Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Compressed Column Strengthening by Holder Constructions with the Use of a Self-consolidating Fiber Concrete
Abstract The problems of increasing in the bearing ability of reinforced concrete columns during reconstruction of buildings and structures of a different function are still rather acute. There are conditions of innovative material emergence in...
2016 / P. Podnebesov, V. Teryanik -
Accelerated Pavement Testing in Slovakia
Abstract Highway administrators, engineers, and researchers often face problems for which information already exists, either in documented form or as undocumented experience and practice. Accelerated pavement testing is one way where researchers can ...
2016 / Matúš Kozel, Matej Kyselica, Ján Mikolaj, Miloš Herda -
Inland Water Transport in Poland
Abstract Water transport is also the most energy effective means of transportation. Diesel consumption by inland waterway for every 100 tonne-kilometres is lower than for other modes of transport – rail or road. It can be assumed...
2016 / Cezary Gołębiowski -
Behavior of Soil–Fly Ash–Lime Blends under Different Curing Temperatures
Abstract Compaction of layers of soil–fly ash–lime blends is often used to improve soil conditions for infrastructure projects. Such understanding is the starting point to develop more rational dosages that allow for a more efficient use of...
2016 / Carina Silvani, Eduardo Braun, Guilherme Borges Masuero, Nilo Cesar Consoli -
Assessment of Basic Freeway Segments in the German Highway Capacity Manual HBS 2015 and Beyond
Abstract The second edition of the German Highway Capacity Manual HBS was published in 2015. The paper presents the HBS procedure for the assessment of basic freeway segments and discusses challenges for the future development of the methodology. As ...
2016 / Justin Geistefeldt -
Investigation of the Thermal Effect of Building Envelopes of Individual Building under Intermittent Heating
Abstract The article deals with the engineering technique for determining the heating time of building envelope constructions in the conditions of intermittent heating. The authors present the results of the calculation of the temperature field in...
2016 / Yuriy S. Vytchikov, Igor G. Belyakov, Mikhail E. Saparev -
Adaptive Management Approach to an Infrastructure Project
Abstract The paper presents an adaptive approach to project management, illustrated by the description of a case study, i.e., of a project whose aim was to develop the means and prepare the documentation for the revitalization of a railway line. The ...
2016 / Marek Wirkus -
Analysis of Existing Steel Railway Bridges
Abstract Railway bridges represent the significant parts of the railways due to their key and strategy position in transportation infrastructure. During the years of exploitation, many degradation processes and external influences attack the bridge...
2016 / Josef Vičan, Jozef Gocál, Jaroslav Odrobiňák, Peter Koteš -
Determining the Effect of Aging on the Air Void of Asphalt Concrete for Sustainable Pavement
Abstract For sustainable pavement design, accurate determination of the deterioration/change of properties of Asphalt Concrete (AC) with service life is essential. This is because, properties of AC change with the service life due to the continuous...
2016 / Md Rashadul Islam, Shaikh Ahmad, Rafiqul A. Tarefder -
Instant Set-based Design, an Easy Path to Set-based Design
Abstract A simplified variant of Set-Based Design (SBD) was created. It was combined with the creative methods 6-3-5 and the Gallery method as well as the systematic method morphological matrix to generate solutions. This made it possible to...
2016 / Mikael Ström, Dag Raudberget, Göran Gustafsson -
Solar Thermal Systems – Towards a Systematic Characterization of Building Integration
Abstract Characterization is defined as the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features. In most solar thermal collecting systems the energy performance characterization is commonly used as the most important criteria by...
2016 / Laura Aelenei, Mervyn Smyth, Werner Platzer, Brian Norton, David Kennedy, et al. -
Estimation of the Applicability for the Filler Produced by Recycling of Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Used in Heavy Concrete
Abstract The estimation of the secondary filler applicability showed that secondary rubble and sand on all indicators satisfy the standard requirements (except the content of dust particles and clay particles) and can be used as filler for...
2016 / L.V. Il’ina, I.N. Mukhina -
The effect of construction joints on the flexural bending capacity of singly reinforced beams
Abstract The main purpose of conducting this study is to determine the difference in the bending capacity between a singly reinforced monolithic beam and a singly reinforced beam with a construction joint at the beam center, for a range of different ...
2016 / Nagib N. Gerges, Camille A. Issa, Samer Fawaz -
Surface texture and friction characteristics of diamond-ground concrete and asphalt pavements
Abstract Recently, diamond grinding has gained increasing attention as pavement preservation treatment to restore desired surface characteristics, particularly friction. Compared to other pavement preservation treatments such as surface overlays and ...
2016 / Shuo Li, Dwayne Harris, Tim Wells -
Dynamic Performance of Pile-supported Bridge-embankment Transition Zones Under High-speed Train Moving Loads
Abstract Faster degradation of railway tracks can be observed in bridge-embankment transition zones. Degradation is triggered by abrupt variation in the track's vertical stiffness due to different support conditions. Developing efficient transition...
2016 / Wei Li, Xuecheng Bian -
Comparing Robust Decision-Making and Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathways for model-based decision support under deep uncertainty
Abstract A variety of model-based approaches for supporting decision-making under deep uncertainty have been suggested, but they are rarely compared and contrasted. In this paper, we compare Robust Decision-Making with Dynamic Adaptive Policy...
2016 / Jan H. Kwakkel, Marjolijn Haasnoot, Warren E. Walker -
Real-time Dynamic Hydraulic Model for Potable Water Loss Reduction
Abstract South Africa is a water scarce country with limited water resources and steadily growing water demand. Unacceptably high water losses and non-revenue water threaten our water resource security as well as the financial viability of municipal ...
2016 / Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Yskandar Hamam, Philip R. Page, Karim Djouani, Anish Kurien -
Girders of Hydraulic Gates Optimal Design
Abstract Metal gates of hydraulic structures are supplied with load bearing girders. Girders, crossbeams and gates require much steel when being manufactured. Girders of hydraulic gates rational design leads to considerable cost savings. The paper...
2016 / Igor S. Kholopov, Mikhail I. Balzannikov, Vadim Yu. Alpatov, Alexey.V. Soloviev -
Unifying some variables’ effects among different environmental assessment methods of buildings
Abstract A number of Environmental Assessment Methods of Buildings (EAMB) had emerged all over the world, and a number of global variables affect the estimation of the assessment item weights in those methods. Unifying the global common variables’...
2016 / Amal Kamal Mohamed Shamseldin -
A Multi-modal Approach for Highway Assessment
Abstract The paper is based on a project carried out to develop a new concept for the assessment of highway performance considering multi-modality, traffic management and ITS. Step by step a single-mode concept like it is used in the Austrian...
2016 / Markus Mailer