Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Vertical Dynamic Deflection Measurement in Concrete Beams with the Microsoft Kinect2014 / Xiaojuan Qi, Derek Lichti, Mamdouh El-Badry, Jacky Chow, Kathleen Ang
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An Investigation into the Non-bulk Rail Freight Transport in Australia
Abstract In the last decade freight transport has gained further momentum in Australia, partly through significant demand growth at both domestic and international levels and partly as the result of Australia's long term need for infrastructure...
2015 / Hadi Ghaderi, Stephen Cahoon, Hong-Oanh Nguyen -
Behavior of masonry strengthened infilled reinforced concrete frames under in-plane load
Abstract Experimental tests have been carried out to study the behavior of different single story frames infilled with brick masonry under the in-plane lateral load influence. Three phases of frames were tested. The first phase was conducted on...
2014 / Lila M. Abdel-Hafez, A.E.Y. Abouelezz, Faseal F. Elzefeary -
Stability analysis of large-scale stope using stage subsequent filling mining method in Sijiaying iron mine
Abstract To improve mining production capacity, a stage subsequent filling mining (SSFM) method is employed for Sijiaying iron mine. The height of the stage stope is approximately 100 m. As there are farmlands and villages on the surface of the...
2015 / Zhiqiang Yang, Shuhua Zhai, Qian Gao, Maohui Li -
ANP Model for Evaluation of False-work Systems for Cast-in-place Cantilever Bridges
Abstract The terrain of Taiwan is characterized by large areas of mountains, while lands in urban areas have become increasingly difficult to acquire for developing infrastructures. To reduce environmental impacts and to improve traffic conditions,...
2014 / Li-Chung Chao, Lai-Chen Cheng -
Information Fusion Identification Method for the Multidimension ARMA Signal with Sensor Bias and Common Disturbance Noise
Abstract For the multisensor multi-dimension autoregressive moving average(ARMA) signal system with a common disturbance measurement noise and sensor bias, when the model parameters, sensor bias and noise variances are all unknown, their consistent...
2012 / Chenjian Ran, Zili Deng -
Quantitative Assessment Method Study Based on Weakness Theory of Dam Failure Risks in Tailings Dam
Abstract Considering the current status of no quantitative assessment of dam failure risks in security assessment of tailings dam and that the fact of dam body being heterogeneous body isn’t taken into account in stability calculation of the dam...
2011 / Mei Guodong -
Comparative Analysis of Energy Efficiency in Air-conditioning System with GSHP, Electricity-driven Refrigerating Unit and Direct-fired Li-Br Absorption Refrigerating and Heating Unit
Abstract Ground-source heat pump (GSHP) is a renewable energy technology with the advantages of energy saving and environmental friendliness. This paper focuses on the energy efficiency of air-conditioning systems in public buildings in Tianjin....
2012 / Siyu Zhou, Jing zhao -
Environmental Risk Identification of Port Construction Project
Abstract During the period of construction and operation of construction projects, the predictable unexpected events or accidents may happened to make toxic, flammable and explosive materials leak, or produce new toxic and harmful substances, which...
2011 / Lina Zheng, Baoxiu Zhao, Hong Wang, Hengming Liu -
Analysis of Performance-based Fire Safety Evacuation in A College Library
Abstract Referring to the performance-based fire protection and safety evacuation, safety evacuation ability in a college library was analyzed. The fire loads and evacuation crowds of reading rooms was statistically analyzed with the on-the-spot...
2012 / Ma Chixiang, Sun Baotie, Sun Shimei, Liu Hui -
The New Slovak National Annex STN EN 1991-1-3/NA1 General Actions. Snow loads: 2012
Abstract Significant changes introduced into the new Slovak National Annex STN EN 1991-1-3/NA1 General actions. Snow loads: 2012 are based on results of two subsequent projects completed within the period 2006 to 2010. The projects aimed at...
2012 / Z. Sadovský -
Carbon leakage revisited: unilateral climate policy with directed technical change2007 / Corrado Di Maria, Edwin van der Werf
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Development of a Conceptual Critical Success Factors Model for Construction Projects: A Case of Lithuania
Abstract This paper aims to develop a conceptual critical success factors model for construction projects in Lithuania. The concept of success of construction projects and literature review of critical success factors is discussed in the first part. ...
2013 / Neringa Gudienė, Audrius Banaitis, Nerija Banaitienė, Jorge Lopes -
Influence of Amount and Arrangement of Reinforcement on the Mechanism of Destruction of the Corner Part of a Slab-Column Structure
Abstract The paper presents results of laboratory investigations concerning a nine field slab-column structure in the scale 1:2. As a model served a reinforced concrete slab with the dimensions of 9300×9300×100mm. The aim of the investigations was...
2013 / Miroslaw Wieczorek -
Evaluation of Fatigue Tests by Means of Mathematical Statistics
Abstract Wöhler curve is the most frequently used S-N curve in life calculations and in determination of fatigue damage accumulation in components of supporting structures. The curve can solely be derived from long-term fatigue tests with constant...
2012 / Peter Sivák, Eva Ostertagová -
Development of a Special Interface Element Between Brick and Plate Bending Elements
Abstract In this study a special three-dimensional interface element has been formulated for stress and displacement analyses in bonded joint between two adjacent plate bending and brick elements. Interface element has 16 nodes with 5 degrees of...
2011 / O. Kohnehpooshi, J. Noorzaei, M.S. Jaafar, M.R. Raizal Saifulnaz -
Behavior of Concrete with Polymer Additive at Fresh and Hardened States
Abstract Discarding waste materials from factories to landfills is becoming difficult lately as public awareness on their effects on earth is getting better. One of such material comes from paint factory (waste latex paint), which at the moment...
2011 / MOHAMMAD Ismail, BALA Muhammad, JAMALUDDIN MOHD Yatim, AINUL HAEZAH Noruzman, YONG WOO Soon -
Structural Design in the Post-Effective Length Era
Abstract Before the publication of several new codes for structural design of steel structures in recent years, design of structures is based on the linear analysis and the effective length method, which relies on a nonexistent or erroneous...
2011 / S.L. Chan, Y.P. Liu, S.W. Liu -
Mathematical Simulation of Cross-Wind Vibrations in a Mono-Cable Chair Ropeway
Abstract In recent years, chair ropeways used in skiing grounds or sightseeing places in Bulgaria have been adopted as basic means of transport, by virtue of their adaptability and low construction cost as compared to normal roads. However, the...
2011 / R. Petrova, St. Karapetkov, S. Dechkova, Pl. Petrov -
Abating Annoyance Caused by Infrastructure Works
Abstract Underinvestment in road infrastructure during several years in Belgium is a root cause of several problems in its three regions. The awareness of this causal connection has been accelerated by the severe weather conditions. Although...
2012 / Hinko van Geelen