Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Simulation-based Time-space Management of Workzone Construction Scheduling. Application in the Korinth-Patras Motorway
Abstract Work-zone management is a major safety concern in road construction projects and while established guidelines exist for other countries (e.g. the US and Germany), there is a lack of practical experience in Greece. At the same time, the...
2011 / Constantinos Antoniou, Basil Psarianos, Guénolé Foll -
Impacts of Weather on Traffic Flow Characteristics of Urban Freeways in Istanbul
Abstract Speed-flow relationships have been established for different free-flow speeds on urban freeways. However, there have been few research efforts relating real-time traffic flow parameters and weather conditions for different levels of heavy...
2011 / Darcin Akin, Virginia P. Sisiopiku, Alexander Skabardonis -
Teaching and learning using a case study: application to a master degree in construction management
Abstract The Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain) sponsors a M.Sc. program based on a model (named MAC2), which maps managerial competencies in construction. This program implements dynamic methodologies of teaching and learning; the most...
2011 / Jaime Jiménez, Eugenio Pellicer, Víctor Yepes -
Numerical Investigation of Indoor Air Temperature with the Application of PCM Gypsum Board as Ceiling Panels in Buildings
Abstract High energy consumption due to population growth and comfort conditions required by building users have led to large emission of CO2 produced by electricity generation. Therefore passive cooling designs are recommended to reduce the energy...
2011 / N.A. Yahay, H. Ahmad -
Road Sight Design and Driver Eye Height: Experimental Measures
Abstract The road design Rules often refer to information, values and methodologies recommended in bibliographic references: the driver eye height from ground is one of these. In this work a series of height values was obtained by cross pictures of...
2012 / Francesco Saverio Capaldo -
Functional Characteristics and Safety of Two-Lane Rural Roads
Abstract This paper deals with operating speed and hazardousness on two-lane roads and will define the characteristics (components) of driving environments (scenarios) used in an analysis procedure developed by authors in a Decision Support System...
2012 / Rodolfo Grossi, Vittorio de Riso di Carpinone, Andrea Tocchetti -
Damage Detection in an Offshore Jacket Platform using Genetic Algorithm based Finite Element Model Updating with Noisy Modal Data
Abstract Offshore jacket platforms are one of the most motivating structures for damage detection due to their importance and productivity. In this study, the application of finite element model updating in damage detection of an offshore jacket...
2013 / H. Malekzehtab, A.A. Golafshani -
Development of self-compacting concrete using contrast constant factorial design
Abstract The objective of this study is to determine if adjustment of the four factors viz. cement content (C), water to powder (w/p) ratio, fly ash (FA) content, and superplasticizer (SP) will increase the compressive strength of self-compacting...
2012 / Arabi N.S. Alqadi, Kamal Nasharuddin Bin Mustapha, Sivakumar Naganathan, Qahir N.S. Al-Kadi -
The Dynamic Amplification Factor of the Bridges in Latvia
Abstract The paper presents a study of the dynamic amplification factors (DAF) obtained from the results of the dynamic load tests of bridges carried out from 1990 untill 2012 in Latvia. The study of the DAF was carried out for bridges designed...
2013 / Ilze Paeglite, Ainars Paeglitis -
Developed hydraulic simulation model for water pipeline networks
Abstract A numerical method that uses linear graph theory is presented for both steady state, and extended period simulation in a pipe network including its hydraulic components (pumps, valves, junctions, etc.). The developed model is based on the...
2013 / A. Ayad, H. Awad, A. Yassin -
Shear behavior of concrete beams externally prestressed with Parafil ropes
Abstract Although extensive work has been carried out investigating the use of external prestressing system for flexural strengthening, a few studies regarding the shear behavior of externally prestressed beams can be found. Five beams, four of them ...
2012 / A.H. Ghallab, M.A. Khafaga, M.F. Farouk, A. Essawy -
Modelling the thermal energy demand of a Passive-House in the Gulf Region: The impact of thermal insulation
Abstract The built environment has a direct impact on the Gulf Region natural environment, the economy and human health. Buildings have to respond to local climate and site conditions to maximize building users’ comfort and health while minimizing...
2012 / Esam Elsarrag, Yousef Alhorr -
Stability Analysis of Paste Fill as Stope Wall using Analytical Method and Numerical Modeling in TheKencana Underground Gold Mining with Long Hole Stope Method
Abstract The stability of the stope opening is a factor that greatly determines succesfull operation of an underground mining. In order to be a safe mining method by using paste fill, it is necessary to do a research on the stability of paste fill...
2013 / Razak Karim, Ganda M. Simangunsong, Budi Sulistianto, Arnol Lopulalan -
The frontal Flow Analogy Research on ACP Material in Horizontal Well Annular
Abstract At later stages of the horizontal well production, water output restricted development effectiveness. The technique of ACP can shut off the water in horizontal well whose well completion system was slotted screen pipe completion. The...
2011 / Xiong Qingshan, Li Yikun, Zhang Zhiquan, Wei Falin, Zhao Zhicheng -
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation of Fire Risk on High-Rise Buildings
Abstract According to the character of the high-rise buildings fire risk, this paper establishes the index system of fire risk on high-rise building, calculates the weight of every index by AHP, applies fuzzy pattern recognition model with the least ...
2011 / Yi Guang-wang, Qin Hua-li -
The Evaluation of Personnel Evacuate Safely in Commercial Pedestrian Street
Abstract For the quantitative evaluation of a commercial pedestrian street fireproofing design whether satisfy the requirements of evacuate safely, analysis the influence factors from fire detection, response and action three stages. Setting the...
2011 / Zhang Juan, Zhu Guo-qing, Li Huan-huan, Zhang Lei -
A Fuzzy Optimization Model for High-Speed Railway Timetable Rescheduling2012 / Li Wang, Yong Qin, Jie Xu, Limin Jia
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Laser Scanning on Road Pavements: A New Approach for Characterizing Surface Texture2012 / Gabriele Bitelli, Andrea Simone, Fabrizio Girardi, Claudio Lantieri
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Suitable Environmental Flow Release Criteria for Both Human and Riverine Ecosystems: Accounting for the Uncertainty of Flows2012 / Jian Tang, Xinan Yin, ChunXue Yu, Zhifeng Yang
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Safety Monitoring Index of High Concrete Gravity Dam Based on Failure Mechanism of Instability2013 / Shaowei Wang, Chongshi Gu, Tengfei Bao