Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Research on Generating for Train Paths in Traffic Interruption Conditions on China Railway Network
Abstract When railway emergency lead to traffic interruption for some sections, it is indispensable for railway administration to take some urgent processing measures for transporting detained passengers and trains. This paper focuses on the method...
2016 / Zhao Xiao-gang, Du Yan-ping, Zhu Ai-hua, Zhang Yuan, Wang Xiao-hui -
Investigation of Concrete Recycling in the U.S. Construction Industry
Abstract The emerging sustainable development movement in the construction industry requires the recycling of waste materials to reduce the negative environmental impact of construction activities. In many countries, old concrete, a major waste...
2015 / Ruoyu Jin, Qian Chen -
Analysis of horizontal displacement distribution caused by single advancing longwall panel excavation
Abstract The paper presents an analysis of the horizontal displacement of surfaces induced by exploitation in a longwall panel. The panel under discussion is No. 698 of Prosper Haniel coal mine, Germany. The author discusses both the distribution of ...
2015 / K. Tajduś -
A Perimeter Control Strategy for Oversaturated Network Preventing Queue Spillback
Abstract A perimeter signal control strategy is investigated for a congested network. First, an algorithm is proposed to determine the proportion of traffic should be held outside during peak periods at each entry link, which is achieved by properly ...
2012 / Yishun Li, Jianmin Xu, Lvou Shen -
An optimum design of on-bottom stability of offshore pipelines on soft clay2015 / Su Young Yu, Han Suk Choi, Seung Keon Lee, Chang Ho Do, Do Kyun Kim
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Factors Influencing Integrated Project Delivery in Publicly Owned Construction Projects: An Information Modelling Perspective
Abstract The objective of this paper is to underline the factors influencing the implementation of integrated project delivery (IPD) in public sector construction projects. These factors are broadly classified under legal, organizational and...
2014 / Nida Azhar, Youngcheol Kang, Irtishad U. Ahmad -
Experiment and Analysis of CFRP Strengthened Fire-damaged Reinforced Concrete Continuous T-Beams
Abstract Experiments of four reinforced concrete (RC) two-span T-beams were introduced. During the experiment, one T-beam was normal temperature control T-beam, and the other three T-beams were heated 75minutes under ISO-834 standard fire (ISO 834,...
2011 / Xiang Kai, Wang Guo-hui, Zhao Ting, Lu Zhou-dao -
Waves on the Water Surface – Mathematical Models – Part 22015 / Victor M. Shakhin, Tatiana V. Shakhina
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Application of TRIZ in Building Industry: Study of Current Situation
Abstract This article is focused on literature review in the area of TRIZ application in building industry. TRIZ is the Russian acronym for the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving which can be presented as a methodology for problem-solving,...
2016 / Ivan A. Renev, Leonid S. Chechurin -
A finite element–based approach for predictions of rigid pile group stiffness efficiency in clays2013 / Brian B. Sheil, Bryan A. McCabe
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Overview of Testing Methodologies for Thermally Improved Hollow-core Concrete Blocks
Abstract In construction, hollow-core concrete blocks (HCBs) offer a number of advantages over solid blocks, such as lighter weight and improved thermal and acoustic insulation. However, the relative high value of the overall heat transfer...
2014 / C. Caruana, C. Grima, C. Yousif, S. Buhagiar, R. Curmi -
The Brescia Smart Campus Demonstrator. Renovation toward a zero Energy Classroom Building
Abstract The project is framed into the activities addressing the Smart Campus at University of Brescia. The classroom building is used as demonstrator of the energy strategies to improve the performance of existing buildings toward zero energy...
2015 / E. De Angelis, A.L.C. Ciribini, L.C. Tagliabue, M. Paneroni -
Numerical Methods for Modeling of Traffic Flows at Research and Optimization of Traffic on the Signal-controlled Road Intersections
Abstract This article describes the numerical methods of mathematical modeling of traffic flows to meet the challenges of optimizing the traffic light phases at signal-controlled road intersections. The flow of vehicles on multilane roads is...
2015 / T.S. Babicheva, D.S. Babichev -
Effects of Orientation of Urban Roads on the Local Thermal Environment in Guangzhou City
Abstract The continuous Guangzhou expansion leads to more and more construction of the city road, which is a special underlying surface. In 2012, the total length of the road in Guangzhou is 9050.715km. Among them, the total length of the highway is ...
2015 / Aisi Cao, Qiong Li, Qinglin Meng -
A Critical Study on the Haldar and Mahadevan's Reliability Analysis
Abstract Mahadevan and Haldar has developed reliability analysis method which is presented in their book: Reliability Assessment Using Stochastic Finite Element Analysis (2000). They use Stochastic Finite Element Method, as an input to explicit...
2015 / Agro Wisudawan, Rudi Waluyo Prastianto, Yoyok Setyo Hadiwidodo, Daniel Muhammad Rosyid -
Damages and causes on the structures during the October 23, 2011 Van earthquake in Turkey
Abstract The earthquake in Van Province took place at 13.41 (with local time, GMT+3) on October 23, 2011 with a magnitude of 7.2 in Turkey. The earthquake with an approximate rupture duration of 50s occurred at 43.36 Eastern longitude and 38.75...
2015 / Erdem Damcı, Rasim Temur, Gebrail Bekdaş, Baris Sayin -
Suction controlled triaxial testing of unsaturated medium sand and sandy clay2015 / Zdzisław Skutnik, Marcin Biliniak
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A Real-time Information System for Public Transport in Case of Delays and Service Disruptions
Abstract Promoting the use of public transportation and Intelligent Transport Systems, as well as improving transit accessibility for all citizens, may help in decreasing traffic congestion and air pollution in urban areas. In general, poor...
2015 / Maurizio Bruglieri, Francesco Bruschi, Alberto Colorni, Alessandro Luè, Roberto Nocerino, et al. -
Masonry Construction Remedial Measures in Case of a Multi-Story Housing Facility Caused by Floor Extension Process
Abstract This paper presents remedial measures of a multi story housing facility located in Novi Sad, Serbia. The analyzed building was built in traditional masonry construction with precast rib ceiling including unreinforced slab. The damage was...
2015 / Željko Jakšic, Djordje Ladjinović, Milan Trivunić, Norbert Harmati, Nikolai Vatin -
Heavy Metal Leaching, CO2 Uptake and Mechanical Characteristics of Carbonated Porous Concrete with Alkali-Activated Slag and Bottom Ash2015 / G. M. Kim, J. G. Jang, Faizan Naeem, H. K. Lee