Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Impact analyses for negative flexural responses (hogging) in railway prestressed concrete sleepers2016 / S Kaewunruen, T Ishida, AM Remennikov
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Influence of Moisture Dry-out on Hygrothermal Performance of Prefabricated Modular Renovation Elements
Abstract Renovation with prefabricated modular panels is one way to achieve high energy efficiency and quality both in production and installation processes. The 5-storey building, which is being fully renovated in Tallinn, Estonia, will be...
2016 / Peep Pihelo, Magnus Lelumees, Targo Kalamees -
Strength Test of High-precision Tunnel Lining Blocks
Abstract The article considers innovative materials for tunnel lining. This paper aims at research of the blocks of tunnel lining, reinforced with fiberglass reinforcement and polypropylene fibers. The research of strength and deformation...
2016 / Marina Gravit, Sergey Antonov, Ekaterina Nedviga, Oleg Nedryshkin, Maria Shkorko, et al. -
A simulative method for evaluating the resistance of the flight deck's operational capability to the attack of anti-ship weapons2016 / Fangqing Yang, Chao Wang, Quanmi Liao, Sheng Huang
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Horizontal Stabilisation of Sheathed Timber Frame Structures Using Plastic Design Methods – Introducing a Handbook Part 2: Design of Joints and Anchoring Devices
Abstract In this part 2, the practical design and strength of a number of different joints is described: (1) Sheathing-to-framing joints – the plastic design method is based on the premise that the load-displacement relationship of the...
2016 / Ulf Arne Girhammar, Bo Källsner -
The Review of the Selected Challenges for an Incorporation of Daylight Assessment Methods into Urban Planning in Poland
Abstract The main objectives of this research it to find out if modern daylight assessment and design methods can be useful for urban residential planning in Poland. The study gives a chance to describe and appraise modern daylight design...
2016 / Natalia Sokol, Justyna Martyniuk-Peczek -
On the mitigation of surf-riding by adjusting center of buoyancy in design stage2016 / Liwei Yu, Ning Ma, Xiechong Gu
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Comparison of SUMO and SiMTraM for Indian Traffic Scenario Representation
Abstract A simulation model enables abstraction of a real system and permits one to focus on interesting phenomena. At the same time, the results obtained using simulation study are eloquent and useful only if the simulation model closely represents ...
2016 / Viral Patel, Manish Chaturvedi, Sanjay Srivastava -
Enlightenment to Floating Tunnel of Existing Typical Submerged Tunnel
Abstract Currently, submerged floating tunnel still stays in scientific research stage, while many submerged tunnels have been built by use of borehole-blasting method, shield method, immersed tube method and other traditional construction methods....
2016 / Ding Hao, Li Qinxi, Jiang Shuping, Li Ke -
A Methodology for Pumping Control Based on Time Variable Trigger Levels
Abstract A methodology for the control of a pumping plant feeding a tank is presented. This methodology is aimed at minimizing the energy costs by maximizing pumping during off-peak electricity tariff periods. It is based on trigger levels which are ...
2016 / Stefano Alvisi, Marco Franchini -
Horizontal Stabilisation of Sheathed Timber Frame Structures Using Plastic Design Methods – Introducing a Handbook Part 4: Design in Ultimate Limit State
Abstract In this part 4, the horizontal load-carrying capacity of fully and partially anchored sheathed timber frame walls subjected to arbitrary vertical loads is presented for different models. For fully anchored walls, the elastic method is...
2016 / Bo Källsner, Ulf Arne Girhammar -
Fatigue Characteristics of Nano-clay Modified Bituminous Concrete
Abstract Fatigue cracking is the significant distress caused due to the repetitive axle loads combined with environmental conditions on flexible pavement surface. Commonly bituminous concrete used as surface course mixes produced with unmodified...
2016 / M. Sivakumar, M.V.L.R. Anjaneyulu -
Methodology of Prediction Stress-strain State Deep Foundation Structures of Subway Station's Taking Into Account Stages of its Construction
Abstract The paper presents a methodology for predicting the stress-strain state of deep foundation constructions of subway stations. The methodology is based on an open dynamic system «rock mass - construction technology - subway station». This...
2016 / Petr Demenkov, Pavel Verbilo -
Installing Local Recirculation Air Diffusers During Building Deep Renovation Reduces Energy Consumption of Ventilation Systems
Abstract Capital repairs of public buildings and, in particular, insulating external wall increase the proportion of heat consumption by the ventilation system in the total building energy consumption. Surplus internal heat can be observed in rooms...
2016 / Y.A. Tabunshchikov, V.E. Shkarpet, D.V. Kapko, M.M. Brodach, K.V. Kochariantc -
A Systematic Approach to Sustainable Urban Densification Using Prefabricated Timber-based Attic Extension modules
Abstract Urban agglomerations are growing rapidly worldwide. Building additional living quarters has to be complemented by refurbishment and urban densification actions. In this context, attic extensions offer a high potential to increase urban...
2016 / Stefan Jaksch, Angelika Franke, Doris Österreicher, Martin Treberspurg -
Influence of Installation Conditions on Heating Bodies Thermal Output: Preliminary Experimental Results
Abstract Heating bodies are thermodynamic systems whose heat output is strongly dependent on boundary conditions and in about a century several attempts have been made for its experimental determination. To this aim, at the beginning of 60s, in...
2016 / F. Arpino, G. Cortellessa, M. Dell’Isola, G. Ficco, R. Marchesi, et al. -
Adaptation of HDM-4 Tool for Strategic Analysis of Urban Roads Network
Abstract The Urban roads constitute about 9.0% (4.11 lakh kms) of the total road length in India. The urban roads especially in metropolitan cities carry a huge traffic volume which affects the road condition adversely. The other factors responsible ...
2016 / U. Shah Yogesh, S.S. Jain, Tiwari Devesh -
Modelling and Simulation Methodology for Dynamic Resources Assignment System in Container Terminal2016 / Bo Lu
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Effect of Fillet Welds on Initial Rotational Stiffness of Welded Tubular Joints
Abstract Welded tubular joints are widely used in optimization of tubular structures. The most important parameter in optimization of these joints is their initial rotational stiffness. For today there is no any available analytical method that...
2016 / Marsel Garifullin, Maria Bronzova, Timo Jokinen, Markku Heinisuo, Boštjan Kovačič -
Effect of Elevated Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Limestone, Quartzite and Granite Concrete2016 / Muhammad Tufail, Khan Shahzada, Bora Gencturk, Jianqiang Wei