Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The Analysis of Supply Chain Performance Measurement at Construction Project
Abstract During recent years, supply chain has become a major subject of management research and manufacturing theory. The impact of various supply chain management practices on project performance has been measured through a combination of a survey ...
2015 / M. Agung Wibowo, Moh Nur Sholeh -
Numerical Modelling of Soil Arching in a Shallow Backfill Layer2015 / Waldemar St. Szajna
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Comparison Of Selected Pedotransfer Functions For The Determination Of Soil Water Retention Curves2015 / Michal Kupec, Peter Stradiot, Štefan Rehák
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Comparison of Pavement Layers Responses with Considering Different Models for Asphalt Concrete Viscoelastic Properties2013 / Mehdi Koohmishi
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The Technique of Experimental Definition of the Loading by Granular Cargo in the Railway Car
Abstract An experimental technique for determining the dynamic loading of the car body of granular cargo is shown. The technique involves the implementation of a program of operational loadings, which are typical for this type of car; the...
2016 / Artur Putsiata, Andrej Sokolovskij -
Selecting the Slack Variable in Mixture Experiment
Abstract A mixture experiment is one where the response depends only on the relative proportions of the ingredients present in the mixture. There are different regression models used to analyze mixture experiments, such as Scheffé model,...
2015 / Cruz-Salgado Javier -
Damage of Concrete and Reinforcement of Reinforced-Concrete Foundations Caused by Environmental Effects
Abstract In the course of their service period, concrete structures are exposed to a variety of impacts. A combination of exposure to aggressive effects, poorly constructed structural details, negligence of the durability issues, construction errors ...
2015 / Zoran Bonić, Gordana Topličić Ćurčić, Nebojša Davidović, Jelena Savić -
Impact of marble waste as coarse aggregate on properties of lean cement concrete
Abstract Marble industry produces large amount of waste during mining and processing stages. This waste is dumped on to open land which creates a lot of environmental problems. The main objective of this study was utilization of marble waste as a...
2016 / Sudarshan D. Kore, A.K. Vyas -
Numerical modeling of flow pattern in dam spillway’s guide wall. Case study: Balaroud dam, Iran
Abstract Flow pattern recognition using the physical modeling and numerical simulation helps designers to propose optimal shape for hydraulics structures. Optimal shape of hydraulic structure causes increasing their performance. In this study, the...
2016 / Sadegh Dehdar-behbahani, Abbas Parsaie -
Pedestrian-level wind conditions around buildings: Review of wind-tunnel and CFD techniques and their accuracy for wind comfort assessment
Abstract Information on pedestrian-level wind (PLW) speed for wind comfort assessment can be obtained by wind-tunnel measurements or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. Wind-tunnel measurements for PLW are routinely performed with...
2016 / B. Blocken, T. Stathopoulos, J.P.A.J. van Beeck -
Straw bale: A Waste from Agriculture, a New Construction Material for Sustainable Buildings
Abstract Since the beginning of the 21st century, straw-bale buildings are reappearing in the world; however, their thermal performances were not thoroughly investigated up to now. The purpose of this study is to analyze thermal behavior and energy...
2015 / Adrien Chaussinand, J.L. Scartezzini, Vahid Nik -
Uncertainty of Discharge Estimation in high-grade Andean Streams
Abstract Hydrologic measurements in high-grade Andean streams involve challenges for discharge estimation, caused by its torrential behavior and high flow variability. Since data collected on field are essential to describe the specific hydraulic...
2016 / Brian García Parra, Luis Eduardo Peña Rojas, Miguel Barrios, Juan Camilo Múnera Estrada -
A Guideline for Product-Service-Systems Design Process
Abstract Product-Service Systems (PSS) has been regarded as an attractive business concept that create high added value by integrated provisions of products and services.Since both products and services are included in the design object, the PSS...
2015 / Keita Muto, Koji Kimita, Yoshiki Shimomura -
Highly Effective Water-repellent Concrete with Improved Physical and Technical Properties
Abstract The paper presents the research results of high performance modified concretes with complex hydrophobization modifiers and hydrophobic tragers. It is known that the concrete durability largely depends on its filtering characteristics, which ...
2015 / Evgeniya V. Tkach, Vyacheslav S. Semenov, Semen A. Tkach, Tamara A. Rozovskaya -
Evaluating the Impact of Vertical Greening Systems on Thermal Comfort in Low Income residences in Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract Nigeria has a population of about 120million and is the most populated country in Africa. However there has been insufficient attention to developing sustainable ideas and materials to combat the issue of global warming which has resulted...
2015 / Akinwolemiwa Oluwafeyikemi, Gwilliam Julie -
Application of Relationship Diagramming Method (RDM) for Resource-constrained Scheduling of Linear Construction Projects
Abstract The traditional techniques for project scheduling such as Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM) and Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) are continuously undergoing improvisation in order to replicate real-time construction scenario. Quite often,...
2015 / J. Uma Maheswari, V. Paul C. Charlesraj, Anshul Goyal, Purva Mujumdar -
Mapping of Real Estate Prices Using Data Mining Techniques
Abstract The paper describes an innovative software that is used for real estate evaluation and mapping and analyzing of real estate advertisements published on the internet in the Czech Republic. The software systematically collects, analyzes and...
2015 / Eduard Hromada -
Partial Prestressed Concrete Slabs as an Alternative for Vehicle Decks of Steel Truss Bridges
Abstract Steel truss bridges with continuous reinforced concrete slab as vehicle decks are often found in Indonesia. The use of continuous reinforced concrete slab along the steel truss bridges has still have some problems in the field such as the...
2015 / I Nyoman Sutarja, Ida Bagus Rai Widiarsa -
Optimization on Combination of Transport Routes and Modes on Dynamic Programming for a Container Multimodal Transport System
Abstract Along with the swift boom of the carriage of container and logistic economy, multimodal transport becomes more and more important economically. Container multimodal transport is a form of combined transport organization aimed to optimize...
2016 / Congli Hao, Yixiang Yue -
Cluster-Based Logistic Regression Model for Holiday Travel Mode Choice
Abstract With the rapid growth of holiday travel market, more and more attention has been paid to the analysis of holiday travel behavior, such as the holiday travel mode choice. This study presents a cluster-based logistic regression model for...
2016 / Juan Li, Jinxian Weng, Chunfu Shao, Hongwei Guo