American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2023

  • The Potential of Sustainable Materials for Green Building Practices

    Naimul Haque Nayem

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2023
    Pages: 30-35
    Received: 14 July 2023
    Accepted: 31 July 2023
    Published: 9 August 2023
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    Abstract: The selection of materials is a critical aspect of any construction activity, and there is a significant reliance on man-made materials compared to those sourced from natural resources. The production of man-made construction materials produces significant amounts of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and other ecologically harmful ... Show More
  • Enhancing Safety Monitoring and Management for Concrete Dams: A Comprehensive Lifecycle Approach in China

    Shuai Zhang, Guang Yang, Libing Zhang, Zhiyong Zhao

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2023
    Pages: 36-39
    Received: 20 June 2023
    Accepted: 6 September 2023
    Published: 14 September 2023
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    Abstract: Dams’ safety affects their expected benefits and puts human life and property, in addition to local public security, at risk, as dams are important pillar infrastructures supporting the sustainable socioeconomic development of a number of countries. As an important means for safe dam operations and management, safety monitoring efforts should perme... Show More