Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Study the Effect of Seepage on the Higher Order Moment to Extract Information About the Turbulent Flow Structure in an Open Channel Flow
Abstract An experimental study was carried out to focus the effect of introduction seepage on different turbulent characteristics for an open channel flow. Test results with both suction and injection is presented and discussed to understand the...
2013 / Md Abdullah Al Faruque, Ram Balachandar -
Uncertainty Analysis for Flexible Airport Gate Development
Abstract The addition of gates at airports is subject to growth rate uncertainties about demand, costs, construction times, interest rates and other factors. An analytical model is developed for minimizing total gate expansion costs, by optimizing...
2013 / Cheng-Chieh (Frank) Chen, Paul Schonfeld -
Experimental Investigation of Stress Distribution of Vertically Loaded Short Displacement Pile in Cohesion-less Soil
Abstract One can find lot of the methods and theories to determine and interpret the nature of the bearing capacity of displacement piles in cohesion-less soil. The presence of many methods leads to the variety of results and yields that no general...
2013 / Vaidas Martinkus, Arnoldas Norkus, Jonas Amšiejus, Tautvydas Statkus -
The Prediction of Fatigue Life based on Four Point Bending Test
Abstract To be able to devise optimum strategies for maintenance and rehabilitation, it is essential to formulate an accurate prediction of pavement life and its maintenance needs. One of the pavement life prediction methods is based on the...
2013 / F.P. Pramesti, A.A.A. Molenaar, M.F.C. van de Ven -
Novel active and passive anti-vibration mountings
Abstract This paper investigates a novel design approach for a vibration isolator for use in space structures. The approach used can particularly be applicable for aerospace structures that support high precision instrumentation such as satellite...
2011 / M. Moshrefi-Torbati, J.A. Forrester, A.I.J. Forrester, A.J. Keane, M.J. Brennan, et al. -
Analytical Simulations for Shaking Table Tests of a Full Scale Buckling Restrained Braced Frame
Abstract The seismic response tests of a full-scale five-story passively-controlled steel building have been conducted on the EDefense shaking table in Japan in March 2009. Before the tests, a blind prediction contest was held to allow researchers...
2011 / Y.J. Yu, K.C. Tsai, C.H. Li, Y.T. Weng, C.Y. Tsai -
Cost Effectiveness of using Low Cost Housing Technologies in Construction
Abstract Adequate shelter for all people is one of the pressing challenges faced by the developing countries. India is currently facing a shortage of about 17.6 million houses. The dream of owning a house particularly for low-income and...
2011 / Vivian W.Y. Tam -
Semicircular Shaped Cracks on Asphalt Pavements
Abstract There are many different causes of cracks on the surface of asphalt pavements. The primary cause of cracking in asphalt layer is increasing tension stresses and related strains to the point when the tensile strength of the material is...
2012 / Dejan Hribar -
International Education Practices: Initial Outcomes of IMIAD Design Studios
Abstract By focusing on an international design studio practice, this paper discusses processes and first studio outcomes of International Master of Interior Architectural Design (IMIAD) Program in Istanbul Technical University-ITU. This paper aims...
2012 / Emine Gorgul, Bahadır Numan, Ayla Atasoy -
Traffic Operations at an Entrance Ramp of a Suburban Freeway First Results
Abstract Within the general framework of updating the French design guidelines for urban freeways, some studies are conducted for building of a new model for traffic operations at on-ramps. One of them, described in this paper, aims to gather...
2011 / Gérard Louah, Dimitri Daucher, Patricia Conde-Céspedes, Frédéric Bosc, Jean-Paul Lhuillier -
Application Research of Markov in Flight Control System Safety Analysis
Abstract Safety analysis is an important method of compliance demonstration for airworthiness regulation. In this paper, the application of Markov analysis in system safety assessment is studied, and the common method of Markov analysis for system...
2011 / Yang Jianzhong, Zhang Julian -
Beitrag zur Geschichte plastischer Berechnungsmethoden im Stahlbau2006 / Karl-Eugen Kurrer, Santiago Huerta
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Heuristic Approach to Fleet Composition Problem
Abstract The paper deals with the Fleet Composition Problem (FCP) for a 2-echelon fuel distribution system, composed of a fuel regional warehouse (depot) and 100 gas stations (customers). The customers’ orders include random quantities of 4 types of ...
2012 / Adam Redmer, Jacek Żak, Piotr Sawicki, Michał Maciejewski -
Design and Construction of a Full-Scale Test Section with Asphalt Rubber Gap-Graded Wearing Course Mixture
Abstract A full-scale test section with asphalt rubber gap-graded wearing course mixture was designed and constructed on a major infrastructure as part of a regional research and implementation project. Standard and performance-related laboratory...
2012 / Ezio Santagata, Pier Paolo Riviera, Davide Dalmazzo, Michele Lanotte, Mariachiara Zanetti, et al. -
An Elastic Analysis on Urban Public Transport Priority in Beijing
Abstract Urban public transport (UPT) is an important part of social public welfare closely related to peoples’ daily lives and social economic development. The paper presents the detailed implementations of public transport priority (PTP) in...
2012 / Mingjun Liu, Yang Jiang, Lingling Yang, Zheng Zhang -
Role of architectural space in blast-resistant buildings
Abstract The design of all spatial scales in a manufactured environment is part of the architectural skills and knowledge. Therefore, an architectural design should be drafted to reduce the vulnerability of humans and buildings against unexpected...
2013 / Mahdi Bitarafan, Sayed Bagher Hosseini, Sayed Javad hashemi-fesharaki, Armin Esmailzadeh -
Competence Model for the Architectural Engineering Professional
Abstract Motivation. Modern design practice, where an architect works with engineers in a large team, lacks optimization. If collaboration between the professions of architecture (A.) and engineering (E.) were improved, it would result in more...
2013 / Josifas Parasonis, Andrej Jodko -
Load Testing and Model Updating of a Single Span Composite Steel-concrete Railway Bridge
Abstract Actual static and dynamic response of a newly constructed composite steel-concrete railway bridge with a single span of 32 m is investigated. The main objective of this investigation was to increase knowledge on the actual behavior of new...
2013 / Darius Bacinskas, Zenonas Kamaitis, Donatas Jatulis, Arturas Kilikevicius -
Supporting sustainable innovation through TRIZ system thinking
Abstract Reaching a sustainable approach in industrial development is a complex challenge that involves several knowledge spheres. The lack of a common vision about sustainability complicates this research issue. The paper proposes a tool that faces ...
2011 / Walter D’Anna, Gaetano Cascini -
Freeze-thaw resistance of concrete with porous aggregate
Abstract This paper deals with the influence of periodic freezing on lightweight concrete characteristics. Sets of lightweight concrete prismatic specimens are cyclically frozen in range from 20 °C to −20 °C and non-destructively tested after every...
2010 / O. Pospíchal, B. Kucharczyková, P. Misák, T. Vymazal