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ISSN 0350-2465 · Croatian Association of Civil Engineers · 825 articles in the index
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Numerical investigation of barge collision with a bridge column
A vessel-bridge collision can result in severe loss of life and substantial damage. This study presents a numerical analysis of the vessel impact on a column of the Ilok-Bačka Palanka bridge in Croatia. Using finite element modelling, different barge–column interactions under multiple loading…
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Management of infrastructure projects in the Republic of Croatia – Analysis of the organisational environment and project delivery performance
Infrastructure projects support the fulfilment of society’s most fundamental needs (e.g. transportation and water supply) and constitute an indicator of economic competitiveness. Globally, infrastructure investments amounting to approximately EUR 82 trillion are projected by 2040. This research…
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Stress mechanism of anti-slide pile landslide in earthquake
Based on the geomechanical analysis of typical examples of slope reinforcement and indoor model test analysis, this study analyses the influence of earthquakes on the dynamic response of anti-slide piles supporting gravel soil slopes under different embedment depths and soil strengths. The aim is…
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Predicting the probability of occupational accident outcomes in the construction industry
The construction industry experiences numerous accidents of varying severity. This study analyses 434,134 occupational accident records from the construction sector in Turkey (2012–2021) using ordinal logistic regression for four-category severity modelling. Unlike previous studies, the dataset was…
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Physical and mechanical properties of stabilised river sediment: case study of the Begej river in Serbia
Using recycled and waste materials in construction instead of natural aggregates contributes to the conservation of natural resources and reduction of construction costs. River sediment obtained via dredging represents one such material which, following appropriate stabilisation, is likely suitable…
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Preliminary investigation of vehicle weight estimation employing acoustic signals from bridge expansion joints
This study introduces a method for identifying vehicle load levels by analysing the characteristics of sound signals generated when vehicles pass over bridge expansion joints. The proposed approach is non-invasive and independent of lighting conditions, offering significant advantages. Experimental…
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Synergistic evolution of microstructure and coupled multiphysics mechanical responses in railway subgrades
Railway subgrades in desiccated salt lake regions are prone to swelling hazards under complex environmental conditions. To investigate the water–salt–thermal–mechanical multi-field coupling responses and the synergistic evolution of microstructure, this study examined saline soils from the Lop Nur…
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Multi-scale damage correlation mechanism of soft rock under the action of dry-wet cycle
This study proposes a multi-scale damage correlation path to characterise the softening behaviour of soft rock under dry-wet cycles, based on multi-scale damage variables. By testing the mineral composition and internal structural changes of soft rocks under different dry-wet cycles, and based on…
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Seismic performance enhancement of reinforced concrete buildings utilizing fluid viscous dampers
Recent seismic events have highlighted the vulnerability of buildings in high-risk zones, resulting in substantial damage and economic loss. This study investigated the effectiveness of fluid viscous dampers in enhancing the seismic performance of a 10-story reinforced concrete building located in…
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Investigating the causes of accidents, safety behaviour and injuries in three regions in China
The construction industry has a higher rate of occupational accidents at construction sites than other sectors. Therefore, it is necessary to take effective measures to prevent accidents from occurring on the construction site. This study examines the attitudes of construction staff towards…
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Effect of synthesis parameters on the mechanical and elastic behaviour of ambient-cured geopolymer concrete modified with pozzolanic and cementitious materials
The adhesive nature of the binder determines the strength of concrete. Although cement is the most efficient binding material, it is not cost-effective or eco-friendly. Therefore, alternative building materials such as geopolymer concrete (GPC) deserve consideration. In the case of geopolymer…
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Experimental investigation of the coordinated working performance of high-strength reinforcement and UHPC under varying parameters
The development of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) has prompted extensive research into the preparation and evaluation of UHPC performance. However, limited studies have explored the coordinated working performance of UHPC in conjunction with high-strength rebars within structural systems…
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Hydration characteristics of ternary blended cement pastes: A study employing Taguchi analysis
Blended cement paste systems are considerably complex owing to the diverse physical morphologies and chemical compositions of the constituent raw materials. Despite this complexity, these systems are increasingly recognised for their enhanced long-term performance and contribution to…
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Development of a residential prototype using 3D-printed elements
This paper presents the design and construction of a home prototype incorporating 3D-printed elements built in Chile. It provides a novel review of the process, which involved multidisciplinary planning, structural and environmental analysis, parametric design, and the printing of elements in a…
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Design of reinforced concrete T-sections according to the second generation of Eurocode
The design procedure for reinforced concrete T-sections according to the standard HRN EN 1992-1-1:2023 (second generation of Eurocode 2) is described in this paper. Rectangular stress-strain diagram was used for concrete, while bilinear stress-strain diagram with a horizontal post-elastic branch…
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Mechanical properties of UHPFRC beam-column joints with high-strength stirrups
Reinforced concrete beam-column joints are prone to damage during severe earthquakes. Substituting normal concrete with ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC), which has outstanding mechanical properties, can improve the earthquake resistance capacity of these joints. However…
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Experimental investigation of sustainable gamma radiation shielding concrete
The construction industry is increasingly adopting sustainable practices to mitigate the environmental impact from excessive consumption of natural aggregates. This study investigated the incorporation of copper slag (CS) and recycled ceramic tiles (RCT) as partial aggregate replacements in…
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Flexural capacity prediction of partially encased composite beams using machine learning
To address traditional limitations, this study investigated the flexural performance of large-section PEC beams with varied web openings using experiments and machine learning (ML). Four-point bending tests on specimens with different sections and openings demonstrated excellent ductility…
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In-depth bibliometric analysis of construction safety risk evaluation
Scientific and practical risk evaluations play a vital role in quantifying safety risks and promoting the sustainable, long-term development of the construction industry. This paper adopted a bibliometric approach to analyse 322 publications on construction safety risk evaluation published over the…
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Orthogonal test-based study on mechanical properties of coal-fired slag concrete
To improve the incorporation of coal-fired slag into concrete, this study investigated the effects of several key factors on the mechanical properties of coal-fired slag concrete using orthogonal testing. The parameters studied included water-binder ratio (0.45, 0.475, 0.5, and 0.525), fly ash…