Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The concept of improving communication in BIM during transfer to operation phase on the Polish market
Abstract Communication problem in construction industry is an important matter due to its direct influence on quality of works. Digital support such as BIM software could help in increasing transfer of information between parties. Authors noticed a...
2017 / Sebastian Dubas, Jerzy Pasławski -
The scheduling of construction work under the assumption of brigade multitasking
Abstract In this article the method of minimization of downtime in scheduling construction works is presented. Essentially, the method is based on the assumption of brigade multitasking. This phenomenon is currently being noticed at Polish...
2017 / Michał Krzemiński -
Influence of occupant behaviour on oversizing issue of heat pumps for residential district in Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone of China
Abstract A key aspect of Ground source heat pump (GSHP) is sizing of capacity, which has a signifi-cant influence on energy efficiency, energy consumption and initial investment of system. The capacity of heat pump for residential district should be ...
2017 / Mingyang Qian, Da Yan, Lun Zhang, Xin Zhou -
Learning by doing: Public and private search for quick delivery and sustainability in building projects
Abstract Quick project delivery makes socio-economic sense as value can be delivered sooner. We investigate two approaches to achieving this; the modular super cube-concept for school buildings and conventional building conducted in series...
2017 / Andreas Økland, Agnar Johansen, Eli Tufto, Iver-Erik Kylling -
Damage monitoring of the RC frame shaking table test and comparison with FEM results
Abstract Piezoelectric smart aggregate (SA) is an internal stress sensor capable of full range seismic damage monitoring for concrete structures. In this study, the structure model is a one-bay-two-story RC frame, which is subjected to one direction ...
2017 / Shuang Hou, Haibin Zhang, Xin Han, Jinping Ou -
Improving quality control through chance constrained programming: A case study using Bailey method
Abstract Worldwide it is an accepted practice that guidelines regarding aggregate gradation to be adopted for any asphalt concrete mixture are recommended by transportation agencies. In general, these specifications are based on past experience and...
2017 / Aravind Krishna Swamy, Karanjeet Kaur Sandhu, Jennifer Foxlow -
Some geomechanical properties of a biopolymer treated medium sand2018 / Mateusz Wiszniewski, Zdzislaw Skutnik, Marcin Biliniak, Ali Firat Çabalar
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Tests Study of a 1:20 Scale Steel-concrete Hybrid Structure
Abstract The seismic resistance of a 36-storey high-rise structure with the height of 149 m is studied in this paper. The simulated earthquake shaking table tests have been performed on 1/20 scaled model of the steel-concrete hybrid structure. The...
2017 / Di Wu, Yan Xiong -
Modeling Transportation Systems involving Autonomous Vehicles: A State of the Art
Abstract Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) promise many benefits for future mobility. Several modeling studies investigated their potential impacts with special focus on spatial and/or socio-economic features. Spatial modeling represents (i) in detail the...
2018 / Jaâfar Berrada, Fabien Leurent -
Interconnection between Concrete Structure and Properties and Various Modifications
Abstract In Russia it is promising to build high-speed networks of reinforced concretes with an increased resistance to various cyclic exposures. Such concretes must have an increased crack toughness achieved by modification of the structure of the...
2017 / K.V. Schuldyakov, L.Ya. Kramar, B.Ya. Trofimov -
Experimental Study of the Thermal Performance of a New Type of Building Reflective Coating in Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone of China
Abstract In this study, a test house with two rooms was built on the roof of a building in Nanchang University. The wall structure is 20mm cement mortar + 240mm red brick wall + 20mm cement mortar. One of the rooms is painted with a reflective...
2017 / Guo Xing-guo, Wang Jia, Wu Yue, Ao Yu-qiang, Liu Xiang-wei -
Study on the Applicability of Insulation Layer in South China
Abstract The building energy efficiency has become a basic national policy. The insulation layer is an important measure of building energy efficiency and is the premise of building energy efficiency. Our country has a vast territory, and the...
2017 / xiaolong wang, cheng jiang, zheng li, qian zhang -
Impact of Urban Planning Indicator on Spatial Distribution of Residential Heating and Cooling Energy Demand
Abstract In order to estimate the residential heating and cooling energy demand in the urban scale, it’s essential to get a comprehensive knowledge of the spatial distribution of the residential energy demand. Urban planning indicator is closely...
2017 / Meng Liu, Yiqun Zhong, Jingyue Tan -
How to choose a better envelope design? A balance between energy and daylighting performance
Abstract Daylight has two characteristics: radiometry and photometry. Hong Kong is situated just south of the Tropic of Cancer and receives a lot of daylight which could generate more lighting energy savings but bring solar heat gain at the same...
2017 / Peng Xue, Jingchao Xie, Jiaping Liu, Cheukming Mak -
Numerical simulation of temperature induced structural static responses for long-span suspension bridge
Abstract Temperature effect is one of the most significant and negative effects on bridges, even worse for long-span bridges. In this study, numerical simulation method of temperature induced structural static responses for long-span suspension...
2017 / Lan Chen, Jingliang Deng, Linren Zhou, Yong Xia -
Setting Automated Roll Axial Shifting Control System of Plate Mill
Abstract The paper provides the CVCplus system designed for control of cross-section and sheet flatness of the 5,000 mm plate mill stand at OJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works. It considers principles of roll axial shifting and spindle horizontal ...
2017 / A.S. Karandaev, B.M. Loginov, A.A. Radionov, V.R. Gasiyarov -
Book of Building As A Source Of Knowledge About The Object
Abstract The article presents point of view on the Book of Building object as a potential and valuable source of information and knowledge about the technical condition of the building. As the basis of the research conducted, the significance and...
2017 / Marcin Gajzler -
Resistance of geopolymer mortar to acid and chloride attacks
Abstract This paper presents an experimental study on the chemical erosion resistance of geopolymer mortar (GM) to sulphuric acid and sodium chloride attacks. The variations of mechanical properties and mass of geopolymer mortar after soaked in...
2017 / Huang Ji Zhuang, Hai Yan Zhang, Hao Xu -
Research of Automated Positional Hydrodrive with Hydraulic Control Circuit
Abstract This paper explores the process of positioning of the hydraulic drive with the original hydromechanical control subsystem. Using direct numerical simulation in Matlab Simulink software environment, the effect of parameters of the hydraulic...
2017 / M.S. Poleshkin, V.S. Sidorenko, S.V. Rakulenko -
A Bayesian approach for controlling structural displacements
Abstract Bayesian Networks represent one of the most powerful and effective tools for knowledge acquisition in the observation of physical phenomena affected by randomness and uncertainties. The methodology is the result of several developments...
2017 / Maria Grazia D’Urso, Antonella Gargiulo, Salvatore Sessa