Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Prescriptive- and Performance-based Approaches of the Present and Previous German DIN 4108-2. Hourly Energy Simulation for Comparing the Effectiveness of the Methods
Abstract The study proposes a comparison between the thermal performances of a real building, built according to the German standard DIN 4108-2:2003, and a refurbished one (in a theoretical investigation), aimed at satisfying the more restrictive...
2015 / Uta Krone, Fabrizio Ascione, Nicola Bianco, Thomas Tschirner, Olaf Böttcher -
Potentiality of Using Vertical and Three-dimensional Isolation Systems in Nuclear Structures
Abstract Although the horizontal component of an earthquake response can be significantly reduced through the use of conventional seismic isolators, the vertical component of excitation is still transmitted directly into the structure. Records from...
2016 / Zhiguang Zhou, Jenna Wong, Stephen Mahin -
Effect of reinforcement ratios on shear behavior of concrete beams strengthened with CFRP sheets
Abstract Carbon fiber reinforcement polymer (CFRP) sheets are the most commonly materials that are used to strengthen reinforced concrete members due to high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent mechanical strength, and good fatigue properties. In...
2016 / Bashir H. Osman, Erjun Wu, Bohai Ji, Suhaib S. Abdulhameed -
Mathematical and empirical description of screen blocking2016 / Lawinska Katarzyna, Modrzewski Remigiusz, Wodzinski Piotr
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A Simulation-Based Optimization Method for the Integrative Design of the Building Envelope
Abstract An effective design of green buildings requires a process of optimization to meet all the sustainability goals through an integrative design approach. The research focuses on the development of a replicable methodology for the optimization...
2015 / Maria Ferrara, Marco Filippi, Elisa Sirombo, Vittorio Cravino -
Postbuckling Analysis Of A Rectangular Plate Loaded In Compression2016 / Jozef Havran, Martin Psotný
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Performance analysis of greenhouse dryer by using insulated north-wall under natural convection mode
Abstract A prototype north wall insulated greenhouse dryer has been fabricated and tested in no-load conditions under natural convection mode. Experimentation has been conducted in two different cases. Case-I is when solar collector placed inside...
2016 / Prashant Singh Chauhan, Anil Kumar -
Promoting energy developments as sustainable: Does it trigger positive evaluations for people with strong biospheric values?
Abstract Various energy sources are positioned as sustainable, assuming this may elicit positive evaluations of these sources, particularly among people who care about nature and the environment (i.e. have strong biospheric values). For example, the ...
2016 / Goda Perlaviciute, Linda Steg, Elisabeth J. Hoekstra -
Modelling the satisfaction of contractors: the impact of client performance2010 / ROBBY SOETANTO, DAVID G. PROVERBS
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Pedestrian Safety at Traffic Signals in Warsaw
Abstract This paper attempts to examine and analyse accident causation and risk factors for pedestrian injuries at signalized locations in Warsaw. In large Polish cities like Warsaw, pedestrians constitute almost 60% of road fatalities. Although...
2016 / Piotr Olszewski, Beata Osińska, Anna Zielińska -
Accelerated pavement testing of thin RCC over soil cement pavements
Abstract Three full-scale roller compacted concrete (RCC) pavement sections built over a soil cement base were tested under accelerated pavement testing (APT). The RCC thicknesses varied from 102mm (4in.) to 152mm (6in.) and to 203mm (8in.),...
2016 / Zhong Wu, Moinul Mahdi, Tyson D. Rupnow -
Seismic Retrofitting of Structures by Steel Bracings
Abstract Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures so as to improve the system behaviour or its components repair/strengthening up to the performance it is expected. Detailed seismic evaluation and assessing the vulnerability...
2016 / G. Navya, Pankaj Agarwal -
Assessment Schemes for Sustainability Design through BIM: Lessons Learnt2016 / Syahrul Nizam Kamaruzzaman, Hafez Salleh, Eric Choen Weng Lou, Rodger Edwards, Phui Fung Wong
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Comparison of Contact Stress Distribution for Foam Seat and Seat of Auxetic Spring Skeleton2013 / M. Janus-Michalska, D. Jasińska, J. Smardzewski
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Cost Development Over-time at Construction Planning Phase: Empirical Evidence from Norwegian Construction Projects
Abstract Every capital-intensive constructions project goes through various challenges throughout their project life cycle. However, one crucial challenge is to understand and trace cost development over-time at planning phase. The research aim is...
2016 / Olav Torp, Alemu Moges Belay, Carl Thodesen, Ole Jonny Klakegg -
Time-step constraints in transient coupled finite element analysis2015 / W. Cui, K. A. Gawecka, D. M. G. Taborda, D. M. Potts, L. Zdravković
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Investigating and Calibrating the Dynamics of Vehicles in Traffic Micro-simulations Models
Abstract The accuracy of the micro-simulation modelʼs generated vehicle activity data used in the emissions modelling depends on how the dynamic behaviours of vehicles are being represented in the model. The dynamic behaviour of every single vehicle ...
2016 / Mohammed Yazan Madi -
Structural vibration serviceability: New design framework featuring human-structure interaction
Abstract Predicting the effect of walking traffic on structural vibrations is a great challenge to designers of pedestrian structures, such as footbridges and floors. This is mainly due to the lack of adequate design guidelines, which in turn can be ...
2017 / Erfan Shahabpoor, Aleksandar Pavic, Vitomir Racic -
A toolkit of designs for mixing Discrete Event Simulation and System Dynamics
Abstract In recent years there has been significant interest in multimethodology and the mixing of OR/MS methods, including Discrete Event Simulation (DES) with System Dynamics (SD). Several examples of mixing DES and SD are described in the...
2016 / Jennifer Sian Morgan, Susan Howick, Valerie Belton -
Interface Capacity of Repaired Concrete Columns Strengthened with RC Jackets2015 / Dimitra Achillopoulou, Theodoros Pardalakis, Athanasios Karabinis