Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Optimal Design of the Feeder-Bus Network Based on the Transfer System2013 / Lianbo Deng, Wei Gao, Yanbing Fu, Wenliang Zhou
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A Study on Occupancy and Compressive Strength of Concrete with Produced Injection Method2014 / Cevdet Emin Ekinci, Omer Kelesoglu
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Research on the Evaluation Model of Urban Tourism Management Efficiency with Uncertain Linguistic Information2014 / Song-Mao Wang, Liang-Yan Fang, Feng Deng
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Compressive Behaviour of RC Column with Fibre Reinforced Concrete Confined by CFRP Strips2014 / A. M. Vasumathi, K. Rajkumar, G. Ganesh Prabhu
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New Approach to Natural Ventilation in Public Buildings Inspired by Iranian's Traditional Windcatcher
Abstract Concern about global warming has resulted in a resurgence of interest in naturally ventilated buildings. Natural ventilation is increasingly being used in modern public buildings to minimize the consumption of non-renewable energy. It is an ...
2011 / E. Hamzanlui Moghaddam, S. Amindeldar, A. Besharatizadeh -
on reasons of uncontrollable construction cost based on the ABC analysis method and the complete decomposition model
Abstract In view of the previous studies on uncontrollable construction cost, which mostly were based on the practical experiences and subjective speculating, the conclusions were empirical and lack of data support. In order to solve this problem,...
2012 / Fang Li, Gao Xianyi, Ma Xin -
Simulation analysis of crack cause of concrete overflow dam for Hadashan Hydro Project by 3-D FEM
Abstract This paper is mainly to study the cracking reasons for concrete overflow dam of Hadashan Hydro Project. The three-dimensional finite element method (3-D FEM) is developed to simulation analysis the temperature and thermal stress...
2012 / Cao Fujun, Fang Guohua, Ma Xiaogang, Hu Zhinong -
Bus accident severity and passenger injury: evidence from Denmark2013 / Carlo Giacomo Prato, Sigal Kaplan
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Analysis of road safety incentives in highway concessions in Spain2013 / Thais Rangel, José Manuel Vassallo, Blanca Arenas
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Dynamic testing of systems–use of TRNSYS as an Approach for Parameter Identification
Abstract Dynamic testing of solar thermal systems is presently defined by ISO 9459-5:2007 [1]. The testing methodology is clearly defined in the standard. Presently, testing laboratories use DST program [3], a closed source program, for...
2012 / Patrícia Almeidaa, Ricardo Amorim, Maria João Carvalho, João Farinha Mendes, Vitor Lopes -
Effective public resource allocation to escape lock-in: The case of infrastructure-dependent vehicle technologies
Abstract A multi-stage technological substitution model of infrastructure-dependent vehicle technologies is developed. This is used to examine how the allocation of public, financial resources to RD&D support and infrastructure development...
2012 / Alexander van der Vooren, Floortje Alkemade, Marko P. Hekkert -
Modelling the post-failure stage of rainfall-induced landslides of the flow type2013 / L. Cascini, S. Cuomo, M. Pastor, C. Sacco
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Failure of Engineering Artifacts: A Life Cycle Approach2012 / Luca Del Frate
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Tailings Dam Flood Overtopping Failure Evolution Pattern
Abstract To analyze the tailings dam failure evolution pattern, a tailings dam overtopping evolution model was studied based on the physical model experiment method. Based on a non-constant unsaturated flow and sediment erosion mechanism of...
2012 / Enji Sun, Xingkai Zhang, Zhongxue Li, Yunhai Wang -
An assessment of the domain reduction method as an advanced boundary condition and some pitfalls in the use of conventional absorbing boundaries2008 / Stavroula Kontoe, Lidija Zdravkovic, David M. Potts
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Air permeability and drag crisis on high tech fabrics for cross country ski competitions
Abstract The present work aims to investigate possible improvements in cross country ski suits from an aerodynamic perspective with the main goal of evaluating if air permeability plays a significant role in the aerodynamic performances of the...
2012 / Luca Oggiano, Saetran Lars Roar, Bardal Lars Morten, Hoying Brian -
Study of Time- Dependent Corrosion Influences on the Bridge Deck Resistance
Abstract Bridges are the most significant components of the transport infrastructure from the viewpoint of safety, durability and serviceability and also from the economic aspects. Therefore, it is necessary to pay enhanced attention to their design ...
2012 / J. Vičan, M. Sýkora -
Multivariable Linear Regression Equation for Rice Water Requirement based on Meteorological Influence
Abstract The paper firstly analyzed meteorological influences on rice water requirement referring to temperature, wind speed, air saturation deficit and sunshine hours. Then, it analyzed the other meteorological factors’ influences. Through...
2012 / Zhu Shi-jiang, Sun Ai-hua, Zhang Zhong-xue, Wang Bin -
Sensitivity-based Uncertainty Analysis of a Combined Travel Demand Model
Abstract Travel demand forecasting is subject to great uncertainties. A systematic uncertainty analysis can provide insights into the level of confidence on the model outputs, and also identify critical sources of uncertainty for enhancing the...
2013 / Chao Yang, Anthony Chen, Xiangdong Xu, S.C. Wong -
Seismic Risk Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Frame with Consideration of Aleatory and Epistemic Uncertainty
Abstract A simplified method for seismic risk assessment with consideration of aleatory and epistemic uncertainties is applied to an example of a reinforced concrete frame structure. The fragility parameters that represent an intermediate result of...
2011 / M. Dolšek