Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Formulation and solution algorithms for highway infrastructure maintenance optimisation with work-shift and overtime limit constraints
Abstract This paper deals with the issue of highway infrastructure maintenance which is indirectly related to city logistics since for efficient city logistics, operation highway infrastructure must be kept in good functioning condition. Roadside...
2010 / Manoj K. Jha, Francis Udenta, Simon Chacha, Jawad Abdullah -
Seismic performance evaluation of Egyptian code-designed steel moment resisting frames
Abstract Despite the fact that steel is a ductile material, the significant damage, during earthquake events, highlighted the need to thoroughly investigate the seismic performance of steel structures. Seismic design procedures have been developed...
2016 / Mohammed H. Serror, Mohammed N. Abdelmoneam -
An analysis of the terminological structure of index terms in textbooks
Abstract The purpose of this study is to reveal the characteristics of the terminological structure formed by the index terms of junior-high school, high school and university-level textbooks. We first identify the types of concept of index terms,...
2011 / Takuma Asaishi -
An integrated approach for optimal rail transit corridor identification and scheduling using geographical information system
Abstract In this work an integrated approach has been proposed to identify and schedule a rail transit corridor in a city which has a potential demand for a new rail based mass transit system besides the street transit system and existing rail-based ...
2011 / Ashish Verma, Devendra Upadhyay, Rahul Goel -
Boundedly Rational User Equilibria (BRUE): Mathematical Formulation and Solution Sets
Abstract Boundedly rational user equilibria (BRUE) represent traffic flow distribution patterns where travellers can take any route whose travel cost is within an ‘indifference band’ of the shortest path cost. Those traffic flow patterns satisfying...
2013 / Xuan Di, Henry X. Liu, Jong-Shi Pang, Xuegang (Jeff) Ban -
Study of Resource Utilization Supportive Policies of Construction Waste in Beijing
Abstract On the basis of analyzing the actual state of resource utilization of construction waste in Beijing, the limiting measures and supportive policies were studied intensively. A series of policies were proposed, such as landfill ban, recycling ...
2012 / Li Ying, Yin Zhen, Guo Tingting, Zhou Jing -
Economic Analysis and Policy Suggestions on Gas Power Generation Projects Considering Carbon Emission Reduction
Abstract China's primary energy consumption structure is primarily dominated by coal, and due to the excessive dependence on coal, China is facing enormous pressure in improving the power generation structure and enhancing clean energy utilization....
2012 / Dong Jun, Zhang Xu, Jiang Xue, Xu Xiaolin, Tang Yuxi -
Reliability Levels for Existing Bridges Evaluation According to Eurocodes
Abstract In the frame of research activities of the Department of structures and bridges, the modified reliability levels for existing bridge evaluation were derived. These levels were used for determining the partial safety factors for materials....
2012 / P. Koteš, J. Vičan -
The Study of the Properties of Fly Ash Based Concrete Composites with Various Chemical Admixtures
Abstract Technological developments in our society are still highly extensive nature and the forthcoming process of globalization affects the state of the environment significantly. Along with a slight increase in population, uncontrolled pumping of ...
2012 / M. Ondova, N. Stevulova, A. Estokova -
Mixed Concrete Optimization using Fly Ash, Silica Fume and Iron Slag on the SCC's Compressive Strength
Abstract Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is an innovative concrete that does not require vibration process to its placing. SCC is able to flow under its own weight, enables it to meet or filling formwork and reached its highest density. SCC requires...
2013 / D. Raharjo, A. Subakti, Tavio -
Progressive Collapse Analysis of an RC Building with Exterior Non-Structural Walls
Abstract In this study, effects of three common types of exterior non-structural RC walls on the progressive collapse potential of an RC frame are investigated. Linear and nonlinear static analyses are carried out for the RC frames with and without...
2011 / Meng-Hao Tsai, Tsuei-Chiang Huang -
Risk Assessment and Maintenance of Existing Trunk Lines with a New Subsidiary System under Seismic and Deteriorating Environments
Abstract This paper describes a seismic risk assessment for existing trunk lines which are to be annually expanded by the subsystems consisting of a subsidiary pipeline network and the shutoff valve. The maintenance activities range from daily...
2011 / T. Imai, T. Koike -
P25 - Scoring Method for The Collapse Vulnerability Assessment of R/C Buildings
Abstract It is historically a fact that Turkey experiences frequent earthquakes, on the order of one damaging earthquake of magnitude 6 to 7 approximately every two years, causing extensive losses to economy, life and limb. Every strong earthquake...
2011 / F.G. Gulay, K.Kaptan, E.I. Bal, S.S. Tezcan -
Analytical Study on Seismic Performance of Hollow Spiral Steel Pipes under Cyclic Loading
Abstract The importance of economical construction of infrastructures has recently increased. The application of spiral steel pipes to bridge piers is considered as one of the effective methods. Spiral steel pipes have been seldom used for bridge...
2011 / Shohei Ohnishi, Kiyoshi Ono, Mitsuyoshi Akiyama -
Structural Performance Assessment and Control of Super Tall Buildings During Construction
Abstract This paper addresses the structural performance assessment and control for super tall buildings during construction. Due to increasing structural complexity and economic investment of super tall buildings in recent years, the construction...
2011 / N.X. Liu, X. Zhao, H.H. Sun, Y.M. Zheng, J.M. Ding -
Seismic Performance Evaluation of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames Using Iranian, European and Japanese Seismic Codes
Abstract There have been changes in concepts of different countries seismic design codes. Therefore it seems useful to compare some of these seismic codes. In this study, four two-dimensional steel moment resisting frame buildings with 3, 6, 9 and...
2011 / S. Malekpour, P.Seyyedi, F. Dashti, J. Fallah Asghari -
Contribution of an Emission Trading Scheme to Reduce Road Traffic Induced CO2 Emissions in Austria
Abstract The Emission Trading Scheme for green house gases is a key tool of European climate protection. Including the road transport sector might be a promising strategy to limit its CO2 emissions. This could be realized within a common market...
2012 / Christoph Link, Juliane Stark, Axel Sonntag, Reinhard Hössinger -
A porous flow approach to modeling heterogeneous traffic in disordered systems
Abstract A continuum model that describes a disordered, heterogeneous traffic stream is presented. Such systems are widely prevalent in developing countries where classical traffic models cannot be readily applied. The characteristics of such...
2011 / Rahul Nair, Hani S. Mahmassani, Elise Miller-Hooks -
A fluid-solid coupling model of wellbore stability for hydrate bearing sediments
Abstract Wellbore stability decides the success or failure and the cost of oil or gas drilling. It is more complicated for gas hydrate bearing sediments (HBS) because of the special properties of gas hydrates. Considering the key influence factors...
2011 / Lingdong Li, Yuanfang Cheng, Yuting Zhang, Qing Cui, Fengkun Zhao -
Modeling Operating Speed of Two Lane Rural Roads
Abstract This paper focuses on the analysis of the influence of road alignment on operating speed in two-lane rural roads. The authors propose a new operating speed model in which the geometric features of an alignment and the lengths of the...
2012 / Filippo Gianmaria Praticò, Marinella Giunta