Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Development of a Cell-Centered Godunov-Type Finite Volume Model for Shallow Water Flow Based on Unstructured Mesh2014 / Gangfeng Wu, Zhiguo He, Guohua Liu
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Development of Coordinate-machine of the Scene of Road Traffic Accident based on Binocular Stereo Omni-Directional Vision Sensors
Abstract On the basis of analyzing flaws of the traditional means of traffic accident scene survey and inadequate of the existing photogrammetry technique, this paper presents a panoramic stereo photogrammetry technology applying to traffic accident ...
2011 / Zhang Bo, Xu Haitao, Lin Lulu, Jiang Jun, Zhang Jianyue, et al. -
Application and Design of Fuzzy Intelligent Evaluation Software for Sand Production and Steam Channeling Prediction of Steam Injection Well
Abstract Fuzzy intelligent evaluation software is designed to predict situation of sand production and steam channeling for steam injection well, which can improve the development effect of heavy oil reservoir. Based on expert knowledge, the...
2011 / Wang Peixi, Zhang Jing -
Risk-based principles for defining and managing water security2013 / J. Hall, E. Borgomeo
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Horizontal capacity of skirted circular shallow footings on sand
Abstract Shallow footings are subjected to lateral forces induced by earthquake movements, wind loads, water wave pressure, lateral earth pressure, and transmitting power cables. In some structures such as water front structure, earth retaining...
2011 / Amr Z. El Wakil -
Fatigue and rutting lives in flexible pavement
Abstract Flexible pavement is designed based on axle load limits and climatic conditions. The Egyptian code has specified certain load limits that should not be exceeded. The overweight trucks cause severe deterioration to the pavement and thus...
2012 / Ahmed Ebrahim Abu El-Maaty Behiry -
Aerodynamic interaction of drop liquid with ventilation flows when fires occur in underground workings
Abstract We have designed mathematical model of aerodynamic interaction of drop liquid with ventilation flow when units of water firefighting turn on automatically along the working at a definite distance from each other. This distance depends on...
2009 / Yu.F. Bulgakov, Ya.V. Melnikova -
Source Management Policy of Construction Waste in Beijing
Abstract By introducing the current situation of source management of construction waste in Beijing, problems and loopholes in management were point out. Drawing on the general specific policies and advanced experience in source management in Japan, ...
2012 / Ying Li, Yin Zheng, Jing Zhou -
Relationship Between Land Use and Evapotranspiration-A Case Study of the Wudaogou Area in Huaihe River basin
Abstract Land use has critical influence on evapotranspiration (ET). Winter wheat and bare land are selected to analyze ET in the Wudaogou area in the Huaihe River basin. Firstly Penman-Monteith formula combining crop coefficient was used to...
2011 / Jingwen Chen, Zhongbo Yu, Yonghua Zhu, Chuanguo Yang -
Key Variables of Merging Behaviour: Empirical Comparison between Two Sites and Assessment of Gap Acceptance Theory
Abstract This paper presents two empirical trajectory data sets focusing on the merging behaviour on a motorway, both in the Netherlands and in France. A careful review of the literature shows that the main theories explaining this behaviour rely on ...
2013 / Florian Marczak, Winnie Daamen, Christine Buisson -
Estimation of Settlements of Bored Piles Foundation
Abstract The paper describes the estimating settlements of bored piles foundation on the site of the Elektrenai power plant, Lithuania. The bored piles foundation supports equipment of the power plant consisting of the gas turbine, the steam turbine ...
2013 / Linas Gabrielaitis, Vytautas Papinigis, Gintaras Žaržojus -
Investigation of RBS Connection Ductility in Eccentrically Braced Frame
Abstract In the eccentrically braced frames (EBF) in which one end of the link is connected to a column, the integrity of the link-to-column connection is essential to the ductile performance and safety of the EBF. But among of all tests that have...
2011 / M. Naghipour, N. Javadi, A. Naghipour -
Field Investigation of Damages and Performance Evaluation of Longtan Truss-Arch Concrete Bridge in China
Abstract Longtan truss-arch concrete bridge is located near the mountain of Longtan in the east of Jilin City in the east north of China. This bridge crosses the Songhua River. The damages inspection of the bridge structure must be taken each member ...
2011 / ALI FADHIL Naser, WANG Zonglin -
Retrofitting of Moment Connection of Double-I Built-Up Columns using Trapezoidal Stiffeners
Abstract Double-I built-up columns are used extensively in low and medium rise steel structures. When I beam is connected to double-I built-up columns, through the column cover plate, the load transfer at the joint becomes a disturbing problem. To...
2011 / A. Deylami, M. Salami -
Influence of Transverse Reinforcing Bar Spacing on Flexural Crack Spacing on Reinforced Concrete
Abstract The cracking behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) members, including beam and slabs, is an important issue in the design for the serviceability limit state. It also has significant effect concerning the nonlinear behavior. This paper deals...
2011 / D. Han, M. Keuser, X. Zhao, B. Langer -
Employing Train Weigh in Motion Data in Comparison of Cumulative Fatigue Damage on Bridges
Abstract This paper demonstrates how span lengths influence the result for assessment at the fatigue limit state when using a large amount of data from real trains. Nine fictitious bridge configurations are used with varying length and numbers of...
2012 / Andreas Ottosson, Claus Pedersen, Alan O’Connor -
Visions Olympics European Student Competitions on Visionary Concepts for Vessels and Floating Structures for the Future
Abstract VISIONS and VISIONS–OLYMPICS are European projects funded by the European Commission that aim to increase the European competitive advantage by tapping into the unspoiled/unbiased creative minds of the young generation. The main objectives...
2012 / Mr George Smyrnakis, Zoe Agiasophiti, Mr George Politis -
A maximum entropy-least squares estimator for elastic origin-destination trip matrix estimation
Abstract In transportation subnetwork-supernetwork analysis, it is well known that the origin-destination (O-D) flow table of a subnetwork is not only determined by trip generation and distribution, but also by traffic routing and diversion, due to...
2011 / Chi Xie, Kara M. Kockelman, S. Travis Waller -
Policy Driven and Agent Based Geospatial Information Services Composition
Abstract Nowadays, regarding to the initiative discovery and flexible management of distributed geospatial information services, no reliable and well developed methods or products are available due to the complexity of the web environment. By...
2012 / Bin Xie, Dengrong Zhang, Xiang Li, Yang Wu -
Estimating Traffic Flow Profiles According to a Relative Attractiveness Factor
Abstract Traffic flow estimates play a key role for strategic and operational planning of transport networks. Although the amplitude and peak times in flows change from location to location, some consistent patterns emerge across a region....
2012 / Noelia Caceres, Luis M. Romero, Francisco G. Benitez