Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Distribution Law of High Temperature Mine's Thermal Environment Parameters and Study of Heat Damage's Causes
Abstract This essay begins with the accurate observation and analysis of the thermodynamic parameters such as temperature, pressure, wind speed, density, moisture content, relative humidity, enthalpy and humidity KaTa degree etc. And the...
2012 / Xie Zhongpeng -
Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Composite Beam with High Ribbed Deck
Abstract Steel-concrete composite structures are structures that combine the advantages of both used materials. An advantage of such structures is their high bending resistance, which has a positive effect on the overall weight of the structure. The ...
2012 / S. Thondel, J. Studnicka -
New Troja Bridge in Prague – Concept and Structural Analysis of Steel Parts
Abstract The aim of this paper is to describe the concept and structural analysis of the steel parts of “New Troja Bridge” in Prague. The bridge with the main span length of 200,4m crosses Vltava River and it will serve for tramway, car and...
2012 / D. Gregor, V. Janata, L. Šašek, P. Nehasil, R. Brož -
Predicting Winning Times for Stages of the 2011 Tour de France Using an Inclined-Plane Model
Abstract Using a modified version of the inclined-plane model I developed to predict winning times for each stage of the Tour de France in the years 2003-05, I present the results of my predicted winning stage times for the 2011 Tour de France. The...
2012 / John Eric Goff -
Effect of motor oil contamination on geotechnical properties of over consolidated clay
Abstract The present study deals with the effect of motor oil contamination on the geotechnical properties of over-consolidated clay. Contamination effect and contamination duration are achieved by storing the clay samples in pressurized tank filled ...
2012 / Ashraf K. Nazir -
Investigating the accuracy of digital levels and reflectorless total stations for purposes of geodetic engineering
Abstract In order to achieve the results that meet the specifications of a given project, like engineering surveys and deformation measurements, the knowledge of the reliability and accuracy of the surveying equipment is inevitable. Precise digital...
2012 / Ashraf A.A. Beshr, Islam M. Abo Elnaga -
Study on Rainwater Utilization Engineering Mode in Northern Cities of China
Abstract Water resources in northern cities of China are in short supply, while rainwater resources are not made full use of. Using rainwater resources to solve the problem of water shortage in northern cities haven’t been put into practice. This...
2012 / Guo Fengtai, Mao Xiaochao -
Geometric proportions: The underlying structure of design process for Islamic geometric patterns
Abstract This paper discusses geometric proportions which serve as a design tool, especially for Islamic pattern design. The key role of geometry in Islamic patterns is discussed with relation to proportions which act as the underlying structure of...
2012 / Loai M. Dabbour -
Effect of fibre content and specimen shape on residual strength of polypropylene fibre self-compacting concrete exposed to elevated temperatures
Abstract This experimental study investigates the effect of specimen shape on residual mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) fibre self-compacting concrete (SCC) exposed to elevated temperatures from 200 to 600°C. Various shaping regimes were...
2012 / Arabi N.S. Al Qadi, Sleiman M. Al-Zaidyeen -
Behaviors of Square Thin-Walled Steel Tubed RC Columns under Direct Axial Compression on RC Core
Abstract This paper presents an experimental study on the behaviors and modes of failure of square thin-walled steel tubed RC columns subjected to concentrically axial load applied directly to the RC core. The main variables were the compressive...
2011 / S. Seangatith, J. Thumrongvut -
Traffic-Induced Response Prediction of Highway Bridges
Abstract Composite steel I girder bridge is a very common structural type in Japanese highway network. Understanding such bridges’ behavior thoroughly is important for design implementation as well as maintenance aspect. In this research, dynamic...
2011 / D. Su, J. Laomenit, Y. Fujino -
Stochastic Seismic Response Analysis of Base-Isolated High-Rise Buildings
Abstract Stochastic seismic responses of a base-isolated high-rise building subjected to non-stationary random seismic earthquake ground motion are investigated by combining the pseudo excitation method and equivalent linearization method, for which ...
2011 / Changfei Ma, Yahui Zhang, Yan Zhao, Ping Tan, Fulin Zhou -
A Method for Correcting Synchronization Errors in Wireless Sensors for Structural Modal Identification
Abstract The effect of non-synchronous sensing when using wireless sensors on structural modal identification is addressed and a methodology for correcting such errors is proposed herein. This paper first discusses the potential sources causing...
2011 / Z.Q. Feng, L.S. Katafygiotis -
Timeline modelling of flood evacuation operations
Abstract Analysing and modelling the time-dependent dynamics of complex flood evacuation operations by using a graphical timeline. The timeline is effective as a response planning tool and an effective means of communicating the complexity of the...
2010 / Stephen Opper ESM, Peter Cinque OAM, Belinda Davies -
Proactive Ramp Management under the Threat of Freeway-Flow Breakdown
Abstract Ramp metering is a frequently applied method to improve traffic flow performance in congested freeway systems. There is a great variety of control algorithms to decide on red times of ramp metering signals. Based on current research results ...
2011 / Lily Elefteriadou, Alexandra Kondyli, Scott Washburn, Werner Brilon, Jan Lohoff, et al. -
Truck Equivalence Factors for Divided, Multilane Highways in Brazil
Abstract Trucks represent a high proportion of highway traffic in Brazil and are longer, heavier and have smaller engines than the trucks used in the development of HCM2000. Some users try to account for these differences by combining HCM2000...
2011 / André Luiz Cunha, José Reynaldo Setti -
Conjoint Analysis of Tourist Choice of Hotel Attributes Presented in Travel Agent Brochures2012 / Rubén Huertas-Garcia, Marta Laguna García, Carolina Consolación
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Freeway Crashes in Wet Weather: the Comparative Influence of Porous and Conventional Asphalt Surfacing
Abstract This paper analyses the correlation between the number of crashes on freeways and weather conditions on dense and porous asphalt before and after road modernization operations. The data were collected along 43km of the A3 freeway, located...
2012 / Gianluca Dell’Acqua, Mario De Luca, Raffaele Mauro, Francesca Russo -
Comparison of Operation Performance of Diamond Interchanges between China and U.S.A
Abstract The diamond-type grade separation is one of the common intersections used on the roadway network. It is widely known that diamond interchanges serve as critical links between two roadways. In this study, a brief introduction of diamond...
2012 / Hongqiao Song, Xiaokuan Yang -
Relationship between Urban Structure and Railway System in Nagoya Metropolitan Area
Abstract In order to construct a railway system that satisfies the needs of urban development, and to develop cities in a way that makes efficient use of a railway system, it is important to understand the details of the relationship between urban...
2012 / Li Zheng, Jiangqian Ying, Rui Song, Tingting Li