Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Calculation of Performance Indicators for Solar Cooling, Heating and Domestic Hot Water Systems
Abstract In the framework of the French R&D project MeGaPICS (Method towards Guarantee of Performances for Solar Cooling and Heating applications – funded by Agence Nationale de la Recherche), a selected number of indicators are defined. The...
2012 / Julia Nowag, François Boudéhenn, Amandine Le Denn, Franck Lucas, Olivier Marc, et al. -
Energy performance indicators developing
Abstract The building environmental assessment systems and tools used over the world were the base of new system development for Slovak conditions. The proposed fields are site selection and project planning; building construction; indoor...
2012 / Eva Krídlová Burdová, Silvia Vilčeková -
Verification of the Possibility of Solidification Product Made of Neutralization Sludge use in the Building Industry
Abstract This paper deals with hazardous waste solidification/stabilisation, specifically neutralization sludge that comes from active industrial sources and neutralization sludge that comes from old ecological sources. As solidification agents...
2013 / Bozena Vacenovska, Vit Cerny, Rostislav Drochytka, Boris Urbanek, Eva Vodickova, et al. -
Analysis and Comparison on Wind Load of Long Span Girder Bridges with High Pier
Abstract According to “General code for design of highway bridges and culverts” (JTG D60-2004), “Wind-resistent design specification for highway bridges” (JTG/T D60-01-2004) and “Load code for the design of building structures” (GB 50009-2001), the...
2012 / Ye Zheng-wei, Xiang Yi-qiang, Ye Zheng-wei -
Analysis of the Chromium Concentrations in Cement Materials
Abstract Chromium is an indelible non-volatile trace element of raw materials used in cement clinker production. This work is focused on the study of the content of total chromium and soluble hexavalent chromium in cements. Cements samples of...
2012 / A. Eštoková, L. Palaščáková, E. Singovszká, M. Holub -
Higher Education in Industrial Engineering in Peru: Towards a New Model Based on Skills
Abstract This article analyzes the progress of Industrial Engineering in Peru, the relationship to major trends in Europe and North America, and the projected outlook for the future. It is determined that the need for this engineering specialty...
2012 / Martín Palma, Ignacio de los Ríos, Dante Guerrero -
The Predictability of Fast-Track Projects
Abstract Fast-Tracking to accelerate, overlap or compress schedules has an impact on project predictability in terms of achieving the planned objectives (time, cost, and quality). Predictability plays an important role in project success. Some...
2011 / A.A. Alhomadi, R. Dehghan, J.Y. Ruwanpura -
Sustainability Criteria for Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) in Malaysia
Abstract As the sustainability awareness rises globally, the construction industry is under increasing pressure to improve efficiency and project delivery. The implementation of Industrialised Building Systems (IBS), for which utility components are ...
2011 / Riduan Yunus, Jay Yang -
Parametric Identification of Bouc-Wen Model and Its Application in Mild Steel Damper Modeling
Abstract Bouc-Wen model is one of the most widely used parametric models of hysteresis in mechanics. In this paper, the normalized Bouc-Wen model is primarily introduced, while its parameters are illustrated by its physical meaning. Also the...
2011 / Xudong Zhu, Xilin Lu -
Investigation of the Tube-gusset Connection in 600MPA Circular Hollow Section
Abstract While the recent high demand for high rising buildings has led to the development of high-performance and highstrength steels, the requirements for structural-performance steel for building have been raised as engineers recognize the...
2011 / H.D. Lee, J.M. Lee, S.H. Lee, K.J. Shin -
Attitudes of Drivers towards Speed Enforcement Measures on Bangkok Expressways
Abstract This study investigates drivers’ feelings or attitudes toward the implementation of speed enforcement programs on Bangkok expressways. 1,169 car drivers and 62 truck drivers on the expressways were interviewed using a self-reported...
2012 / Jittichai Rudjanakanoknad, Papanun Prarom, Sakda Panwai -
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis System for Pavement Management
Abstract This paper presents a new Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) system based on an optimization model considering pavement performance, called OPTIPAV, developed and programmed to help pavement designers to choose the best pavement structure for...
2012 / João Santos, Adelino Ferreira -
Study of Sustainable High Performance Bituminous Mixtures
Abstract The RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) utilization in bituminous mixtures highlights the need to evaluate the effects RAP binder produces in terms of stiffness and brittleness increase. The research is focused on the evaluation of the...
2012 / Pietro Leandri, Giacomo Cuciniello, Massimo Losa -
Aircraft Trajectory Planning Under Uncertainty by Light Propagation
Abstract In the SESAR framework (Single European Sky ATM Research), the need to increase the air traffic capacity motivated the 4D (space + time) aircraft trajectory planning. This paper deals with an important Air Traffic Management (ATM) problem...
2012 / Nour Elhouda Dougui, Daniel Delahaye, Marcel Mongeau, Stéphane Puechmorel -
Calibration of a New Microsimulation Package for the Evaluation of Traffic Safety Performances
Abstract Recently, some studies have confirmed that the reproduction by simulation of user behaviour under different flow and geometric conditions, can identify a potential incident hazard and allow to take appropriate countermeasures at specific...
2012 / Vittorio Astarita, Vincenzo Giofré, Giuseppe Guido, Alessandro Vitale -
A Decision Support System for Analysis of Vulnerable Road Users Safety Issues: Results of the SAFERBRAIN Project
Abstract SaferBraIn (an EC-funded project within the FP7) aims at increasing the level of safety of the road transport systems, focussing on Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) in India and Brazil. A Decision Support System (GIS-based...
2012 / Antonino Tripodi, Luca Persia, Paola Di Mascio, Maria Vittoria Corazza, Antonio Musso -
Study on the Technical Speeds of Metro Trains for Traction Energy Saving and Transport Efficiency Improvement
Abstract By a computer-aided simulation method, this study analyzes the energy cost and transport time per passengerkilometer of the transports by two representative types of metro trains with various technical speeds on certain metro lines in China ...
2012 / Jia Feng, Shunping Jia, Hongqin Peng, Baohua Mao -
Modeling Urban Goods Movement: How to be Oriented with so Many Approaches?
Abstract This paper proposes an analysis of the different model construction and development approaches in the context of urban goods movement (UGM). We focus on the model development issues more than on the mathematical tools applied in these...
2012 / Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu, Jean-Louis Routhier -
Drivers' perceptions regarding speeding and driving on urban residential streets with a 30km/h speed limit
Abstract Previous studies have shown very little information regarding drivers' opinions, attitudes and behaviours with respect to speeding and driving on urban residential streets with a 30km/h speed limit. The present research aims to address this ...
2012 / Do Duy Dinh, Hisashi Kubota -
Ray Tracing Method of Light through Rectangular Light Pipe with Bends
Abstract Light pipes can bring daylight from the sky into deep interior spaces of a building. A pipe is often connected with a bend so as to capture more light. Another bend is connected before the exit port to optimize delivery of light into a...
2015 / Thanyalak Taengchum, Surapong Chirarattananon