Browsing Masters Theses by Author "1182483d-9d46-425f-9c97-ed4d77866b0b"
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Effect of Construction Void Defects on Flexural and Axial Load Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Members
Al Moukdad, Mohammad Mustafa (2018-05)A common construction defect in reinforced concrete is honeycombing, which consists of loosely connected coarse aggregates with little mortar in-between them over a small volume located within a structural member. Such a ... -
Effect of Girder Damage on the Structural Behavior of Slab-on-Girder Bridges
Elozn, Ahmed E. (2011-06)There are many bridges around the world that have been constructed with inadequate vertical clearance. Such bridges are susceptible to over-height vehicle collisions, causing damage to the underside of the supporting ... -
Effect of Vehicle-Parapet Collision Forces on Bridge Girders, Bracings, and Support Bearings
Elnassar, Zeinah Mohamad (2022-06)To account for the load effect due to vehicle collision with the parapet, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications contain provisions that ensure structural ... -
Finite Element Analysis of Splayed Steel Girder Bridges
Hraib, Faress (2015-06)A splayed girder bridge is a bridge which consists of a deck slab supported on girders with linearly varying spacing. The simple formulas and approximate design procedures in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications ... -
Finite Element-Based Parametric Analysis of Mat Foundations
Partazian, Pouya (2016-04)Raft or mat foundation is a thick reinforced concrete slab covering the entire contact area of the structure and supporting heavy loads from superstructure to a large area of soil. This type of foundation is employed in ... -
Flexural Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced for Shear with Steel Welded Wire Fabric
Younes, Abdulaziz M. (2021-07)Past studies have shown that welded wire fabric (WWF) can be used as an effective alternative to stirrups in resisting shear in reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Such a form of reinforcement reduces the time required to ... -
Flexural Response of Reinforced Concrete One-Way Slabs Embedded with Pet Bottles
Alhomsi, Chahed Abdulsatir (2023-05)The feasibility of a cost-effective and eco-friendly slab system to be used in developing regions is investigated. The system consists of a thin reinforced concrete slab that is embedded with polyethylene terephthalate ... -
Human Errors in Structural Design and Construction in the United Arab Emirates
Al Amouri, Ali Yousef Ali (2012-06)The construction sector in the United Arab Emirates has witnessed an unparalleled growth in the past decade. In spite of recent challenges due to global recession, this sector remains strong in the Gulf region. Experience ... -
Lateral Confinement of RC Columns by Internal Structural Steel Strip Bands
Towaiq, Ahmad (2016-12)The most common type of lateral reinforcement in reinforced concrete (RC) columns is rectilinear steel ties. Ties provide confinement to the concrete core increasing its compressive strength and ductility. Past studies ... -
Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Steel Base Plates on Leveling Nuts
Kayani, Abdul Wahab (2012-01)Base plates are used to connect structural members to their foundations. They are routinely used in cantilevered structures supporting traffic utilities like overhead cantilevered direction signboards, traffic signals, ... -
Shear Behavior of One-Way Reinforced Concrete Hollow Slabs Voided with PET Void Formers
Hasan, Haider H. (2023-05)In residential reinforced concrete structures, the slab constitutes the largest concrete volume. Reducing its concrete content leads to significant cost savings and environmental benefits. Furthermore, Polyethylene ... -
Shear Strength of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Steel Welded Wire Fabric
Alhoubi, Yazan L. (2019-11) -
Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate
Sagher, Abdullah Mohsin (2016-07)The Bee'ah's Waste Management Complex in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, has been producing aggregate from construction and demolition wastes for quite some time. However, such a product has not been utilized in structural ... -
Structural Behavior of Strand Reinforced Concrete Members without Prestressing
Al Hawarneh, Alaa Maher (2016-12)One way to reduce the large amount of steel present in reinforced concrete members that are subjected to high loads is to use high strength materials. In this study, use of high strength steel, seven-wire strands with ... -
Use of Internal Structural Steel Strip Bands as Shear Reinforcement in Concrete Beams
Ahmed, Salma Nasser Korany Megahed (2017-12)A new method of lateral shear reinforcement is investigated in which a reinforced concrete (RC) beam is transversely reinforced by Internal Structural Steel Strip Bands (ISSSBs), instead of conventional stirrups. The steel ...