Civil engineering topic list of research papers
-
About the Experience in Operation of Reciprocating Compressors Under Control of the Vibration Monitoring System
Abstract The article presents the results of reciprocating compressors operation under the control of Vibration-Based Diagnostics monitoring systems, dwells upon the issues of usage of reciprocating compressors valves by various vendors and their...
2016 / V.N. Kostyukov, A.P. Naumenko -
The Roads’ Role in the Freight Transport System
Abstract The transport system is often described as the lifeblood system of modern society. Roads constitute a fundamental part of this system for both passenger and freight transports. Freight transport is expected to increase throughout Europe by...
2016 / Rikard Engström -
A Data-driven Approach for qu Prediction of Laboratory Soil-cement Mixtures
Abstract In this paper a new data-driven approach is proposed for uniaxial compressive strength (qu) prediction of laboratory soil-cement mixtures. The proposed model is able to predict qu over time under different conditions, e.g. different cement...
2016 / Joaquim Tinoco, António Alberto, Paulo da Venda, António Gomes Correia, Luís Lemos -
Effect of Wall Thickness on Thermal Behaviors of RC Walls Under Fire Conditions2016 / Jiyeon Kang, Hyunah Yoon, Woosuk Kim, Venkatesh Kodur, Yeongsoo Shin, et al.
-
FRACAS: A capacity spectrum approach for seismic fragility assessment including record-to-record variability
Abstract This paper presents a new approach for the derivation of fragility curves, named FRAgility through Capacity spectrum ASsessment (FRACAS). FRACAS adapts the capacity spectrum assessment method and uses inelastic response spectra derived from ...
2016 / Tiziana Rossetto, Pierre Gehl, Stylianos Minas, Carmine Galasso, Philippe Duffour, et al. -
The Effect of Granulation Time of the Pan Granulation on the Characteristics of the Aggregates Containing Dunkirk Sediments
Abstract The wet granulation process presents complex interactions between equipment variables as well as material properties making the outcome of a granulation process hard to predict. A frequently encountered difficulty is the process control for ...
2016 / Hassane Azrar, Rachid Zentar, Nor-Edine Abriak -
The Heating Furnaces Operating Parameters Optimization Issue
Abstract The ways of thermal efficiency and economy improving of flaming metal heating are considered. The expanded technical and economic optimization problem of furnace units having metal heating chamber operation is solved. The method and...
2016 / A.M. Paramonov -
Life cycle evaluation of an intercooled gas turbine plant used in conjunction with renewable energy
Abstract The life cycle estimation of power plants is important for gas turbine operators. With the introduction of wind energy into the grid, gas turbine operators now operate their plants in Load–Following modes as back-ups to the renewable energy ...
2016 / Thank-God Isaiah, Siddig Dabbashi, Dawid Bosak, Suresh Sampath, Giuseppina Di Lorenzo, et al. -
Challenges Found in Handover of Commercial Buildings
Abstract This paper examines the handover process in Norwegian construction industry, focusing on commercial buildings. Improving handover processes reduces the number of conflicts, increases user value, improves indoor climate along with securing...
2016 / Kim Schneider, Ola Lædre, Jardar Lohne -
The Solution of Semi-empirical Equation of Turbulent Diffusion in Problems of Polluting Impurity Transfer by Gauss Approach
Abstract The analysis of the solution of the semi-empirical solution of turbulent diffusion in problems of polluting impurity transfer is carried out by Gauss approach. It is assumed that there is a certain occupied industrial point, which has one...
2016 / Kulanda Duysebekova, Vasily Serbin, Abu Kuandykov, Turar Duysebekov, Madina Alimanova, et al. -
The Potential Application of IBS Modular System in the Construction of Housing Scheme in Malaysia
Abstract Industrialised Building System (IBS) Modular System (MS) is a construction delivery method where buildings are manufactured 60% to 90% off-site in a factory-controlled environment and transported, assembled and fixed at the final building...
2016 / Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad, Addey Sham Baharin, Muhamad Faiz Musa, Mohd Reeza Yusof -
Finite Element Analysis of Composite Beam with Shear Connectors
Abstract Composite structures consisting of concrete slab and rolled up steel sections are widely used structural members in bridges and high rise buildings. The composite action is established by connecting the concrete slab and the steel section...
2016 / T. Anju, K.K. Smitha -
Study on the behaviour of rubber aggregates concrete beams using analytical approach
Abstract Concrete is one the most extensively used construction material all over the world. Many scientists and researchers are in quest for developing alternate construction material that are environment friendly and contribute towards sustainable ...
2016 / Priyanka Asutkar, S.B. Shinde, Rakesh Patel -
The Effect of Traffic Growth on Characteristic Bridge Load Effects
Abstract Freight traffic in the European Union is increasing with time. This paper describes a method for considering this growth when assessing traffic loading on bridges and examines the effect of this growth on characteristic load effects. The...
2016 / Cathal Leahy, Eugene OBrien, Alan O’Connor -
Calculation of Reinforced Concrete Structures with a Set Seismic Stability Level on an Earthquake
Abstract The article discusses a calculation technique for a reinforced concrete building with a braced frame on an earthquake. It allows to produce an adequate assessment of a of seismic stability level. A direct simulation of concrete,...
2016 / O.V. Mkrtychev, M.S. Busalova -
Operational Impact of Horizontal and Vertical Alignment of Two-Lane Highways
Abstract The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) defines the level-of-service criteria for two-lane highways based on three performance measures: average travel speed (ATS), percent time spend following (PTSF) and percent of free-flow speed (PFFS). The...
2016 / Ana Tsui Moreno, Carlos Llorca, Alfredo Garcia -
Análisis numérico de la hidrodinámica y la transferencia de calor del flujo gas-sólidos en dos configuraciones de salida de un riser industrial usando la teoría meso-escala para predecir el arrastre interfacial
Resumen Se analizan numéricamente dos configuraciones de un riser del proceso FCC variando la disposición de la salida superior, usando un modelo CFD en 2D que incluye el Modelo de los Dos Fluidos (TMF), la Teoría Cinética del Flujo Granular (KTGF)...
2016 / I. Paz-Paredes, J.G. Barbosa-Saldaña, E. Arce-Medina, L.A. Moreno-Pacheco, P. Quinto-Diez -
A Double-layered Model for Highway Subgrade and its Dynamic Response due to Traffic Loads
Abstract In this paper, a 3D double-layered model is introduced to simulate the highway subgrade after ground improvement and thus analytical solutions for the dynamic response of the model subjected to a constant rectangular moving load are...
2016 / Liaoyi Fu, Jian Zhou, Wentao Wang, Jinchang Wang -
Computational Design for Sport Buildings
Abstract The design of sport buildings has great impact on top-sport as well as on recreational sport-activities. It implies challenging tasks in meeting the performance-requirements. This includes the control of factors like daylight/lighting, air...
2016 / M. Turrin, D. Yang, A. D’Aquilio, R. Sileryte, Y. Sun -
Effectiveness of Post-tensioned Prestressed Concrete Road Bridge Realization in the Light of Research Under Dynamic Loads
Abstract The paper presents the results of experimental research conducted on the newly constructed post-tensioned pre-stressed concrete road bridge situated over water plant of water reservoir under dynamic field load tests in Topola village...
2016 / Arkadiusz Mordak, Zbigniew Zee Mańko