Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Músculos Inteligentes en Robots Biológicamente Inspirados: Modelado, Control y Actuación
Resumen Las aleaciones metálicas que exhiben una propiedad conocida como efecto de memoria de forma, pertenecen a la clase de materiales inteligentes cuya aplicación más notable en el campo de la robótica se refleja en el uso de actuadores...
2012 / J. Colorado, A. Barrientos, C. Rossi -
Simulation of Urban Traffic Control: A Queue Model Approach
Abstract This paper aims at an agent-based simulation of the interplay between two types of agents within a transport system: travelers, and traffic signals. For the simulation of this interplay, a computationally efficient traffic model is needed....
2012 / D. Grether, A. Neumann, K. Nagel -
Seismic Performance of RC Elevated Water Tanks with Frame Staging and Exhibition Damage Pattern
Abstract The current designs of supporting structures of elevated water tanks are tremendously vulnerable under lateral forces due to an earthquake and the Bhuj (India) earthquake provided another illustration when a great number of water tanks with ...
2011 / Soheil Soroushnia, Sh. Tavousi Tafreshi, F. Omidinasab, N. Beheshtian, Sajad Soroushnia -
The Porsche Pavilion in the Autostadt Wolfsburg, Germany
Abstract The Porsche Pavilion is an innovative stainless steel construction using the principle, often used in ship and car design, as an advantage for building a light but stiff structure. As the new highlight of the Autostadt Wolfsburg the...
2013 / Hartmut Pasternak, Thomas Krausche -
Simulation Analysis of Aircraft Taxiing Dynamic Load on Random Road Roughness
Abstract For the high complexity of airport runway dynamic load field test, the paper did simulation analysis by means of ADAMS/Aircraft software, used the standard model of the prototype aircraft, and generated different levels of pavement with the ...
2011 / Lei Liang, Qiang-kang Gu, Zheng Liang, Guo-dong Liu, Ai-hong Wu -
Risk analysis and management of submerged floating tunnel and its application
Abstract Combining with the characteristics of submerged floating tunnel (SFT) and surrounding environment, it is of great theoretical and practical significance to develop research in the areas of potential risk and impact factors, risk index...
2010 / Yiqiang Xiang, Chengxi Liu, Keqian Zhang, Qiangqiang Wu -
Model for Microcirculation Transportation Network Design2012 / Qun Chen, Feng Shi
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From Freight Partnerships to City Logistics Living Labs – Giving Meaning to the Elusive Concept of Living Labs
Abstract The paper discusses the growing importance of urban freight research given the increasing urban population trends. The complexity of urban freight systems means that it is essential for the public and private sectors to work together - one...
2016 / Hans Quak, Maria Lindholm, Lori Tavasszy, Michael Browne -
Cluster-Based Pavement Deterioration Models for Low-Volume Rural Roads2012 / V. Sunitha, A. Veeraragavan, Karthik K. Srinivasan, Samson Mathew
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Finite Element Simulation on Punching Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Slabs2012 / A. K. M. Jahangir Alam, Khan Mahmud Amanat
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Behavior of Plain Concrete of a High Water-Cement Ratio after Freeze-Thaw Cycles2012 / Huai-Shuai Shang, Ting-Hua Yi, Yu-Pu Song
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A Model of the Dynamic Traffic Road Network
Abstract Combining with the basic idea of object-oriented modeling and modules modeling, according to the hierarchical relationships, the entities in the road network are abstracted as layer independent hierarchical model. A static and dynamic...
2012 / Yuhong Yang, Xiaowei Han, Zhonghu Yuan -
Configuration model of partial repairable spares under batch ordering policy based on inventory state
Abstract Rational planning of spares configuration project is an effective approach to improve equipment availability as well as reduce life cycle cost (LCC). With an analysis of various impacts on support system, the spares demand rate forecast...
2014 / Minzhi Ruan, Yi Luo, Hua Li -
X-Space Model: Taylor's University's Collaborative Classroom Design and Process
Abstract This chapter describes the design process of X-Space, a collaborative classroom facility at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus in Malaysia that supports lecturers’ and students’ collaborative learning activity using relevant educational...
2014 / Andrew Ng Yew Han, Lim Chee Leong, Pradeep Kumar Nair -
Low Carbon Concrete Prepared with Scattering-Filling Coarse Aggregate Process2014 / Weiguo Shen, Chuan Zhang, Xinling Li, Hua Shi, Guiming Wang, et al.
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A Survey on the Use of Computational Models for Ex Ante Analysis of Urban Transport Policy Instruments
Abstract This paper provides an analysis of the use of computational models for predicting the effects of different policy instruments on urban transport systems. We define a framework for describing and comparing current approaches that takes into...
2014 / Banafsheh Hajinasab, Paul Davidsson, Jan A. Persson -
Recent Trends and Innovations in Modelling City Logistics
Abstract There are many challenges associated with moving goods within cities as urban areas become larger and elderly residents require more healthcare in their homes. Air quality is also impacted by urban freight vehicles. This paper presents a...
2014 / Eiichi Taniguchi, Russell G. Thompson, Tadashi Yamada -
Demand Pattern Calibration in Water Distribution Networks
Abstract Water distribution network models are widely used by water companies. Consumer demands are one of the main uncertainties in these models, but their calibration is not feasible due to the low number of sensors available in most real...
2014 / G. Sanz, R. Pérez -
An Estimation Method of Roundabout Entry Capacity Considering Pedestrian Impact
Abstract Entry capacity is one of the most important indices for performance evaluation of roundabout. In addition to circulating vehicles, pedestrian flow is another key conflicting stream which has significant impact on entry capacity. The...
2014 / Nan Kang, Hideki Nakamura -
Identification and assessment of risk factors affecting construction projects
Abstract Cost saving and time performance are usually essential to all parties who are involved in a construction project, that is owner, contractor, subcontractor. The main causes of disputes in construction projects involve delay and failure to...
2015 / Mohamed Sayed Bassiony Ahmed Abd El-Karim, Omar Aly Mosa El Nawawy, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel-Alim