Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Research on Comparison of the Maximum Dynamic Shear Modulus Test
Abstract Dynamic soil modulus and damping ratio are the two basic parameters to describe dynamic deformation characteristics of the soil. There are three ways to obtain soil dynamics parameters i.e. field test, laboratory test, and calculating...
2012 / Yang Chuancheng, Cai Wenxia, Dou Haiyue -
An experimental study on elliptical concrete filled columns under axial compression
Abstract This paper presents the experimental results and observation of elliptical concrete filled tube (CFT) columns subjected to axial compressive load. A total of twenty-six elliptical CFT specimens including both stub and slender composite...
2013 / N. Jamaluddin, D. Lam, X.H. Dai, J. Ye -
Effect of Fly Ash on the Durability Properties of High Strength Concrete
Abstract Utilization of fly ash as a supplementary cementitious material adds sustainability to concrete by reducing the CO2 emission of cement production. The positive effects of fly ash as a partial replacement of cement on the durability of...
2011 / P. Nath, P. Sarker -
Allocating Ideas: Horizontal Competition in Tournaments2006 / Juan-Jose Ganuza, Esther Hauk
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Contextual- and Behavioral-Centric Stakeholder Identification
Abstract Proper identification of stakeholders is the first step to bound the system of interest and ultimately to correctly define the problem of concern. Research has traditionally addressed the process of identifying stakeholders using...
2013 / Alejandro Salado, Roshanak Nilchiani -
Traffic Microsimulation Study to Evaluate the Effect of Type and Spacing of Traffic Calming Devices on Capacity
Abstract Traffic calming is widely implemented to improve road safety. However, the implementation of traffic calming devices implies less capacity of cross-town roads. The present research used traffic microsimulation to study the effect of traffic ...
2011 / Alfredo García, Antonio José Torres, Mario Alfonso Romero, Ana Tsui Moreno -
Impact of a Dedicated Lane on the Capacity and the Level of Service of an Urban Motorway
Abstract The impact of managed lanes on motorway capacity is an increasing topic of interest. A trial of a dedicated lane on an urban motorway is described in this paper. The assessment of the operation is carried out ex post, based on a before...
2011 / Judith Princeton, Simon Cohen -
Introduction to JREFE Special Issue on the 2007 MCM International Symposium2008 / Piet Eichholtz, David Geltner
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A Method to Solving Cyberspace Security-model Equation
Abstract It is important to solve cyberspace security-model equation in recent science calculation and applications, such as microcontroller float divide, strata micro earthquake rupture positioning solution, and so on. In this paper, we use the...
2011 / Qi Yong, Li Qianmu, Hou Jun -
Evaluation on the highway asphalt pavement runoff with the gray correlation model
Abstract Road runoff is a major source of environmental pollution, significantly threatening nearby aquatic habitats. The structure of highway pavement is an important factor affecting the pollution of road runoff. In order to investigate the...
2012 / A.H. Yu, C. Zhao -
Modeling and Distribution of Link Travel Times: An Analysis on Istanbul Freeways
Abstract Travel times can be directly estimated by measurements including probe vehicles, Bluetooth detectors, and etc. Route and network wide travel times can be alternatively specified employing indirect estimation methods. These methods can be...
2012 / Goker Aksoy, Hilmi Berk Celikoglu -
A case-based reasoning approach for estimating the costs of pump station projects
Abstract The effective estimation of costs is crucial to the success of construction projects. Cost estimates are used to evaluate, approve and/or fund projects. Organizations use some form of classification system to identify the various types of...
2011 / Mohamed M. Marzouk, Rasha M. Ahmed -
Investigating the accelerated deterioration of flexible pavement using two-stage design analysis approach2011 / Khaled A. Abaza, Suleiman A. Ashur
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Automation of Experiments in Photoelasticity
Abstract The paper presents latest means of stress state determination in structure parts while taking advantage of isolines’ field. The field is scanned photographically and examined through computer technology. For such purposes, our department...
2012 / P. Frankovský, O. Ostertag, E. Ostertagová -
Thermal protection of reinforced concrete columns strengthened by GFRP laminates (experimental and theoretical study)
Abstract Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) has been used over the last decade in the form of laminates for strengthening reinforced concrete elements. Non-corrosive characteristics, high strength and good fatigue properties of FRP significantly...
2012 / Hossam Z. El-Karmoty -
Analysis of and Study on the Difficulties in the Fire Protection Design of Large Commercial Complex
Abstract Fire properties of the large commercial complex has been summarized. Based on the fact that there are contradictions between what is required for the large commercial complex in the fire code and the real application in practice,...
2011 / MA Qian-li, HUANG Ting-lin -
Seismic analysis of a SFT solution for the Messina Strait crossing
Abstract In this paper the seismic behaviour of a Submerged Floating Tunnel (SFT) solution for the Messina Strait Crossing is investigated. The Submerged Floating Tunnel (SFT) is an innovative structural solution for the realization of waterway...
2010 / G. Martire, B. Faggiano, F.M. Mazzolani, A. Zollo, T.A. Stabile -
Inelastic Structural Control Based on MBC and FAM2011 / Li Gang, Liu Qifeng, Li Hongnan
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Numerical and experimental investigation of leaks in viscoelastic pressurized pipes2012 / S. Meniconi, B. Brunone, M. Ferrante, C. Massari
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A New Position Measurement System Using a Motion-Capture Camera for Wind Tunnel Tests2013 / Hyo Park, Ji Kim, Jin Kim, Se Choi, Yousok Kim