The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal

ISSN: 1874-8368 ― Volume 10, 2016

A Method to Estimate the Error of Adiabatic Temperature Rise Testing Device
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 538-546
Zhu Zhenyang, Chen Weimin, Xie Zhiqiang, Zhang Guoxin

[Electronic publication date: 31/10/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-538] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010538]

Experimental Study on Properties of Steel-plastic Geogrids and their Application in Supporting Engineering
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 525-537
Qingbiao Wang, Rongshan Lü, Yingchun Kong, Lingyu Tang, Fei Xie, Qingli Kong, Junjie Zhang, Tangsha Shao, Qingkai Zhu, Shuyi Xu, Zhongjing Hu, Yun Bai, Xunmei Liang, Shide Lu

[Electronic publication date: 31/10/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-525] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010525]

Retraction Notice: Partially Replacing Fly Ash with Limestone Powder in the Paste - Influence and Characterization
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 524
Lv Wenyu, Zhang Zhihui

[Electronic publication date: 03/10/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-524] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010524]

Rutting and Fatigue Performance Evaluation of Qingchuan Rock Modified Asphalt Mixture
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 511-523
Li Limin, He Zhaoyi, Liu Weidong, Hu Cheng, Liu Yang

[Electronic publication date: 23/09/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-511] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010450]

Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Bending in Concrete Beams Strengthened with External Prestressing CFRP Tendons
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 492-510
Yu Tianlai, Tian Shuai, Zhao Yunpeng, Zhang Liyuan

[Electronic publication date: 06/09/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-492] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010492]

Study on Mechanical Properties and Constitutive Equation of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites Under Static Loading
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 482-491
Huixian Yang, Jing Li, Yansheng Huang

[Electronic publication date: 31/08/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-482] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010482]

Retraction Notice: Research on Protection and Repair Technologies for the Wooden Architectures of Chinese Eastern Railway at Yimianpo
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 481
Jun Zhang, Daping Liu, Li Zhang

[Electronic publication date: 2/08/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-481] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010481]

Parametric Analysis on Collapse-resistance Performance of Reinforced-concrete Frame with Specially Shaped Columns Under Loss of a Corner Column
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 466-480
Lei Zhang, Hailong Zhao, Tiecheng Wang, Qingwei Chen

[Electronic publication date: 26/07/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-466] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010466]

Finite Element Analysis for Bearing Capacity of Prefabricated Arch Culverts
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 457-465
Bin Zhu, Weifeng Kou, Haibin Li, Ge Li

[Electronic publication date: 15/07/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-457] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010457]

Game Analysis on Urban Rail Transit Project Under Governmental Investment Regulation
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 369-378
Liangliang Yuan, Yousong Wang, Honghui Huang

[Electronic publication date: 23/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-369] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010369]

A Study on Relationship Between the Heat Release of Later-age Concrete and the Concrete Strength Development
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 363-368
Zhenyang Zhu, Weimin Chen, Zhiqiang Xie, Guoxin Zhang

[Electronic publication date: 23/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-363] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010363]

Retraction Notice: Research on the Design and Detailing of a Re-constructional High-rise Building Structure Project Reconstruction
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 188
Ling Yuhong, Lin Biao Yi, Ke Yu, Chen QingJun

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-188] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010188]

Retraction Notice: Research on Levying of Extending VAT Tax of Transportation Industry Based on Fuzzy TOPSIS
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 187
Wei Du

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-187] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010187]

Retraction Notice: Research of Virtools Virtual Reality Technology to Landscape Designing
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 186
Hongjun Chen

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-186] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010186]

Retraction Notice: Sensitivity Analysis on Stability Parameters in Landfill
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 185
Sun Hong-Jun, Fan Yan-Chao, Zhao Li-Hong

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-185] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010185]

Retraction Notice: Study on Landscape Features of Traditional Villages in Low Hilly Areas in Sichuan During Urbanization in China
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 184
Jia Yuanyuan

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-184] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010184]

Retraction Notice: Evolution and Composition of the Traditional Timber Structure Column Bases in the Southern Region of China - A Case Study of Shaoxing City
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 183
Zhou Xinmo, Wang Wei, Zhou Ke, Chen Wenping

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-183] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010183]

Retraction Notice: Study on Direct Waterproof Construction of Basement Roof in Planting Area
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 182
Zhao Yongdong, Zhao Yang, Wangyuanyuan

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-182] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010182]

Retraction Notice: Study on Low-carbon Urban Development Path and Strategy Based on Principal Components Analysis
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 181
Wang Hongping, Su Tianbao, Sun Hailing

