Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Towards a Design Support System for Urban Walkability
Abstract In the paper we present an urban design support tool centered on pedestrian accessibility and walkability of places. Differently from standard decision support systems developed for the purpose of evaluating given pre-defined urban projects ...
2015 / Ivan Blecic, Arnaldo Cecchini, Giuseppe A. Trunfio -
Snatch loading of a single taut moored floating wave energy converter due to focussed wave groups
Abstract This paper concerns experimental measurements of the interaction of a taut moored floating body, representing a wave energy converter in survivability mode, with extreme waves. Focussed wave groups, based initially on NewWave theory, are...
2015 / Martyn Hann, Deborah Greaves, Alison Raby -
Numerical optimization of strengthening disturbed regions of dapped-end beams using NSM and EBR CFRP
Abstract This paper presents a parametric investigation, based on non-linear finite element modeling, to identify the most effective configuration of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) for strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) dapped-end...
2014 / Gabriel Sas, Cosmin Dăescu, Cosmin Popescu, Támas Nagy-György -
Bridge Displacement Monitoring Method Based on Laser Projection-Sensing Technology2015 / Xuefeng Zhao, Hao Liu, Yan Yu, Xiaodong Xu, Weitong Hu, et al.
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Impact Resistance of Rubberized Self-Compacting Concrete
Abstract Impact loads due to ship collision on irrigation structures is significantly decreasing their durability. Loss of material and degradation are quite common problems facing lock walls and piers. In the current research, rubberized...
2015 / Eehab Khalil, Mostafa Abd-Elmohsen, Ahmed M. Anwar -
Modeling of Slagging in Industrial Furnace: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract Slagging is a significant phenomenon related to ash handling and discharge in coal based power generation industries. The slag generally forms at high temperature on radiative refractory lined wall of the boiler. The progression of slagging ...
2015 / Arafat A. Bhuiyan, Jamal Naser -
Towards a more holistic approach to reducing the energy demand of dwellings
Abstract Buildings consume around 40% of the final energy in most countries but are also responsible for a large part of theenergy use in the industrial and transport sectors. Today, most policies and market trends focus solely on the spaceheating...
2011 / André Stephan, Robert H. Crawford, Kristel de Myttenaere -
Potential of geopolymer technology towards green buildings and sustainable cities
Abstract Sustainable cities of the future apart from having low energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions should also adopt the “zero waste” principle. Geopolymers are cementitious materials with three dimensional structures that are formed by ...
2011 / Konstantinos A. Komnitsas -
Study on Technique of Mine Safety Management Analysis Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process
Abstract This article is based on the cognition of mine safety management, then hierarchical model of mine safety management system is built, and AHP is applied to solve the model. Then the mine safety influential factors were ordered,and the...
2011 / Fan Chao-nan, Qi Qing-jie, Xu Chang-fu -
Establishment and application of performance assessment model of waste management in architectural engineering projects in China
Abstract Environmental sustainable development has become an important goal of construction progress, and waste management is one of the key links in construction. Although many policies in China have been issued to promote construction waste...
2011 / Liu Jingkuang, Wang Yousong -
Mixing two French tools for delivery areas scheme decision making
Abstract Delivery area schemes are constructed in a phased manner to answer local problems without knowing the consequences at the global level in the city. An unsuited or poorly distributed scheme rapidly decreases the efficiency of deliveries in...
2010 / Loïc Delaître, Jean-Louis Routhier -
Developing Sustainability Consciousness in Engineering Curriculum through Materials Education
Abstract Samuel(1991) in identifying problems associated with engineering education observed that the product of engineering education does not have an identifiable entity. Unlike professions such as medicine, law or accountancy it is difficult to...
2012 / Josef Rojter -
A Web-based Software Framework for Aircraft Design Modeling, Analysis and Multidisciplinary Optimization
Abstract Design knowledge and experience are the basis to carry out aircraft conceptual design tasks due to the high complexity and integration of the works involved in this phase. Aircraft designers need a computer-aided design package to help them ...
2012 / Feng Haocheng, Luo Mingqiang, Liu Hu, Wu Zhe -
The Industrial Practice of Co-Processing Sewage Sludge in Cement Kiln
Abstract With the increasing of sludge emissions and people's increasing demand for better dwelling environment, resource utilization of sludge receives much concern in recent years. Currently, the co-processing of sludge in cement kiln has been...
2012 / Yeqing Li, Huanzhong Wang, Jiang Zhang, Jiajun Wang, Lan Ouyang -
Analysis of Composite Steel-concrete Columns
Abstract This paper presents some results of the analysis of the effects of the second order theory. According to the results of the experiments, which were made on the Department of Concrete Structures and Bridges in Bratislava we analyzed the...
2012 / S. Gramblicka, A. Lelkes -
Particle swarm optimization based generation maintenance scheduling using probabilistic approach
Abstract This paper presents maintenance scheduling (MS) of generating units using particle swarm optimization (PSO) based probabilistic levelized risk method. The PSO for the generator maintenance scheduling generates optimal and feasible solution...
2012 / K. Suresh, N. Kumarappan -
An improved K-th optimal path searching algorithm for mobile phone location
Abstract Mobile phone location data has the characteristics such as sampling is random, time interval is long and uncertain, there is greater limitations using the traditional K-th optimal path searching algorithm to search path. We propose an...
2011 / Chen Zhen-ting, Zuo Xiao-qing, Zhang Yong-chuan -
Progress and Challenges of Forensic Structural Engineering-Focus on Mainland China
Abstract During the last decade, structural deficiencies and failures have received extensive attention in mainland China, and a certain portion of the resultant disputes are resolved by means of forensic structural engineering (abbreviated to FSE). ...
2011 / Z.X. Fang -
Effects of Soil Structure Interaction on Strength Reduction Factors
Abstract In this study, strength reduction factors for SDOF systems of period range of 0.1-3.0s. with elastoplastic behavior are obtained for 20 earthquake motions recorded on soft soils considering soil structure interaction. Soil structure...
2011 / M. Eser, C. Aydemir, I. Ekiz -
Stakeholder Expectation and Satisfaction in Road Maintenance
Abstract Understanding the process of stakeholder satisfaction is a prerequisite for successful stakeholder management. The expectancy disconfirmation model describes the process of stakeholder satisfaction by relating customers’ satisfaction with a ...
2012 / M. Hietbrink, A. Hartmann, G.P.M. Dewulf