Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The Role of the Solar Light Quantity in the Architectural Forming of Buildings
Abstract The influence of solar energy to the architecture of buildings is undeniable. From the seventies of the twentieth century, lots of terms and definitions appeared, trying to describe a style of architecture based on the principles of taking...
2015 / Vera Murgul, Nikolai Vatin, Inna Zayats -
Simulating Congestion Dynamics of Train Rapid Transit Using Smart Card Data
Abstract Investigating congestion in train rapid transit systems (RTS) in today's urban cities is a challenge compounded by limited data availability and difficulties in model validation. Here, we integrate information from travel smart card data, a ...
2014 / Nasri Bin Othman, Erika Fille Legara, Vicknesh Selvam, Christopher Monterola -
An Experimental Study on Shear Strength of Chemically-Based Self-Consolidating Concrete2013 / Mahdi Arezoumandi, Jeffery S. Volz
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Study on the HSE Management at Construction Site of Oil and Gas Processing Area
Abstract With the constant development and oil production increment of Jidong Oilfield, higher requests for oil and gas processing technology and equipment are put forward. Large-scale technical renovations have been implemented in oil and gas...
2012 / Yu Wang, Mingbang Tian, Dongbo Wang, Qiang Zhao, Shihui Shan, et al. -
Shape Modification of Parametric Curves
Abstract A technique of shape modification and deformation for parametric curves through cosine extension function (CEF) is presented. First, a special extension function is defined, based on which a shape operator matrix is constructed. Then...
2011 / Xiao-ping WANG, Ru-rong ZHOU, Zheng-lin YE, Li-yan ZHANG -
Studies on Characterization of Pervious Concrete for Pavement Applications
Abstract This study presents the influence of fine aggregate and coarse aggregate quantities on the properties of pervious concrete. Materials used are OPC Type I, fine aggregate corresponding to grading II and four sizes of coarse aggregate namely, ...
2013 / M. Uma Maguesvari, V.L. Narasimha -
Speed Distribution Curves for Pedestrians During Walking and Crossing
Abstract Data related to pedestrian speed was taken through videographs at 7 locations in three cities of India for sidewalk and crossing. Pedestrian walking and crossing speeds are analysed on the basis of gender and type of facility. Walking speed ...
2013 / Satish Chandra, Anish Kumar Bharti -
Mechanism of Traffic Jams at Speed Bottlenecks
Abstract In the past 20 years of complexity science, traffic has been studied as a complex system with a large amount of interacting agents. Since traffic has become an important aspect of our lives, understanding traffic system and how it interacts ...
2014 / Wei Liang Quek, Lock Yue Chew -
Controlling for Framing Effects in Multi-stakeholder Tradespace Exploration
Abstract Framing effects have been shown to have dramatic impact on human decision making in many domains, in certain circumstances even driving self-detrimental behavior. Multi-stakeholder tradespace exploration (MSTSE), an emerging technique for...
2014 / Matthew E. Fitzgerald, Adam M. Ross -
Light Steel-frame Walls: Thermal Insulation Performances and Thermal Bridges
Abstract This paper deals with the evaluation of thermal insulation performance of metal framed lightweight walls. This technology, more and more popular also in Italy, offers interesting advantages, but available commercial documentation lacks in...
2014 / Enrico de Angelis, Ermanno Serra -
Consistently Estimating Link Speed Using Sparse GPS Data with Measured Errors
Abstract Data sources using new technology such as the Geographical Positioning System are increasingly available.In many different applications, it is important to predict the average speed on all the links in a network. The purpose of this study...
2014 / Masoud Fadaei Oshyani, Marcus Sundberg, Anders Karlström -
The Effect of Cover Geometry on the Productivity of a Modified Solar Still Desalination Unit
Abstract Desalination methods based on renewable energy offer a promising solution to both water shortage and environmental degradation problems that continue to grow globally. The solar still is one such method that uses a sustainable energy source ...
2014 / Lilian Malaeb, George M. Ayoub, Mahmoud Al-Hindi -
Implicit and Explicit Analysis of the Response of Blast Loaded Reinforced Concrete Slabs2014 / Kamel S. Kandil, Mouhamad T. Nemir, Ehab A. Ellobody, Ramy I. Shahin
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Mathematical simulation of heat transfer processes at the maximum possible electrical loads in typical light-emitting diodes2014 / Oleg M. Rudenko, Pavel A. Strizhak
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LINEAR ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION OF INTERFACIAL SLIP BEHAVIOUR FOR COMPOSITE BOX GIRDERS2014 / Pengzhen Lu, Changyu Shao, Renda Zhao
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Evaluation of urban redevelopment impact on non-motorized traffic
Abstract As an important component of city evolution, urban land redevelopment has an impact on transportation system. The current traffic impact analysis (TIA) is lack of a comprehensive component for non-motorized transportation under...
2015 / Yanli Wang, Liang Li, Xiaoyu Zhu, Bing Wu, Linbo Li -
Joint modeling of flood peak discharges, volume and duration: a case study of the Danube River in Bratislava2014 / Veronika Bačová Mitková, Dana Halmová
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DeepWind-from Idea to 5 MW Concept
Abstract The DeepWind concept has been described previously on challenges and potentials, this new offshore floating technology can offer to the wind industry [1]. The paper describes state of the art design improvements, new simulation results of...
2014 / Uwe S. Paulsen, Helge A. Madsen, Knud A. Kragh, Per H. Nielsen, Ismet Baran, et al. -
Integrating a fuzzy-logic decision support system with bridge information modelling and cost estimation at conceptual design stage of concrete box-girder bridges
Abstract Integrating 3D bridge information modelling (BrIM) with construction technologies had inspired many researchers for the past decade. In this study, research objectives are intended to demonstrate the viability of integrating a 3D...
2014 / Nizar Markiz, Ahmad Jrade -
Space and place concepts analysis based on semiology approach in residential architecture
Abstract Space and place are among the fundamental concepts in architecture about which many discussions have been held and the complexity and importance of these concepts were focused on. This research has introduced an approach to better cognition ...
2014 / Mojtaba Parsaee, Mohammad Parva, Bagher Karimi