Facing the challenges in structural engineering : proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition, Egypt 2017, on sustainable civil infrastructures

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Variation of the Structural Dynamic Characteristics of the Great Pyramid with the Limestone Properties....Pages 1-11
Structural Dynamic Characteristics of an Ancient Egyptian Obelisk....Pages 12-22
Seismic Performance of Masonry Arches and Vaults....Pages 23-41
Analytically Derived Fragility Curves and Damage Assessment of Masonrybuildings....Pages 42-54
Assessment of Response Modification Factor of Reinforced Concrete Table Top Frames Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads....Pages 55-71
μ-Synthesis Control of a Seismic Excited Building....Pages 72-82
Design and Structural Dynamic Characteristics of an Irregular Staircase Under Earthquake Loading....Pages 83-93
Egyptian Code Seismic Load Design Provisions for Moment Resisting Frames....Pages 94-103
Magnetorheological Damper for Performance Enhancement Against Seismic Forces....Pages 104-117
Repair Measures for a Seismically Retrofitted Steel Bridge Experiencing Distortion-Induced Fatigue Cracks: Numerical Study....Pages 118-130
Assessment of Response Modification Factor of Open Steel Platform Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads....Pages 131-143
Analytical Fragility Curves for Reinforced Concrete Dual System Subjected to Seismic Loads....Pages 144-157
Seismic Performance of RC Building Using Spectrum Response and Pushover Analyses....Pages 158-169
Approximate Multimodal Dynamic Analysis to Estimate the Seismic Demands of Structures....Pages 170-179
Nonlinear Static Analysis Procedures for Seismic Performance Evaluation of Existing Buildings – Evolution and Issues....Pages 180-198
Effect of Combined ASR and Cyclic Loading on Concrete Bridges....Pages 199-215
Study on Health Monitoring System Design of Cable-Stayed Bridge....Pages 216-228
A New Precast Concrete Deck System for Accelerated Bridge Construction....Pages 229-241
Clustering-Based Threshold Model for Condition Assessment of Concrete Bridge Decks Using Infrared Thermography....Pages 242-253
Time-Dependent Behavior Prediction, Serviceability and Sustainability Problems for High-Performance Concrete Bridges....Pages 254-264
Bumps at Bridge Approaches: Two Case Studies for Bridges at El-Minia Governorate, Egypt....Pages 265-280
I-495 in Wilmington, Delaware USA – The Leaning Towers; Lateral Squeeze Effects on Pile Supported Bridge Piers Due to Mudwave; Emergency Response and Retrofit....Pages 281-292
Mitigation of Exterior Beam Rotation in Bridge Construction Through Experimental Investigation of Different Bracing Systems....Pages 293-306
Seismic Assessment of Algerian Bridge....Pages 307-317
Non-linear Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Multi-storey Shear Wall Buildings with Site Specific Ground Response....Pages 318-328
Statistical Prediction Equations for RC Deep Beam Without Stirrups....Pages 329-349
A Time-Stepping DRBEM for 3D Anisotropic Functionally Graded Piezoelectric Structures Under the Influence of Gravitational Waves....Pages 350-365
Nonlinear Transient Vibration Analysis of Arbitrary Thin Plates Using Superparametric Element....Pages 366-372
Experimental Investigation on Shell Footing Models Employing High-Performance Concrete....Pages 373-390
Automated Data Collection for Progress Tracking Purposes: A Review of Related Techniques....Pages 391-405
Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructures Designed with Pre-stressing Steel....Pages 406-418
Fatigue Analysis of FRP Strengthened RC Slabs Reinforced with Plain Bars Under Moving Load....Pages 419-430
Strength and Ductility of Steel Cold-Formed Section Beam to Column Bolted Connections....Pages 431-445
Experimental Investigation on Link Column Frame System for Reinforced Concrete Structures....Pages 446-459
Dynamic Impedance Functions of a Square Foundation Estimated with an Equivalent Linear Approach....Pages 460-470
Experience of Using Total Station and GNSS Technologies for Tall Building Construction Monitoring....Pages 471-486
An Analytical Study of Improving Beam-Column Joints Behavior Under Earthquakes....Pages 487-500
Back Matter....Pages 501-502