Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Testing and modeling of rockfill materials: A Review
Abstract The research development of rockfill materials (RFM) was investigated by a series of large-scale triaxial tests. It is observed that confining pressure and particle breakage play important roles in the mechanical property, dilatancy...
2015 / Yang Xiao, Hong Liu, Wengang Zhang, Hanlong Liu, Feng Yin, et al. -
Mitigation of Low-temperature Cracking in Asphalt Pavement by Selection of Material Stiffness
Abstract A simple model dedicated to prevention or mitigation of low-temperature cracking in asphalt pavement is discussed in this paper. Having defined minimum temperature distribution in asphalt concrete pavement qualitative considerations on...
2015 / Aleksander Szwed, Inez Kamińska -
Analysis of the Influence of the Permeability of the Envelope in the Performance of Different Types of Mechanical Ventilation Systems
Abstract The requirement of a minimum air flow rates in dwellings is new in the Spanish regulation. The value of the minimum air flow rate for each room of the dwelling depends on the type of room, its occupation or its dimensions. To achieve these...
2015 / M. Odriozola-Maritorena, C. García-Gáfaro, C. Escudero, K. Martín, E. Iribar -
Multiple time scales of fluvial processes — theory and applications
Abstract Fluvial processes comprise water flow, sediment transport and bed evolution, which normally feature distinct time scales. The time scales of sediment transport and bed deformation relative to the flow essentially measure how fast sediment...
2011 / Zhixian Cao, G. Pender, Peng Hu -
Fragmentation and connection of frames in collaborative water governance: a case study of river catchment management in Southern Ecuador2011 / A. Dewulf, M. Mancero, G. Cardenas, D. Sucozhanay
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The Influence of Phase Change Materials on the Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete2013 / María Fenollera, José Míguez, Itziar Goicoechea, Jaime Lorenzo, Miguel Ángel Álvarez
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Real Estate Agent Commission Disputes: Influenced by Experience or Procuring Cause Law?2015 / A. Duarte, A. Craven, J. T. Norris
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Quantitative Analysis of an IPS2 Delivery Planning Approach
Abstract The delivery planning of Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2) is a complex task. A highly dynamic network of provider, customers and suppliers needs to be managed and coordinated. Due to this complexity, sophisticated IT-support for...
2015 / Thomas M. Dorka, Henning Lagemann, Horst Meier -
Expert Systems of Multivariable Predictive Control of Oil and Gas Facilities Reliability
Abstract The authors conducted a set of studies concerning the development of methodological support of multivariate predictive control reliability system for oil and gas industry. The algorithms, the innovative methods of calculation and the...
2015 / Yu.D. Zemenkov, V.V. Shalay, M.Yu. Zemenkova -
Fuzzy Estimation Of Activities Duration In Construction Projects2015 / N. Ibadov
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Performance-Based Specifications for Sustainable Pavements: A Lean Engineering Analysis
Abstract Lean concepts, though born in the manufacturing industry, have since made their way to the construction industry. In a broad sense, lean concepts aim at minimizing waste and maximizing value which can be related to cost, quality, and time....
2015 / Yara Hamdar, Hussein Kassem, Issam Srour, Ghassan Chehab -
The use of light weight deflectometer for in situ evaluation of sand degree of compaction
Abstract The light weight deflectometer (LWD), also known as the light falling weight deflectometer, light drop weight tester, and dynamic plate load test, is a hand portable device that was developed in Germany to measure the soil in situ LWD...
2014 / Amr F. Elhakim, Khaled Elbaz, Mohamed I. Amer -
Moving from Conventional Roundabouts to Turbo-roundabouts
Abstract This paper introduces the turbo-roundabout concept and compares its performance with the conventional double-lane roundabout in terms of safety and capacity. While researchers agree as to the safety benefits of turbo-roundabouts,...
2014 / Ana Bastos Silva, Luís Vasconcelos, Sílvia Santos -
Analysis and Design of Cellular Beam and its Verification
Abstract The behavior of cellular beam is described using design methods according to BS: 5950, considering particularly the strength of tee sections and web post element. Such behavior is derived from parametric study involving finite element...
2014 / P.D. Pachpor, L.M. Gupta, N.V. Deshpande -
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Influence of Rapid Freeze-Thaw Cycling on the Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Strain-Hardening Cement Composite (2SHCC)2014 / Seok-Joon Jang, Keitetsu Rokugo, Wan-Shin Park, Hyun-Do Yun
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Optimization Based High-Speed Railway Train Rescheduling with Speed Restriction2014 / Li Wang, Wenting Mo, Yong Qin, Fei Dou, Limin Jia
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Hybrid Green Technologies for Retrofitting Heritage Buildings in North African Medinas: Combining Vernacular and High-tech Solutions for an Innovative Solar Powered Lighting System for Hammam Buildings
Abstract This paper details a newly developed prototype which combines three functions: day-lighting, solar powered LED lighting and natural ventilation for the public bathhouses (known as hammams) of the heritage cities of North Africa. The...
2013 / Magda Sibley, Martin Sibley -
Maximum Entropy Method for Operational Loads Feedback Using Concrete Dam Displacement2015 / Jingmei Zhang, Chongshi Gu
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A Parametric Study on Performance of Semi-active Suspension System with Variable Damping Coefficient Limit
Abstract The research paper involves modeling of semi-active suspension system using quarter car model in Simulink environment. In order to modulate the damping coefficient value, fuzzy logic controller is modeled using Fuzzy Tool Box. Three...
2013 / Abroon Jamal Qazi, Afzal Khan, M. Tahir Khan, Sahar Noor