Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The Experience with Wehner/Schulze Procedure in the Czech Republic
Abstract The paper presents the skid resistance measurements results achieved by Wehner/Schulze method; Christian Doppler Laboratory (TU Vienna) testing device was used. The Wehner/Schulze testing device is designed to simulate the ...
2012 / Jaroslava Daskova, Jan Kudrna -
The Attitude and Preference of Traveler to the Park & Ride Facilities: a Case Study in Nanjing, China
Abstract As a measure of total demand management, park and ride has been widely used in many countries and proved to be successful in mitigating congestion and difficulty of finding parking space in the urban centers. In order to understand drivers’ ...
2012 / Baohong He, Weining He, Mingwei He -
Evaluation of Car-following Models Using Trajectory Data from Real Traffic
Abstract In order to achieve a complete insight in the state-of-the-art of traffic modelling, several typical car-following models are evaluated by using trajectory data from real traffic conditions and genetic-algorithm-based calibration method in...
2012 / Jian Zheng, Koji Suzuki, Motohiro Fujita -
Flood early warning system: design, implementation and computational modules
Abstract We present a prototype of the flood early warning system (EWS) developed within the UrbanFlood FP7 project. The system monitors sensor networks installed in flood defenses (dikes, dams, embankments, etc.), detects sensor signal...
2011 / V.V. Krzhizhanovskaya, G.S. Shirshov, N.B. Melnikova, R.G. Belleman, F.I. Rusadi, et al. -
An improved user experience model with cumulative prospect theory
Abstract User experience (UX) design involves decision making for an optimal mix of product attributes to offer pleasurable UX. While the cognitive influences on human decision making have been well addressed, the affective elements for analyzing...
2013 / Feng Zhou, Roger J. Jiao -
Non-destructive Testing of Concrete Structures in Karad Region
Abstract Nondestructive testing plays an important role in identifying and detection of internal defects and cracks in many industrial applications such as concrete structures, pavements, and metal testing. Nondestructive testing of concrete allows...
2013 / Rajan L. Wankhade, Amarsinh B. Landage -
Damage-Based Seismic Performance Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Frames2013 / YeongAe Heo, Sashi K. Kunnath
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Technology Design for Controlling Cultivation Contamination in Erhai Basin Based on the Theory of Recycling Economy
Abstract The pollution situation of which is going to analyzed later, the water resource in Erhai Basin is chosen to be the subject of this research by presenting the technology called the solar medium heat steel form solid-liquid joint fermentation ...
2011 / Cao Yiqiong, Xu Qian, Dong Limin -
The CO2 Reduction Effects and Climate Benefit of Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Green Practice
Abstract Currently, China faces both the challenge of mitigating the CO2 emissions in coping with global climate change and abating air pollutants emissions in dealing with domestic environmental stresses. Although there being on-going discussions,...
2011 / Dan Wu, Shiqiu Zhang, Jianhua Xu, Tong Zhu -
A novel dynamometric hubset design to measure wheel loads in road cycling
Abstract The aim of this research is to develop a dynamometric road bicycle hubset to enable wheel load measurements while correctly taking into account the end support conditions of the axles. A new hubset design is proposed, providing a way to...
2010 / Jean-Marc Drouet, Yvan Champoux -
Determining Optimal Link Capacity Expansions in Road Networks Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm with Lévy Flights2013 / Ozgur Baskan
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Poisson’s Theory for Analysis of Bending of Isotropic and Anisotropic Plates2013 / K. Vijayakumar
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A 3D Direct Vehicle-Pavement Coupling Dynamic Model and Its Application on Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Dynamic Response2013 / Peng Cao, Changjun Zhou, Decheng Feng, Youxuan Zhao, Baoshan Huang
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Constitutive Behavior and Finite Element Analysis of FRP Composite and Concrete Members2013 / Ki Ann, Chang-Geun Cho
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Tribological Studies on AISI 1040 with Raw and Modified Versions of Pongam and Jatropha Vegetable Oils as Lubricants2012 / Y. M. Shashidhara, S. R. Jayaram
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Investigation of Site-Specific Wind Field Parameters and Their Effect on Loads of Offshore Wind Turbines2012 / Benedikt Ernst, Jörg R. Seume
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Optimal Urban Development Density along A Multi-Modal Linear Travel Corridor with Time-distance Toll Scheme
Abstract Consider a travel corridor with a multi-modal transport system (i.e., highway and railway) that connects a continuum of residential locations to a point of CBD. Both highway and railway are subject to congestion effects. All commuters...
2015 / David Z.W. Wang, Bo Du -
Life Cycle Cost Analysis – Integral Part of Road Network Management System
Abstract The article deals with economical aspect of Slovakia's Pavement Management System (PMS) – Road Network Management System (RNMS). Economic efficiency is a criterion, which enables us to create incisive outputs like strategy for allocation of ...
2014 / Jan Mikolaj, Lubos Remek -
Designing of Rehabilitations of Urban and Non-urban Roads
Abstract Considering the relatively good condition of the urban and non-urban roads in Macedonia on the one hand, and the level of damage of the pavements on the other hand, there is an emerging necessity to invest considerable financial amounts on...
2015 / Slobodan Ognjenovic, Riste Ristov, Nikolai Vatin -
Urban Metabolism of Recycling and Reusing Food Waste: A Case Study in Taipei City
Abstract The purpose of this study is to adopt the urban metabolism method to compare bio-waste scenarios of reuse and landfills. The study focuses on food waste (FW) generated from Taipei City to determine what outcomes will result if bio-waste is...
2015 / Wei-Lun Tseng, Pei-Te Chiueh