Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Loads of Sewer Manholes within Mining Area
ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the method of taking into account additional external horizontal loads acting on sewer manholes within mining areas, caused by the impact of horizontal strains on the...
2015 / Magdalena Zięba -
Elastic critical moment for bisymmetric steel profiles and its sensitivity by the finite difference method2016 / M. Kamiński, Ł. Supeł
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Energy and Transmissibility in Nonlinear Viscous Base Isolators2016 / Athanasios A. Markou, George D. Manolis
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Cash Withdrawal from ATMS as Long Memory Time Series
Abstract Research objective - determination of long memory of a number of removals of cash. The model of determination of long memory of a time series relies on carrying out R\S and DFA of the analysis on Hurst's method. Calculation was carried out...
2016 / Alexander Tsyganov -
High-rate behaviour of iron ore pellet2015 / Gustaf Gustafsson, Hans-Åke Häggblad, Pär Jonsén, Masahiro Nishida
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An investigation on Portland cement replaced by high-volume GGBS pastes modified with micro-sized metakaolin subjected to elevated temperatures
Abstract Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (designated as GGBS) has been utilized as building material due to the environmental, economic and technical benefits. In this study, the possibility of improving compressive strength of high-volume GGBS ...
2016 / Alaa M. Rashad, Dina M. Sadek -
Negative skin friction pile concepts with soil–structure interaction2016 / Siew Ann Tan, Bengt H. Fellenius
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Low temperature rheological properties of asphalt mixtures containing different recycled asphalt materials
Abstract Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS) are valuable materials commonly reused in asphalt mixtures due to their economic and environmental benefits. However, the aged binder contained in these materials may...
2016 / Ki Hoon Moon, Augusto Cannone Falchetto, Mihai O. Marasteanu, Michael P. Wistuba -
Managing Concurrent Construction Projects Using Knowledge Management and Set-based Thinking
Abstract One key issue in construction industry is how well firms manage concurrent projects effectively and obtain required construction benefits. However, achieving this is not easy and challenging because several activities need tacit and...
2016 / Alemu Moges Belay, Olav Torp, Carl Thodesen -
Integrated Methodology for Information System Change Control Based on Enterprise Architecture Models2016 / Ruta Pirta, Janis Grabis
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Alternatives for Calibration of Dynamic Modulus Prediction Models of Asphalt Concrete Containing RAP
Abstract Dynamic modulus is a measure of stiffness of an asphalt concrete (AC) mix when subjected to cyclic sinusoidal compressive stresses. In the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) and its software Pavement ME, dynamic modulus...
2016 / Saman (Sam) Esfandiarpour, Ahmed Shalaby -
Conditions for Developing a Port City Transport Infrastructure Illustrated with the Example of Szczecin Agglomeration
Abstract The article discusses the problem of hinterland services of port cargoes in the case when the port is located inside an urban agglomeration. The research was conducted for the Port of Szczecin with regard to the planned extension of the...
2016 / Wiśnicki Bogusz, Kujawski Artur -
A experimental study of natural admixture effect on conventional concrete and high volume class F flyash blended concrete
Abstract The present investigation is focused to introduce broiler hen egg as Natural Admixture (NAD) in concrete and study the effect of NAD on conventional concrete (CC) and class F fly ash (FA) blended concrete. Cement is replaced by FA at...
2016 / T.S. Ramesh Babu, D. Neeraja -
Occupancy-based lighting control in open-plan office spaces: A state-of-the-art review
Abstract Lighting accounts for a significant amount of electrical energy consumption in office buildings, up to 45% of the total consumed. This energy consumption can be reduced by as much as 60% through an occupant-dependent lighting control...
2016 / Christel de Bakker, Myriam Aries, Helianthe Kort, Alexander Rosemann -
Multi-objective Construction Site Layout Planning Using Genetic Algorithms
Abstract Efficient layout planning of a construction site is fundamental for successful project undertaking as it enhances both productivity and safety in construction sites. This task usually consists of identifying the temporary facilities needed...
2016 / Ioanna N. Papadaki, Athanasios P. Chassiakos -
How to Construct the Structural System of Urban Underground Space Engineering Construction Standard
Abstract By combing the existing and relevant regulations and other standards of underground space development and utilization, this paper expounds the relationship between urban underground space engineering construction field and other areas of...
2016 / Yiqun Fan -
The Evaluation of Node Importance in Urban Road Network Based on Complex Network Theory2016 / Hongmei Cao, Hao Liu, Fang Zhao, Yuanyuan Li, Mingkun Du
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Ultra-lightweight concrete: Energy and comfort performance evaluation in relation to buildings with low and high thermal mass
Abstract Ultra-lightweight concrete (ULWC) was recently introduced as a novel building material that combines moderate thermal insulation properties with load-bearing capacity. Its intended use as monolithic building envelope brings new...
2016 / F. Roberz, R.C.G.M. Loonen, P. Hoes, J.L.M. Hensen -
Utilisation of CFBC Fly Ash in Hardening Slurries for Flood-Protecting Dikes2016 / Z. Kledyński, P. Falaciński, A. Machowska, J. Dyczek, Ł. Kotwica
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Features of Calculation of Consolidation Process of Weak Saturated Soils in View of Their Plastic Properties2016 / Alexey Golubev, Alexey Savchenko, Luka Akimov, Artem Frolov, Vladimir Lvov