Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Calculation of Flexural Strengthening of Fire-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams with CFRP Sheets
Abstract In order to research the calculating method of flexural strength of fire-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets strengthening, the flexural strength of fire-damaged beam was analyzed with...
2013 / Kai Xiang, Guo-Hui Wang -
Measuring Variability in Freeway Traffic States Using Real-time Loop Data in Jilin
Abstract Understanding the evolution of traffic states in both time and space is a critical step toward improving freeway modeling and operations. Dual-loop detectors can a foundation for a uniform and comprehensive evaluation of traffic states,...
2013 / Shen Zhang, Hua Wang, Wei Quan, Xin Liu -
Experiments on the Internet-removing Barriers Facing Students with Special Needs
Abstract Experiments play a decisive role in science and technical education on all levels. Active participation of students with special needs for skills improvement in higher technical education was rare until recently. One of the reasons was...
2014 / Žaneta Gerhátová -
Study of steel moment connection with and without reduced beam section
Abstract This paper presents test results of two connections tested under cyclic loading. The testing programme addressed connection with reduced beam section (RBS) versus without RBS moment connection. RBS connection is widely investigated and used ...
2014 / Ajay Kulkarni Swati, Vesmawala Gaurang -
Compressive strength prediction of Portland cement concrete with age using a new model
Abstract Based on the existing experimental data for compressive strength values of different concrete mixes, a statistical analysis for the gathered data was conducted. The analysis revealed a model for predicting the compressive strength of...
2013 / Metwally abd allah Abd elaty -
Advances in micromechanical constitutive theories and modeling in asphalt mixture: A review
Abstract An overview of the micromechanical constitutive theories of asphalt mixture is presented in this paper. Studies about constitutive theories and modeling methods are grouped into different categories: models with non-interacting particles...
2013 / Jiantong Zhang, Jun Yang -
Self-Compacting Concrete Jacketing – Tests and Analysis
Abstract This study presents experimental and analytical results obtained from the application of a reinforced self-compacting concrete jacketing technique for the rehabilitation of shear damaged reinforced concrete beams. Three shear-dominated...
2013 / Constantin E. Chalioris, Constantin N. Pourzitidis -
Improved log rotation using information from a computed tomography scanner
Abstract The development of an industrial computed tomography scanner for the sawmilling industry raises the question of how to find a production strategy that uses a computed tomography scanner in the sawmill production line to its full potential....
2012 / Anders Berglund, Olof Broman, Anders Grönlund, Magnus Fredriksson -
Time–cost tradeoff analysis considering funding variability and time uncertainty
Abstract This paper presents a linear programming model for solution of the time–cost tradeoff problem. Although several analytical models have been developed for time–cost optimization (TCO), some of them mainly focused on projects where the...
2012 / Amr Metwally El-kholy -
The 3D Attenuation Calculation of Traffic Noise among Building Groups by Using Beam Tracing Method
Abstract This study attempts to present a method for traffic noise attenuation calculation around buildings, which uses beam tracing method based on tetrahedron subdivision. Firstly, spatial structure which includes building and road cells were...
2013 / Hai-bo Wang, Zhi Yu, Ming Cai -
Restroom Facilities of Malls in Surabaya: A Universal Interior Design Applications
Abstract The restroom in public facilities is also an element that needs to be studied and applied with universal design approach. Surabaya, as one of the largest cities in Indonesia with many public facilites particularly malls truly needs to...
2013 / Yusita Kusumarini, Sherly de Yong, Diana Thamrin -
The Change and Effect Factors of Water Level in Jingjiang River
Abstract Based on the measured data from 1957 to 2007 in Jingjiang river, this paper analyzed the water level change in Jingjiang river in low water and bank-full discharge, and then established the relationship between the value of water level...
2012 / Qu Geng, Xu Hui, Guo Xiao Hu, Zhu Yong Hui -
Industrial Design Innovation of Sarawak Contemporary Furniture Design
Abstract This paper is part of a fundamental research on indigenous Dayak's motif of Sarawak as part of innovative design element for a contemporary chair design. Reviews of existing study on relation between novel, augmented, and copied designis...
2013 / Muhammad Firdaus Abong Abdullah, Sharifah Emme Suzaimi Syed Mohd Zahari, Mastika Lamat -
Fabric testing for cycling skinsuits
Abstract Improvement in aerodynamic performance for high performance sports is critical, and the focus on materials and apparel has increased significantly over the last decade. Wind tunnel testing has been carried out on four cycling fabrics...
2011 / L. Underwood, M.C. Jermy -
Stiffness and Strength Of Perforated Steel Plate Shear Wall
Abstract Steel Plate Shear Walls (SPSW) have been used as a lateral-load-resisting system in buildings. With formation of tension fields, unstiffened SPSW possesses good ductility and high energy dissipating capability under cyclic loading. However, ...
2011 / Ricky Chan, Faris Albermani, S. Kitipornchai -
Low-volume wet-process sprayed concrete: hardened properties2007 / Chris Ian Goodier, Simon A. Austin, Peter J. Robins
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Port hinterland connections: a comparative study of Polish and Belgian cases
Abstract The study takes a comparative approach by investigating the situation in the hinterlands of two different port areas in Europe: Antwerp (Belgium) and Gdansk-Gdynia agglomeration (Poland). Both port centres have an important road hinterland...
2011 / Raimonds Aronietis, Tom Pauwels, Thierry Vanelslander, Jędrzej Gadziński, Anna Golędzinowska, et al. -
Travel time reliability for recovery activity immediately after disaster
Abstract There are many models on travel time reliability that have been applied to many traffic conditions including traffic jams and road constructions (Wakabayashi, 2008). In fact, travel time reliability is also important for disaster recovery...
2014 / Shuming Fang, Hiroshi Wakabayashi -
Analysis on Slope Frame Ground Beam under Dynamic Action
Abstract Based upon elastic ground beam theory and structural dynamics theory, a dynamic simplified model for anchor rod(cable) frame ground beam under horizontal seismic load is built and verified with a project example using large-scale finite...
2012 / Yuan Ping, Liu Yongbiao -
A State-of-the-Art Review on Debonding Failures of FRP Laminates Externally Adhered to Concrete2012 / Thomas H.-K. Kang, Joe Howell, Sanghee Kim, Dong Joo Lee