Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings

Abstract

This issue of Structures and Buildings offers six papers covering experimental studies, advanced numerical simulations and analytical studies of different types of structures. These studies range from a shaking table analysis of the in-plane stiffness of precast slabs, a laboratory simulation of lateral swelling pressure acting on retaining walls and an experimental investigation of the size effect of high-strength fibre-reinforced concrete, to a numerical analysis of bridge piers subjected to vehicle explosion, the development of shell elements for modelling thin-walled open sections and, finally, the development of a new stress-strain model for reinforced concrete columns confined with FRP ties. New insights are offered into advanced structural analysis and design.