Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Calcium Lactate addition in Bioconcrete: Effect on Compressive strength and Water penetration2016 / J.M Irwan, L.H Anneza, N. Othman, A. Faisal Alshalif, M.M. Zamer, et al.
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Design Charts for Flexible Airfield Pavement Based on Analytical Study
Abstract In this paper, an attempt has been made to develop design charts for flexible airfield pavements without or with geosynthetic reinforcements considering 20-years pavement life. The analytical study comprises Federal Aviation Administration...
2016 / Sushovan Dutta, A.H. Padade, N.N. Chaudhury, J.N. Mandal -
Multi-criteria Decision-making for Sustainable Wall Paints and Coatings Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
Abstract To which extent do potential users of construction products take sustainability into account during their decision-making process? How well could they align themselves in all the legislation frameworks and calculation tools for the...
2016 / Mariia Rochikashvili, Jan C. Bongaerts -
Proposal of Database Structure for Foundation Soil for Civil Engineering Purposes
Abstract Proposal soil characteristics represent the most important physical-mechanical parameters for foundation engineering purposes. At present, there are a number of databases produced by the Czech Geological Survey, which building companies use ...
2016 / František Němec, Daniel Kučerka, Jiří Míka, Petr Hrubý, Viktorie Weiss -
Public Transport Service Provisions and Policy Implications for Columbarium Trips
ABSTRACT Grave-sweeping is one of the popular special events in Asian cities, especially in Chinese societies, in which families express filial piety to their ancestors during two traditional grave-sweeping festivals in a year. The extraordinary...
2016 / W.Y. Szeto, S. Sun, R.C.P. Wong -
A methodology to assess demand response benefits from a system perspective: A Dutch case study
Abstract To support decision-making about the implementation of demand response, insight into the prospects and value creation is essential. As the potential benefits are diverse and distributed amongst various power system stakeholders, a system...
2016 / E.A.M. Klaassen, R.J.F. van Gerwen, J. Frunt, J.G. Slootweg -
Time-domain hydroelastic analysis with efficient load estimation for random waves2016 / H.Y. Kang, M.H. Kim
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Impact of Strength Parameters Choice on Slope Stability Coefficient Value for Numerical Simulation
Abstract This article is dedicated to the most widely-spread yield conditions of soils and relevant shear resistance parameters. On the numerical experiment example it is shown, that problem dimensionality changing (two-dimensional or...
2016 / Anatoly Mirnyy, Vitalii Sidorov -
Layout and Design Techniques of Cross Section for the Large Immersed Tunnel
Abstract Layout and structure design of cross-section are the key matters that shall be determined in the design of immersed tunnel as soon as possible, and are the general works at the stage of feasibility design. In recent years, immersed tunnel...
2016 / Zhang Zhigang, Lin Wei, Ji Hai, Liu Xiaodong -
A City Logistics Living Lab: A Methodological Approach
Abstract The field of city logistics can be characterized by its many local demonstrations and trials, that are quite often not lasting longer than the trial period. The number of demonstrations that continued and were implemented in daily practice...
2016 / Nina Nesterova, Hans Quak -
Effective Tunneling Transport System in Vladivostok City
Abstract The problems of the use of underground space in Vladivostok city are discussed. It is clearly explained that in mountainous conditions areas the road tunnel system can be effectively used to improve the difficult transport situation. The...
2016 / Vladimir Makarov, Valentin Anikeev, Igor Pushkarev, Viktor Filonenko, Ilyas Sadardinov, et al. -
Assessing Buildings Hourly Energy Needs for Urban Energy Planning in Southern European Context
Abstract For decreasing the fossil fuels consumption and reducing air pollution at urban level, current policies encourage a transition to distributed energy generation (DG) and support initiatives towards district heating and cooling networks (DES...
2016 / Simone Ferrari, Federica Zagarella -
Lightweight Concrete Using Oil Palm Boiler Clinker (OPBC) – A Review2016 / Herry Hartono, Lee Jin Chai, B. C. T. Lee
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Practical Application of CAE in the Design Process of the Floating Stages of the Lakeside Festival in Bregenz - Austria
Abstract The design of modern and architecturally complex constructions in civil engineering can only be effectively achieved through the application of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE). This requires, on the one hand the use of fully 3D CAD Systems ...
2016 / Gerhard Lener, Jörn Weichert -
A Suitability Analysis of Precast Components for Standardized Bridge Construction in the United Kingdom
Abstract This paper presents the suitability of precast components for standardized UK bridges. The conventional design and construction of UK bridges is often criticized for being inefficient and unsafe as the majority of the work is carried out...
2016 / Min-Koo Kim, Scott McGovern, Michael Belsky, Campbell Middleton, Ioannis Brilakis -
DeRisk — Accurate Prediction of ULS Wave Loads. Outlook and First Results
Abstract Loads from extreme waves can be dimensioning for the substructures of offshore wind turbines. The DeRisk project (2015-2019) aims at an improved load evaluation procedure for extreme waves through application of advanced wave models,...
2016 / H. Bredmose, M. Dixen, A. Ghadirian, T.J. Larsen, S. Schløer, et al. -
A Biologically Inspired Network Design Model2015 / Xiaoge Zhang, Andrew Adamatzky, Felix T.S. Chan, Yong Deng, Hai Yang, et al.
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Partnering Elements’ Importance for Success in the Norwegian Construction Industry
Abstract As construction projects are becoming more complex and uncertain, and there is an increased focus on sustainability and green building, partnering is a way of enabling a non-adversarial environment. This creates a flexible process that...
2016 / Jenny Wøien, Ali Hosseini, Ole Jonny Klakegg, Ola Lædre, Jardar Lohne -
Impact of Insulation Building on the Work of Ventilation
Abstract Current trends require a reduction in heat loss through the building casing. The newly designed objects are not a problem because the most common solution there is mechanical ventilation. However, in existing buildings the air pressure and...
2016 / Ewa Zender-Swiercz, Marek Telejko -
Examples of the Construction of Deep Excavation Ditches in Weak Soils
Abstract The information about the engineering- geological conditions in the central part of St Petersburg, which are characterized by deep thickness of weak water saturated soil, is given. The examples of underground space in three constructed...
2016 / Rashid Mangushev, Evgeny Rybnov, Elena Lashkova, Anatoliy Osokin