Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) based roofing sheets are widely used in industrial and domestic applications today. It is recognized that ultraviolet rays (UV) in sunlight (wavelengths between 280 nm and 400 nm) cause photodegradation ...

Demographic shifts due to the burgeoning ageing population and increasing global temperatures are synchronized societal challenges of the future. People living in low and middle-income countries are ageing much faster than ...

A conceptual model development is a primary mechanism for defining dependencies among parameters. Here, the integration of concepts linked with Multi-Hazard Early Warning mechanism is captured. This became more significant ...

Measuring 3D deformation and strain are crucial parameters in structural engineering applications both at the construction and operational stages. Precise 3D full-field measurements are useful in structural optimization, ...

Concrete water tanks are used to store and supply safe drinking water and are designed as crack-free structures. The demand for water tanks will continue to increase in the coming years; quick construction methods and ...

Steel brackets have a renowned potential of being used in bridge constructions as a load-bearing element. However, the excessive material usage in bracket manufacturing will lead to expensive constructions, increased energy ...

Rapid assessment of building vulnerability and risk is very useful, especially if based on sound engineering principles as opposed to expert opinion alone. A tsunami relative risk index (TRRI) has recently been proposed ...

This article investigates the impact of using non-homogenous rubber aggregate on a developed concrete mix design. Identifying the dominant reasons and modifications to be made to improve the properties of rubberized concrete ...

One of the major reasons for congestion is ineffective control at intersections. During the peak hours there has been observed that many signalized intersections in city centers are controlled manually by police officers ...