Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Forms of Productive Complexity as Criteria for Educational Reconstruction: The Design of a Teaching Proposal on Thermodynamics
Abstract The paper discusses teaching materials on thermodynamics, designed and implemented in 5 classes of scientifically-oriented secondary schools in Italy (grade 12). The materials are designed to: i) foster conceptual...
2014 / Olivia Levrini, Paola Fantini, Barbara Pecori, Giulia Tasquier -
Road Wildlife Ecology Research in China
Abstract This paper comprehensively summarizes the research advancing the impact of highways on wildlife and the countermeasures used in China. By the end of 2011, the total length of highways and expressways in China was 4.1 million and 85,000...
2013 / Yaping Kong, Yun Wang, Lei Guan -
First Load Phase of Long-term Tests on Composite Beams
Abstract During their lifetime bridge structures are exposed to various weather conditions and varying load factors. Dead load, i.e. the weight of a structure and any permanent loads fixed on it, acts as constant load. The aim of this paper is to...
2013 / Vincent Kvočák, Viktória Kožlejová -
A Stochastic Tool for Determining the Presence of Partial Blockages in Viscoelastic Pipelines: First Experimental Results
Abstract Partial blockages in water pipe networks may contribute to large energy dissipation throughout the system and reduce the service effectiveness for the customers. In this paper, a recently developed stochastic model using transient head...
2014 / C. Massari, T.-C.J. Yeh, M. Ferrante, B. Brunone, S. Meniconi -
Freight Truck Trip Generation Modelling at Regional Level
Abstract Freight truck trip generation is a crucial part of a 4-stage model, especially in regional freight model development. Data needed to construct trip generation equations are ususally gathered at company level using the trip diary. Although...
2014 / Tomasz Kulpa -
From the new Austrian tunneling method to the geoengineering condition evaluation and dynamic controlling method
Abstract The new Austrian tunneling method (NATM) is widely applied in design and construction of underground engineering projects. When the type and distribution of unfavorable geological bodies (UGBs) associated with their influences on...
2014 / Yanjun Shang, Kun Li, Wantong He, Chunbo Sheng -
Automatically Generating Empirical Speed-flow Traffic Parameters from Archived Sensor Data
Abstract Traffic parameters used in the prediction models, which is traditionally based on assumptions, is one of the error sources for prediction. With the availability of traffic data in nowadays, the traffic data is popularly considered to apply...
2014 / Huan Li -
Three-Dimensional Simulation of High Reynolds Turbulent Flows in a Rectangular Open Channel with the Presence of a Disruptive Element (Obstacles) Transversely2015 / H’ssine Boudiaf, Ali Fourar, Fawaz Massouh
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The Effect of CFRP Length on the Failure Mode of Strengthened Concrete Beams2014 / Jun Ding, Fang Wang, Xia Huang, Song Chen
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Three-Dimensional Mechanical Model of the Human Spine and the Versatility of its Use2014 / Milan Sokol, Petra Velísková, Ľuboš Rehák, Martin Žabka
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Developing and Evaluating Intermodal E-Sharing Services–A Multi-method Approach
Abstract Different studies assume that travel behavior and mobility patterns of people may change within the next years: multimodal and intermodal usage of transport modes are getting more and more important. We expect a great potential for sharing...
2014 / Jörn-Ole Schröder, Christine Weiß, Martin Kagerbauer, Nicolas Reiß, Christian Reuter, et al. -
Accounting for partial material factors in numerical analysis2012 / D.M. POTTS, L. ZDRAVKOVIC
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A new urban freight distribution scheme and an optimization methodology for reducing its overall cost2015 / Elvezia M. Cepolina, Alessandro Farina
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Comparison of demand calibration in water distribution networks using pressure and flow sensors
Abstract Water distribution network models are used by water companies in a wide range of applications. A good calibration of these models is required in order to improve the confidence of the application results. Pressure and flow measurements are...
2015 / Gerard Sanz, Ramon Pérez -
Influence of brick–mortar interface on the mechanical behaviour of low bond strength masonry brickwork lintels
Abstract A study of the influence of the brick–mortar interface on the pre- and post-cracking behaviour of low bond strength masonry wall panels subjected to vertical in plane load is presented. Using software based on the Distinct Element Method...
2015 / V. Sarhosis, S.W. Garrity, Y. Sheng -
Integration of Document- and Model-based Building Information for Project Management Support
Abstract In spite of the upcoming BIM based work paradigm and related technologies in the AEC sector traditional semi- and unstructured documents, like formwork or reinforcement drawings, will remain an essential part of the overall project...
2014 / Frank Opitz, Ronny Windisch, Raimar J. Scherer -
A Simple Model for Calculating the Fundamental Period of Vibration in Steel Structures
Abstract Most international codes allow the use of an equivalent static lateral forces method for practical design of real structures to withstand earthquake actions. This method requires the calculation of an approximation for the fundamental mode...
2014 / Dia Eddin Nassani -
Effects of Design/Operating Parameters and Physical Properties on Slag Thickness and Heat Transfer during Coal Gasification2015 / Insoo Ye, Junho Oh, Changkook Ryu
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The Research of Risk Warning Mechanism for Metro Construction Based on GIS
Abstract Because the professional, industry, units and equipment are complex in metro construction, the risk management is more and more important in the process of metro construction. The traditional methods of construction safety control can not...
2012 / Ge Liu, Huabing Cui -
Tailings Dam Stability Analysis of the Process of Recovery
Abstract China has the world's largest tailings, there's a lot you can reuse of resources, while the presence of tailings has also brought a huge security risk.Tailings recovery can not only reuse of resources,but also eliminate security risks.As...
2011 / Yang Yi, Sun Wei, Li Shufen