Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Vibration control of buildings by using partial floor loads as multiple tuned mass dampers
Abstract Tuned mass dampers (TMDs) are considered as the most common control devices used for protecting high-rise buildings from vibrations. Because of their simplicity and efficiency, they have found wide practical applications in high-rise...
2015 / Tharwat A. Sakr -
The Use of Advanced Computer Based Management Systems by Large Saudi Companies for Managing Remote Construction Projects
Abstract Remote projects have their unique problems that are caused mainly by the remoteness of the project. Little research was undertaken particularly in the gulf region concerning this issue and it has highlighted few unique communications and...
2014 / Bhzad Sidawi, Abdulsalam A. Al-Sudairi -
Minimizing downstream scour due to submerged hydraulic jump using corrugated aprons
Abstract Local scour downstream of hydraulic structures due to hydraulic jump is considered one of the tedious and complicated problems facing their stability. Throughout this paper, an experimental study was conducted to study the effect of using...
2014 / Hossam Mohamed Ali, Mohamed Mohamed El Gendy, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Mirdan, Abdel Azim Mohamed Ali, Fahmy Salah Fahmy Abdelhaleem -
A simple and efficient method for global sensitivity analysis based on cumulative distribution functions
Abstract Variance-based approaches are widely used for Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) of environmental models. However, methods that consider the entire Probability Density Function (PDF) of the model output, rather than its variance only, are...
2015 / Francesca Pianosi, Thorsten Wagener -
Fuel consumption optimization in air transport: a review, classification, critique, simple meta-analysis, and future research implications2015 / Vedant Singh, Somesh Kumar Sharma
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Fast Dynamic Control of Damaged Historical Buildings: A New Useful Approach for Structural Health Monitoring after an Earthquake2013 / Sergio Vincenzo Calcina, Luca Piroddi, Gaetano Ranieri
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Evaluating and Enhancing Three-Dimensional Printing Service Providers for Rapid Prototyping Using the DEMATEL Based Network Process and VIKOR2014 / Shin Liao, Ming-Jenn Wu, Chi-Yo Huang, Yu-Sheng Kao, Teng-Hsiang Lee
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Effects of Technological Change on Non-renewable Resource Extraction and Exploration2014 / Eiji Sawada, Shunsuke Managi
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State-of-the-art Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Abstract Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems may represent a powerful and versatile tool for achieving the ever increasing demand for zero energy and zero emission buildings of the near future. In this respect BIPVs offer an aesthetical, ...
2012 / Bjørn Petter Jelle, Christer Breivik -
Improving the efficiency of weigh in motion systems through optimized allocating truck checking oriented procedure
Abstract In the present paper, an effective procedure is proposed to determine the best location(s) for installing Weigh in Motion systems (WIM). The main objective is to determine locations for best performance, defined as the maximum number of...
2012 / Abbas Mahmoudabadi, Seyed Mohammad Seyedhosseini -
Composite GFRP Deck for Bridge Structures
Abstract Composite material of glass fiber base is very promising material for future structures. It is possible to create bridge span consists of steel main beams and GFRP deck, according for example ASSET system. The author's research is about...
2012 / B. Stankiewicz -
Joint Composed of Various Section
Abstract The article presented focuses on the comparison of the measurement results obtained in laboratory experiments on joints composed of rectangular hollow sections, circular hollow sections and rolled open cross sections. Special attention is...
2012 / V.Kvočák, P. Beke, R. Vargová -
Error Propagation and Uncertainty Evaluation for Automatic Control-A Neglected Part of Engineering Education
Abstract Advancement in science and technology excels control system into a sophisticated level of automation; success of which is hidden in precise measurement. Accuracy of a system is measured in terms of performance uncertainty, the study of...
2012 / Soumi Ray -
Experimental Investigation of the Load Carrying Capacity of Eccentrically Loaded Reinforced Concrete Elements Strengthened with CFRP
Abstract The article analyses the behavior of eccentrically loaded confined rectangular cross section reinforced concrete elements. Fourteen elements were tested, 6 of which were strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The influence of...
2013 / Mykolas Daugevičius, Juozas Valivonis, Artūras Beinaravičius, Tomas Skuturna, Marius Budvytis -
Changes of the Infrastructure and Operation Parameters of a Railway Line and Their Impact to the Track Capacity and the Volume of Transported Goods
Abstract The railway transport is considered as a one of the most environmentally friendly type of transport. With future prediction of increasing freight transport there are lines facing problems with demanded capacity. Increase of the track...
2012 / Martin Kendra, Matej Babin, Dalibor Barta -
Transformable Shelter: Evaluation and New Architectural Design Proposals
Abstract The current shelters mostly are difficult and time- consuming to be erected and are usually made of heavy materials. Many of them are not foldable in a configurable geometrical order which make their transportation more difficult and their...
2012 / Maziar Asefi, Faegeh Ahangar Sirus -
Benchmarking of Expenditures and Practices of Maintenance and Operation (BEXPRAC)
Abstract The National Road Authorities (NRAs) of 13 European launched the BEXPRAC survey in an effort to benchmark the performance of their maintenance and operation policies. The study was split into two modules: ...
2012 / Michel Egger -
Platooning on Two-lane Two-way Highways: An Empirical Investigation
Abstract This paper presents an empirical investigation into platooning on two-lane two-way highways. A total of six data sets from three study sites in the state of Montana were used in this investigation. Field data included individual vehicle...
2011 / Ahmed Al-Kaisy, Casey Durbin -
Analysis of Queue Formation and Dissipation in Work Zones
Abstract Studies on queue length and delay estimation have considered work zone as a single bottleneck. This work is the first study that acknowledges the presence of two locations that can be considered as potential bottlenecks: The work space and...
2011 / Hani Ramezani, Rahim Benekohal -
The Impact of Telework on Transport Externalities: The Case of Brussels Capital Region
Abstract Telework is often suggested as an instrument to improve sustainability by reducing environmental and socio-economical impacts of mobility on society. Currently, telework is however not yet implemented as a widespread measure in companies in ...
2012 / Tom van Lier, Astrid De Witte, Cathy Macharis