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Research Transformed into Practice: Implementation of NSF Research

Abstract

  • Research Transformed Into Practice presents the technical developments and innovations that have resulted in a successful transfer of research supported by the National Science Foundation into the practice of engineering and construction. More than 60 papers summarize research work, scholarly findings, and practical applications emanating from past and current projects in areas such as structures, structural mechanics, geomechanics, geotechnical and structural systems, and construction materials. Chapters detail new and/or improved products; materials; methods of construction, analysis, and design; and computer software. Other chapters describe new or revised standards and codes.

    Topics include: engineering infrastructures; composites, structural systems, and connections; instrumentation; software; masonry; bridges; seismic issues; and analysis and design concrete.

    Specific papers cover such topics as random vibration analysis; injection grouting for repair of masonry; aerodynamic design of cable-supported bridges; seismic rehabilitation of older steel buildings.

    The papers in this collection were originally presented at a meeting sponsored by the National Science Foundation, held in Crystal City, Virginia, June 14-16, 1995.

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Front Matter
i–x

    Part 1 Engineering Infrastructures

    Chapter 1:
    Transferring Electronic Packaging Research Results
    1–13
      Chapter 2:
      Design of Landfill Covers Using Paper Mill Sludges
      14–28
        Chapter 3:
        Reliability-Based Rehabilitation of Water Infrastructure
        29–40
          Chapter 4:
          Wind Engineering Research Applications
          41–49
            Chapter 5:
            Assessing Effects of Natural and Man Made Hazards
            50–61

              Part 2 Composites, Structural Systems and Connections

              Chapter 6:
              Design and Evaluation of First Multi-Cellular Fiber Reinforced Plastic Building
              62–70
                Chapter 7:
                Research into Practice for Large Ocean Structures
                71–81
                  Chapter 8:
                  Thin Steel Plate Shear Walls, Research to Practice
                  82–93
                    Chapter 9:
                    Behavior of Pultruded Composite Frame Structures and Connections
                    94–107
                      Chapter 10:
                      Design and Implementation of ATLSS Connections
                      108–119
                        Chapter 11:
                        Design Application of a Prestressed FRP/Kevlar Cable Structural System
                        120–134

                          part 3 Instrumentation

                          Chapter 12:
                          Impact-Echo: Development and Technology Transfer
                          135–146
                            Chapter 13:
                            High Speed Ultrasonic Tomography for the Detection of Flaws in Concrete Members
                            147–157
                              Chapter 14:
                              An Ultrasonic Field Monitoring Instrument for Evaluation of Timber Bridges
                              158–165
                                Chapter 15:
                                Fatigue Loading Indicator for Bridges
                                166–176
                                  Chapter 16:
                                  Magnetic Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Inspection of Railroad Bridges
                                  177–186
                                    Chapter 17:
                                    A Non-Destructive Evaluation Instrument for Axial Load Measurements
                                    187–197
                                      Chapter 18:
                                      An Electric Dispersion Technique for Soil Characterization
                                      198–209
                                        Chapter 19:
                                        Use of Fiber Optic Sensors for the Non-Destructive Strength Evaluation and Early Warning of Impending Failure in Structural Components
                                        210–220
                                          Chapter 20:
                                          Development of an Automated Pavement Inspection System for the Non-Destructive Evaluation of Highway and Airfield Pavements
                                          221–232

                                            Part 4 Software

                                            Chapter 21:
                                            FRANC2D: A Case Study In Transfer of Software Technology
                                            233–244
                                              Chapter 22:
                                              Development and Implementation of an Automated Design System for Steel Roof Trusses
                                              245–256
                                                Chapter 23:
                                                Pseudo Dynamic Testing Software
                                                257–268
                                                  Chapter 24:
                                                  From Algorithm to Practical Tool: The Development of a Construction Time-Cost Trade-Off Optimization System
                                                  269–280
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                                                    Chapter 25:
                                                    Random Vibration Analysis: From Research into Practice
                                                    281–282
                                                      Chapter 26:
                                                      Probabilistic Prediction of Tunnel Boring Machine Performance
                                                      283–294
                                                        Chapter 27:
                                                        An Interactive System for Geotechnical Spatial Analysis
                                                        295–307
                                                          Chapter 28:
                                                          The Development and Implementation of SEISAB
                                                          308–315
                                                            Chapter 29:
                                                            The National Institute for Computers in Engineering (NICE) Revisited
                                                            316–348

