Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Innovative Procedures to Assess Seismic Behaviour of Existing Structures by Means of Non Linear Static Analysis: Polar Spectrum and Capacity Domains2012 / Luigi Petti, Ivana Marino
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Studies of RC Beams Made of Recycling Aggregate Concrete Strengthened with the HSC-HPC Inclusions
Abstract This paper presents the studies of innovative RC flexural members made of recycled aggregate concrete strengthened by the local use of High Strength - High Performance Concrete. This concept of is based on precast concrete strengthening...
2013 / Andrzej Lapko, Robert Grygo -
Influence of Boundary Conditions on the Thermal Response of Selected Steel Members
Abstract In the paper the influence of boundary conditions on the thermal response of selected steel members subjected to fire loads is investigated. Simply supported and restrained steel beams subjected to uniformly distributed load and fire...
2013 / Marlena Kucz, Katarzyna Rzeszut, Polus Łukasz, Michał Malendowski -
Properties and mesostructural characteristics of linen fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete in slender columns
Abstract In this study the linen fibers were used to reinforce self-compacting concrete (SCC) with 2 and 4kg/m3 contents; then their effects on the fresh and hardened properties of SCC were investigated. Furthermore, three circular slender columns...
2012 / Sabry A. Ahmed -
Effect of upstream fencing on shelter zone behind solid models simulating sand formations and dunes
Abstract This paper presents and discusses flow patterns around solid models constructed to represent sand (or snow) formations and dunes with and without upstream fencing. These flow patterns were obtained experimentally (by visualization) as well...
2013 / Mahmoud A. Hassan, Nabil M. Guirguis -
Influence of limestone waste as partial replacement material for sand and marble powder in concrete properties
Abstract Green concrete are generally composed of recycling materials as hundred or partial percent substitutes for aggregate, cement, and admixture in concrete. Limestone waste is obtained as a by-product during the production of aggregates through ...
2012 / Omar M. Omar, Ghada D. Abd Elhameed, Mohamed A. Sherif, Hassan A. Mohamadien -
Developing Passenger Car Equivalents for Freeways by Microsimulation
Abstract In this paper a method of estimation of the passenger car equivalents for heavy vehicles on freeway is described. The variation in traffic quality was evaluated basing on a traffic demand characterized by different percentages of heavy...
2015 / Orazio Giuffrè, Anna Granà, Raffaele Mauro, Ana Bastos Silva, Sandro Chiappone -
Sustainable Aggregates: The Potential and Challenge for Natural Resources Conservation
Abstract This paper reviews several key issues related to the use of natural aggregates for concrete production in the Malaysian construction industry. In addition, the paper discusses the potential and importance of recycled aggregates as...
2013 / Sallehan Ismail, Kwan Wai Hoe, Mahyuddin Ramli -
Routing systems to extend the driving range of electric vehicles2013 / Myriam Neaimeh, Graeme A. Hill, Phil T. Blythe, Yvonne Hübner
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Investigation on Photovoltaic Application in Buildings in China
Abstract With the rapid development of photovoltaic (PV) industry and vigorous incentive policies in China, the domestic application of PV has had “explosive” growth in recent years. The application in buildings is also worth of attention to find...
2015 / Zhang Wenjie, Hao Bin, Li Nianping, Liu Shan, Yao Chunni -
Reducing Household Electricity Consumption through Demand Side Management: The Role of Home Appliance Scheduling and Peak Load Reduction
Abstract One of the key issues arising from extended smart metering roll-out across Europe is how the data obtained from the meters may be used to provide end users with important information on energy-saving advice, which is one of the main...
2015 / Ilze Laicane, Dagnija Blumberga, Andra Blumberga, Marika Rosa -
Critical Gap Analysis of Dual Lane Roundabouts
Abstract Roundabouts are increasingly popular because of their performance in terms of safety, capacity, and cost. Roundabouts have the potential to reduce accident risk since the traffic flows merge and diverge at small angles, and low speeds....
2011 / Andyka Kusuma, Haris N. Koutsopoulos -
The Research of Qualitative Characteristics of Construction Materials based on Concrete Waste
Abstract Various construction waste is generated in large quantities and can be used in different ways. The authors examined several construction sites, defined the range of construction waste and their proportion in overall total. For this research ...
2015 / Yulia M. Galitskova, Elizaveta V. Limarjeva -
A New Method for Analyzing Integrated Stealth Ability of Penetration Aircraft
Abstract Taking into account the limitations of existing stealth performance analysis methods, a method termed as the integrated stealth performance analysis method is proposed for evaluating the stealth ability of the penetration aircraft. Based on ...
2010 / Li Ying, Wu Zhe, Huang Peilin, Liu Zhanhe -
Optimal Use of MSWI Bottom Ash in Concrete2014 / Tao Zhang, Zengzeng Zhao
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Identification and Kinematic Calculation of Laser Tracker Errors
Abstract Calibration of Laser Tracker systems is based most times in the determination of its geometrical errors. Some standards as the ASME B89.4.19 (2006) and the VDI 2617-10 (2011) describe different tests to calculate the geometric misalignments ...
2013 / J. Conte, J. Santolaria, A.C. Majarena, A. Brau, J.J. Aguilar -
The Personal Protection of Emergency Rescuers in Dangerous Chemical Accidents
Abstract This paper discusses personal protective principles of emergency rescuers which is based on the requirements of fast, accurate and effective emergency rescue in dangerous chemical accidents. Firstly, this paper analyzes the emergency plan...
2012 / Lili Wang, Jianbing Xie, Zujian Shi, Xiaoyong Liu -
Prediction of Urban Road Congestion Using a Bayesian Network Approach
Abstract A reasonable prediction of the possibility of traffic congestion is able to help traffic managers to make efficient decisions to reduce the negative effect of traffic congestion. Previous research has made valuable analyses in this field....
2014 / Yi Liu, Xuesong Feng, Quan Wang, Hemeizi Zhang, Xinye Wang -
Behavior of high strength concrete columns under eccentric loads
Abstract In recent decades, high strength concrete (HSC) has been widely accepted by designers and contractors to be used in concrete structures, especially in high compressive stress elements. The research aims to study the behavior of high...
2014 / Hany A. Kottb, Nasser F. El-Shafey, Akram A. Torkey -
Study on Calculation Methods of Intersection Unblocked Reliability based on the Random Arrival of Vehicle
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to study the calculation methods of intersection unblocked reliability based on the random arrival of vehicle Using theories of probability and traffic flow, with primary consideration of random arrival of...
2013 / Jing Qiao, Lishan Sun, Jian Rong