Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Study of Permanent Deformation and Granulometric Distribution of Graded Crushed Stone Pavement Material
Abstract The pavement's structural distresses are linked to resilient and permanent deformations, which are accumulated during the pavement lifetime. The material choice for base and sub-base is important to have a good performance of the pavement....
2016 / Caroline Lima, Laura Motta -
How to make modal shift from road to rail possible in the European transport market, as aspired to in the EU Transport White Paper 20112016 / Dewan Md Zahurul Islam, Stefano Ricci, Bo-Lennart Nelldal
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Construction Quality Assessment Using 3D as-built Models Generated with Project Tango
Abstract Assessing the quality of construction for compliance with the design intent has been a challenging task in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. As modern design methods using Building Information Modeling (BIM)...
2016 / T. Sri Kalyan, Puyan A. Zadeh, Sheryl Staub-French, Thomas M. Froese -
A Numerical Study on the Implications of Subgrade Reinforcement with Geosynthetics in Pavement Design
Abstract The main purpose of this paper is to present a numerical study to demonstrate the implications of subgrade reinforcement with geosynthetics in road pavement design. A parametric analysis was carried out with the finite element program ADINA ...
2016 / José Neves, Helena Lima, Margarida Gonçalves -
Environmental Compliance During Construction
Abstract The paper discusses the key issues and most acceptable approaches to environmental management in the construction industry. The author's approach relies on the cluster analysis of structural components of construction, subject to...
2016 / S.G. Аbramyan -
Frost Resistance of the Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Containing Active Mineral Additives
Abstract High durability of the steel fiber reinforced concrete is one of the prerequisites for it successful use in road construction. Frost resistance of concrete depends on many factors, in particular on the visco-plastic properties of the cement ...
2016 / S.N. Pogorelov, G.S. Semenyak -
Operational Modal Analysis of Weir on Odra River in Poland
Abstract The paper presents the results of Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) of a weir on Odra river in Poland. The immediate reason for the dynamic analysis was the occurrence of clearly perceivable vibration of the weir in time of the high water...
2016 / Zbigniew Wójcicki, Stanisław Kostecki, Jacek Grosel -
New Method of Surface Settlement Prediction for Saint-petersburg Metro Escalator Tunnels Excavated by EPB TBM
Abstract The article describes a new technology of escalator tunnel construction using earth pressure balance tunnel-boring machines (EPB TBM) in complex geological conditions of St. Petersburg soils. The results of field surveying observations of...
2016 / S.U. Novozhenin, M.G. Vystrchil -
Safety PL– A Support Tool for Road Safety Impact Assessment
Abstract Published on 19 November 2008, the European Union's Directive 2008/96/EC is one of the most important EU documents setting out a road safety orientation, in particular, road infrastructure safety management. It identifies four main areas of ...
2016 / Wojciech Kustra, Kazimierz Jamroz, Marcin Budzynski -
Concrete Slabs Strengthened with Basalt Fibres – Experimental Tests Results
Abstract Cracks and microcracks can occur in concrete pavement slabs resting on the soil surface during their exploitation. These effects are the result of concreting method and environmental conditions. Nowadays, concrete pavement slabs are usually ...
2016 / Maria Wlodarczyk, Igor Jedrzejewski -
Quality Level Assessment of Sorption Chillers Installed in Solar Cooling Plants
Abstract The use of reliable, representative and reproducible data for the assessment of the quality level of HVAC systems and components on seasonal basis is crucial especially in view of the obligation of energy labelling, which is due by...
2016 / Patrizia N. Melograno, Salvatore Vasta, Francois Boudehenn, Jochen Döll -
Smart City: A Systematic Approach towards a Sustainable Urban Transformation
Abstract Today, cities allocate about 50% of world's population, and it is expected that this number will increase up to 80% in the upcoming years. The urban territory is responsible for a high percentage of natural resources consumption and waste...
2016 / Laura Aelenei, Ana Ferreira, Claudia Sousa Monteiro, Ricardo Gomes, Helder Gonçalves, et al. -
On-line Tool for the Assessment of Sustainable Urban Transport Policies
Abstract European cities face increasing challenges to their citizens’ mobility. Urban transport systems are integral elements of the European transport system and are therefore of concern for the Common Transport Policy. Thus, the 2011 Transport...
2016 / Claudia de Stasio, Davide Fiorello, Francesca Fermi, Angelo Martino, Guy Hitchcock, et al. -
Feasibility as a Potential Substitute for Natural Sand: A Comparative Study between Granite Cutting Waste and Marble Slurry
Abstract One of the most challenging problems of 21st century is solid waste management and stone slurry is a prime shareholder in this waste. The paper aims at assessing the feasibility of utilizing the two different types of stone waste generated...
2016 / Sarbjeet Singh, Anshumantiwari, Ravindra Nagar, Vinay Agrawal -
Colombian Soil Stabilized with Geopolymers for Low Cost Roads
Abstract In some countries, low cost roads have an important role in the road network as they provide a faster way to travel between villages and can improve the access to basic services. In this paper, a geopolymer synthetized...
2016 / Sara Rios, Catarina Ramos, António Viana da Fonseca, Nuno Cruz, Carlos Rodrigues -
Safe and Sustainable Coastal Highway Route E39
Abstract The project “Coastal Highway Route E39” have a mandate to, investigate how infrastructure can exploit renewable energy to reduce environmental footprint. Three PhD projects were initiated on this subject at Chalmers University of Technology ...
2016 / Bijan Adl-Zarrabi, Babak Ebrahimi, Mohammed Hoseini, Josef Johnsson, Raheb Mirzanamadi, et al. -
Comparison of Surrogate Measures for the Reliability and Redundancy of Water Distribution Systems2016 / Tiku T. Tanyimboh, Calvin Siew, Salah Saleh, Anna Czajkowska
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Seismic Analysis on Recycled Aggregate Concrete Frame Considering Strain Rate Effect2016 / Changqing Wang, Jianzhuang Xiao, Zhenping Sun
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Remediation of Expansive Soils Using Agricultural Waste Bagasse Ash
Abstract Bagasse is a fibrous material remaining after crushing sugarcane to extract its juice; and bagasse ash is produced after burning bagasse. Improper disposal of this material can create environmental problems around sugar manufacturing...
2016 / Hayder Hasan, Liet Dang, Hadi Khabbaz, Behzad Fatahi, Sergei Terzaghi -
The limits of partial life cycle assessment studies in road construction practices: A case study on the use of hydrated lime in Hot Mix Asphalt
Abstract Extensive published literature shows that hydrated lime improves Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) durability. Its impact on the environmental impact of HMA has not been investigated. This paper presents a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for...
2016 / T. Schlegel, D. Puiatti, H.-J. Ritter, D. Lesueur, C. Denayer, et al.