Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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A second order analytical solution of focused wave group interacting with a vertical wall2016 / Yonggang Sun, Xiantao Zhang
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The Technology of Automatic Control of Heat Consumption in Buildings
Abstract The paper is devoted to development and research of buildings’ heat consumption management technology. Schematics of heat consumption management for CHP and low-grade as heat sources discussed. Analysis of management system capability...
2016 / Anna A. Tsynaeva, Maksim N. Nikitin, Ekaterina A. Tsynaeva -
Proposed Data-Driven Performance Measures for Comparing and Ranking Traffic Bottlenecks
Abstract To justify investments towards improved traffic operations, engineers and policy-makers need scientific and accurate methods of congestion measurement. However, status-quo methods are limited and/or outdated. Peak-hour analyses are becoming ...
2016 / David Hale, Ali Hajbabaie, Jiaqi Ma, Jia Hu, Hyoshin Park, et al. -
How to Protect the Tunnel SOS Niche Wall in the Event of Vehicle Impact
Abstract An increase in the number of traffic accidents in tunnel emergency stop areas has been recored in the last two years in many countries with long road tunnels. In most cases, the collisions of passenger cars into the emergency stop area...
2016 / Robert Kunc, Senad Omerović, Miha Ambrož, Ivan Prebil -
Defining the Parameters of Loading of Concrete Bridges Superstructures Basing on the Level of Vibroacoustic Emission Signals
Abstract The technique and experimental equipment for remote monitoring of concrete bridge superstructures by vibroacoustic emission signals method was developed. The transducers are mounted on concrete beams for measuring the oscillation energy of...
2016 / Evgen Oksen -
Non-invasive Procedure to Probe the Route Choices of Commuters in Rail Transit Systems
Abstract Accurately determining the probability of various route choices is critical in understanding the actual spatiotemporal flow of commuters and the instantaneous capacity of trains and stations. Here, we report a novel procedure, based solely...
2016 / Christopher Monterola, Erika Fille Legara, Di Pan, Kee Khoon Lee, Gih Guang Hung -
Model for Forecasting the Sorptivity of Concretes with Recycled Concrete Aggregate
Abstract In the paper an attempt to develop models that allow to predict sorptivity of concrete with recycled aggregate on the basis of the composition of the concrete was presented. It was also an attempt to assess the suitability of these models...
2016 / Roman Jaskulski, Oliwia Amanda Waszak, Wojciech Kubissa -
Advanced Evaluation Methods for Variable Speed Limit Systems
Abstract The variable speed limit (VSL) system has been implemented on many freeways and urban arterials as a link control strategy. Objectives for deploying VSL systems may include giving advance warning, stabilize and smooth traffic (i.e....
2016 / Williams Ackaah, Klaus Bogenberger -
A Design Methodology to Support the Optimization of Steel Structures
Abstract Steel constructions are widely used in several applications such as structures for buildings, stores, factories, and power plants. The scope of the research is to study a methodology to reduce the weight and the cost related to big frame...
2016 / Paolo Cicconi, Michele Germani, Sergio Bondi, Alessandro Zuliani, Emanuele Cagnacci -
Analysis and Evaluation of Flash Flood Disasters: A Case of Lingbao County of Henan Province in China
Abstract Disasters caused by flash floods with casualties have occurred frequently in China in recent years. In order to effectively prevent and control them, the government initiated the project of building up a comprehensive non-structural measure ...
2016 / Qiuling Yao, Jiabi Xie, Liang Guo, Xiaolei Zhang, Ronghua Liu -
Wall thickness variation effect on tank’s shape behaviour under critical harmonic settlement
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of wall thickness variation on tank’s wall buckling mode under the effect of critical harmonic settlement for open top tanks. The study was performed on four tanks which have the same...
2016 / Ahmed Shamel Fahmy, Amr Mohamed Khalil -
A unified framework for model-based multi-objective linear process and energy optimisation under uncertainty
Abstract Process and energy models provide an invaluable tool for design, analysis and optimisation. These models are usually based upon a number of assumptions, simplifications and approximations, thereby introducing uncertainty in the model...
2016 / Vassilis M. Charitopoulos, Vivek Dua -
Seismic vulnerability evaluation of existing R.C. buildings
Abstract Earthquakes are natural phenomena that occur at several places of the world. Severe earthquakes, when near inhabited districts, have caused extensive loss of life and property. Although some progress in the area of seismic prediction has...
2016 / Sameh A. El-Betar -
Mechanical Stabilization of Unbound Layers to Increase Pavement Performance and Incorporation of Benefits into M-E analysis
Abstract In recent years there has been a growing body of evidence supporting the performance benefits of incorporating stiff geogrids into unbound road base layers to improve the mechanical properties of the layer with a resulting improvement in...
2016 / Tim Oliver, Mark Wayne, Jay Kwon -
Comparing Lane Based and Lane-group Based Models of Signalised Intersection Networks
Abstract This paper compares two analytical approaches for modelling signalised intersection networks in relation to the assessment of signal coordination quality as a fundamental element of network performance analysis. These are (i) the...
2016 / Rahmi Akcelik -
Optimized Reinforcement Detailing Design for Sustainable Construction: Slab Case Study
Abstract Reinforced steel rebar is commonly supplied in one-dimensional stocks and typically designed for and installed in various structural components in civil and industrial construction. Surplus reinforcement constitutes a major fraction of...
2016 / Chaoyu Zheng, Ming Lu -
In-situ Monitoring of Side Friction of Drilled Piles by Different Loading Methods
Abstract Side frictions of three groups of drilled piles under different loading methods in Xinwan interchange of Qianjiang Passageway and Connecting Project were monitored. Group 1 was loaded by static loading test method. The other two groups were ...
2016 / Liqing Zhang, Ye Ma, Chunxia Song, Yu Yang, Lvyin Zhao -
Safety of Characteristic Subsections of Roadwork Zones on Motorways
Abstract Roadwork zones interrupt the flow of traffic and shall reduce road safety of motorways (autobahns), at least in specific sections. Motorways are the fastest roads in the German roadwork and have the highest level of safety – higher than...
2016 / Jean Emmanuel Bakaba, Jörg Ortlepp -
The Use of Mobility Scooters by the Elderly – A Feasibility Study in Israel
Abstract Studies worldwide indicate that an active lifestyle, including mobility, is essential for the quality of life of the elderly. Given the decline in elderly people's ability to serve as vehicle drivers and their physical limitations for long...
2016 / Victoria Gitelman, Fany Pesahov, Roby Carmel, Sarit Chen -
Geodesign parsed: Placing it within the rubric of recognized design theories
Abstract It is neither the “design” portion nor the “geo” part that empower geodesign’s mode of practice and education—it is their combination that facilitates this model of land design and planning. One of the stated features and benefits of...
2016 / Kelleann Foster