Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Assessment of Deformations of Earth‘s Surface at Mine Construction on Sub-Soils
Abstract The paper provides technical and technological solutions aimed at construction and support erection for up to 50 m deep underground facilities of a relatively moderate extend up to 100 m in unstable mantle rocks, which are carried out by...
2016 / M.A. Bauer, V.A. Dmitrienko, A.I. Kapustin -
Relations between Linear ViscoElastic Behaviour of Bituminous Mixtures Containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Colloidal Structure of Corresponding Binder Blends
Abstract The paper presents an attempt to find a relation between Linear ViscoElastic (LVE) behaviour of bituminous mixtures containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and colloidal structure of corresponding binders. Three different base bitumens...
2016 / Salvatore Mangiafico, Hervé Di Benedetto, Cédric Sauzéat, François Olard, Simon Pouget, et al. -
Pedestrian Protection, Speed Enforcement and Road Network Structure the key Action for Implementing Poland's Vision Zero
Abstract Since 1991 Poland's road safety has been systematically improving with a 60% reduction in road deaths. Despite the progress Poland continues to be one of the European Union’ worst performing countries. The country's main road safety...
2016 / Kazimierz Jamroz, Wojciech Kustra, Marcin Budzynski, Joanna Zukowska -
Modern Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints for Road Bridges
Abstract Introduced in 2010 EN 1337 “Structural bearings” is nowadays a basic act intention of which is providing a good manufacturing quality and operation of modern bridge bearings. This act prepared during 17 years is a recapitulation of European ...
2016 / Andrzej Niemierko -
Experimental and numerical assessment of the equivalent-orthotropic-thin-plate model for bending of corrugated panels
Abstract Numerous papers deal with the Equivalent Plate Model (EPM) for corrugated panels. Comparison of published formulas for the four relevant equivalent bending stiffnesses D ...
2016 / Yohko Aoki, Waldemar Maysenhölder -
Finite Element Analysis of Hollow-Core Slabs2016 / E. Frăţilă, Z. Kiss
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Rutting Behavior of Geocell Reinforced Base Layer Overlying Weak Sand Subgrades
Abstract In this study, a series of large scale repeated model load tests are performed on geocell reinforced and unreinforced base layers overlying weak sand subgrades. The weak sand subgrades are prepared at 30% relative density (RD) through...
2016 / V. Vinay Kumar, Sireesh Saride -
Determination of the Frequency of Natural Vibrations of a Modular Building
Abstract The article deals with the question of determining the natural vibrations frequencies of modular buildings. It is determined the dependence between the first cross-frequency single-storey buildings and a frequency of a single block. The...
2016 / Vyacheslav S. Shirokov, Igor S. Kholopov, Aleksey V. Solovejv -
New Tools and Strategies for Design and Operation of Urban Transport Interchanges
Abstract NODES “New tOols for Design and OpEration of Urban Transport InterchangeS” is a collaborative project co-funded by the Seventh Framework Programme focused on building and testing a Toolbox to support European cities in the design and...
2016 / Luca Lucietti, Caroline Hoogendoorn, Ivo Cré -
Comparison of Experiments and CFD Simulations of a Braceless Concrete Semi-submersible Platform
Abstract A braceless concrete substructure for floating offshore wind turbines was designed and analysed in 2014 by Dr.tech. Olav Olsen AS,IFE and Acciona within an industrial project co-financed by the Research Council in Norway. A simplified model ...
2016 / Luca Oggiano, Fabio Pierella, Tor Anders Nygaard, Jacobus De Vaal, Emile Arens -
Road Safety Screening on the Move
Abstract The target is quite high: Germany aims to reduce the number of fatalities and seriously injured persons by 40% until 2020 compared to the values of 2010. In order to achieve this aim, great efforts have to be considered. The federal state...
2016 / T. Kathmann, H. Ziegler, M. Pozybill -
The Use of Crusher-run Aggregates of Reinforced Concrete Frames When Reconstructing Hydraulic Structures
Abstract There is a significant amount of wastes during the reconstruction and overhaul of hydraulic structures such as crushed reinforced concrete frames. The wastes must be disposed afterwards which leads to a substantial increase in costs. To use ...
2016 / Andrey A. Mikhasek, Yulia M. Galitskova, Olga A. Tutova -
Complementary Assets in the Methodology of Implementation Unified Information Model of the City Environment Project Life Cycle
Abstract This article contain comprehensive data of completing the functional, complementary unified information model, based on the technology of building information modelling for creation city environment through the whole lifecycle of the...
2016 / Andrey Volkov, Olga Kuzina -
Some Predictions of Deformations from Tram Track Construction in a Structure-Embankment Transition Zone
Abstract Based on a construction project of a tram line in Nanjing City of China, the influence of a tram track construction on the deformation characteristics of an adjacent metro station and tunnels is investigated. Because a section of the tram...
2016 / Yao Shan, Shunhua Zhou, Quanmei Gong, Junhua Xiao, Changdan Wang, et al. -
Knowledge-based Minimization of Railway Infrastructures Environmental Impact
Abstract Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and intelligent data analysis can help in reducing carbon and water footprints of rail infrastructure construction projects. The goal is to improve the railway construction processes with regard to their...
2016 / Francisco Barrientos, Alberto Moral, Jorge Rodríguez, Carlos Martínez, Francisco Campo, et al. -
Technology of the Early Age Concrete Loading
Abstract The article reviews the current early age loading of monolithic structures technologies. The author shows that a standard concrete strength maturation without considering the loading stages results in substantial increase of costs of works, ...
2016 / A.Kh. Baiburin -
REFINET: REthinking Future Infrastructure NETworks
Abstract The European transport infrastructure network is considered as the lifeblood of European trade and society, and is commonly regarded as a shared heritage of great economic value. But it is also recognised today that this network is composed ...
2016 / Alain Zarli, Luc Bourdeau, Miguel Segarra -
Traffic Flow Optimization on Freeways
Abstract Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs) are advanced technologies and applications integrated in transportation networks with the aim of creating a safe and efficient transportation environment. ITSs are developing both in the cities,...
2016 / Bruno Carlo Rampinelli Rota, Milan Simic -
The Design and Composition of Expansion Joints on Big-span Bridges with Intensive Heavy-duty Traffic
Abstract In the Republic of Belarus the roads with a high intensity of transport most widely employ expansion joints with rubber and steel compensators fastened to the reinforced concrete base with embedded therein studs. While operated expansion...
2016 / Alexei Busel, Radziyen Krotau -
Effective Concrete Modified by Complex Additive Based on Waste Products of Construction Acrylic Paints
Abstract Improvement in quality of concrete compositions can be achieved both by using chemical additives, and using local components to create a new generation of concrete, which is a highly relevant objective for concrete technology. The...
2016 / T.K. Akchurin, A.V. Tukhareli, T.F. Cherednichenko