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-181] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010181]

Retraction Notice: Resistance Analysis of Open Caisson Towing on Water in the Construction of the Large Scale Bridge
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 180
Yang XiaoJun, Chen Liang, Zhou Wei, Xiao Yingjie

[Electronic publication date: 9/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-180] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010180]

Analysis on Dynamic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frame for Resisting Progressive Collapse
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 27-38
Tiecheng Wang, Lei Zhang, Hailong Zhao, Qingwei Chen

[Electronic publication date: 13/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-27] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010027]

Design of Automatic Positioning Equipment for Cross Beam
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 17-26
Hong Zhang, Zili Luo, Jin Guo

[Electronic publication date: 31/03/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-17] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010017]

Experimental Studies on Cohesion of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer for Reinforcement of Bridge Deck Slabs
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 1-16
Tian Shuai, Yu Tianlai, Zhao Yunpeng, Guo Weimin, Li Haisheng

[Electronic publication date: 3/03/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-1] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010001]

Thermal Degradation and Charring Rate of Corymbia Citriodora and Eucalyptus Grandis Wood Species
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 450-456
E.M. Pinto, G.O. Machado, R.P.F. Felipetto, A.L. Christoforo, F.A.R. Lahr, C. Calil Jr.

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-450] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010450]

Numerical Analyses of Timber Columns Reinforced by Particulate Composite Material
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 442-449
A. L. C. de Carvalho, F. M. Leila, A. M. S. Dias, A. L. Christoforo, D. A. Lopes Silva, M. E. Silveira, F. A. R. Lahr

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-442] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010442]

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Cement Based Composite Materials with Styrofoam Inclusions
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 431-441
Kurt Strecker, Carlos Augusto da Silva, Sérgio Luiz Moni Ribeiro Filho

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-431] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010431]

Lithium Aluminosilicate Residue as Raw Material in the Production of Sustainable Concrete Masonry Units: A Brazilian Case
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 418-430
Paulo H. R. Borges, Flávio A. Santos, Nina Milikic, Francisco J. Belieny Jr., Christiano A. Barsante

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-418] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010418]

The Influence of Rice Husk Ash Addition on the Properties of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 406-417
Paulo H. R. Borges, Vitor A. Nunes, Tulio H. Panzera, Giorgio Schileo, Antonio Feteira

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-406] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010406]

Investigations on the Pozzolanic Effect of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ashes Used in Cementitious Composites
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 395-405
Paula G. Lamezon de Pádua, Túlio H. Panzera, Roberto B. Figueiredo, A. M. Gomes, Maria T. Paulino Aguilar

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-395] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010395]

Flexible Design and Construction Strategies for Self-Help Housing in Botswana
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 381-394
K. Jobe, C. J. K. Williams

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-381] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010381]

New Trends of Sustainable Materials for Civil Engineering
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 379-380
Tulio Hallak Panzera

[Electronic publication date: 28/06/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-379] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010379]

Limit Analysis for Unilateral Masonry-like Structures
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 346-362
A. Fortunato, E. Babilio, M. Lippiello, A. Gesualdo, M. Angelillo

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-346] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010346]

Static Analysis of Cross Vaults: The Case of the Cathedral of Casertavecchia
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 329-345
M. Contestabile, E. Babilio, A. Fortunato, L. Guerriero, M. Lippiello, M. Pasquino, M. Angelillo

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-329] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010329]

Multi-Scale Analysis of In-plane Behaviour of Tuff Masonry
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 312-328
C. D’Ambra, G.P. Lignola, A. Prota

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-312] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010312]

Seismic Design of Box-Type Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Through Direct Displacement-Based Approach
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 293-311
Fulvio Parisi

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-293] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010293]

The Effect of Boundary Conditions on the Behaviour of Pointed Masonry Barrel Vaults: Late Gothic Cases in Scotland
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 274-292
D. Theodossopoulos, N. Makoond, L. AKL

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-274] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010274]

Ecosmart Reinforcement for a Masonry Polycentric Pavilion Vault
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 259-273
Vincenzo Gattulli, Francesco Potenza, Jessica Toti, Filippo Valvona, Giancarlo Marcari

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-259] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010259]

Construction and Retrofit Methods of Stone Masonry Structures in Cyprus
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 246-258
Petros Christou, Miltiades Elliotis

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-246] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010246]

Numerical Analysis of Historic Structural Elements Using 3D Point Cloud Data
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 233-245
Umut Almac, Isıl Polat Pekmezci, Metin Ahunbay

