Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Clear Asphalt Mixture for Wearing Course in Tunnels: Experimental Application in the Province of Bolzano
Abstract A new technical and political awareness on safety driving and reduction of environmental impact have increased the use of coloured asphalt pavements in road construction. A clear asphalt mixture (CAM) for wearing courses,...
2012 / Maurizio Bocci, Andrea Grilli, Fabrizio Cardone, Amedeo Virgili -
The Continuous Network Design Problem under the Traffic Network with Guidance System
Abstract Route guidance and information systems are developed and popularly applied to help travelers to make route decisions today. Such devices can present information or give recommendations, so they have influence on the travelers travel choice...
2012 / Linghui Han, Huijun Sun, Chengjuan Zhu, Jianjun Wu -
Displacement Measurement of Soil Nail Walls using Close Range Photogrammetry
Abstract Displacement measurement of the soil nail walls is very important in monitoring the slightest movements in excavations to prevent disastrous accidents like wall collapsing. Usually in building construction projects, the micro-geodesy and...
2013 / Farid Esmaeili, Masood Varshosaz, Mohammad Saadatseresht -
Review of design codes of concrete encased steel short columns under axial compression
Abstract In recent years, the use of encased steel concrete columns has been increased significantly in medium-rise or high-rise buildings. The aim of the present investigation is to assess experimentally the current methods and codes for evaluating ...
2013 / K.Z. Soliman, A.I. Arafa, Tamer M. Elrakib -
Design Aid for the Verification of Resistance to Failure by Hydraulic Heave
Abstract For the determination of the required embedded length for the safety against hydraulic heave several approximate solutions exist. However, most of these solutions do not take into account the geometrical boundary conditions such as width B...
2013 / Benjamin Aulbach, Martin Ziegler, Holger Schüttrumpf -
Effect of internal short fibers, steel reinforcement, and surface layer on impact and penetration resistance of concrete
Abstract This paper presents an experimental program to investigate the impact and penetration resistance of concrete. The research work is divided into two approaches. These approaches are effect of concrete constituents and effect of surface...
2013 / Ali Abd_Elhakam Aliabdo, Abd_Elmoaty Mohamed Abd_Elmoaty, Mohamed Hamdy -
Use of Finite Elements Analysis for a Weigh-in-Motion Sensor Design2012 / Rigobert Opitz, Viorel Goanta, Petru Carlescu, Paul-Doru Barsanescu, Nicolae Taranu, et al.
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Effects of Hybrid Polypropylene-Steel Fiber Addition on Some Hardened Properties of Lightweight Concrete with Pumice Breccia Aggregate2012 / Slamet Widodo, Iman Satyarno, Sri Tudjono
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An Overview of the Pressurized Thermal Shock Issue in the Context of the NURESIM Project2008 / D. Lucas, D. Bestion, E. Bodèle, P. Coste, M. Scheuerer, et al.
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Evaluating the Applicability of Advanced Techniques for Practical Real-time Train Scheduling
Abstract This paper reports on the practical applicability of published techniques for real-time train scheduling. The final goal is the development of an advanced decision support system for supporting dispatchers’ work and for guiding them toward...
2014 / Andrea D’Ariano, Marcella Samà, Paolo D’Ariano, Dario Pacciarelli -
Fire safety assessment of super tall buildings: A case study on Shanghai Tower
Abstract Shanghai Tower is an existing super high-rise building composed of mega frame-core-outrigger lateral resisting systems. Its structural safety in fire has been given great attention. This paper presents an independent review of the...
2015 / Jian Jiang, Lingzhu Chen, Shouchao Jiang, Guo-Qiang Li, Asif Usmani -
Dynamic Extension of Building Information Model for “Smart” Buildings
Abstract Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful technology that is used to support decision-making about a building during its life-cycle. This research explores application of BIM technology to “smart” buildings. “Smart” buildings differ ...
2015 / Andrey A. Volkov, Eugeny I. Batov -
Mechanical Properties of Sandy Soil Improved with Cement and Nanosilica2015 / Asskar Janalizadeh Choobbasti, Ali Vafaei, Saman Soleimani Kutanaei
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A Simulation Framework for Emergency Response of Highway Traffic Accident
Abstract The problem of road traffic accidents is now becoming a cause for concern. This paper presents a simulation framework designed to simulate an emergency response system for highway traffic accident. It is a conceptual design of a real-time...
2012 / Huang Deqi, Chu Xiumin, Mao Zhe -
The Application of Traffic Simulation Model to Predict Initiation and Progression of Crack for Flexible Pavements
Abstract In the life-cycle prediction of road pavement, it needs the model that should be able to predict the expected change of condition in the future. The model should consider current condition, pavement strength and age characteristics,...
2012 / Sugeng Wiyono -
Bayesian Networks for Multimodal Mode Choice Behavior Modelling: A Case Study for the Cross Border Workers of Luxembourg
Abstract Reducing car use and promoting public transport in the cross border area of Luxembourg has become a priority for sustainable development of the Greater region. In this study, we analyze daily mobility mode choice behavior of these cross...
2015 / Tai-Yu Ma -
Using BIM to Retrofit Existing Buildings
Abstract A large number of ongoing research programs are looking into the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) platforms to optimize design and construction processes. BIM based tools (e.g., Bentley AECOsim Building Designer, Tekla ...
2016 / Maggie Khaddaj, Issam Srour -
Effect of Change in Micro Steel Fiber Content on Properties of High Strength Steel Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Self-Compacting Concrete (HSLSCC)
Abstract As known, with addition of fibers to concrete, the properties of concrete are altered. Steel fiber is one of the common fiber used in concrete. Using lightweight concrete is extremely important for reducing the self-weight of structures,...
2015 / Shahid Iqbal, Ahsan Ali, Klaus Holschemacher, Thomas A. Bier -
Anticipatory Service Network Design of Bike Sharing Systems
Abstract Today‘s conurbations suffer from inefficiency in transportation systems. Bike sharing systems (BSS) combine the advantages of public and private transportation to better exploit the given transportation infrastructure. They provide bikes...
2015 / Bruno A. Neumann-Saavedra, Patrick Vogel, Dirk C. Mattfeld -
A Spatial–Temporal model for grid impact analysis of plug-in electric vehicles
Abstract A Spatial–Temporal model (STM) was developed to evaluate the impact of large scale deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on urban distribution networks. The STM runs based on the integration of power system analysis and...
2013 / Yunfei Mu, Jianzhong Wu, Nick Jenkins, Hongjie Jia, Chengshan Wang