This study investigates the use of Nano-Silica Gel (NSG) derived from Rice Husk
Ash (RHA) as a sustainable alternative in cement-based composites. RHA, rich in
amorphous silica, is an eco-friendly source for NSG ...
60/70 bitumen is used as the main binder in pavement construction of Bangladesh
which experiences numerous types of defects require frequent maintenance and are
extremely vulnerable to traffic loading, moisture damage ...
The escalating demand for sustainable and resilient pavement solutions,
coupled with growing environmental concerns regarding polyethylene waste,
has catalyzed the exploration of innovative materials within pavement ...
Reinforced concrete (RC) columns are the most crucial building component in
concrete buildings, resisting both gravity and lateral loads. Therefore, their
effective retrofitting technique is a burning topic in the ...
Soft soils encounter a serious problem for the stability of the superstructure,
and this has been a crucial issue since the beginning of the history. Among
various ground improvement options, the Deep Mixing Method is ...
The durability and performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures are
often compromised due to aging, environmental exposure, poor construction
quality, and extreme loading conditions such as earthquakes or cyclones. ...
During a Cyclone storm surge related forecasting and warnings in Bangladesh
are provided by Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) by giving
forecasting and warning of the expected storm surge height during a ...
The use of concrete is rapidly increasing worldwide, primarily harming the
environment due to its primary component, cement, which accounts for roughly 8%
of global CO2 emissions. Hence, exploring sustainable alternatives ...
Cement concrete is the most utilized construction material globally. Its extensive
use can be attributed to its ability to take any shape. Cement-based concrete is
prone to microcracking, exhibits minimal tensile ...
Concrete is an essential building material that is always being improved to satisfy
the needs of modern infrastructure while increasing environmental
sustainability. This study evaluates the mechanical and fracture ...
Application of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete is
advantageous as it reduces the need for cement production, thereby lessening the
environmental carbon footprint. However, this practice is ...
Plastic waste management has become a critical issue in developing countries,
largely due to increasing economic prosperity, population growth, and
changing consumption patterns. This study employs Material Flow Analysis ...
Bangladesh, a low-lying riparian country situated within the Ganges
Brahmaputra-Meghna Basin, comprises 7% of the total GBM catchment area. The
country experiences abundant rainfall during the wet season; however, it ...
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) plates are widely used to strengthen structural members, but their potential is limited by plate end debonding failure. Existing models that are developed to address plate end debonding failure ...
Accurate prediction of concrete compressive strength is imperative for investigating the in-situ concrete quality. To avoid destructive testing, developing reliable predictive models for concrete compressive strength using ...
Urban cities in developing countries often suffered from water logging induced by
stormwater runoff due to the underperformance of their existing drainage networks,
influenced by changed land use and climate, with an ...
Buried pipelines, usually carrying essential facilities, are generally known as lifeline
facilities and are considered one of the most susceptible structures under seismic action.
Considerable research has been conducted ...
The selection of construction material for a specific application primarily depends on its ability to withstand the applied load. Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC), typically used for pavement construction, is a stiff, ...
Palit, Dr. Swapan Kumar; Hoque, Dr. Asiful; Mullick, Dr. Md. Reaz Akter; Rahman, Dr. Md. Aftabur; Hoque, Dr. Nusrat(Department of Civil Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology, 2022-12-21)
PREFACE
It is our immense pleasure to publish the proceedings of the 6
th International Conference on Advances in
Civil Engineering (ICACE 2022), organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Chittagong
University ...
Kaish, A. B. M. Amrul; Alam, Md. Rabiul; Hassan, Md. Kamrul; Ullah, Shah Neyamat(The School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 2011-01-11)
The aim of this paper is to study the effectiveness of using “External Plate Bonding” in flexural retrofitting
of reinforced concrete (RC) beam. A simply supported rectangular RC beam is considered for this study.
The ...