In this paper, the ability of the artificial neural network which was trained based on Genetic algorithm, used to prediction the shear capacity of the reinforced concrete beams strengthened with side-bonded fibre reinforced ...

The philosophy of fuzzy logic was formed by introducing the membership degree of a linguistic value or variable instead of divalent membership of 0 or 1. Membership degree is obtained by mapping the variable on the graphical ...

Waste concrete is one of the most usable and economic kind of concrete which is used in many civil projects all around the world, and its importance is undeniable. Also, the explanation of constructional process and ...

The deposition of flow suspended particles has always been a problematic case in the process of flow transmission through sewers. Deposition of suspended materials decreases transmitting capacity. Therefore, it is necessary ...

Today, retrofitting of the old structures is important. For this purpose, determination of capacities for these buildings, which mostly are non-ductile is a very useful tool. In this context, non-ductile RC joint in concrete ...

Moisture penetration causes many direct and indirect distresses in flexible asphalt pavement. Due to damage in asphalt concrete and binder by moisture are the prime concern of failure for flexible pavement worldwide. The ...