Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The Application of a Systems Thinking Design Toolkit to Improve Situation Awareness and Safety at Road Intersections
Abstract Incompatibility in situation awareness at intersections has been identified as playing a role in road crashes. One of the key factors underpinning these incompatibilities is the design of the road environment. In this study, findings from...
2015 / Gemma J.M. Read, Paul M. Salmon, Michael G. Lenné -
Design Recommendations for Robust Thermal Summer Comfort in Residential Lightweight Buildings in a Moderate Climate
Abstract The use of timber frame constructions in dwellings is gaining popularity in Belgium. Continuous improvement of EPBD requirements causes a low heating demand resulting in an increasing risk on overheating in these lightweight dwellings....
2015 / Koen Claes, Lieven De Boever, Hilde Breesch -
Preliminary Survey of Integrated Safety Elements into Post Occupancy Evaluation for Malaysia's Low Cost Housing
Abstract The attempt to enhance the safety aspects in low cost houses (LCH) development is still neglected and one of the reason that may contribute to this factor is due to its low price value. Hence, Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is adopted to...
2012 / Husrul Nizam Husin, Abdul Hadi Nawawi, Faridah Ismail, Natasha Khalil -
Analysis of the Development of Accident Situations in the Construction Industry
Abstract The construction industry is characterized by a high level of hazards to the life and health of employees and by a high accident rate. Knowledge relating to the course of the accident process plays a major role in work safety assessment and ...
2014 / Bożena Hoła, Mariusz Szóstak -
Context Model Design for a Process-oriented Manufacturing Change Management
Abstract New production technologies, measures to increase productivity or continuous improvements - manufacturing has always been subject to a variety of changes. Concepts for continuous factory planning as well as first applications of engineering ...
2016 / Jonas Koch, Nicolas Michels, Gunther Reinhart -
Analysis of Large-scale Maps Symbols
Abstract Our contribution to paper deals with the necessity of actualization of STN 01 3411 that has been valid since 1989. This norm relates to measuring of items and their indication in large-scale maps as well as the construction of drawing with...
2015 / Vladimír Koťka, Jakub Chromčák -
Learning Marginal-Cost Pricing via Trial-and-Error Procedure with Day-to-Day Flow Dynamics
Abstract This paper investigates the convergence of the trial-and-error procedure to achieve system optimum by incorporating day-to-day evolution of traffic flows. The path flows are assumed to follow a so-called ‘excess travel cost dynamics’ and...
2015 / Hongbo Ye, Hai Yang, Zhijia Tan -
Appraisal of Work-in-Progress Buildings
Abstract One of the most apparent signs of the international real estate crisis is the many unfinished construction investments. The various states and professional organizations are attempting to mitigate investment risks with regulations and...
2015 / István Hajnal -
Rethinking rail track switches for fault tolerance and enhanced performance2016 / S. D. Bemment, E. Ebinger, R. M. Goodall, C. P. Ward, R. Dixon
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Simulation Framework for Asset Management in Climate-change Adaptation of Transportation Infrastructure
Abstract Climate change will have a big impact on our infrastructure assets. Asset managers need decision support tools that can consider climate change impacts on these infrastructures. Infrastructures have very long life spans and climate change...
2015 / Srirama Bhamidipati -
Numerical Modelling of Train Induced Vibrations
Abstract A numerical model to predict train induced vibration is presented. The dynamic computation considers mutual interactions in vehicle/track coupled systems by means of a finite and discrete elements method. The rail defects and the case of...
2012 / Riccardo Ferrara, Giovanni Leonardi, Franck Jourdan -
Study of Grid Ceiling on Parametric Optimization Design of Automatic Sprinkler System
Abstract The parametric optimization design of automatic sprinkler system was studied experimentally with the grid ceiling installed below the sprinkler head. The experimental results indicated: the water distribution was affected by hollow rate of...
2016 / Xiang-yu Qu, Hai-yan Wu -
Robustness of Interrelated Traffic Networks to Cascading Failures2014 / Zhen Su, Lixiang Li, Haipeng Peng, Jürgen Kurths, Jinghua Xiao, et al.
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Stability of Flow in a Channel with Drag Reducing Grooves
Abstract Laminar flow in a channel with longitudinal grooves is analyzed. Grooves may have an arbitrary shape but do not affect the average channel opening. It is demonstrated that there exist groove shapes that reduce the laminar drag. It is shown...
2015 / H.V. Moradi, J.M. Floryan -
The Flexibility Requirements for Power Plants with CCS in a Future Energy System with a Large Share of Intermittent Renewable Energy Sources
Abstract This paper investigates flexibility issues of future low-carbon power systems. The short-term power system impacts of intermittent renewables are identified and roughly quantified based on a review of wind integration studies. Next, the...
2013 / A.S. Brouwer, M. van den Broek, A. Seebregts, A.P.C. Faaij -
The construction of Grassland Degradation Index for Alpine Meadow in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Abstract Diagnosing the degradation degree of grassland ecosystem is the basis for ecological restoration. However, there is no literature documenting how to quantify the grassland degradation degree by using visible indicators. In this study, an...
2010 / L. Wen, S.K. Dong, L. Zhu, X.Y. Li, J.J. Shi, et al. -
Ultra-High Performance Concrete: Mechanical Performance, Durability, Sustainability and Implementation Challenges2016 / S. Abbas, M. L. Nehdi, M. A. Saleem
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Operational Performance Measures for Two-lane Roads: An Assessment of Methodological Alternatives
Abstract Two-lane roads represent the majority of the highway system in India. The analysis of traffic performance on two-lane roads is critical for their planning, design, maintenance, rehabilitation, and operation. It is a major input to important ...
2013 / Indrajit Ghosh, Satish Chandra, Amardeep Boora -
Operational Safety Assessment of Stadium Stands
Abstract The article considers technical condition of stadium stands structures. We use both fixed and variable parameters. Distribution and calculation of statistical characteristics of the function are provided. Safety factor is considered through ...
2015 / Tatyana V. Dormidontova -
Input Load Identification of Nonlinear Tower Structural System Using Intelligent Inverse Estimation Algorithm
Abstract An extended inverse estimation algorithm was developed to effectively estimate the unknown input load in nonlinear structural systems. This algorithm combines the extended Kalman filter and intelligent recursive least squares estimator....
2014 / Ming-Hui Lee, Ying-Wei Liu