Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Study on Liquid Moisture Transport of Knitted Fabrics by Means of Mmt, Thermography and Microtomography Systems2015 / Renata Nemcokova, Viera Glombikova
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Porosity of Self-compacting Concrete
Abstract The construction industry demands more durable concrete with high performance. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is developing gradually to meet many aspects of construction technology, especially reinforced concrete. On the other hand,...
2015 / Abdulkader El Mir, Salem Georges Nehme -
Laboratory Study on the Instability of Pavements due to Tsunami Flooding
Abstract Laboratory experiments were conducted to investigate the instability of pavement due to force exerted by the tsunami flood and to find methods to increase its stability. The modifications introduced to the pavement plate to increase...
2015 / Arun Kumar Sharma, Shinji Sato -
Maintenance Database
Abstract Maintenance activities represent an increasingly high cost in any manufacturing system or in different types of structures. Its achievement or not has a major impact on availability of equipment or structures. Nowadays cost reduction,...
2013 / José Caldeira Duarte, Pedro F. Cunha, João T. Craveiro -
Strength Development and Durability Properties of Concrete Containing Pre-Soaked Rice Husk Ash2013 / Akogu Elijah Abalaka, Obumneme Godwin Ahmadu Bello University
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A Study on High Strength Concrete with Moderate Cement Content Incorporating Limestone Powder2014 / Alaa M. Rashad, Hosam.El Din H. Seleem
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The electricity balancing market: Exploring the design challenge
Abstract In the unbundled national electricity markets in Europe, the balancing market is the institutional arrangement that deals with the balancing of electricity demand and supply. This paper presents a framework for policy makers that identifies ...
2016 / Reinier A.C. van der Veen, Rudi A. Hakvoort -
Analysis of the Stability of the Ventilation System in Baishan Coalmine
Abstract The stability of the ventilation system of coalmines has a significant impact on the mine safety production, which is not only an important index of the quality of the ventilation system, but also an important index of mine safety. In order ...
2012 / Genyin Cheng, Mingfeng Qi, Jinggang Zhang, Wenyong Wang, You Cheng -
Experimental investigation and monitoring of a polypropylene-based fiber reinforced concrete road pavement
Abstract In this work, basic guidelines are provided for the design of a polypropylene-based fiber reinforced concrete (PFRC) road pavement, as applied in an actual testing section resting inside a tunnel of the “Quadrilatero Marche-Umbria” road...
2013 / A. Nobili, L. Lanzoni, A.M. Tarantino -
Lost in transition: the transfer of lean manufacturing to construction2010 / Bo Jørgensen, Stephen Emmitt
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Modeling spatial database incremental updating based on base state with amendments
Abstract The incremental updating of geo-spatial databases is becoming more and more popular because the method of replacing the entire database with a new version is burdensome for the large mount of data involved. There is needed a model for...
2009 / Yan Lin, Wan-zeng Liu, Jun Chen -
Impact of environmental factors on building project performance in Delta State, Nigeria
Abstract The concept of construction project development may be impaired without a good knowledge and successful management of the impact of environmental factors influencing the performance of such projects. This study aims to assess the impact of...
2014 / P.O. Akanni, A.E. Oke, O.A. Akpomiemie -
Advances in the development of common noise assessment methods in Europe: The CNOSSOS-EU framework for strategic environmental noise mapping
Abstract The Environmental Noise Directive (2002/49/EC) requires EU Member States to determine the exposure to environmental noise through strategic noise mapping and to elaborate action plans in order to reduce noise pollution, where necessary. A...
2014 / Stylianos Kephalopoulos, Marco Paviotti, Fabienne Anfosso-Lédée, Dirk Van Maercke, Simon Shilton, et al. -
Optimal Routing Problem in Dynamic Stochastic Networks
Abstract Accidents, bad weather, traffic congestion, etc. contribute to the uncertainties of travel times in real-life transportation networks, which greatly affect the quality of individual life and the reliability of transportation system. In this ...
2013 / Shichao Sun, Zhengyu Duan, Dongyuan Yang -
Stochastic Models Describing Subdivision of Building Lots
Abstract A large number of subdivisions of building lots has been observed in established city areas. Subdivisions of standard lots into smaller parcels could cause serious problems in citywide disasters, such as a devastating earthquake, as well as ...
2014 / Toshihiro Osaragi -
Critical Review of Selected Housing Market Models Concerning the Factors that Make Influence on Housing Price Level Formation in the Countries with Transition Economy
Abstract The article includes analysis of the models concerning the factors that make influence on housing price level formation in the countries with transition economy and presents the general principles of these models. The aim of the article was ...
2014 / Ligita Gaspareniene, Deimante Venclauskiene, Rita Remeikiene -
Resistance of Three-Component Cement Binders in Highly Chemically Corrosive Environments
Abstract The paper presents the results of a study of three-component binders involving Portland cement, pulverised blast-furnace slag and silica fume and their chemical resistance to ammonium sulphate. The study involved samples with a range of...
2013 / Maria Fiertak, Teresa Stryszewska -
An Assessment Framework for the Renovation of Existing Residential Buildings Regarding Environmental Efficiency
Abstract Renovation of buildings is a sustainable way to keep the built environment functional. Thus, it is important to find a way to assess the efficiency of a renovation activity. Besides functionality, which is the basic requirement for an y...
2013 / Heng Zhang, Siu Lai Lei -
Effect of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement on the Properties of Asphalt Binders
Abstract Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) not only reduces the cost of new asphalt mixtures but also conserve the natural resources. To incorporate RAP in asphalt mix design, it is vital to know the amount and quality of the residual binder....
2013 / Arshad Hussain, Qiu Yanjun -
Accelerated Pavement Testing in Chinese Mainland
Abstract A comprehensive overview of the Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) in Chinese mainland is presented. This paper provides insights into research initiatives–ways and means of using APT facilities to enhance research into all aspects of...
2013 / Ming Cai, Shuo Wang