Abstract. Structural health monitoring has proven to be a dependable source for ensuring the integrity of structure. It also aids in detecting and estimating progression cracks loss structural performance. The most compelling components system are sensing material sensor technology. In systems, fiber optic sensors, strain gauges, temperature shape memory alloys, other types sensors commonly use...

Vibrating wire strain gauges are often the preferred technology for measuring in driven piles. However, residual after pile driving is challenging to accomplish using vibrating gauges. The process can cause a shift no-load reading from relaxation of locked-in manufacturing strains or gauge tension. Also, there temperature effects installing piles below ground. A test program was developed steel...

During design spiral of a merchant ship or a naval vessel, it is important to perform towing tank tests in order to measure its performance either in calm water maneuvers or in waves for seakeeping performance. Also, to optimize a hydrodynamic design, towing tank tests are advantageous.This article presents the results of an applied research project. The objective of this project is to design a...

Building waste is a critical issue in current construction. Innovative design strategies are required to reduce the depletion of valuable materials and resources through providing flexible and versatile structures. This study focuses on the development of an industrial, flexible, and demountable wall panel construction system. The panel system consists of concrete blocks with steel connectors t...