Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Influence of Column Construction Type on the Bearing Capacity of Bonded Anchors
Abstract The anchorage formed by the post-installed steel chemical anchors can be used for new buildings. Thanks to easy and fast installation can be used particularly for reconstructions. Chemical anchors are the most frequently used with concrete...
2012 / R. Karáseka, M. Bajer, K. Jurdová -
Dynamic of Billboard Thin Plate
Abstract The authors of the paper designed the project of the structure of billboard with size 8x18 m. The design includes reinforced concrete foundations, steel vertical column, two advertising boards. The grand view of boards arranged in “V” with...
2012 / M. Nagyová, M. Psotný, J. Ravinger -
Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Isolation Piles in Metro Tunnel Construction of Adjacent Buildings
Abstract The metro running intervals with more and more existing constructions put an inevitable influence on the existing construction foundation. In order to control the impact to certain limits, it is necessary to adopt effective technical...
2012 / Aijun Yao, Xuejia Yang, Lei Dong -
Simulation of Interaction of a Pipe Conveyor Belt with Moulding Rolls
Abstract Interaction of a pipe conveyor belt with moulding rolls is a very interesting problem for producers and also for users of pipe conveyors. There are created high resistances and deformations in this part of pipe conveyor. The determination...
2012 / Gabriel Fedorko, Vladimír Ivančo, Vieroslav Molnár, Nikoleta Husáková -
Factors causing cost variation for constructing wastewater projects in Egypt
Abstract Cost is one of the major considerations throughout the project management life cycle and can be regarded as one of the most important parameters of a project and the driving force of project success. Despite its proven importance, it is...
2012 / Remon Fayek Aziz -
A Simplified Evaluation in Critical Frequency and Wind Speed to Bridge Deck Flutter
Abstract This paper deals with the instability problem of flexible bridge decks under an approaching crosswind flow within framework of bimodal flutter involving fundamental vertical and torsional modes of bridge vibration. Start from simplifying...
2011 / H.E. Lee, T.V. Vu, S.Y. Yoo, H.Y. Lee -
Comparing the Nonlinear Behaviors of Steel and Concrete Link Beams in Coupled Shear Walls System by Finite Element Analysis
Abstract Regarding the role of link beams in the seismic behavior of coupled shear walls, in this study, at first a pre-designed concrete link beam of a coupled shear walls system, tested previusly under cyclic loading, has been analyzed by Finite...
2011 / Mahmood Hosseini, Hossein Sadeghi, Seidali Habiby -
Confrontation of Different Objectives in the determination of train scheduling
Abstract In the railway networks management context, the determination of train schedules is a topic which affects both the level of satisfaction amongst the users and the network performance and profitability. This double influence makes it a...
2011 / David Canca, Alejandro Zarzo, Encarnación Algaba, Eva Barrena -
Roundabout Metering Signals: Capacity, Performance and Timing
Abstract Roundabout metering signals help to create gaps in the circulating stream to solve the problem of excessive queuing and delays caused by unbalanced flow patterns and high demand flow levels. This paper gives a brief summary of the control...
2011 / Rahmi Akçelik -
A new optimisation procedure to design minibus services: an application for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area
Abstract This paper focuses on the formulation of a Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) that was used in the design of a new alternative intermediate transport mode and examines the viability of its implementation on the Lisbon Metropolitan Area....
2011 / Tomás Eiró, José M. Viegas, Luis M. Martínez -
Shallow depth of the tunnel excavation response research based on CRD method
Abstract Most bids of Dalian Metro are carried out with shallow tunneling method. However, for the section of Xianggong Street Station of Line 2, the geologic condition, which is mainly composed of strong-weathered rock, is so poor that it brings...
2011 / Jiang Annan, Li Peng, Shi Hongtao -
The Influence of the Binder Viscosity on the Laboratory Short Term Aging
Abstract The plant mixing temperature and the field work condition of Warm Binders are not generally the same of those adopted with traditional and modified ones. This Difference makes RTFOT procedure and temperature (163°C) potentially not...
2012 / Andrea Simone, Matteo Pettinari, Francesco Petretto, Alberto Madella -
Application of Bottom Ash for Pavement Binder Course
Abstract In Europe, bottom ash (BA) is used in road construction as a fill material, mainly in embankments. The use of bottom ash as an aggregate in asphalt concretes is still in the early stages. The paper describes the results of tests performed...
2012 / P. Colonna, N. Berloco, V. Ranieri, S.T. Shuler -
Trends and Issues in Mitigating Traffic Noise through Quiet Pavements
Abstract This paper concentrates on the analysis of trends and issues in the mitigation of road traffic noise through the use of quiet pavements. Quiet pavements were listed and analysed. Results demonstrate that it still remains crucial that...
2012 / Filippo G. Praticò, Fabienne Anfosso-Lédée -
A Comparative Study of the Cross Entropy Approach with the State–of-the-art Simulation-based Traffic Assignment Algorithms
Abstract This paper presents a path-based cross entropy algorithm for solving simulation-based dynamic traffic assignment problem. The performance of the cross entropy algorithm is compared with two state-of-the-art algorithms: method of successive...
2012 / Tai-Yu Ma -
Typical Deficiencies in Traffic Safety and Irregularities of Slovenian Roads
Abstract In the past three years the first pilot projects in the fields of RSIA (Road Safety Impact Assessment), RSA (Road Safety Audit) and RSI (Road Safety Inspection) have been carried out in Slovenia. The guidelines for these three areas were...
2012 / Tomaz Tollazzi, Marko Rencelj -
Application of Fuzzy Quantitative Theory for Crash Rate Prediction at Roadway Sections
Abstract A traffic crash prediction model was developed to accurately estimate roadway section safety. Crash rate of a roadway section was selected as the predicting measure. Moreover, the following seven factors were selected as major influencing...
2012 / Liyan Qin, Yuquan Qin, Chao Gao, Chunfu Shao -
Verification of the Damping Model Vibrations of Reinforced Concrete Composite Slabs
Abstract The existence of a joint in composite slabs is interpreted as the occurrence of a contact layer in a homogenous monolithic slab. As a result, a reinforced concrete composite slab model is comprised of a serially joined element describing...
2013 / Krzysztof Gromysz -
Information Management in Networks: Measuring its Influence with a New Approach
Abstract People belong in networks. In these networks people act and interact with others. What else apart from the connections and the structure of the network activate the formation of preferences and behaviors in networks? The influence that...
2013 / Evangelia N. Markaki, Theodore Chadjipantelis -
Sand Shearing Peculiarities Using Direct Shear Device
Abstract An experimental investigation of the shearing conditions and their influence to the strength properties of Klaipėda sand by the universal shear device is presented. The shear tests for the loose and dense soils were realized for constant...
2013 / Šarūnas Skuodis, Arnoldas Norkus, Neringa Dirgėlienė, Agata Šlečkuvienė