Civil and Structural Engineering Research

Study validates full-length tie-rod retrofitting for reducing out-of-plane seismic vulnerability in unreinforced masonry walls, providing design tools with ~7% accuracy.

Study on carbon textile-reinforced concrete strengthening of aged bridge slabs shows 24.8% capacity increase and effective crack control under sustained service loads.

Experimental study comparing confined and unconfined brick masonry pillars under axial loading, demonstrating wire mesh confinement prevents brittle failure and increases load capacity.

Methodology for evaluating load-bearing capacity of cracked cylindrical stone vaults through experimental interaction dependencies between bending moments and axial forces.

Analysis of mortise-tenon grouted masonry shows steel fiber reinforcement increases ductility 37% and eccentric loading reduces capacity 40%, with new design method outperforming existing codes.

Novel BIM data model for tension-based ground reinforcement integrates design, installation, inspection, and maintenance phases with defined LOD requirements and IFC compatibility.

Advanced single-strut modeling framework for masonry-infilled RC frames with lightweight infills. Validates material-specific nonlinear hinges for seismic performance assessment with 10% accuracy.

Experimental and numerical investigation of RC frames infilled with clay masonry versus autoclaved aerated concrete under cyclic loading, with macromodeling validation.

Model updating of a laboratory footbridge combining spliced girders and composite deck panels using experimental modal analysis and sensitivity-driven optimisation.

Explore how reverse engineering ancient architecture transforms Jordan's students into heritage stewards through constructivist pedagogy integrating archaeological knowledge into architectural.

Historical development and recent advances in thrust line method for masonry arches, incorporating compressive strength in limit analysis formulations.

Comparative finite element study investigating dynamic and seismic behaviour of a three-span historical masonry arch bridge using solid and shell element models.

Study of masonry building damage from Turkish earthquakes reveals critical failure patterns including out-of-plane wall collapse, poor connections, and material deficiencies. Findings support.

Study on rubber-stiffened steel plates and rapid-hardening concrete for sustainable bridge expansion joints, examining static performance, failure mechanisms, and design parameters for jointless.