecting all exposed steel work for fire resistance is excessive. Structural stability can be achieved by unprotecting a large

number of floor beams and taking advantage of a mechanism known as tensile membrane action. This is a mechanism that produces increased load-bearing capacity in thin slabs undergoing large vertical displacements, in which induced radial tension in the central area of a slab is balanced by a peripheral ring of compression. Simplified design methods have been developed for slabs at elevated temperatures, but they fail to address the contribution of the grillage of steel beams supporting the composite slabs. To enhance the use of the simplified design methods, a number of failure mechanisms have been developed based on the locations of slab panels in buildings and the extent of fire exposure. This paper builds on this development by further investigating collapse mechanisms for edge and corner slab panels. Four collapse mechanisms are discussed in terms of their formulation, comparisons with numerical simulations and test results. The analytical models address the failure of isolated slab panels, slab panels with reinforcement continuity at opposite edges, slab panels with three continuous edges and slab panels at the corner of a building. The results show good comparisons with the test data and numerical simulations.

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Composite high rise structuresKoorosh GharehbaghiRMIT University, Australia

While high-rise construction usually allude to a multi-story structure approximately between 30 to 100 meters tall (10 to 40 floors); composite materials are those made from two or more constituents generally with significantly different physical or

chemical compositions. The focus in this paper is in-particular on high-rise construction and whether or not composite materials structural integrity is comparable to that of a traditional building. The composites produce different characteristics than those from traditional materials. The purpose of producing composite materials is to produce matters which are stronger, lighter and less expensive compared to traditional substance. Generally, in construction, the composite materials typically include fiber-reinforced polymer and geo-polymer among others. More importantly, these composite materials require to bear a variety of demanding environments such as high winds and seismic conditions which are important design factors for high rise structures. A particular benefit of composite materials for high rise construction is their overall ability to maintain structural integrity despite their lack of conventional construction materials composition. Consequently, composite materials are usually used for high rise buildings, in order to strengthen the overall structural integrity. This paper will discuss the utilization of composite materials in construction particularly for high rise structures and in doing so also provides some case studies to support the ever increasing utilization of composite materials.

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The evolution of building information modelingJonathan IngramVerge:VT, UK

Building Information Modeling is now established as one of the most significant changes in the Construction Industry since the advent of computer aided design. Little, however, has been published about its origins, the underlying data structures, the first

uses or users or its influences on today’s systems. This paper describes these first BIM systems. It presents original documentation from 1984 (now archived in the V&A Museum, London) that describe these systems as BIM. It uses a single model to fully co-ordinate graphical and non-graphical information of all objects within the building and intelligent components, able to design and modify themselves depending upon the surrounding conditions in the model. The first uses of BIM in engineering, architecture, building services, infrastructure, town planning, construction management and retail are presented. Included are screenshots, construction drawings, videos and images from projects such as Royal Albert Hall refurbishment, the Australian National Tennis Centre, the Heathrow Express tunnel, the British Library and others. Shared models, globally distributed projects, internally solved networks; live sensor monitoring and live operating models are all illustrated. The direct influence of these early systems on Revit, Destini and Archicad are shown with evidence of development licenses and source code tracking together statements by Graphisoft.

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Composite action for continuous composite steel-concrete girdersAlfarabi SharifKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA

Continuous composite steel-concrete girders composed of cast-in-place concrete slabs and steel girders are widely used in bridges and buildings. The composite action between the concrete slab and the steel girders at hogging moment regions normally

ignored in design due to development of tensile stresses in concrete slab. The loss of slab contribution at negative moment regions diminishes the full composite action of the girders, resulting in reduced strength and stiffness. Researchers over the last 30 years proposed different construction techniques to overcome the loss of composite action at negative moment regions for service load. Experimentally evaluated construction techniques are; partial pre-stressing of concrete slab at hogging moment region, external pre-stressing of the continuous composite girder and strengthening concrete slab at negative moment region using carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The objective of this presentation is to evaluate the construction techniques proposed by the researchers to maintain the composite action at negative moment region. An effort made to address the advantages and disadvantages of these construction approaches.

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Innovative approaches for condition monitoring of shear connections in steel-concrete composite bridgesJun LiCurtin University, Australia

Composite bridge represents one of typical types of bridges on Australia highways. This presentation talks about the development motivation, theoretical background, verification and application of a recently developed relative displacement sensor for civil

structural health monitoring. The developed sensor is very sensitive to the relative movement between two points on the structure and is also easy to be directly mounted on the structure. It does not require a stable reference point therefore it is easy to setup and is cost-effective to measure the relative displacement. It can be used for real-time and offline structural health monitoring. The recent studies on using relative displacement sensors for structural health monitoring of steel-concrete composite bridges are presented. A slab-on-girder composite bridge model is fabricated in the laboratory. Condition monitoring of shear connection conditions in composite bridges is performed under ambient vibrations and moving load excitations. The relative displacement sensor is also applied for the crack monitoring in the composite bridge. Experimental results demonstrate that the relative displacement sensor shows a superior performance than traditional vibration sensors, i.e., accelerometer and laser displacement sensor in monitoring the shear connection conditions. The application of this relative displacement sensor has been successfully extended to monitoring the joint condition of steel truss bridges. Experimental studies and damage detection results on a laboratory simplified steel truss bridge are presented to demonstrate the capacity and performance of this developed sensor in structural health monitoring of joint conditions of steel truss bridges.

