Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Time Elasticity - who and what Determines the Correct Project Duration?
Abstract Management of time and progress is a key element in achieving project success. In a classical time-cost-quality division, determining the correct duration of the project has obvious benefits and drawbacks for cost and quality. Generally, it ...
2016 / Agnar Johansen, Andreas D. Landmark, Fredrick Olshausen, Rimmert van der Kooij, Sidsel Skappel -
The Integration of Lean Construction and Sustainable Construction: A Stakeholder Perspective in Analyzing Sustainable Lean Construction Strategies in Malaysia
Abstract The simultaneous implementations of Sustainable Construction (SC) and Lean Construction (LC) concepts/practices are feasible in a strategic approach to accomplish improvement in reducing waste, which resulted in both positive environment...
2016 / Ahmad Huzaimi Abd Jamil, Mohamad Syazli Fathi -
Traffic Flow at a Freeway Work Zone with Reversible Median Lane
Abstract Work zones on freeways usually affect the quality of service for road users. Aiming to reduce traffic flow disruptions to a minimum, Hessen Mobil – Road and Traffic Management installed an innovative reversible lane system in a work zone on ...
2016 / Helen Waleczek, Justin Geistefeldt, Dijana Cindric-Middendorf, Gerd Riegelhuth -
Safety impact of application of auxiliary lanes at downstream locations of Thai U-turns
Abstract To assess the safety impact of auxiliary lanes at downstream locations of U-turns, the Traffic Conflict Technique was used. On the basis of the installed components at those locations, four types of U-turns were identified: those without...
2016 / I.P. Meel, U. Brannolte, D. Satirasetthavee, K. Kanitpong -
A Conceptual Framework for a Navigational Support System for Construction Projects
Abstract In a globalized and dynamic world, the construction companies that survive are those able to adapt rapidly and successfully to new conditions. Measuring the performance of construction projects dynamically helps companies survive. Despite...
2016 / Foad Marzoughi, Tiru Arthanari -
Standardization of the Environmental Information for Asphalt Technologies
Abstract Increasing attention being paid to the environmental impact of construction activities has led to the adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for the purpose of producing standardized assessments. Facilitating the comparison of ...
2016 / Sara Anastasio, Joëlle De Visscher, Matthew Wayman, Nicolas Bueche, Inge Hoff, et al. -
Selection of Quiet Pavement Technology for Polish Climate Conditions on the Example of CiDRO Project
Abstract Transportation noise has a growing detrimental impact on the environment, humans health and living conditions. In addition to noise mitigation by erection of the expensive noise barriers, tire/pavement noise can be reduced “in source” by...
2016 / Karol J. Kowalski, Wojciech Bańkowski, Jan B. Król, Marcin Gajewski, Renata Horodecka, et al. -
Assessment of Railway Steel Bridge Structures
Abstract The assessment of an existing structure producing the evidence that it will function safely over a specified residual service life should be also a continuous activity to ensure the security of the public. Usually bridges were designed by...
2016 / Ján Bujňák, Jozef Gocál, Richard Hlinka -
Algorithm for Evolutionary Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Frames Subject to Nonlinear Material Deformation
Abstract The authors designed an evolutionary procedure for the optimal design of reinforced concrete structures of flat frames manufactured without reinforcement pre stress. The aim of the research is to minimize the planned production cost of the...
2016 / I.N. Serpik, I.V. Mironenko, V.I. Averchenkov -
Adaptive Arch: Active Stress Minimization in a Thin Arch Structure
Abstract The concept of adaptive structures is based on the approach that the behaviour of a structure is not established only once during the initial design phase, but the structural response is controlled continuously via the integration of active ...
2016 / R.J.T. van Bommel, A.P.H.W. Habraken, P. Teuffel -
The role of fenestration in promoting daylight performance. The mosques of Alexandria since the 19th century
Abstract Mosques have always been sacred places with distinctive sustainable environments. Fenestration in the prayers’ zone whether clerestories, screened windows, dome lighting and other light features have managed to produce significant spiritual ...
2016 / Ingy I. El-Darwish, Rana A. El- Gendy -
Dimensional hyper-reduction of nonlinear finite element models via empirical cubature
Abstract We present a general framework for the dimensional reduction, in terms of number of degrees of freedom as well as number of integration points (“hyper-reduction”), of nonlinear parameterized finite element (FE) models. The reduction process ...
2016 / J.A. Hernández, M.A. Caicedo, A. Ferrer -
The Static and Seismic Bearing Capacity Factor Nγ for Footings Adjacent to Slopes
Abstract Foundations resting adjacent to the crest of a slope exhibit a smaller bearing capacity respect to the case of horizontal ground. In this paper the static and seismic values of the bearing capacity factor N γg for...
2016 / Orazio Casablanca, Ernesto Cascone, Giovanni Biondi -
Modelling the Growing Use of Public Transport in Ile-de-France: How ANTONIN 3 Addresses the Challenge
Abstract Ile-de-France, the Paris region, is facing major transport policy challenges. To cope with the previous and forecasted growing use of public transport, restructuration and development of existing lines and achievement of new ones including...
2016 / Laurence Debrincat, Anne-Eole Meret-Conti -
Benefits of Building Information Modelling in the Project Lifecycle: Construction Projects in Asia2014 / Jian Li, Ying Wang, Xiangyu Wang, Hanbin Luo, Shih-Chung Kang, et al.
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Results of a New Approach in Making Survey on P.T. – New Bus Rapid Transit Service in Nantes
Abstract It has been 30 years since Greater Nantes reprioritized its transport policies based on a radial public transport network and constructed a Tramway. Today, Greater Nantes is developing a new BRT system, called ‘Chronobus’. Chronobus enables ...
2016 / Marianne Delsaut, Sebastien Rabuel -
Communication practices in global product development projects of Brazilian multinational firms2016 / Franciane Freitas Silveira, Roberto Sbragia
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Impact Analysis on the Variations of the Thermo-physical Property of Building Envelopes and Occupancy in Building Energy Performance Assessment
Abstract Understanding the impact of uncertainty in modeling the thermo-physical property of building envelopes and building occupancy on energy analysis has recently received attention. This paper evaluates the impact of the variations of the...
2016 / Jaehyuk Lee, Youngjib Ham -
Proposal to Change the Design Load in the Eurocode 1 Based on Loads from Vehicles with a Mass of 60 Tonnes
Abstract Bridges are designed on the basis of the design load specified in the load standard. Since April 1st 2010, the basic standard in Europe for the determination of the design load for road bridges is the European Standard – Eurocode 1 (2003)....
2016 / Janusz Rymsza -
A Systematic Approach to Enterprise Architecture Using Axiomatic Design
Abstract Today, the organizations have complex structures and therefore, Enterprise Architecture (EA) could provide them with solutions to describe, coordinate, and align their business elements in order to achieve the strategic goals and deploy...
2016 / Farhangmehr Behrouz, Mehdi Fathollah