                                                              Part 5 Masonry

                                                              Chapter 30:
                                                              Injection Grouting for Repair of Masonry: Research to Practice
                                                              349–359
                                                                Chapter 31:
                                                                U.S. Coordinated Program for Masonry Building Research: Technology Transfer
                                                                360–371
                                                                  Chapter 32:
                                                                  Nondestructive Evaluation of Masonry Structures: Standardization and Current Practice
                                                                  372–383
                                                                    Chapter 33:
                                                                    Shear Strength of Composite Masonry Walls
                                                                    384–395
                                                                      Chapter 34:
                                                                      Polymer Modified Mortars in Brick Masonry Construction
                                                                      396–408

                                                                        Part 6 Bridges

                                                                        Chapter 35:
                                                                        Implementation of Bridge Inspection Technologies
                                                                        409–420
                                                                          Chapter 36:
                                                                          Evaluation and Testing of a Fracture Critical Bridge
                                                                          421–435
                                                                            Chapter 37:
                                                                            McKinleyville Jointless Bridge with FRP Bars in Concrete Deck
                                                                            436–447
                                                                              Chapter 38:
                                                                              Stress-Laminated Timber Bridges: Research into Practice
                                                                              448–459
                                                                                Chapter 39:
                                                                                The Timber Bridge Initiative in West Virginia: Are New Timber Bridges a Practical Choice?
                                                                                460–470
                                                                                  Chapter 40:
                                                                                  Aerodynamic Design of Cable-Supported Bridges
                                                                                  471–482
                                                                                    Chapter 41:
                                                                                    Reliability Models for Bridges
                                                                                    483–492
                                                                                      Chapter 42:
                                                                                      Bridge Reliability Evaluation in the 21st Century
                                                                                      493–505

                                                                                        Part 7 Seismic

                                                                                        Chapter 43:
                                                                                        Seismic Isolation Needs a Fresh Start
                                                                                        506–517
                                                                                          Chapter 44:
                                                                                          Seismic Isolation: A Case Study of Research into Practice in the Field of Earthquake Engineering
                                                                                          518–528
                                                                                            Chapter 45:
                                                                                            A Geotechnical Test for Earthquake Engineering
                                                                                            529–537
                                                                                              Chapter 46:
                                                                                              Guidelines for Seismic Rehabilitation of Older Steel Buildings
                                                                                              538–549
                                                                                                Chapter 47:
                                                                                                Engineering Concept to Application: Experiences of NCEER
                                                                                                550–561
                                                                                                  Chapter 48:
                                                                                                  The Significance of VELACS Project to Practice
                                                                                                  562–575

                                                                                                    Part 8 Analysis and Design

                                                                                                    Chapter 49:
                                                                                                    Inelastic Analysis and Design of Steel Frames: A Case in Point
                                                                                                    576–588
                                                                                                      Chapter 50:
                                                                                                      Webs under Compressive Edge Loads
                                                                                                      589–600
                                                                                                        Chapter 51:
                                                                                                        Beams with Corrugated Webs, Research to Practice
                                                                                                        601–623
                                                                                                          Chapter 52:
                                                                                                          Buckling and Shear Test Methods and Design Equations for Pultruded Shapes
                                                                                                          624–638

                                                                                                            Part 9 Concrete

                                                                                                            Chapter 53:
                                                                                                            Research to Practice: The Case of Partially Prestressed Concrete
                                                                                                            639–648
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                                                                                                              Chapter 54:
                                                                                                              Research to Practice: The Case of Ferrocement
                                                                                                              649–650
                                                                                                                Chapter 55:
                                                                                                                Practical Applications with Concrete Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                651–662
                                                                                                                  Chapter 56:
                                                                                                                  Technology Transfer into Practice: The Beginning and End
                                                                                                                  663–676
                                                                                                                    Chapter 57:
                                                                                                                    NSF/ISU Diaphragm Floor Slab Results
                                                                                                                    677–688
                                                                                                                      Chapter 58:
                                                                                                                      Detailing of Stirrup Reinforcement
                                                                                                                      689–702
                                                                                                                        Chapter 59:
                                                                                                                        State-of-the-Art on Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Precast Concrete Tilt-Up-Wall Buildings
                                                                                                                        703–730
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                                                                                                                          Index
                                                                                                                          731–736