Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Cordon toll competition in a network of two cities: Formulation and sensitivity to traveller route and demand responses
Abstract While there exists extensive literature on the first- and second-best tolling of congested transportation networks, much of it presumes the existence of a single agent responsible for toll-setting. The present paper extends the small but...
2015 / D.P. Watling, S.P. Shepherd, A. Koh -
Multivariate Optimization of Recycled Road Base Cold Mixtures with Foamed Bitumen
Abstract The paper presents an approach for identifying the optimum range of foamed bitumen and Portland cement contents in recycled mineral-bitumen road base mixtures using simultaneous optimization of response variables (i.e. properties of...
2015 / Anna Chomicz-Kowalska, Krzysztof Maciejewski -
Influence of Superplasticizer on Porosity Structures in Hardened Concretes
Abstract One of the criteria used to achieve frost resistant concrete is to obtain appropriate parameters of porosity structure in the hardened concrete. Polish requirements in this regard are not defined by standards. There is only a requirement in ...
2015 / Aneta Nowak-Michta -
An expert system to manage dispute resolutions in construction projects in Egypt
Abstract This study attempts to shed a great deal of light on the problem of construction disputes in the Egyptian projects. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the available literature on analysis of disputes. The objective of this paper...
2015 / A.A. Elziny, M.A. Mohamadien, H.M. Ibrahim, M.K. Abdel Fattah -
Distributing Fibre Boards: A Practical Application of the Heterogeneous Fleet Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows and Three-dimensional Loading Constraints
Abstract The Heterogeneous Fleet Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows and Three- Dimensional Loading Constraints (3L-HFCVRPTW) combines the aspects of 3D loading, heterogeneous transport with capacity constraints and time windows...
2015 / Shannon Pace, Ayad Turky, I. Moser, Aldeida Aleti -
Reactivity of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag2013 / Mourd Behim, Miloud Beddar, Pierre Clastres
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An Analysis Of The Industrial Forging Process Of Flange In Order To Reduce The Weight Of The Input Material2015 / Z. Gronostajski, M. Hawryluk, M. Kaszuba, G. Misiun, A. Niechajowicz, et al.
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Emissions Impact of Road Traffic Incidents Using Advanced Traveller Information Systems in a Regional Scale
Abstract Advanced Traveller Information Systems (ATIS) have been used worldwide to mitigate different road traffic impacts such as traffic congestion. However, the impact of these systems in fuel use and emissions is still an important research...
2014 / T. Fontes, A. Lemos, P. Fernandes, S.R. Pereira, J.M. Bandeira, et al. -
Analysis of Lighting Performance between Single Dome and Pyramid Roof Mosque in Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina
Abstract This study analyses a level of lighting performance between pedentive dome and pyramid roof mosque's construction in Mostars, Bosnia Herzegovina. The selected case studies are Karadjoz Beg (pedentive dome) and Neziraga Mosque (pyramid roof) ...
2013 / Ahmad Sanusi Hassan, Yasser Arab -
A road surface freezing model using heat, water and salt balance and its validation by field experiments
Abstract This study aims at helping optimize the application of deicing agents on the winter road surface. In this regard, field tests were conducted for observing how water and deicing agents (=salt) disperse due to passing vehicles as well as for...
2014 / A. Fujimoto, R.A. Tokunaga, M. Kiriishi, Y. Kawabata, N. Takahashi, et al. -
Constituent Proportioning in Recycled Asphalt Mix with Multiple RAP Sources
Abstract In recent years, recycling of old asphalt mixes in pavement structure has gained prominence due to various reasons. Increased environmental awareness, depletion of available resources, preservation of pavement geometrics are some of the...
2013 / Karanjeet Kaur, Aravind Krishna Swamy, Animesh Das -
A Practical Method for Estimating Traffic Flow Characteristic Parameters of Tolled Expressway Using Toll Data
Abstract The primary objective of this paper is to develop a practical method for obtaining traffic flow characteristic parameters by the mining of toll data, and validate the method through an application of the method to analyses of the flow-speed ...
2014 / Nale Zhao, Tongyan Qi, Lei Yu, Juwen Zhang, Pengpeng Jiang -
Mathematical Model for Optimization of Construction Contracting in Housing Development Project
Abstract This article presented a method for solving a construction planning problem in a housing development project using a mathematical model which is an integer linear programming for dividing house construction jobs to three contractors in a...
2013 / Grit Ngowtanasuwan -
A Progressive Deployment Strategy for Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control to Improve Traffic Dynamics2014 / Georges M. Arnaout, Shannon Bowling
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Analysis of Toll Queues by Micro-simulation: Results from a Case Study in Istanbul
Abstract In this study, using a microsimulation model, queues of Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) Bridge toll booths are analyzed. Generally two queues form in the study area. First one is in front of the booths and the second one is after the booths, due...
2014 / Goker Aksoy, Hilmi Berk Celikoglu, Ergun Gedizlioglu -
Design of State Estimation based Model Predictive Controller for a Two Tank Interacting System
Abstract Model Predictive Control (MPC) schemes are now widely used in process industries for the control of key unit operations. In this paper, a state estimation based model predictive controller for nonlinear system has been proposed. The model...
2013 / M. Geetha, Jovitha Jerome, V. Devatha -
A mixed integer programming approach to the aircraft weight and balance problem
Abstract The Aircraft Weight and Balance Problem (AWBP) is a real-world combinatorial optimisation problem. From a set of available cargo units, the most profitable selection has to be loaded into an aircraft, while satisfying a large number of...
2014 / Jannes Verstichel, Wim Vancroonenburg, Wouter Souffriau, Greet Vanden Berghe -
Comparing Algorithms for Solving the Local Optimisation of the Signal Settings (LOSS) Problem under Different Supply and Demand Configurations
Abstract In this paper we study the Local Optimisation of Signal Settings (LOSS) problem that arises when signal control parameters of an urban road network are locally optimised and have to be consistent with equilibrium traffic flows. This problem ...
2013 / Mariano Gallo, Luca D’Acierno -
Deformation Characteristics of Concrete Elements with Content of Plastic Aggregate
Abstract In the Institute of Construction and Architecture SAS (ICA SAS) we are concerned with an investigation of mechanical and physical properties of cement composites with content of a crushed plastic aggregate (PA) since 2004 [1,2]. Between...
2013 / Martin Križma, Jaromír Petržala, Marek Kovačovic -
Contribution to the Experimental Study of the Concrete Behavior in Its Climatic Environment
Abstract Several studies have demonstrated the aggressive effect of very high temperatures, exceeding 100 °C, on the behavior of concrete. However, the effect of local service temperatures remains significant, even very...
2013 / Benoudjafer Imane, Merbouh M’Hammed, Labbaci Boudjemaa, Hamouine Abdelmadjid