Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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A Study on Structural Performance of End-Reinforced Steelbeam System
Abstract H-beams set up between columns are widely used to support building slabs. However, H-beams have fixed joints and the bending moment at both ends of the beam under uniformly distributed load is twice as great as the moment at its center....
2011 / J.Y. Ryoo, H.S. Chae, K.S. Chung, S.M. Choi -
Characteristics and Causes of Power Two Wheeler Accidents in Europe
Abstract Powered two wheelers (PTW) are very popular modes of transport, with dominant modal share in some developing countries, but also throughout the world. More than 62.000 persons were killed in traffic accidents involving PTWs in the 27...
2012 / George Yannis, Constantinos Antoniou, Petros Evgenikos, Panagiotis Papantoniou, Alan Kirk -
Evaluation of Internally Cured Concrete Pavement Using Environmental Responses and Critical Stress Analysis2015 / Kukjoo Kim, Sanghyun Chun
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Users’ preferences towards innovative and conventional public transport
Abstract The potential in urban environments of innovative public transport systems based on automation is being investigated within the CityMobil project (2006-2011). The Rome demonstration is implementing a cybernetic transport system (CTS) to...
2011 / Paolo Delle Site, Francesco Filippi, Gabriele Giustiniani -
Calibration of a micro simulation program for a Chinese city
Abstract Micro simulation programs are often used to assess the quality of traffic conditions. They are especially suited to evaluate possible control scenarios in advance, so that the scenarios can be selected and optimized before implementation....
2011 / Li Jie, Zheng Fangfang, Henk van Zuylen, Lu Shoufeng -
Countermeasure Strategies against Traffic Congestion on Motorways in Japan
Abstract Due to excess demand, we encounter traffic congestion on motorways quite often at bottlenecks in the vicinity of metropolitan areas in Japan, mainly on holidays. The administrators of motorways have tackled this issue for more than four...
2011 / Yoshiyasu Murashige -
Equilibrium in Capacitated Network Models with Queueing Delays, Queue-storage, Blocking Back and Control
Abstract This paper considers a steady-state, link-based, fixed (or inelastic) demand equilibrium model with explicit link-exit capacities, explicit bottleneck or queuing delays and explicit bounds on queue storage capacities. The spatial queueing...
2013 / Mike Smith, Wei Huang, Francesco Viti -
Architecture design studio culture and learning spaces: a holistic approach to the design and planning of learning facilities
Abstract Defining a culture is never an easy task, more so to define the culture of a design studio make out of individualistic and dynamic mind. It is through the students, that each architecture school and architecture program developed their...
2011 / N.A.G. Abdullah, S.C. Beh, M.M. Tahir, A.I. Che Ani, N.M. Tawil -
Development of Hierarchy for Safety Elements and Its Attributes for Malaysia's Low Cost Housing
Abstract Since the First Malaysia Plan (1966–1970), there is an emergence development of low-cost housing construction in Malaysia that intentionally acts as an approach to resettle of squatters or illegal residential. In the current economic...
2011 / H.N. Husin, A.H. Nawawi, F. Ismail, N. Khalil -
The Implementation of Maintenance Works for Historical Buildings – A Review on the Current Scenario
Abstract The conservation of historical buildings is a method on preserving structures which are historically and culturally important to the nation. Conservation involves works undertaken to preserve the condition of the building to its original...
2011 / R. Abdul-Rashid, A.G. Ahmad -
Occupant behaviour in energy efficient dwellings: evidence of a rebound effect2012 / O. Guerra Santin
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Back-Calculation of Binder Properties in Asphalt Mixture Containing Recycled Asphalt Materials
Abstract In this paper, the effect of adding Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS) on low temperature properties of recycled asphalt mixtures is investigated through Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) tests. A back...
2012 / Augusto Cannone Falchetto, Gabriele Tebaldi, Antonio Montepara, Mugurel Turos, Mihai Marasteanu -
Integration of Integer Programming with GIS Analyzing Abilities for Determining the Convenience Levels of Retail Stores
Abstract Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has two different analysis tools which are network analysis and spatial analyses that have different analyzing abilities for location selection problems. These tools provide different individual analyses ...
2012 / İsmail Önden, Ceyda Güngör Şen, Alper Şen -
Relevance of Travel Time Reliability Indicators: A Managed Lanes Case Study
Abstract Managed lanes operations refer to multiple strategies for recurring congestion control by increasing the road capacity or adapting its configuration to the demand level. As a result, the evaluation of their impacts usually focuses on...
2012 / Neïla Bhouri, Maurice Aron, Jari Kauppila -
Spatial Environmental Analysis on the Effects of a New Navigation System for Freight Transport
Abstract Considerable attention has been paid to traffic pollution modeling for commercial vehicles due to their high amount of nitrogen compounds, particulate matter and greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional navigation systems for passenger cars...
2012 / Tao Feng, Theo Arentze, Harry Timmermans -
The Use of Lightweight Materials in Road Embankment Construction
Abstract Construction overload on high compressive soils can cause significant settlements as to require the design of an appropriate soil treatment, including load compensation, aimed to hold the stress-strain state present in the soil when...
2012 / A. Marradi, U. Pinori, G. Betti -
Modal Curvature and Modal Flexibility Methods for Honeycomb Damage Identification in Reinforced Concrete Beams
Abstract Modal-based damage detection methods, have received considerable attention in civil engineering applications. Damage is identified by comparing the typical dynamic properties of the damage and undamaged structure. In the present work,...
2013 / V.B. Dawari, G.R. Vesmawala -
Design Charts for the Stability Analysis of Unsaturated Soil Slopes2009 / Kenneth Gavin, Jianfeng Xue
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On-road and Wind Tunnel Aerodynamic Study of Human Powered Vehicles
Abstract The aim of the Royal Automotive Club of Victoria (RACV) Energy Breakthrough annual event is to provide an opportunity to school students to design and develop human powered vehicles (HPVs) and race a nonstop 24hours event that requires...
2013 / Firoz Alam, Harun Chowdhury, Erika Guillaume, Jie Yang, Gary Zimmer -
Designing Roads Near the Buildings Providing the Necessary Vibrational Comfort for the Residents
Abstract This paper presents the methodology of measurement and interpretation of the provision of the people with the necessary comfort in the buildings in a relation to the design of new or redevelopment of the existing transport route. The...
2013 / Janusz Kawecki, Krzysztof Stypula