Sentence examples for structural distress from inspiring English sources

This paper presents a new analytical model for viscous wall dampers (VWDs) and their effectiveness in reducing seismic structural distress.

This experimental study investigates structural distress in glass fibre-reinforced concrete containing marble and granite dusts exposed to various loadings and aggressive environments.

Flexible pipes have been defined as conduits that can deflect at least 2%% without exhibiting any sign of structural distress such as cracking (Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, 2001).

Damage and foundation movements caused by expansive clayey soils usually gradually occurred and do not cause rapidly hazardous effects such as hurricanes and earthquakes but often they are much worse, even causing major structural distress [20].

Thanks to such mechanisms, the rocking pier survived, with no signs of structural distress, a deleterious sequence of seismic motions that caused collapse of the conventionally designed pier.

Spalls, wide, cracks and punchouts due to mid-depth horizontal cracks represent functional and structural distresses in Portland cement concrete pavement.

Fatigue cracking due to fracture damage is one of the major structural distresses prevalent in today's hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavements.

Generally, the review demonstrated an improvement in fatigue life and structural resistance to distresses occurring in pavement when modified.

Relapse may result in hospitalization, treatment resistance, cognitive impairment due to progressive structural brain damage personal distress incarceration and interference with rehabilitation efforts [ 5].

In planning structural initiatives targeting psychological distress as a public health issue, it is important to avoid those in poorer socio-economic conditions being less involved than those who are better socially positioned.

Over the years, recycling has become one of the most attractive pavement rehabilitation alternatives, and different recycling methods are now available to address specific pavement distresses and structural needs.