Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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A Novel Ski–Snow Tribometer and its Precision2016 / M. Hasler, K. Schindelwig, B. Mayr, Ch. Knoflach, S. Rohm, et al.
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Importance of Soil Pulverization Level in Lime Stabilized Soil Performance
Abstract In this study, effects of soil pulverization level on mechanical properties of a lime stabilized high plasticity clay were investigated. Unconfined compression strength tests were carried on lime stabilized samples which were prepared with...
2016 / Ilknur Bozbey, Birol Demir, Muhammet Komut, Ahmet Saglik, Senol Comez, et al. -
Daily and Seasonal Variation of Several Parameters Based on the Measured Deflection at the Edges of Different Types of Semi-rigid Pavements Transverse Cracks
Abstract There are around 30% semi-rigid pavements in the National Spanish Roads Network, being a composition of bituminous layers over cement treated layers. Those with more than 20 years in service were constructed with a high percentage of...
2016 / Maria Esther Castillo Díez, Juan Gallego Medina -
Calculated Justification of Reinforced Soil Structures in the Design and Construction of Transport Systems
Abstract This article describes the design and construction of transport systems including highways. According to the environmental infrastructureб a lot of attention is paid to the improvement and reconstruction of traffic roads, including quality, ...
2016 / T.P. Kasharina -
Stress-strain behaviour of asphalt concrete in compression
Abstract This paper presents an evaluation of the failure mode of asphalt concrete and describes the stress-strain curve that governs asphalt concrete beyond the limit of elasticity in the ascending branch. The relationship of stress-strain is...
2016 / Lee Leon, Raymond Charles, Nicola Simpson -
Vulnerability assessment for the hazards of crosswinds when vehicles cross a bridge deck
Abstract A new procedure to assess the crosswind hazard of operating a vehicle over a bridge deck has been developed using a probabilistic approach that utilizes long-term wind data at bridge sites as well as the aerodynamic properties of bridge...
2016 / Se-Jin Kim, Chul-Hwan Yoo, Ho-Kyung Kim -
Evaluating the Service Quality in Multi-modal Transport Networks
Abstract The German Highway Capacity Manual HBS (Handbuch fuer die Bemessung von Strassenverkehrsanlagen, FGSV 2015) like other Highway Capacity Manuals provides a collection of methods for evaluating the Level of Service for single road facilities, ...
2016 / Markus Friedrich -
A Spatial Network Model for Civil Infrastructure System Development2016 / Gaihua Fu, Sean Wilkinson, Richard J. Dawson
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Delay Analysis Methodologies (DAMs) in Delivering Quality Projects: Contractors and Consultants’ Perceptions
Abstract The paper attempted to identify the current practice on the use of Delay Analysis Methodologies (DAMs) and the challenges affecting its use during practice in view of delivering quality projects. A questionnaire survey approach was employed ...
2016 / Nurul Huda Muhamad, Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad, Asmalia Che Ahmad, Irma Hanie Ibrahim -
Front-end Conditions for Product-service System Design
Abstract This research shows the preliminary results of ongoing research in the understanding of front-end conditions that lever the organization's general disposition toward creating new product-service systems. Semi-structured expert interviews...
2016 / Ivo Dewit -
Improving Quality and Durability of Bitumen and Asphalt Concrete by Modification Using Recycled Polyethylene Based Polymer Composition
Abstract Bitumen is a component of asphalt binder that combines gravel, sand and mineral powder in the monolith. Bitumen performs this function due to adhesive properties and ability to become liquid when heated, and becomes solid...
2016 / Sergii Kishchynskyi, Vasyl Nagaychuk, Artem Bezuglyi -
Recycled Mortars with C&D Waste
Abstract Nowadays an environmental problem that cannot be underestimated is the increasing amount of waste of different nature. Certainly, an environmental friendly solution is to use waste directly or indirectly in the production of concrete or...
2016 / Luciana Restuccia, Consuelo Spoto, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro, Jean-Marc Tulliani -
Study of Using the Possibility of Textile Sand Piles at the Base of the Automobile Road Folded by Saline Soils
Abstract Article presents a version of textile sand piles application in road construction for road bases arranged on saline soils. Construction of roads in the areas of saline soils occurrence is a complex multidimensional problem, which includes...
2016 / E.N. Karpushko, I.L. Bartolomei, M.O. Karpushko -
Data Analysis for Condition-Based Railway Infrastructure Maintenance2014 / Bjarne Bergquist, Peter Söderholm
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Designing of Optimal Annular Nozzles with Multiphase Flows
Abstract The problem of profiling of optimal (i.e. securing maximum value of thrust) configurations for annular nozzles of the external expansion with a multiphase medium is considered. Direct methods of a calculus of variations are applied to the...
2016 / A.L. Kartashev, M.A. Kartasheva -
Design with Uncertainty: The Role of Future Options for Infrastructure Integration2016 / Claudio Martani, Ying Jin, Kenichi Soga, Stefan Scholtes
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Innovation in Product-Service System Engineering Based on Early Customer Integration and Prototyping
Abstract Product-Service Systems (PSS) enhance product-centered offers with services and infrastructure in order to provide customer-oriented solutions. These new concepts enable companies to innovate their portfolio, thus supporting creative and...
2016 / Konrad Exner, Thomas Damerau, Rainer Stark -
Arc Based Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for optimal design of gravitational sewer networks
Abstract In this paper, constrained and unconstrained versions of a new formulation of Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm (ACOA) named Arc Based Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm (ABACOA) are augmented with the Tree Growing Algorithm (TGA) and used...
2016 / R. Moeini, M.H. Afshar -
Experimental studies in Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity of roller compacted concrete pavement containing fly ash and M-sand
Abstract This paper presents the experimental investigation results of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) tests conducted on roller compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) material containing Class F fly ash of as mineral admixture. River sand, M-sand and...
2016 / S. Krishna Rao, P. Sravana, T. Chandrasekhara Rao -
Bus Stop and Bus Terminal Capacity
Abstract Stockholm is growing fast leading to an increased demand for public transport services and facilities. This has subsequently led to challenges to provide suitable bus terminals. The Municipalities are keen to provide good public transport...
2016 / Azhar Al-Mudhaffar, Albania Nissan, Karl-Lennart Bang