Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Using dynamic analysis of site vibration to select the suitable vibration limit
Abstract This study was done to select the appropriate vibration standard to be the adopted vibration standard for a construction project that was located in adjacent to many buildings. These buildings may be affected by project activities induced...
2016 / Ahmed Hashad -
Analysis of Structural and Material Aspects of Selected Elements of a Hydropneumatic Suspension System in a Passenger Car2016 / Ł. Konieczny, R. Burdzik, T. Węgrzyn
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Developing sustainable business experimentation capability – A case study
Abstract This research paper shows how a firm pursues innovation activities for economic, social and environmental value creation in the context of time sensitivity. We make a conceptual link between lean startup thinking, triple bottom line value...
2016 / Ilka Weissbrod, Nancy M.P. Bocken -
Taiwan strait dispute2016 / Bilbil Kastrati
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Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Related Building Renovation: Methodology and Case Study
Abstract The building sector contributes up to 40% of energy consumption and 30% of greenhouse gases emissions (GHG) worldwide [1]. One of the main driver to mitigate these energy and GHG emissions is the renovation of existing buildings. While the...
2016 / Sébastien Lasvaux, Dider Favre, Blaise Périsset, Jacques Bony, Catherine Hildbrand, et al. -
Geometric Structure of the Junction in Medan City
Abstract The intersection is the most important part of the urban road, because most of the time efficiency, security of travel, vehicle speed, etc depends on the planning and design of geometric intersection. The intersection of roads in this...
2016 / Syafiatun Siregar -
Circular concrete-filled dual steel columns with ultrahigh-strength concrete2016 / Manuel L. Romero, Vicente Albero, Ana Espinós, Antonio Hospitaler, David Pons, et al.
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Influence of temperature and salinity on hydrodynamic forces
Abstract The purpose of this study is to introduce an innovative approach to offshore engineering so as to take variations in sea temperature and salinity into account in the calculation of hydrodynamic forces. With this in mind, a thorough critical ...
2016 / A. Escobar, V. Negro, J.S. López-Gutiérrez, M.D Esteban -
Coupled Societies are More Robust Against Collapse: A Hypothetical Look at Easter Island
Abstract Inspired by the challenges of environmental change and the resource limitations experienced by modern society, recent decades have seen an increased interest in understanding the collapse of past societies. Modelling efforts so far have...
2016 / Sabin Roman, Seth Bullock, Markus Brede -
Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Masonry Infill RC Buildings with Eccentric Bracings at Soft Storey Level
Abstract Eccentric bracings are used in steel structures for long time where it serves as lateral load resisting system and improve strength and stiffness of frame along with effective energy dissipation. In the present study, eccentric bracings are ...
2016 / Danish Khan, Aruna Rawat -
Integration of Energy and Material Performance of Buildings: I=E+M
Abstract A new methodology is proposed to assess integral performance of building with respect to energy and materials requirement over the building life cycle. Because the method builds on existing methods for Energy Performance and Materials...
2016 / E.A. Alsema, D. Anink, A. Meijer, A. Straub, G. Donze -
Energy Prediction versus Energy Performance of Green Buildings in Malaysia. Comparison of Predicted and Operational Measurement of GBI Certified Green Office in Kuala Lumpur2016 / Suzaini M Zaid, Amir Kiani
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Waste glass powder as partial replacement of cement for sustainable concrete practice
Abstract Million tons of waste glass is being generated annually all over the world. Once the glass becomes a waste it is disposed as landfills, which is unsustainable as this does not decompose in the environment. Glass is principally composed of...
2016 / G.M. Sadiqul Islam, M.H. Rahman, Nayem Kazi -
Loss of life estimation – Review, developments and challenges2016 / S.N. (Bas) Jonkman, B. (Bob) Maaskant, B. (Bas) Kolen, J.T. (Jason) Needham
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Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures
Abstract According to Comitè Europèen de Normalisation, robustness is the ability of a structure to withstand events like fire, explosions, impact or the consequences of human error, without being damaged to an extent disproportionate to the...
2016 / Gabriele Bertagnoli, Luca Giordano, Dario La Mazza, Giuseppe Mancini -
A Hybrid Stochastic Approach for Improving Uncertainty Analysis in the Design and Development of a Wind Turbine
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of potential technological advancements for a 1.5 MW wind turbine using a hybrid stochastic method to improve uncertainty estimates of embodied energy and embodied carbon. The analysis is specifically aimed...
2016 / Matthew Ozoemena, Wai M. Cheung, Reaz Hasan, Haitem Fargani -
Analysis of Building Energy Savings Potential for Metal Panel Curtain Wall Building by Reducing Thermal Bridges at Joints Between Panels
Abstract To achieve national greenhouse gas reduction in the building sector, heating and cooling energy in buildings should be reduced. The government has strengthened regulations on insulation performance for building energy savings. However, the...
2016 / Jung-Min Oh, Jin-Hee Song, Jae-Han Lim, Seung-Yeong Song -
Seismic response of precast structures with vertical cladding panels: The SAFECLADDING experimental campaign
Abstract The SAFECLADDING Project was aimed at improving the connection systems between cladding panels and precast RC buildings in seismic-prone areas. Three design criteria have been assessed: isostatic, dissipative and integrated. They can be...
2016 / Paolo Negro, Marco Lamperti Tornaghi -
Analysis, prediction, and case studies of early-age cracking in bridge decks2016 / Adel ElSafty, Matthew K. Graeff, Georges El-Gharib, Ahmed Abdel-Mohti, N. Mike Jackson
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Verification of Conjugate Heat Transfer Models in a Closed Volume with Radiative Heat Source2016 / Vyacheslav I. Maksimov, Tatiana A. Nagornova, Nikolai I. Kurilenko