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Seismic assessment and retrofit of fire-damaged 18-storey RC buildingFariborz Nateghi-A, Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi and Mahya S. MoghadasiInternational Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, Iran

During past seismic events, damages of many existing structures occurred. Retrofit of these structures before the earthquake reduces the hazard and mitigate casualties in the future. In this paper, the seismic assessment and retrofit of fire-damaged

Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures not designed to withstand seismic loads based on recent seismic codes was considered. For this aim, 18-storey RC building damaged in fire for 12 hours selected to evaluate seismic performance. Since the demand of the selected RC building was increased due to fire and not be considered in usual design, the structure was modeled with finite element method in DIANA FEA 10.1 to represent this effect. To assign the behavior of structural and non-structural elements of building in the fire for heat flow analysis, some experiments were carried out to show the heat dissipation of materials. After micro modeling to assess the seismic behavior of the structure, dynamic and damage analysis were done under 7 earthquake records based on FEMA-356. Selected retrofit approach, which contains steel jacketing and adding structural element to increase to the capacity of structure by considering innovations in connections, was carried out show the reduction of vulnerability. The results illustrate that the building needs seismic retrofit because of increasing in demand and fire. Furthermore, hybrid retrofit method was designed to overcome the effects of fire and seismic loads simultaneously. Then the elements and connections between beams and columns, shear walls, shear walls and foundation illustrate an effective role in improving the seismic behavior of building under earthquake loads.

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Probabilistic cost-response functions for evaluating damage cost of buildingsLeilaHajNajafiand Mohsen Tehranizadeh Amir Kabir University, Iran

This paper attempts to make a contribution of probabilistic loss estimations in decision making phase of performance evaluation through proposing some practical functions relating directly probabilistic damage cost of building to structural responses

(EDP-DV functions). These simplified and very practical functions modify the approach of loss calculation from component-based to story-based approach achieved for low-rise buildings with special steel moment frame resisting system and office occupancy. The quantities could be adjusted due to loss occurrence probability and the amount of structural fundamental period. The offered functions could intensely facilitate computation of seismic-induced economic loss straightforwardly without entering to the time-consuming procedure of probabilistic component-based performance assessment. The proposed functions have been verified by two benchmark studies illustrating very satisfying compatibility between the actual losses induced by earthquakes or the amounts evaluated by application of common component-based approach and the amounts evaluated by the recommended story-based functions in this study. It could be concluded from the benchmark studies that application of the proposed functions could simply encounter quantitative performance loss evaluation in decision making phase acquiring very glowing satisfactory accuracy level.

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Cyclic elastoplastic finite element analysis and ductility evaluation of cold-formed thin-walled steel tubular columnsIraj H P MamaghaniUniversity of North Dakota, USA

Thin-walled steel tubular columns are very useful in highway bridge pier construction as it offers flexible space requirement and have speedy construction time. The paper deals with the elastoplastic analysis and seismic performance evaluation of thin-walled

steel tubular bridge piers subjected to constant axial force and cyclic bidirectional lateral loading. The important characteristics of the thin-walled steel tubular bridge piers are noted and the basic seismic design concepts of such structures are presented. Four patterns of bidirectional lateral loading; diagonal, rectangular, diamond and circular, are considered in the analysis. Cyclic circular loads are adopted as virtually the severest bidirectional horizontal loads for tubular columns. From the experimental and numerical results, it is anticipated that the strength and ductility of the steel bridge piers decrease considerably under the cyclic bidirectional circular loads, compared with those under the conventional cyclic unidirectional loads. The experimental results are used to confirm the validity of the nonlinear finite element analysis where the two-surface cyclic plasticity constitutive model is implemented in the analysis to account for material nonlinearity. With the extensive numerical results obtained from the nonlinear finite element analysis, empirical prediction equations are derived to evaluate the strength and ductility of thin-walled circular and rectangular steel bridge piers under the cyclic bidirectional loads. The effects of some important parameters, such as width- to-thickness ratio, column slenderness ratio, and loading history on the ultimate strength and stability of thin-walled steel tubular bridge piers are presented and discussed.

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The struggles and unknowns of virtual design and constructionEhab HamoudaXL Construction, USA

This industry talk focuses on technology in the building industry. This talk breaks down why so many people have the wrong perception around Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and how it is being utilized in more ways and places than anyone

realizes. Some of this technology ranges from reality capturing, laser scanning, and 3D modeling coordination. The AEC industry as a whole is often critical of “bad” BIM, but that interpretation is usually the fault of the nature of the business rather than the technology itself. In order to fix this bad connotation we must understand the strengths and weaknesses of what the computer can do and playing to those strengths, while supplementing the weaknesses with other techniques.

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INDEXAbdulkadir Cüneyt Aydın 61

Ahmed Syed 52

Amit Dhanuka 31

Amr S Elnashai 34

Ayumu Ushigome 47

Brian Uy 21

C T Liu 36

Damith Mohotti 24

Eiki Yamaguchi 20

Elsayed Salem 46

Eric Marks 32

Gianluca Ranzi 55

Gilbert A Hegemier 35

Gintaris Kaklauskas 38

Hiroshi Tagawa 28

Honey Mehra 60

Julius Emmanuel Emuriat 62

Junho Chun 29

Keita Saito 49

M Manikandan 27

M Manikandan 37

M Shahria Alam 54

Milan Veljkovic 53

Mohammadreza Eslami 59

Mohammadreza Eslami 64

Peng-Sheng Wei 66

Ravi Kiran Yellavajjala 41

Ryoichi Kanno 23

Scott A Arias 42

Sukhvarsh Jerath 22

Takumi Ito 30

Vittoria Laghi 44

Yang Zhou 45

Yasuto Yonezawa 48

Yuta Nakaie 50

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