Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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ECM approaches to heteroskedastic mixed models with constant variance ratios2009 / JL Foulley
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A comparison of North American and European railway systems2013 / Uwe Clausen, Robert Voll
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Research on Wind Environment and Wind Load of Low Rise Buildings Based on QSMA Technique and Feature Geometry
Abstract To research the wind environment and wind load characteristic of low rise buildings, the unsteady analysis on flow around typical cylinder, hemisphere, ellipsoid, as well as three feature geometries and combined feature geometry with...
2012 / Zhixiang Yu, Hao Wu, Pengbo Zhang -
Stochastic MIP Modeling of a Natural Gas-Powered Industrial Park
Abstract We present an investment-decision tool for a natural-gas powered industrial park. The model maximizes the net present value in the industrial park by determining what type of plants to include in the park and what connections to build...
2012 / Gerardo Pérez-Valdés, Michal Kaut, Vibeke Nørstebø, Kjetil Midthun -
Research on the fine DEM of the open-pit establishment method considering the steps character
Abstract At present, triangulated irregular net is the best method for landform expression, so we discusses the method of applying triangulated irregular net to establish the DEM of open-pit in this paper. Because of the complicated landform...
2009 / Sui Xin, Song Wei-dong, Xu Ai-gong, Li Lan-yong -
Research on Security Assessment Model of Water Supply System Based on Leakage Control
Abstract Based on the characteristics of urban water supply system, the urban pipe network security assessment system was established, and then AHP method combined with fuzzy evaluation was used to carry out a comprehensive security assessment for...
2012 / Li Hong wei, Li Yan jing, Wenyan Wu, Lu Mou -
Partially-Encased Composite Thin-Walled Steel Beams
Abstract The paper is focused on the partially-encased composite steel beams; the resistance of the beam with slender cross section of the wall effect of the concrete at the local stability of the beam and material savings of the steel. The material ...
2012 / V. Kvočáka, L. Drab -
Analysis and forecast of track composite irregularity
Abstract Track composite irregularity is the source of violent harassment of the wheel-rail system. They cause a vibration, and the track irregularity has the significant impact on train's driving security, stability, the life of track component and ...
2011 / Chaolong Jia, Weixiang Xu, Hanning Wang -
New Model for Estimation of Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Interior Beam-Column Joints
Abstract A new model is developed for estimating the shear strength of RC interior beam-column connections. The new model is based on the methods used in current ACI and AIJ design codes with modifications for effective area of joint panel and...
2011 / BASHIR AHMAD Muhsen, HISASHI Umemura -
Improving Bus Transit in Cities with Appropriate Dynamic Lane Allocating Strategies
Abstract This paper describes how dynamic lane allocation strategies may improve bus transit. The considered strategies are bus lanes with intermittent priorities (BLIPs). These strategies consist in intermittently opening the bus lane to general...
2012 / Xiaoyan Xie, Nicolas Chiabaut, Ludovic Leclercq -
Application of a Bivariate Deterioration Model for a Pavement Management Optimization
Abstract This work is a part of a research project for the development of new condition-based approaches for road maintenance optimization. The degradation pattern on interest is here the longitudinal cracking process due to cumulative fatigue (the...
2012 / Mariem Zouch, Thomas Yeung, Bruno Castanier, Tristan Lorino -
Model for the Prediction of Rutting in Roads, a NordFoU Result
Abstract Rutting in roads is an important factor that affects the performance of a road. A model used to predict future rutting for different design alternatives is important to minimise the investment cost and LCC. In the project...
2012 / Anders Huvstig -
Economic Evaluation of Urban Track Systems: Integration of Life Cycle Costs and Socio-Economic Assessment
Abstract Urban Track is an EU funded research project (2006-2010) aiming at the development and construction of modular track systems for tram, metro and light rail with a low life cycle cost and a high performance. Systems should be safe, and...
2012 / Marjolein de Jong, Katrien Declercq -
A new classification of seepage control mechanisms in geotechnical engineering
Abstract Seepage flow through soils, rocks and geotechnical structures has a great influence on their stabilities and performances, and seepage control is a critical technological issue in engineering practices. The physical mechanisms associated...
2012 / Yifeng Chen, Ran Hu, Chuangbing Zhou, Dianqing Li, Guan Rong, et al. -
Modeling Factors Influencing the Capacity of Motorway Merge Sections Controlled by Ramp Metering
Abstract This paper focuses on studying factors which are likely to affect motorway merge capacity when ramp metering controls are in use. A newly developed traffic micro-simulation model has been used for this purpose and the well known ALINEA and...
2011 / Saad Yousif, Jalal Al-Obaedi -
Signal Control of Roundabouts
Abstract During the last decade many traffic signal controlled intersections have been replaced by roundabouts. There has been a trend towards the establishment of roundabouts where pedestrians and cyclists need to be considered specifically,...
2011 / Al-Mudhaffar Azhar, Berg Svante -
Study on Remote Control Underwater Welding Technology Applied in Nuclear Power Station
Abstract At present, the work of welding repair for nuclear power station is carried out by the driving welder and the quality is difficult to be ensure. The technology of remote control underwater local dry welding is the development current. So, a ...
2011 / Hui Gao, Xiangdong Jiao, Chanfeng Zhou, Qiuping Shen, Yan Yu -
Relating basic Courses to Engineering Problems
Abstract Engineering education has undergone major changes since the World War II when it was found that new discoveries were not made by engineers but instead by scientists. Practical training in the laboratory was once emphasized but now has...
2012 / Riza Atiq. bin O.K. Rahmat, Kamarudin Mohd. Yusof, Roszilah Hamid -
An Analysis on Feasibility of Park & Cycle Ride System in a Japanese Local City
Abstract Bicycle rental system has become a boom in the world. However, it cannot be said being successful in the local cities in Japan, where the automobile is the star actor of the travel modes, up to now. As an alternative of the feasible...
2012 / Ryosuke Ando, Motohiro Yamazaki, Masashi Haraand, Koji Izuhara -
An Evaluation of Overstrength Factor of Seismic Designed Low Rise RC Buildings
Abstract This study investigates the overstrength factor of reinforced concrete frame designed according to EC2 and EC8. There are two families of building considered in this study, i.e: regular and irregular in elevation with setback. Each family...
2013 / Mohd Zulham Affandi Mohd Zahid, Debbie Robert, Fatehah Shahrin