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-233] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010233]

Discrete Element Analysis of the Shear Resistance of Planar Walls with Different Bond Patterns
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 220-232
Ferenc Szakály, Zsolt Hortobágyi, Katalin Bagi

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-220] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010220]

Modelling the Dynamics of Masonry Structures with Discrete Elements
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 210-219
José V. Lemos

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-210] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010210]

Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Masonry Buildings and Definition of Seismic Damage States
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 192-209
A.J. Kappos, V.K. Papanikolaou

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-192] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010192]

Advances in Masonry Materials and Structures: Experimental & Numerical Modelling Aspects
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 189-191
Vasilis Sarhosis

[Electronic publication date: 31/05/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-189] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010189]

Seismic Performance Evaluation of Existing RC Buildings Without Seismic Details. Comparison of Nonlinear Static Methods and IDA
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 158-179
Constantinos C. Repapis

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-158] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010158]

Rocking Behaviour of Multi-Block Columns Subjected to Pulse-Type Ground Motion Accelerations
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 150-157
Giovanni Minafò, Giuseppina Amato, Lorenzo Stella

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-150] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010150]

Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges Via Energy Harvesting Sensor Nodes
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 136-149
N. Bonessio, P. Zappi, G. Benzoni, T. Simunic Rosing, G. Lomiento

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-136] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010136]

Impulsive Tests on Historical Structures: The Dome of Teatro Massimo in Palermo
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 122-135
Mario Di Paola, Francesco Lo Iacono, Giacomo Navarra, Antonina Pirrotta

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-122] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010122]

Solutions for the Design and Increasing of Efficiency of Viscous Dampers
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 106-121
G. Alotta, L. Cavaleri, M. Di Paola, M.F. Ferrotto

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-106] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010106]

Definition of Seismic Vulnerability Maps for Civil Protection Systems: The Case of Lampedusa Island
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 87-105
Panagiotis G. Asteris, Liborio Cavaleri, Fabio Di Trapani, Giuseppe Macaluso, Gaia Scaduto

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-87] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010087]

Efficiency of Stress-Strain Models of Confined Concrete With and Without Steel Jacketing to Reproduce Experimental Results
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 65-86
G. Campione, L. Cavaleri, M.F. Ferrotto, G. Macaluso, M. Papia

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-65] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010065]

A Numerical Model for Pre-Monitoring Design of Historical Colonnade Courtyards: The Case Study of Chiaramonte Palace in Palermo
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 52-64
Cristiano Bilello, Emilio Greco, Martina Greco, Nazareno Madonia, Antonina Pirrotta, Antonio Sorce

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-52] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010052]

Development of Seismic Fragility Functions for a Moment Resisting Reinforced Concrete Framed Structure
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 42-51
D. P. McCrum, G. Amato, R. Suhail

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-42] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010042]

Editorial: Seismic Analysis and Risk Mitigation of Existing Constructions
The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10: 39-41
Liborio Cavaleri, Fabio Di Trapani, Panagiotis G. Asteris

[Electronic publication date: 29/04/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Id: TOBCTJ-10-39] [DOI: 10.2174/1874836801610010039]

GEOMETRY, STATIC, VIBRATION, AND BUCKLING ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS TO THIN ELLIPTIC PARABOLOID SHELLS
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10
S.N. Krivoshapko, G.L. Gbaguidi-Aisse

[Electronic publication date: 22/11/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Item Identifier (PII): BSP-TOBCTJ-2016-35]

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Seepage Control in a High Concrete Face-Rock Fill Dam Based on the Node Virtual Flow Method
The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal, 2016, 10
Shou-Kai Chen, Xiaoyue Zhang

[Electronic publication date: 18/11/2016] [Collection year: 2016]
[Publisher Item Identifier (PII): BSP-TOBCTJ-2016-29]

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Seismic Analysis and Risk Mitigation of Existing Constructions

, Volume - 10 (2016)

Advances in Masonry Materials and Structures: Experimental & Numerical Modelling Aspects

, Volume - 10 (2016)

New Trends of Sustainable Materials for Civil Engineering

, Volume - 10 (2016)

New Advances in Seismic Design and Assessment of Steel Structures

, Volume - 8 (2014)

Long-Term Changes in the Atmosphere

, Volume - 6 (2012)

Seismic Design of Masonry Structures

, Volume - 5 (2011)

Management of construction and demolition waste

, Volume - 5 (2011)

Buildings’ Behaviour in Fire

, Volume - 4 (2010)

Modern trends in seismic design

, Volume - 3 (2009)

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