Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Static inconsistencies in certain axiomatic higher-order shear deformation theories for beams, plates and shells
Abstract Static inconsistencies that arise when modelling the flexural behaviour of beams, plates and shells with clamped boundary conditions using a certain class of axiomatic, higher-order shear deformation theory are discussed. The...
2014 / R.M.J. Groh, P.M. Weaver -
Soft computing for modeling punching shear of reinforced concrete flat slabs
Abstract This paper presents applying gene expression programming (GEP) approach for predicting the punching shear strength of normal and high strength reinforced concrete flat slabs. The GEP model was developed and verified using 58 case histories...
2015 / Iyad Alkroosh, Hayder Ammash -
Technical Note: Stability of a Levee Made of Bottom Sediments From a Dam Reservoir2015 / Karolina Koś, Eugeniusz Zawisza
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Fare Design in Urban Transit Network considering Elastic Demand and Adverse Weather’s Impact2014 / Jiantong Zhang, Biyu Lv, Guichao Tian, Wenchi Liu
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Semiempirical Methodology for Estimating the Service Life of Concrete Deck Panels Strengthened with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer2014 / Eon-Kyoung Kim, Hongseob Oh, Jongsung Sim
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A conceptual model for intermodal freight logistics centre location decisions
Abstract The persistent growth of freight traffic congestion and air pollution in urban areas and the increase of imbalance and inefficiency in land use development drive public authorities and users to find alternative logistics solutions to ease...
2010 / Yasanur Kayikci -
How efficient is city logistics? Estimating ecological footprints for urban freight deliveries
Abstract In medium and large cities, the delivery of goods represents a significant contribution to the problems of congestion, lack of parking, pollution and energy consumption. The characteristics of this type of transport are also very different...
2010 / Jesús Muñuzuri, J.H.R. van Duin, Alejandro Escudero -
Metropolitan Cities's Waste Transportation Model
Abstract Metropolitan cities have the many problem to manage their waste, particularly in transportation management. One of critical factors to be considered at the time of transporting waste is traffic jam. It means using more resources and high...
2013 / Asrul. H. Ismail, Yulita V. Usman, Nur Y. Hidayah, Laela Chairani -
Numerical Model for the Capacity Evaluation of Shallow Groundwater Heat Pumps in Beijing Plain, China
Abstract The groundwater heat pump (GWHP) system utilizes groundwater as alternative renewable and clean energy source for space heating and cooling, which is an open-loop system that withdraws water from a production well, passes it through a heat...
2011 / Q.C. Yang, J. Liang, L.C. Liu -
Geometrical and Structural Imperfections of Steel Member Systems
Abstract The paper is focused on the influence of geometrical and structural imperfections in selected load-bearing steel structures from the point of view of the whole load-bearing system. Implemented member steel structures show a varying degree...
2012 / M. Šmak, B. Straka -
Cycling comfort on different road surfaces
Abstract The increased awareness for the environment and steadily higher costs for gasoline makes bicycles more and more attractive for short-distance traffic. Due to this the infrastructure of cycling pathways gets more important not only for...
2012 / Christin Hölzel, Franz Höchtl, Veit Senner -
Numerical Prediction of Turbulent Flow over 3D Sinusoidal Hill Using Non-orthogonal Hexahedron Grid and AMG Method
Abstract Numerical predictions of the wind energy distribution over terrains are essential for the appropriate selection of a suitable site for a wind power plant. This paper presents three-dimension numerical simulations of turbulence flow over...
2012 / Guangbiao Jiang -
On Activity-based Network Design Problems
Abstract This paper examines network design where OD demand is not known a priori, but is the subject of responses in household or user itinerary choices to infrastructure improvements. Using simple examples, we show that falsely assuming that...
2013 / Jee Eun Kang, Joseph Y.J. Chow, Will W. Recker -
Serviceability Performance of Prestressed Concrete Buildings Taking into Account Long-Term Behaviour and Construction Sequence
Abstract A common problem faced by engineers nowadays is the restriction on structural member dimensions due to architectural and spatial concerns. Such restrictions have resulted in the use of high strength concrete in vertical members to reduce...
2011 / H.L. Yip, F.T.K. Au, S.T. Smith -
Cross Bay Link - Public Engagement in Planning Urban Infrastructure
Abstract The Cross Bay Link (CBL) will be a bridge across Junk Bay in Tseung Kwan O (TKO) New Town, Hong Kong. It will connect the south-eastern part of TKO with the territorial-wide strategic road network of Hong Kong in order to cater for the...
2011 / M. Hooton, P. Chang, M. Carter, S.Y. Chan, C.K. Chu, et al. -
Punching Shear Resistance of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs
Abstract This paper deals with behavior and capacity of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) flat slabs under punching shear force. A total of twelve small-scale flat slabs of different dimensions that consisted of nine SFRC and three control...
2011 / L. Nguyen-Minh, M. Rovňák, T. Tran-Quoc, K. Nguyenkim -
Seismic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Silos Considering Granular Material-Structure Interaction
Abstract Silos are structures that are used for storing different types of granular materials. Due to nonlinearity of reinforcedconcrete walls of silo and incrementally nonlinear behavior of granular material, overall seismic behavior of reinforced...
2011 / F. Nateghi, M. Yakhchalian -
Behavior and Characteristics of Innovative Composite Plate Shear Walls
Abstract Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bonding has been investigated as an innovative method for enhancing behavior of thin steel plates subjected to in-plane shear. The steel plate undergoes post-buckling and inclined tension field forms in the...
2011 / A.R. Rahai, M. Alipoura -
Modelling of Rutting Development in Pavement Structures
Abstract A mechanistic empirical (M–E) approach has been developed and thereafter used to calculate the rutting performance of an arterial road in Southern Sweden. The results were then compared with measurements from the Swedish long term pavement...
2012 / Sigurdur Erlingsson -
Passenger-Centered Design of Future Buses using Agent-based Simulation
Abstract Enhancing bus public transportation implies making buses more attractive for passengers while improving service performance by reducing dwell time and increasing passenger flow. Thus, future buses must be designed with a focus on...
2012 / Tomasz Schelenz, Ángel Suescun, Li Wikström, MariAnne Karlsson