Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Geotechnics of municipal sludges and residues for landfilling2016 / Brendan C. O’Kelly
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The Integration of BIM in Later Project Life Cycle Phases in Unprepared Environment from FM Perspective
Abstract The article examines the topic of Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the perspective of the owner in an environment that was not prepared correctly for later BIM integration. The paper explains possible benefits of BIM in later...
2016 / Petr Matějka, Vít Kosina, Aleš Tomek, Radan Tomek, Vilém Berka, et al. -
Value Fields of Detail in Industrial Architecture
Abstract Sustainability of architecture depends on its value. Defining criteria and factors of architecture values and its detail in aesthetical, construction and practical level is a basic premise for setting regulators of keeping architecture....
2016 / Ján Ilkovič, Ľubica Ilkovičová -
Zastosowanie elektroterapii TENS w łagodzeniu bólu porodowego / Application of TENS electrotherapy in alleviating labour pain2016 / Magdalena Sowa, Katarzyna Ciechanowska, Iwona Głowacka
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Few Comments on Metrics and Optimizing of Simple Conical Heads of Circular Columns for Beamless Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Slabs
Abstract This paper deals with dimensional aspects of circular column heads supporting beamless reinforced concrete monolithic (also locally supported) slabs with regard to their stressing in terms of the so-called bursting safety, and it analyses...
2016 / Radimír Novotný -
Implementation of Weigh-in-Motion System in Freight Traffic Management in Urban Areas
Abstract The article presents how the Weigh-in-Motion system can be used for managing Gdynia's freight traffic. Potential sites for weight pre-selection were identified in an analysis of the technical and location conditions. Situated directly in...
2016 / Jacek Oskarbski, Daniel Kaszubowski -
Removing Constraints to Make Tasks Ready in Weekly Work Planning
Abstract The Last Planner System (LPS) has been used on construction projects to improve reliable work planning. Lookahead planning is an intermediate process that connects the master or phase schedule to the weekly work plan. Construction teams...
2016 / Farook Hamzeh, Emile Zankoul, Fatima El Sakka -
The Idea of “FQP Projectability Semicircle” in Determining the Freight Quality Partnership Implementation Potential of the City
Abstract This article focuses on the issue of optimization of urban freight transport, aimed at the widest possible implementation of sustainable development through the prism of identifying determinants of effective functioning of the concept of...
2016 / Kinga Kijewska, Mariusz Jedliński -
The Influence of Configuration on to the Seismic Resistance of a Building
Abstract Configuration of a building, achieved by coordinating the demands of an urban project and designer's style, and conditioned by the building's function (interior design) and the choice of a structural system, has an effect on the building...
2016 / Jasmina Dražić, Nikolai Vatin -
A Review of Building Information Modelling for Construction in Developing Countries
Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely seen as a catalyst for innovation and productivity in the construction industry. BIM can assist a more sustainable construction process that in turn may contribute to eradicating poverty in...
2016 / Nam Bui, Christoph Merschbrock, Bjørn Erik Munkvold -
Comparison between Computations and Measurements of Bed Load Transport Rate in Nestos River, Greece
Abstract In the framework of diploma theses elaborated in the Division of Hydraulic Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, measurements of stream discharge and bed load transport rate were carried out at the...
2016 / Thomas Papalaskaris, Paraskevi Dimitriadou, Vlassios Hrissanthou -
Form of Gradient Curve of Temperature Distribution of Lengthwise the Billet at Differentiated Heating before Profiling by Buckling
Abstract The analysis of the main methods of forming control and differential heating of metal-forming processes was made. It is proved that impression-free methods of pre-profiling of billets for preliminary forming is rationally to combine with...
2016 / Volodymyr Kukhar, Viktor Artiukh, Oleksii Serduik, Elena Balalayeva -
The Possibilities for Better Project Tracking based on the New Developments of the Precedence Diagramming Method
Abstract Tracking a schedule is one of the most challenging tasks for the project control personnel. The problems they face arise as a consequence of the limitations of the existing Precedence Diagramming Method, namely that activities are assumed...
2016 / S. Isaac, M. Hajdu -
Handling Heavier Loads in Construction
Abstract Heavy lifting and exceptional transport equipment has been developed in an amazing way in the last two decades. Some years ago, transporting and lifting elements with the weights and sizes that we are capable to transport and lift nowadays...
2016 / Miguel Flórez de la Colina, Manuel Rivas Cervera -
Domestic Electrical Load Management Using Smart Grid
Abstract Demand side load management is one of the basic features in smart grid, which enable end users to know major characteristics about their energy consumption during peak and off peak hours and encourage the utility to maintain load demand in...
2016 / S. Rauf, S. Rasool, M. Rizwan, M. Yousaf, N. Khan -
Experiences with LCA in the Nordic Building Industry – Challenges, Needs and Solutions
Abstract “NORNET - Innovative use of LCA in the development of sustainable building and refurbishment strategies” is a Nordic network aiming at extended and improved use of LCA in the Nordic building sector. The NORNET LCA network has studied the...
2016 / Reidun Dahl Schlanbusch, Selamawit Mamo Fufa, Tarja Häkkinen, Sirje Vares, Harpa Birgisdottir, et al. -
Effect of Side Frictions on Traffic Characteristics of Urban Arterials
Abstract The urban transportation system is the hub of all economic activities in urban communities all over the world, and thus sustains livelihood of the people living there. The increase in population has led to increase in vehicular population....
2016 / S. Salini, Sherin George, R. Ashalatha -
The Impact of the Development of Seaport Objective Functions for a Cargo Logistics System in Urban Areas, Illustrated with an Example of the Szczecin Metropolis
Abstract The article presents the issues concerning the impact of a seaport on the port conurbation transport system. A seaport activity is related to the movement of goods, which undoubtedly increases cargo streams in the conurbation transport...
2016 / Andrzej Montwiłł -
The Out-of-Plane Bending Behavior of Brick Infill Walls Strengthened with Perforated Steel Plates
Abstract The brick infill walls cease to contribute to the lateral strength and stiffness of a structure as soon as they fail in a brittle manner in the early stages of an earthquake. Recent studies indicated that the perforated steel plates...
2016 / Bengi Aykac, Sabahattin Aykac, Ilker Kalkan, Meryem Bocek -
Contractors’ Attitude towards Enhancing Safety Performance: Case Study on Construction Firms in Penang2014 / N. Md Ulang, S. Ming Sing, F. Baharum, N.A. Agus Salim