Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Effect of Different Solutions of Damping Railway Vibrations on Their Sensibility by Man
Abstract Structures constructed in vicinity of the communication routes (mostly railways) are often exposed to loads of dynamic. They can be the cause of accelerated usage of structure components or exceeding the comfort limits of people inside...
2016 / Krzysztof Koziol -
Underground Engineering and Trenchless Technologies at the Defense of Environment
Abstract This article deals with the increasing role of Trenchless Technologies and Methods for the sustainable economic development and ecological benefits. It provides qualitative and quantitative data that illustrate successful utilization of...
2016 / Vera Gerasimova -
Modeling cooperation and powered-two wheelers short-term strategic decisions during overtaking in urban arterials
Abstract A difference between Powered Two Wheelers (PTW) drivers’ behavior and other drivers’ behavior in urban arterials is the frequency of overtaking. The present paper focuses on PTW overtaking and models the specific behavior using concepts of...
2016 / Emmanouil N. Barmpounakis, Eleni I. Vlahogianni, John C. Golias -
Effect of Reinforced Concrete Cracking on Chloride Ion Penetration2015 / Chao Yuan, Yang Li, Xu Chen, Wenjie Wang
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Analysis of the Behavior of Foundations of Historical Buildings
Abstract The article is devoted to the analysis of the behaviour of the foundations of historic buildings. Some basic aspects of foundation engineering are discussed, with an emphasis placed on its development, applied techniques, and materials....
2016 / Jaroslaw Przewlocki, Monika Zielinska -
Experimental Designs of Mass Customized Passive Single-family Houses - Prospects and Limitations
Abstract The article deals with case studies of selected architectural designs of the past fifteen years the authors of which intended to rethink both the typology and the means of constructing single family houses. The analysis covers contemporary...
2016 / Maria Helenowska – Peschke -
Potential for ITS/ICT Solutions in Urban Freight Management
Abstract The article presents a study on applying ITS solutions in planning and management of urban freight transport in Gdynia. The traffic management system Tristar which is under implementation and its related systems show a potential to assist...
2016 / Jacek Oskarbski, Daniel Kaszubowski -
Values in urban design: A design studio teaching approach
Since 2000, research into the value of urban design has been utilised in consultancy and policy-making with regard to understanding the value of public investment. This research informs an emerging approach to teaching urban design appraisal within a MA urban...
2017 / Alain J.F. Chiaradia, Louie Sieh, Frances Plimmer -
A Study on Merging and Diverging Area Design for Urban Underground Expressway
Abstract Traffic congestion has become a common problem facing the development of a city today. Considering the lack of on-the-ground resources and people's higher requirements on environment quality, greater emphasis is placed on the utilization of ...
2016 / Yi Liu -
Long-term Settlements Assessment of High-rise Building Groundbase Based on Analytical Ground Deformation Diagram
Abstract In real conditions of the building and operation the loads on the ground bases are applied by stages at the moment of construction buildings or structures. Active load stages during the construction are replace to stages of long exposure...
2016 / Ilizar Mirsayapov, Irina Koroleva -
Travel time reliability with and without the dynamic use of hard shoulder: Field assessment from a French motorway
Abstract Traffic management aims to ensure a high quality of service for most users by decreasing congestion and increasing safety. However, uncertainty regarding travel time decreases the quality of service and leads end-users to change their...
2016 / Neila Bhouri, Maurice Aron, Gerard Scemama -
Specificity of Technical Regulation in Russian Federation, its Significance for Development of Trechless Installation Methods
Abstract Adequate regulation system, describing process of choosing and analyzing of technical solution and necessary requirements to designers and contractors, applied materials, became very important condition for saving and development of...
2016 / Dmitry Eremenko -
An examination of a voluntary policy model to effect behavioral change and influence interactions and decision making in the freight sector
Abstract Freight transportation is essential to maintaining commerce and economies in the United States and globally. However, freight transportation is known to have significant environmental and public health impacts. Harmful emissions of carbon...
2016 / Cheryl Bynum, Chien Sze, Denise Kearns, Buddy Polovick, Karl Simon -
Performance of Low-Volume Roads with Wearing Course of Silty Sand Modified with Rice Husk Ash and Lime
Abstract Rice husk ash (RHA) is a by-product of rice milling. Its use as soil stabilizer is a way to replace the final disposal with environmental benefit. However, RHA is not cementitious itself but when mixed with lime forms cements which improve...
2016 / Leonardo Behak, Marcos Musso -
Free Flow Speed Analysis of Two Lane Inter Urban Highways
Abstract Increasing vehicular traffic which demands development of road network length has been observed for the past many decades on Indian roads. In addition to this, improper road maintenance strategy has resulted in pavement failure causing...
2016 / Ch. Ravi Sekhar, J. Nataraju, S. Velmurugan, Pradeep Kumar, K. Sitaramanjaneyulu -
Impact of ETICS on Corrosion Propagation of Concrete Facade
Abstract The durability of reinforced concrete facades is an important field of research as the majority of dwellings in Northern and Eastern Europe were constructed 30–50 years ago. Recent condition assessments of the façades have indicated damage...
2016 / Simo Ilomets, Targo Kalamees, Jukka Lahdensivu, Paul Klõšeiko -
Fatigue Behavior Assessment Method of the Orthotropic Steel Deck for a Self-anchored Suspension Railway Bridge
Abstract A self-anchored suspension bridge with a large span arrangement (210+600+200) m is designed for urban railway in the city Chongjin of China. The deck system of the bridge also has some special features. A rubber layer between the concrete...
2016 / Chong Wu, Yuan Yuan, Xu Jiang -
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the Framework of the Next Generation Estonian Building Standard Building Certification as a Strategy for Enhancing Sustainability
Abstract Optimizing environmental impacts of buildings, such as energy consumption, CO2 emissions, water and material use is a must nowadays. Building certification and standards serve as an opportunity to regulate such subjects. This paper...
2016 / Anni Oviir -
Finite Element Analysis on 3D Freezing Temperature Field in Metro Cross Passage Construction
Abstract Artificial ground freezing has been widely practiced in construction of metro cross passage in soft ground. The ground freezing process creats a frozen mass of improved compressive strength and impermeability, which will make the ground...
2016 / Haiqing Song, Haibing Cai, Zhishu Yao, Chuanxin Rong, Xiaojian Wang -
Performance Evaluation of Gravel Road Sections Sealed with Surface Dressing
Abstract The rural population of India lack adequate transport infrastructure to access the nearby towns/headquarters. The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India (GoI) decided to develop various rural roads under Pradhan Mantri...
2016 / K. Rajkamal, T. Dinesh Reddy, D. Rohith, Venkaiah Chowdary, C.S.R.K. Prasad