Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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High-Speed Rail Track Design Using GIS And Multi-Criteria Analysis
Abstract Infrastructure design is always a very complex task because of the many variables involved. Rail design, in particular, takes on considerable importance (together with the socioeconomic variables) among the environmental variables. The...
2012 / Mario De Luca, Gianluca Dell’Acqua, Renato Lamberti -
The Design Process known as IDP: A Discussion
Abstract The Integrated Design Process (IDP) was developed to streamline the design process of (solar integrated) low-energy buildings. One of the biggest differences with the traditional design process is the involvement of engineers and other...
2012 / Jouri Kanters, Miljana Horvat -
Greenhouse gas emission reduction anticipating CO2 capture. How ready are you?
Abstract The Dutch Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM) engaged Jacobs Consultancy to develop a definition and measuring tool aimed at quantifying the CO2 Capture Readiness of a combustion plant. The tool developed tests the level ...
2011 / F.P.J.M. (Bas) Kerkhof, G. van Birgelen -
Researches of Developing Strategies and Guarantee Mechanism of Energy Saving and Emission Reduction on Paper-making Enterprises-Case Study of Shandong Haiyun High-Efficiency Ecological Park
Abstract Papermaking enterprises are major polluters that cause water pollution and air pollution. This paper aims to provide analysis of the energy saving and emission reduction in papermaking enterprises.It is the inevitable choice of...
2011 / Gao Ting -
A Pipe Network Simulation Model with Dynamic Transition between Free Surface and Pressurized Flow
Abstract Water flow numerical simulation in urban sewer systems is a topic that combines surface flows and pressurized flows in steady and transient situations. A numerical simulation model is developed in this work, capable of solving pipe networks ...
2014 / J. Fernández-Pato, P. García-Navarro -
An Experimental Study on Bond Strength of Reinforcing Steel in Self-Consolidating Concrete2012 / Trevor J. Looney, Mahdi Arezoumandi, Jeffery S. Volz, John J. Myers
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Thermal upgrading of Hui-style vernacular dwellings in China using foam concrete
Abstract Architectural heritage conservation is an important field in architectural research. The Hui-style vernacular dwelling is an essential architectural heritage of China. Its hollow wall system, with horsehead-like upper corners, is a distinct ...
2012 / Xing Shi, Wei She, Hailong Zhou, Yunshen Zhang, Fei Shi, et al. -
Steady and Nonsteady Seepage Flow Analysis for the Yangtze Embankment due to Bridge Construction
Abstract Seepage failure is the main failure mode in the embankment of rivers during the flood period. In order to evaluate the safety of embankment, to predict the form and location of the failure and to give referential instruction of...
2012 / Qin Zhang, Shaohua Hu, Feng Zhang, Yifeng Chen -
Safety Responsibilities for Owner and Example in Public Works
Abstract It has become one headstream leading to construction accident frequently for owner's violating action according to accident statistics, especially for public work owner. However, it is difficult to inspect owner's action for its strength...
2012 / Wang Chunxiang -
The Effect of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Processes on Different Welding Parameters
Abstract Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process is leading in the development in arc welding process which is higher productivity and good in quality. In this study, the effects of different parameters on welding penetration, microstructural and...
2012 / Izzatul Aini Ibrahim, Syarul Asraf Mohamat, Amalina Amir, Abdul Ghalib -
Modeling compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete by Artificial Neural Network, Model Tree and Non-linear Regression
Abstract In the recent past Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) have emerged out as a promising technique for predicting compressive strength of concrete. In the present study back propagation was used to predict the 28day compressive strength of...
2014 / Neela Deshpande, Shreenivas Londhe, Sushma Kulkarni -
The evaluation of buildings energy consumption and the optimization of district heating networks: a GIS-based model2015 / Chiara Delmastro, Guglielmina Mutani, Laura Schranz
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Application of AHP Method for Multi-criteria Evaluation of Variants of the Integration of Urban Public Transport
Abstract This article presents the idea of travel demand management and basic concepts of urban public transport integration. The process of striving for integration of urban transport requires detailed analysis of tools to assess the activities....
2014 / Katarzyna Nosal, Katarzyna Solecka -
MOBILITY FOR ALL
Yogyakarta is the first city in Indonesia where the promotion of a non-handicapping environment has begun to be introduced in the initial phase through the so-called “Malioboro Pilot Project”. The project will cover about three kilometers length of this commercial ...
2014 / Ikaputra, Arif B. SHOLIHAH -
Investigating the Awareness of Onsite Mechanization in Malaysian Construction Industry
Abstract The Malaysian construction industry is vital for the country economy and always played a key role towards the development of national infrastructure. The ever-increasing market competitiveness and the widespread adoption of Industrialized...
2014 / M. Waris, Mohd. Shahir Liew, Mohd. Faris Khamidi, Arazi Idrus -
Glass Selection for High-rise Residential Buildings in the United Arab Emirates Based on Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Abstract The architect's decision to select a glass type for a high rise building has significant impact on both the initial and the running cost of a building. This is particularly the case with many of the new buildings that have a high window-to- ...
2014 / Ghaith Tibi, Ahmed Mokhtar -
SErvice Engineering Methodology in Practice: A Case Study from Power and Automation Technologies
Abstract The global crisis and the fierce competition of emerging countries make companies struggling to stay ahead of competition. The number of companies that are enlarging their offer portfolio looking forward to new and increased sources of...
2015 / Alice Rondini, Fabiana Pirola, Giuditta Pezzotta, Mohamed-Zied Ouertani, Roberto Pinto -
Determination of Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite in Water Supply Systems by Verified Methods2014 / Jana Tkáčová, Jarmila Božíková
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The Effects of Loading Rate and Duration on the Axial Behavior of Low-Strength and Medium-Strength Noncircular Concrete Members Confined by Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheets2014 / Cem Demir, Aygul Kucukkapili, Duygu Doyrangol, Alper Ilki
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External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems: Critical Parameters for Surface Hygrothermal Behaviour2014 / Eva Barreira, Vasco P. de Freitas