Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Temperature Effect on Mechanical Properties and Damage Identification of Concrete Structure2014 / Yubo Jiao, Hanbing Liu, Xianqiang Wang, Yuwei Zhang, Guobao Luo, et al.
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Standardized Models for Project Management Processes to Product Design
Abstract Excellence in design is an important differentiating factor between competing products; establishing a key pillar for companies face up with safety the challenges ahead in global markets. The implementation of process management, in turn,...
2013 / Prado Díaz de Mera Sánchez, Cristina González Gaya, Miguel Ángel Sebastián Peréz -
Framework of Awareness: For the Analysis of Ergonomics in Design
Abstract The present paper introduces the Framework of Awareness to the analysis of ergonomics in design. The framework is part of a doctoral research that took the Lean Thinking perspective by adopting the concept of MUDA and its set of principles...
2015 / Sonia Da Silva Vieira, Petra Badke-Schaub, António Fernandes -
Optimized Parameters and Forecast Analysis of High-position Hole for Goaf Gas Drainage
Abstract In order to obtain the ideal parameters and drainage quantity of high-position hole for gas drainage, the flow equation of high-position hole for goaf gas drainage is established, and No.1111 Fully Mechanized Coal Mining working face of...
2012 / Houcheng Ding, Zhongan Jiang, Qingming Zhu -
Simulation Analysis on Structure Safety of Refuge Chamber Door Under Explosion Load
Abstract In order to keep strong structure and nice sealing property of refuge chamber door during its life cycle, a basic structure of the door was designed and its finite element models were established, with 10, 20, 25mm, three kinds of...
2012 / Xingna Luo, Xinming Qian, Huanjuan Zhao, Ping Huang -
A Conceptual Model for Predicting Hydraulic Behaviour of a Green Roof
Abstract In urban environment green roof represents a sustainable solution for mitigating rainfall-runoff volumes delivered to combined sewer systems. Despite numerous studies have been focusing on long-term monitoring of green roof in urban...
2014 / M. Carbone, G. Garofalo, G. Nigro, P. Piro -
An Analysis of Causes of Disputes in the Construction Industry Using Analytical Network Process
Abstract This paper aims to analyze the main causes of disputes which occur in the construction industry. In order to reach this aim, a literature review was undertaken to identify the common construction disputes. The disputes derived from a...
2014 / Emre Cakmak, Pinar Irlayici Cakmak -
Quantitative Analysis of the Measurement Uncertainty in Form Characterization of Freeform Surfaces Based on Monte Carlo Simulation
Abstract Freeform surfaces possessing no symmetry in rotation are widely used in many fields such as space optics for their superior optical properties. Due to their geometric complexities, the growth of application of these surfaces in precision...
2015 / Mingjun Ren, ChiFai Cheung, Lingbao Kong, Sujuan Wang -
Highway Freight Terminal Facilities Allocation based on Flexsim
Abstract For different technical levels of highway freight terminal, you need to allocate the appropriate facilities (such as parking lots, warehouses, loading and unloading areas, roads) to complete the various operations of vehicle and goods in...
2013 / Li-Hong Chen, Da-Wei Hu, Ting Xu -
Assessing the Impact of EV Mobility Patterns on Renewable Energy Oriented Charging Strategies
Abstract This paper investigates an individual optimization approach based on weekly empirical driving profiles from Germany for eight sociodemographic groups. The optimization objective of every electric vehicle (EV) is to maximize the charging...
2014 / Alexander Schuller, Jan Hoeffer -
Shading Analysis on Front Facade of Modern Terraced House Type in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Abstract This study discusses shading analysis on front facade of modern terraced house type built in 1980s. Three house facades are selected for the case studies located in SS1 and SS2 in Petaling Jaya about 12km from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The...
2013 / Ahmad Sanusi Hassan, Mohammed Salem Obaid Bakhlah -
Energy Recovery in Water Distribution Networks. Implementation of Pumps as Turbine in a Dynamic Numerical Model
Abstract In complex networks characterized by the presence of private tanks, water managers usually apply intermittent distribution, thus reducing the water volumes supplied to the users, or use Pressure Reduction Valves (PRV) for controlling...
2014 / M. De Marchis, C.M. Fontanazza, G. Freni, A. Messineo, B. Milici, et al. -
Simulation Study towards a New Sustainable Transportation Solution in Urban Areas, S.A.T. Project
Abstract S.A.T. Project (US 6.431.078 B2) is a three-dimensional dynamic transportation system, which will create the first step towards the breaking-up with the bi-dimensional use of modern cities. It is designed for the passenger and freight...
2013 / Y. Liang, J. Serrano, N.A. Pecorari, V. Serrano -
A new strain based brick element for plate bending
Abstract This paper presents the development of a new three-dimensional brick finite element by the use of the strain based approach for the linear analysis of plate bending. The developed element has the three essential external degrees of freedom...
2013 / L. Belounar, K. Guerraiche -
Respuesta dinámica de edificaciones producida por campos de ondas incidentes considerando la interacción suelo-estructura
Abstract This paper presents 2 methodologies based on the Boundary Element Method and the Finite Element Method to study soil-structure interaction effect on building behaviour. A 3-story building response induced by an incident wave field is...
2014 / L. Auersch, A. Romero, P. Galvín -
Sustainable concrete with high volume GGBFS to build Masdar City in the UAE
Abstract Masdar City (MC) is leading the Middle East in the development of energy and resource efficient low-carbon construction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One of its major goals is to develop and specify materials and processes that will...
2013 / Mohamed Elchalakani, Tarek Aly, Emad Abu-Aisheh -
The Potential of Higher Share of Fly Ash as Cement Replacement in the Concrete Pavement
Abstract The world faces a number of environmental issues. Developments (especially technological) in our society are still of highly extensive nature and the forthcoming process of globalization significantly affects the state of the environment....
2013 / Marcela Ondova, Nadezda Stevulova, Ludmila Meciarova -
Detection of Leaks in a Small-scale Water Distribution Network based on Pressure Data – Experimental Verification
Abstract This paper presents results of research carried out so far during a national project named Aquarius (2012-2014) granted by the National Centre for Research and Development in Poland. The project was granted to the consortium of partners...
2014 / D. Sala, P. Kołakowski -
Energy Savings in the Hydraulic Circuit of Agricultural Tractors
Abstract Increasing interest in reducing pollutant emissions and fuel consumption of off-road vehicles has led to research into alternative systems that aim to reduce the power dissipation of the hydraulic circuits equipping such vehicles. This work ...
2014 / Massimo Borghi, Barbara Zardin, Francesco Pintore, Francesco Belluzzi -
A Practical Monitoring System for the Structural Safety of Mega-Trusses Using Wireless Vibrating Wire Strain Gauges2013 / Hyo Park, Hwan Lee, Se Choi, Yousok Kim