Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Research on Traction Energy Cost Intensity and Passenger Transport Efficiency of a Metro Train
Abstract Metro takes the most part of energy consumption in urban public service systems and lots of researchers force on the energy- efficient methods for the unban rail transport. Based on train traction calculations and computer-aided...
2014 / Hanxiao Zhang, Xuesong Feng, Yi Liu, Quan Wang -
Wireless Measurement of Elastic and Plastic Deformation by a Metamaterial-Based Sensor2014 / Burak Ozbey, Hilmi Demir, Ozgur Kurc, Vakur Erturk, Ayhan Altintas
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Properties of Foamed Mortar Prepared with Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag2015 / Xiao Zhao, Siong-Kang Lim, Cher-Siang Tan, Bo Li, Tung-Chai Ling, et al.
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Isolating Different Factors Affecting Travel Time Reliability in an Observational Before/After Study
Abstract It is increasingly recognized that travel time reliability is important to travellers and goods, and hence there is an increasing demand to include reliability in the evaluation and appraisal of transport projects and programs, as a...
2014 / Neïla Bhouri, Maurice Aron -
Breathing architecture: Conceptual architectural design based on the investigation into the natural ventilation of buildings
Abstract This study explores architectural design by examining air, fluid mechanics, and the natural ventilation of buildings. In this context, this research introduces a new way of dealing with the process of architectural synthesis. The proposed...
2015 / Anastasia D. Stavridou -
Pedestrian-oriented Flow Characterization
Abstract Definitions of flow indicators are derived by adapting Edie's definitions through a stream-based approach and a data-driven spatio-temporal discretization framework. The stream-based approach accounts for the multidirectional nature of...
2014 / Marija Nikolić, Michel Bierlaire -
Urban greenways: Operationalizing design syntax and integrating mathematics and science in design
Abstract The ubiquitous sameness of urban greenways prompts questions on generative design grammar and syntax, whether creative, critical rethinking at that level might be lacking. However the design syntax of urban greenways is not explicitly...
2015 / Archana Sharma -
Extension of Edie's Definitions for Pedestrian Dynamics
Abstract Consistent definitions of important variables in pedestrian flow dynamics are proposed. They are based on the definition of similar variables for road traffic flow from the 1960's by Edie. The definitions are extended to include multi-class ...
2014 / F.L.M. van Wageningen-Kessels, S.P. Hoogendoorn, W. Daamen -
Finite element implementation of punching shear behaviors in shear-reinforced flat slabs
Abstract Punching shear reinforcement systems such as studs and stirrups are used to improve the punching shear strength of flat slabs. A three dimensional finite element model (FEM) is developed through Ansys 10 computer software, to carry out the...
2015 / Ashraf Mohamed Mahmoud -
Experimental study of extreme thrust on a tidal stream rotor due to turbulent flow and with opposing waves
Abstract Time-varying thrust has been measured on a rotor in shallow turbulent flow at laboratory scale. The onset flow has a turbulence intensity of 12% at mid depth and a longitudinal turbulence length scale of half the depth, about 5 times the...
2014 / E. Fernandez-Rodriguez, T.J. Stallard, P.K. Stansby -
Lateral displacement and pile instability due to soil liquefaction using numerical model
Abstract Pile instability due to liquefaction of loose sand is considered one of the most important causes of bridge failures during earthquakes. In this study, the 3D finite element program DIANA 9.3 is implemented to study the seismic behavior of...
2014 / Abdel-Salam Ahmed Mokhtar, Mohamed Ahmed Abdel-Motaal, Mohamed Mustafa Wahidy -
Investigating the effect of curved shape of bridge abutment provided with collar on local scour, experimentally and numerically
Abstract Scour around bridge supports such as abutments can result in structural collapse and loss of life and property, so there is a need to control and minimize the local scour depth. In this paper, numerical and experimental studies were carried ...
2014 / Y. Abdallah Mohamed, T. Hemdan Nasr-Allah, G. Mohamed Abdel-Aal, A. Shawky Awad -
Imperialistic Competitive Algorithm: A metaheuristic algorithm for locating the critical slip surface in 2-Dimensional soil slopes
Abstract In this study, Imperialistic Competitive Algorithm (ICA) is utilized for locating the critical failure surface and computing the factor of safety (FOS) in a slope stability analysis based on the limit equilibrium approach. The factor of...
2014 / Ali Reza Kashani, Amir Hossein Gandomi, Mehdi Mousavi -
Partnering in engineering projects: Four dimensions of supply chain integration
Abstract Although the interest of partnering and supply chain integration (SCI) has increased in various industries, there is still a lack of comprehensive conceptual and practical frameworks that enable both a detailed and systemic understanding of ...
2014 / Per Erik Eriksson -
Towards Net Zero Energy Building: Collaboration-based Sustainable Design and Practice of the Beijing Waterfowl Pavilion
Abstract Collaboration-based design is an essential approach for sustainable building integration which leads to higher space efficiency, construction material conservation, energy consumption reduction, building appearance improvement and so on....
2014 / Yehao Song, Jingfen Sun, Junjie Li, Dan Xie -
Modelling the prestress transfer in pre-tensioned concrete elements
Abstract Three models were developed to simulate the transfer of prestress force from steel to concrete in pre-tensioned concrete elements. The first is an analytical model based on the thick-walled cylinder theory and considers linear material...
2014 / A.O. Abdelatif, J.S. Owen, M.F.M. Hussein -
A New Energy-Absorbing Device for Motion Suppression in Deep-Sea Floating Platforms2014 / Xiaohui Zeng, Yang Yu, Liang Zhang, Qingquan Liu, Han Wu
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Incident Management and Network Performance
Abstract This paper describes an investigation into the scope for reducing trip time variability associated with incidents (e.g. accidents), through better incident management. The investigation involved using micro-simulation (S-Paramics) to model...
2015 / G. Koorey, S. McMillan, A. Nicholson -
Estimation of Curvature Changes for Steel-Concrete Composite Bridge Using Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors2013 / Donghoon Kang, Wonseok Chung
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A Mathematical Model for the Flow Resistance and the Related Hydrodynamic Dispersion Induced by River Dunes2013 / Marilena Pannone, Annamaria De Vincenzo, Francesco Brancati