As the authors point out, the art of designing reinforced concrete structures cannot be acquired solely by studying text-books; practice under supervision is essential. Nevertheless, it is necessary ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—the Reinforced Concrete Design Manual. The new two-volume manual provides ...

Keywords: Nuclear power plants, reinforced concrete walls, missile impact, finite elements, LS-DYNA Abstract: The overarching goal of the research project was to validate a numerical model for the ...

The electrons produced during this process are conducted through the metal whilst the ions formed are transported via the pore water which acts as the electrolyte. Concrete as an Environment The ...