Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Probabilistic prediction of expected ground condition and construction time and costs in road tunnels
Abstract Ground condition and construction (excavation and support) time and costs are the key factors in decision-making during planning and design phases of a tunnel project. An innovative methodology for probabilistic estimation of ground...
2016 / A. Mahmoodzadeh, S. Zare -
Deformation Modelling of Instrumented Flexible Pavement Structure
Abstract A flexible test road structure was built and tested in an Accelerated Pavement Test (APT) using a Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) to monitor its performance behaviour. In the tests more than one million load cycles were applied, but mid-way...
2016 / Thorbjorg Saevarsdottir, Sigurdur Erlingsson -
Predicting strength of recycled aggregate concrete using Artificial Neural Network, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System and Multiple Linear Regression
Abstract Compressive strength of concrete, recognized as one of the most significant mechanical properties of concrete, is identified as one of the most essential factors for the quality assurance of concrete. In the current study, three different...
2016 / Faezehossadat Khademi, Sayed Mohammadmehdi Jamal, Neela Deshpande, Shreenivas Londhe -
The 2016-update of the Dutch Design Guideline for Basal Reinforced Piled Embankments
Abstract The Dutch Design Guideline CUR226 for basal reinforced piled embankments was revised before publishing its second edition in Dutch and English in 2016. This paper reports about the main changes in comparison to its first edition, of 2010....
2016 / Suzanne J.M. van Eekelen -
Prediction of regular wave loads on a fixed offshore oscillating water column-wave energy converter using CFD
Abstract In this paper, hydrodynamic wave loads on an offshore stationary–floating oscillating water column (OWC) are investigated via a 2D and 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling based on the RANS equations and the VOF surface capturing...
2016 / Ahmed Elhanafi -
Difficulties in Analytical Fire Safety Assessment of Steel Bridges, Using the Provisions of EU Design Standards and Legislation
Abstract Today, there is a complete lack of appropriate regulatory provisions governing the fire safety assessment of bridges, in particular, specifying the load criteria under fire exposure, with which primary and secondary load-bearing elements...
2016 / Paweł A. Król, Andrzej S. Nowak -
Cracks in Circular Reinforced Concrete Columns Occurring During the Construction Process
Abstract In the paper, the origins of cracks in reinforced concrete columns occurring during the construction process are discussed. The development of the cracks was analyzed using equations of deformations and stresses for long cylinders proposed...
2016 / Marta Lutomirska, Szczepan Lutomirski -
Evaluation of the approach used for modeling the base under jointed plain concrete pavements in the AASHTO Pavement ME Design Guide
Abstract This study evaluates the modeling of different base types under new jointed plain concrete pavements (JPCP) in the AASHTO Pavement ME Design Guide. It was found that the Pavement ME overestimated the stress in JPCP for unbonded stabilized...
2016 / Feng Mu, Julie M. Vandenbossche -
Unpaved Road Reinforced with Geosynthetics
Abstract Geosynthetics are commonly used in mechanically stabilization of unpaved roads with a low volume of traffic. The practical use of geosynthetics above a weak subgrade or within a base course has demonstrated the benefit of reducing rut...
2016 / Lidia Sarah Calvarano, Rocco Palamara, Giovanni Leonardi, Nicola Moraci -
The Practice Research Based on the POE System of Environmental Performance of Green Residential Building
Abstract Based on green building development, it has become an inevitable trend to promote urban development pattern transformation and to realize the city green, ecology, sustainable development. In such circumstances, it becomes very important how ...
2016 / Liang Yu, Ran Ding, Wei Gao, Haixu Wang, Guohui Feng -
Effect of Consolidation on the Behaviour of Excavations in Fine-grained Soils
Abstract This study deals with the detrimental effects of consolidation on the behaviour of excavations carried out in fine-grained soils. With the aim of reproducing the main aspects of the mechanical behaviour of medium-soft clays, an advanced...
2016 / Fabiano Bertoldo, Luigi Callisto -
Inspection of Quality of Concrete of Load-bearing Structure, Bridge No. 121-007 Across Vltava River at Zvikov
Abstract This paper is introducing results of diagnostic survey of bridge no. 121-007 across Vltava river near Zvikov [1], focusing on assessment of quality of concrete mix used for load-bearing structure of the bridge after more than 50 years of...
2016 / Rehacek Stanislav, Citek David, Kolisko Jiri, Simunek Ivo -
Influence of Polymer Modified Binder Content from RAP on Stone Mastic Asphalt Rutting Resistance
Abstract Properties of hot mix asphalt with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) mostly depends on RAP properties, especially RAP binder. It is assumed that binder from RAP is usually stiffer than virgin binder because of exploitation aging process. Use ...
2016 / Adam Liphardt, Jan Król, Piotr Radziszewski -
Design Library Solution Patterns in SysML for Concept Design and Simulation
Abstract Object-oriented models in the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) are developed in this paper to support the concept development phase within engineering design. Generic libraries in SysML for functions, according to the functional basis, and ...
2016 / Benjamin Kruse, Kristina Shea -
Seismic performance of steel frames designed using different allowable story drift limits
Abstract The design of Moment Resisting Steel Frames (MRSFs) is usually governed by drift limits rather than strength because of their high flexibility. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the seismic performance of a 6-story MRSF designed...
2016 / Hamdy Abou-Elfath, Mostafa Ramadan, Mohamed Meshaly, Heba Alzobair Fdiel -
Basic Parameters for the Design of Intermodal Public Transport Infrastructures
Abstract The greatest megacities around the world are facing overcrowding public transit systems, added to environmental and traffic complications. Numerous efforts have been done aimed at tackling those issues. Intermodalism consists of combining...
2016 / Lida Margarita María Durán Bernal -
Analysing the Service Information Transfer in the Service Development Process at Two Automotive Companies
Abstract As service renders an increasing share of companies’ revenues and affects a product's environmental performance, the effectiveness of the services carried out is important. The aim of this paper is to analyse the service information...
2016 / Louise Lindkvist, Erik Sundin -
Foundations for low cost buildings
Abstract Attaining an economical and safe design of structures is regarded as a prerequisite for the structural engineer. The market prices of reinforcing steels have dramatically soared in recent years internationally. Therefore, the purpose of the ...
2016 / Sayed Abdel Salam, Mahmoud Samir El-kady -
How to Design and Evaluate Early PSS Concepts: The Product Service Concept Tree
Abstract Recently, lots of manufacturing companies have been attracted by the possibility to differentiate themselves from competitors introducing product related services in their traditional portfolio. During this transition, however, companies...
2016 / Alice Rondini, Giuditta Pezzotta, Fabiana Pirola, Monica Rossi, Paulo Pina -
Investigation of the Mechanical Behaviour of the Interface between Soil and Reinforcement, via Experimental and Numerical Modelling
Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate the interface properties between soil and reinforcement, via experimental and numerical modelling of reinforced slopes. In particular, several scale models were built and tested under enhanced...
2016 / Elena Kapogianni, Michael Sakellariou, Jan Laue, Sarah Springman