The limited transferring moment capability of Glulam (glued laminated wood) joints results in insufficient joint stiffness. Therefore, most the connections are hinged joints. Based on previous studies, one novel end-connection device was proposed to form prestressed continuous beams. beams were composed low-relaxation steel bars, deviator block, anchorage device, and apparatus. These bars tensi...

Currently, technical fabrics play a major role in many industries due to their multiple characteristics. The aim of this research was utilize composite knitted bars reinforce concrete beams. Six cord-knitted samples with two different polypropylene yarn counts (outer layer) and three core materials were manufactured immersed local epoxy material (Kemapoxy 150). Composite prepared way. Several t...

This paper presents a new sectional flexibility factor to simulate the reduction of the stiffness of a single-edge open cracked beam. The structural model for crack of the beam is considered as a rotational spring which is related to the ratio of crack depth to the beam height, a/h. The mathematical model of this single-edge open crack beam is considered as an Euler-Bernoulli beam. The modified...

The application of fiber-reinforced polymer bars is rapidly rising in concrete structures because corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. By contrast, reinforced with FRP illustrate less ductility brittle failure without warning than conventional steel bars. Hybrid the combination can simultaneously increase strength ductility. This paper aims to estimate effective moment inertia hybrid...

This paper presents a simplified approach for the design of semi-continuous composite beams in braced frames, where specific attention is given to the effect of joint rotational stiffness. A simple composite beam model is proposed incorporating the effects of semi-rigid end connections and the non-prismatic properties of a 'cracked' steel-concrete beam. This beam model is extended to a sub-fram...

Exposed root surfaces frequently exhibit non-carious notches representing material loss by abrasion, erosion, and/or abfraction. Although a contribution from mechanical stress is often mentioned, no definitive proof exists of a cause-effect relationship. To address this, we examined dimensional changes in dentin subjected to cyclic fatigue in two different pH environments. Human dentin cantilev...

During the past few decades, a significant amount of research has been conducted in the area of non-destructive damage evaluation (NDE) based on changes in dynamic properties of a structure. System Identification and damage detection plays a crucial role in structural dynamics and vibro-acoustic system optimization. The later approach is based on the ‘Modal Analysis” The dynamic behaviors of th...