Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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A Subspace Identification Method Applied on an Hydraulic Testbed
Abstract Practitioner engineers in both academic and industrial areas, are often faced with the challenge of identifying the model of a given system or process in order to setup a controller or to extract some useful information. Among the existing...
2012 / Brian M. Gonźalez Contreras, N. Delgadillo Checa, M.A. Carrasco Aguilar, F.E. Morales Ĺopez, B. Cante Michcol -
A Bibliometric Analysis of Anaerobic Digestion for Butanol Production Research Trends
Abstract The technique of anaerobic fermentation for butanol production have arosen increasing attention, since the butanol as regeneration bioenergy is important to solve the world's energy shortage problem. This study uses a bibliometric approach...
2012 / Shanshan Shi, Cong Yue, Lihong Wang, Xiaohong Sun, Qunhui Wang -
The Dike Stability Analysis based on Strength Reduction Method
Abstract The dike engineering is an important part in the system of flood controlling. landslides is the main reason that leads to the dike break.In order to study the dike stability in an irrigation area, the dike slope stability is analyzed based...
2012 / Niu Zhiguo, You ri, Lu Jun -
Dynamic constitutive model for soils considering asymmetry of skeleton curve
Abstract Based on the asymmetric characteristic of skeleton curve obtained from dynamic tests on soils, a function with double asymptotes is proposed for describing the dynamic constitutive relations of soils. The hysteresis loops observed during...
2013 / Guoxing Chen, Hua Pan, Hui Long, Xiaojun Li -
Structural Design of Double Skin Facades as Damping Devices for Tall Buildings
Abstract Double skin façade (DSF) systems are more effective environmental mediators than conventional single skin façade systems, and, due to this reason, their use for tall buildings has increased despite their higher initial costs. While many...
2011 / Kyoung Sun Moon -
Development of PISA4SB for Applications in the Taiwan School Building Seismic Retrofit Program
Abstract The National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE) in Taiwan has implemented the static pushover procedures for the detailed seismic evaluation of school buildings. In the pushover analysis, the hinge properties of columns,...
2011 / Ming-Chieh Chuang, Edward Liao, Vicki Pei Lai, Yi-Jer Yu, Keh-Chyuan Tsai -
Interval Thermoelastic Response of Elastically Restrained Steel Beams
Abstract This paper investigates the interval thermoelastic analysis for the responses of elastically restrained steel beams under a linear temperature gradient. Previous studies of thermal responses of such beams have been based on the assumptions...
2011 / Y.L. Pi, M.A. Bradford, W. Gao -
Experimental Study on the Axial Behavior of Ylrc Composite Columns
Abstract A new type of composite column consisting of y-shape steel sheets and L-shape steel angles with concrete being poured into the external surface of steel has recently been developed and used in real construction projects. This yLRC...
2011 / M.H. Kim, H.G. Kim, Y.K. Ju, S.D. Kim -
ERRAC Roadmap. Towards 2030: Energy, Noise and Vibration European Railway Roadmaps
Abstract The European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC) as a European Technology Platform and an advisory body to the European Commission is advising on the research needs of European rail stakeholders. From 2009 to 2012, ERRAC focuses on...
2012 / Christophe Cheron, Manfred Walter, Judit Sandor, Enno Wiebe -
Impact of Intercity Tolls in Portugal – An Environmental Perspective
Abstract Alternative road pricing schemes are promising strategies to alleviate congestion and other environmental problems related to urban and regional road transportation. However, in practice, environmental issues are not often taken into...
2012 / Jorge Bandeira, Margarida Coelho, Miguel Pimentel, Asad Khattak -
Compared cost evaluation among traditional versus innovative strait crossing solutions
Abstract Among the traditional solutions in use to cross waterways Cable Supported Bridges (CSB), such as suspension and cable stayed ones, nowadays represent one of the most widely realized. However this structural typology feature several...
2010 / G. Martire, B. Faggiano, F.M. Mazzolani -
Tests for Stationarity in Series with Endogenously Determined Structural Change*2004 / David I. Harvey, Terence C. Mills
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A Restocking Tour Model for the Estimation of O-D Freight Vehicle in Urban Areas
Abstract This paper presents some calibration developments of a system of models for the simulation of freight restocking journeys within urban areas. The model system allows us to define freight vehicle Origin-Destination (O-D) matrices. The...
2011 / Agostino Nuzzolo, Umberto Crisalli, Antonio Comi -
New models to evaluate the level of service and capacity for rural multi-lane highways in Egypt
Abstract Multi-lane highways represent the majority of the total length of highway network in Egypt. The road geometry and the percentage of heavy vehicles (HVs) are considered the most important factors affecting the level of service (LOS) and...
2013 / Ahmed Mohamed Semeida -
Urban Ecological Security Evaluation and Analysis Based on Fuzzy Mathematics
Abstract With rapid development of society and economy, more and more problems on ecological security stand out. As a populous and complex ecosystem, urban ecosystem is more fragile and unsteady. Urban ecological security is the basis and core of...
2011 / Xiao Jiang -
Preliminary Findings for a Prediction Model of Road Surface Macrotexture
Abstract The aim of this work is to present a prediction model of macro-texture based on bituminous mix properties. Following a review of existing prediction models where an in-depth critical analysis has been performed, several statistical models...
2012 / Mauro D’Apuzzo, Azzurra Evangelisti, Vittorio Nicolosi -
The Future Demand of Transportation in China: 2030 Scenario based on a Hybrid Model
Abstract Transportation demand in China has experienced rapid development and transformation in recent years, which has led to enormous energy consumption and environmental emissions. The aim of this manuscript is to construct a hybrid model to...
2012 / Linwei Ma, Jingjing Liang, Dan Gao, Jiaxing Sun, Zheng Li -
Structural Performance of Degraded (Corroded) Reinforced Members – An Analytical Study
Abstract Any reinforced concrete structures should serve its function over the intended service life span satisfactorily. But depending upon the exposure conditions, the premature failure may takes place in the structures and it may affect its...
2013 / Himat Solanki, Rushang Dave, Ravi Gehlot -
Speed management strategies and drivers' attitudes in Thailand
Abstract In Thailand where speeding on highways and roads has been a key contributing factor in road traffic crashes, considerable efforts to control vehicle speeds have been made, mostly through speed limit enforcement. However, the fact that speed ...
2013 / Kunnawee Kanitpong, Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisarn, Wootichai Yaktawong -
Bearing capacity of Skirt circular footing on sand
Abstract Skirts are used to improve the bearing capacity of shallow footings on sandy soil by constraining the soil beneath and containing the plastic flow of soil. They are used as an alternative to deep foundations in soils with low strength at...
2013 / Amr Z. EL Wakil