Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Optimization Model to Analyse Optimal Development of Natural Gas Fields and Infrastructure
Abstract We present an optimization model for analysis of system development for natural gas fields, processing and transport infrastructure. In this paper we present our experience from performing analyses for the natural gas industry with the...
2015 / Kjetil Trovik Midthun, Marte Fodstad, Lars Hellemo -
Analytical solution to bending of stiffened and continuous antisymmetric laminates2015 / Liecheng Sun, Issam E. Harik
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Turkey's grand challenge: Disaster-proof building inventory within 20 years
Abstract Turkey is located in a high seismicity region and has suffered extensive losses due to several major earthquakes that struck its various parts in the past two decades. While earthquakes are associated with damage and loss wherever they may...
2015 / O. Gunes -
A Linearization Approach for Improving the Computational Efficiency of Water Distribution System Ranking-based Optimization Algorithms
Abstract This paper presents a linearization approach to be used within the framework of water distribution system optimization problems where the searching algorithm is guided by the ranking of the possible solutions characterized by a system...
2015 / Stefano Alvisi, Marco Franchini -
Architectural Evaluation of Switchable Glazing Technologies as Sun Protection Measure
Abstract Switchable glazing technologies seem to be a promising component of solar buildings. Switchable glazing may controllably and invertably change its physical and visual properties by switching. Having been applied in...
2014 / Janusz Marchwiński -
Analytical Analysis and Field Test Investigation of Consolidation for CCSG Pile Composite Foundation in Soft Clay2013 / Jin Yu, Yanyan Cai, Zhibo Qi, Yunfei Guan, Shiyu Liu, et al.
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The Best Path Analysis in Military Highway Transport Based on DEA and Multiobjective Fuzzy Decision-Making2014 / Wu Juan, Lu Huapu, Sun Xu, Liu Xianfeng, Yang Huijun
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Dynamic Traffic Network Model and Time-Dependent Braess’ Paradox2014 / Chunxue Zhao
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Influence of fibre reinforced polymers in the rehabilitation of damaged masonry wallettes2015 / Júnia Chagas, Gray Moita
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Effect of the pulse trajectory on ultrasonic fluid velocity measurement2007 / S. Franchini, A. Sanz-Andrés, A. Cuerva
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An investigation of plate-type windborne debris flight using coupled CFD–RBD models. Part II: Free and constrained flight
Abstract A coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics–Rigid Body Dynamics (CFD–RBD) model is presented, which is capable of modelling the 3D flight of plate-type windborne debris. The RBD model is based on rotational quaternions, which means that complex...
2012 / B. Kakimpa, D.M. Hargreaves, J.S. Owen -
Self-help Retrofitting Technologies for Low-cost Housing Construction. The Case Study of Vila Novo Ouro Preto, Brasil.
Abstract The paper presents low-tech and low-cost solutions such as, in particular, self-help retrofitting technologies, to improve the quality in spontaneous settlements (favelas) which arise close to the major Brazilian towns. In particular, a...
2011 / Clara Masotti, Annarita Ferrante, Luca Boiardi, Carlotta Fabbri -
The Reliability of Ergonomics in the Ventilation System of an Underground Metal Mine
Abstract With the using of reliability-engineering and ergonomics theory, the various factors which can impact the reliability of a mine ventilation system have been approached in detail in this paper. It indicates that the main factors which will...
2011 / Tang Minkang, Ding Yuanchun -
Study on Acoustic Emission In-situ Stress Measurement Techniques Based on Plane Stress Condition
Abstract In-situ stress is the key parameter for underground and slope rock engineering design optimization. Hydraulic fracturing method and trepanning stress relieving method are the two main in-situ stress measurement methods for the present, but...
2011 / Qiao Lan, Xu Zhen-hua, Zhao Kui, Li Yuan, Li Yang, et al. -
Selecting a dynamic and stochastic path method for vehicle routing and scheduling problems
Abstract This paper investigates vehicle routing and scheduling which includes dynamic and stochastic elements of travel time on links. In order to consider the characteristics of travel time, three shortest path models were used. In the first...
2010 / Yuki Nakamura, Eiichi Taniguchi, Tadashi Yamada, Naoki Ando -
A comparison of semi-trailer transport of international maritime container cargo in Japan and South Korea, and its implications
Abstract This paper clarifies the current flow of semi-trailers with international maritime container cargo in Japan, focusing on time distribution and expressway utilisation, by an investigation in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area as well as in port...
2010 / Ryuichi Shibasaki, Tomihiro Watanabe -
An extension of fuzzy decision maps for multi-criteria decision-making
Abstract This paper presents a new extension to Fuzzy Decision Maps (FDMs) by allowing use of fuzzy linguistic values to represent relative importance among criteria in the preference matrix as well as representing relative influence among criteria...
2013 / Basem Mohamed Elomda, Hesham Ahmed Hefny, Hesham Ahmed Hassan -
To Examine the Energy Conservation Potential of Passive & Hybrid Downdraught Evaporative Cooling: A Study for Commercial Building Sector in Hot and Dry Climate of Ahmedabad
Abstract Energy consumption in the building sector is very high and it is expected to increase further due to increase in standards of living and change in typology of the building. Other major factor which has a significant effect on energy...
2012 / Mansi Jayswal -
Self-reference as a principal indicator of complexity
Abstract Self-reference, the ability of a system to refer to itself, is a necessary condition for complexity, and can indeed form the basis for a definition of complexity. When a part of the system can refer to the whole of the system, there indeed...
2011 / Stefan Hempel, Ricardo Pineda, Eric Smith -
The Effect of Paddle Number and Immersed Radius Ratio on Water Wheel Performance
Abstract This paper aimed to study the effect of paddle number and immersed radius ratio on water wheel performance. The water wheel models were tested for their performances in water channel. 3 HP pump was used to circulate the water with the...
2011 / Anurat Tevata, Chainarong Inprasit