Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The SSG Wave Energy Converter: Performance, Status and Recent Developments2012 / Diego Vicinanza, Lucia Margheritini, Jens Peter Kofoed, Mariano Buccino
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Compatibility of global environmental assessment methods of buildings with an Egyptian energy code
Abstract Several environmental assessment methods of buildings had emerged over the world to set environmental classifications for buildings, such as the American method “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED) the most widespread one. ...
2015 / Amal Kamal Mohamed Shamseldin -
Effect of discrete glass fibers on the behavior of R.C. Beams exposed to fire
Abstract The main objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of adding discrete glass fibers on the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams under different fire and cooling conditions. Eighteen beams with different concrete compressive...
2015 / Magdy Riad, M.M. Genidi, Ata El-kareim Shoeib, Sherif F.M. Abd Elnaby -
Setup Analysis: Combining SMED with Other Tools2015 / Dorota Stadnicka
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Finite Element Method for Numerical Analysis of Post-tension Anchorage Zone
Abstract Construction duration of cast in place segmental bridges can be accelerated by using rapid hardening concrete, so that the jacking force can be given at earlier age. Jacking force raise high concentration stress in pre-stressing tendon...
2014 / Angga Fajar Setiawan, Djoko Sulistyo, Akhmad Aminullah -
Evaluation of pavement skid resistance using high speed texture measurement
Abstract Skid resistance is an important parameter for highway designs, construction, management, maintenance and safety. The purpose of this manuscript is to propose the correlation between skid resistance, which is measured as skid resistance...
2015 / Jay N. Meegoda, Shengyan Gao -
Evaluation of Green Buildings’ Overall Performance through in Situ Monitoring and Simulations2013 / Francesco Asdrubali, Cinzia Buratti, Franco Cotana, Giorgio Baldinelli, Michele Goretti, et al.
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A Vehicle Routing Problem Solution Considering Alternative Stop Points
Abstract Logistics, especially the city logistics delivery becomes one of the main contributors of energy consumption and environment pollution in urban transportation system. Reasonable vehicle route planning is viewed as an important solution to...
2014 / Zhifeng Lang, Enjian Yao, Weisong Hu, Zheng Pan -
A new experimental study of influence of fabric permeability, clothing sizes, openings and wind on regional ventilation rates2013 / Ying Ke, George Havenith, Jun Li, Xiaohui Li
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A Multi-period Cell Formation Model for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
Abstract The effective design of a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) exerts the need for a design approach to group the parts into families and determine the corresponding system configurations. A mixed integer programming model was...
2014 / Mohamed Ossama, Ayman M.A. Youssef, Mohamed A. Shalaby -
Using CFRP Lamellas for Strengthening of Dynamically Loaded Beams
Abstract The reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with CFRP lamellas in bending areas were investigated in the frame of research activities of the Department of Structures and Bridges (University of Žilina). The research is focused on the...
2013 / Peter Koteš, Matúš Farbák, Patrik Kotula, Miroslav Brodňan, Alena Čavojcová -
Cost and Experience based Real Estate Estimation Model
Abstract In many ways, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Macedonia are specific countries. After the war and the breakup of Yugosavia their real estate market, especially the residential one, has been exposed to major changes. This paper presents...
2014 / Vahida Zujo, Diana Car-Pusic, Valentina Zileska-Pancovska -
A Fractionated Spacecraft System Assessment Tool Based on Lifecycle Simulation Under Uncertainty
Abstract To comprehensively assess fractionated spacecraft, an assessment tool is developed based on lifecycle simulation under uncertainty driven by modular evolutionary stochastic models. First, fractionated spacecraft nomenclature and...
2012 / Wen YAO, Xiaoqian CHEN, Yong ZHAO, Michel van TOOREN -
Travel Characteristics of E-bike Users: Survey and Analysis in Shanghai
Abstract In response to the rapid increase of electric bicycle (e-bike) usage, a questionnaire survey on e-bike users was conducted in Shanghai. Travel characteristics and traffic mode transferring features of e-bike users were analyzed. The main...
2013 / Kang An, Xiaohong Chen, Feifei Xin, Bin Lin, Longyu Wei -
Laboratory Evaluation on the Long-term Aging Characterization of Warm Modified Binders
Abstract Warm mix asphalt (WMA) has been popularly used in all over the world to reduce both energy consumptions and carbon emissions in asphalt paving industry. The long-term aging characterization of binders containing WMA additive was evaluated...
2013 / Jie Ji, Zhi Suo, Ying Xu -
Automatic concrete cracks detection and mapping of terrestrial laser scan data
Abstract Terrestrial laser scanning has become one of the standard technologies for object acquisition in surveying engineering. The high spatial resolution of imaging and the excellent capability of measuring the 3D space by laser scanning bear a...
2014 / Mostafa Rabah, Ahmed Elhattab, Atef Fayad -
Optimized Control for Water Utilities
Abstract The rising demand for water and the need for more electricity to transport it, from remote sources to consumers, are pushing hu- manity to find ways to save water as well as energy. Thus, this paper presents a novel technique to optimize...
2014 / P.T. Fracasso, F.S. Barnes, A.H.R. Costa -
Influence of Capillary Pressure and Injection Rate as well as Heterogeneous and Anisotropic Permeability on CO2 Transport and Displacement Efficiency in Water-Saturated Porous Media
Abstract Greenhouse gas emission from industrial production and human living has been widely recognized as one of the primary reasons which cause global climate warming. CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers plays an important role in effectively...
2013 / Dayong Wang, Minglong Zhao, Yongchen Song, Hushan Xu, Xiaojing Ma -
Path Optimization Study for Vehicles Evacuation based on Dijkstra Algorithm
Abstract Emergency events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, chemical accidents, nuclear accidents, terror attacks and other events may led to injured or endanger the life and the health of human beings, and the large scale crowds have to...
2014 / Yi-zhou Chen, Shi-fei Shen, Tao Chen, Rui Yang -
Flowable Backfill Materials from Bottom Ash for Underground Pipeline2014 / Kyung-Joong Lee, Seong-Kyum Kim, Kwan-Ho Lee