Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Achieving Solar Energy in Architecture-IEA SHC Task 41
Abstract Despite the wide diversity of available solar technologies, solar energy systems are still not considered as main stream technologies in building practice. This may be attributed to several factors such as lack of awareness and knowledge...
2012 / Maria Wall, Maria Cristina Munari Probst, Christian Roecker, Marie-Claude Dubois, Miljana Horvat, et al. -
Cross-use pattern language: cross-cultural user interface development tool
Abstract This paper discusses the Culture-Centred Design (CCD) method and the integration of its result in developing a tool that can help designers to develop user interfaces for cross-cultural user websites. CCD method identifies the role of...
2011 / Jasem M. Alostath, Meshal Kh. Metle, Lamia Al Ali, Laila R. Abdulhadi Abdullah -
A Case Study on Corrosion in Concrete Floating Docks in Qeshm Port
Abstract Persian Golf is known as one of the world's most aggressive environments in the field of corrosion in reinforced concrete. Presence of chloride in see water and especial weather condition including the high temperature and air humidity...
2013 / Mohammad Hasan Ramesht, Mohammad Ali Mehdizadeh Tavasani -
Finite element analysis of propellant of solid rocket motor during ship motion
Abstract In order to simulate the stress and strain of solid rocket motors (SRMs), a finite element analysis model was established. The stress spectra of the SRM elements with respect to time in the case that the vessel cruises under a certain...
2013 / Kai Qu, Xudong Zhang -
The Analysis of Performance of Total Amount Reduction of Pollutants Emission Based on Logistic Regression Model
Abstract Environmental policy is one of the main tools of environmental management for the government, it is very important for performance evaluation. This study is quantitative analysis for the relationship between the various types of...
2010 / Wang Chunmei, Sun Dezhi, Wang Zhen, Lin zhaolan -
Behaviour of the Tubular Columns Filled by Concrete Subjected to Buckling Compression
Abstract The paper deals with the possibility of using high strength concrete in case of steel tubular columns filled by concrete subjected to compression. Especially the effect of the concrete strength on buckling resistance of the composite...
2012 / P. Bukovsk´, M. Karmazínov´ -
GFRP Bridge Deck Panel
Abstract The aim of the research is design and analysis of new bridge deck panel made of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). Use of GFRP in construction is rapidly growing in last few years. The reason for use GFRP is its low self weight in...
2012 / M. Vovesný, T. Rotter -
Fire Safety Design of Indoor Pedestrian Streets of Large Commercial Building
Abstract Indoor pedestrian streets in China developed rapidly in recent years. The current national fire safety standards do not give clear requirements on fire protection design. Fire safety design departments have difficulties in controlling the...
2013 / Wei Zheng -
Strategic Communication Campaign on Fuel Efficiency: An Assessment of Knowledge and Behaviors among Malaysian Drivers
Abstract Many Malaysians today are unaware of the various ways to be efficient in their fuel consumptions. The paper aims to assess the impact of Fuel Smart Driving Campaign 2009 that was held in Penang, Malaysian 2009. Specifically the study aimed...
2012 / Hasrina Mustafa -
Evaluation of a High Occupancy Vehicle Lane in Central Business District Thessaloniki
Abstract Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures, whose primary objective is to alleviate the impacts of traffic and congestion in the urban environment, are nowadays increasingly used to address complex transportation and mobility puzzles. One of...
2012 / Iraklis Stamos, George Kitis, Socrates Basbas, Ioannis Tzevelekis -
Design Considerations for Pile Groups Supporting Marine Structures with Respect to Scour2012 / Yasser E. Mostafa
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A Comparison of Freeway Work Zone Capacity Prediction Models
Abstract To keep the freeway networks in a good condition, road works such as maintenance and reconstruction are carried out regularly. The resulting work zones including the related traffic management measures, give different traffic capacities of...
2011 / Nan Zheng, Andreas Hegyi, Serge Hoogendoorn, Henk van Zuylen, David Peters -
Sustainable reservoir operations to balance upstream human needs and downstream lake ecosystem targets
Abstract Reservoirs improve human health by providing a steady water supply, alleviate poverty by producing cheap electricity and strengthen regional economies by providing job opportunities. However, present modes of reservoir operation, without...
2012 / H. Chen, L. Yang, Z.F. Yang, S.W. Yu -
Effects of Traffic Sensor Location on Traffic State Estimation
Abstract The necessity for high-density sensor installations and redundancy of sensor information in traffic state estimation is of concern to researchers and practitioners. The influence of different sensor locations on the accuracy of traffic...
2012 / Zihan Hong, Daisuke Fukuda -
A Microsimulation Model for BRT Systems Analysis
Abstract In recent years, the attention focused on the study of BRT systems has been growing significantly since they improve mobility without underestimating sustainable mobility issues. First, an overview of literature on the available analytic...
2012 / Vincenzo Ancora, Claudio Nelli, Marco Petrelli -
Impact of Pavement Defects on Motorcycles’ Road Safety
Abstract Degradation of the pavement has a significant impact on road safety and, in particular, asphalt polishing turns out to be very hazardous for powered two wheelers. The paper reports the results of a study aimed at analysing the effects of...
2012 / Francesco Bella, Alessandro Calvi, Fabrizio D’Amico -
Lean Construction: Towards Enhancing Sustainable Construction in Malaysia
Abstract Lean Construction (LC) is aimed at reducing waste, increasing productivity and health and safety in fulfilling the client's requirements of the construction industry. This paper provided the fundamental knowledge of LC and highlighted its...
2013 / Mohd Arif Marhani, Aini Jaapar, Nor Azmi Ahmad Bari -
Investigation on Wall Crack Damage and Its Proposed Repair Method
Abstract Some cracks appeared on the masonry wall of the two storey building of Central for Surgery unit of Dr. Sugiri Hospital, Lamongan, Indonesia. This building is relatively new where its construction was completed on 2009. Various patterns of...
2013 / Sholihin As’ad, Mukahar, M. Sukiman -
Performance Based Fire Design of a Large Indoor Theme Park
Abstract Based on the space layout, project operation and configuration of recreation facility of a real case of a large indoor theme park, this paper demonstrated the performance based fire design of fire zone, safety of occupant evacuation, fire...
2011 / ZHENG Wei, LIU Bo -
Performance Evaluation of Warm- and Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixtures Based on Laboratory and Accelerated Pavement Tests2012 / Yongjoo Kim, Jaejun Lee, Cheolmin Baek, Sunglin Yang, Sooahn Kwon, et al.