Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Verbal Representation of Lies in Russian and Anglo-American Cultures
Abstract A number of researchers maintain that certain differences exist in the way lies are represented verbally in Russian and Western cultures. While Russian dictionaries tend to place particular emphasis on the immoral nature of lies, American...
2016 / Rodmonga Potapova, Olga Lykova -
Perceptions Towards Non-Value-Adding Activities During The Construction Process2016 / Haryati Ismail, Zakaria Mohd Yusof
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Maintenance Strategy of Multi-equipment Network Systems Based on Topology Vulnerability Analysis
Abstract A great variety of mechanical and electrical equipment are distributed along the whole metro line. Equipment maintenance plays a very important role for metro operation safety. But how to ensure the scientificity and rationality of the...
2016 / Lieyun Ding, Qi Fang, Chengqian Li -
Load Test of Railway Viaduct Built Using Crosswise Launching Technology
Abstract The railway viaduct WK-3 built using crosswise launching technology under the task „Trasa Górna” in Łódź. Testing program was prepared in two stages due to the railway line closure for 68hours. Due to it, rigidity of the load carrying...
2016 / Piotr Łaziński, Stefan Pradelok -
Relationships between Building Characteristics and Airtightness of Dutch Dwellings
Abstract Building airtightness is an important parameter to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. By means of a literature study, as well as the use of empirical data on the specific leakage of more than 300 dwellings, this paper provides...
2016 / C.N. Bramiana, A.G. Entrop, J.I.M. Halman -
How can BIM support Construction Safety Management? Development of SIM2016 / Isabelle Y S Chan, H Y Leung, Ivan W H Fung, Michelle Leung
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Computational Analysis of the Resistance to Mining Influences the Small Sports Hall Built On the Stiff Foundation Case
Abstract In the paper the influences of mining area deformations are analyzed, mainly curves of the area, for deformations of the steel construction of one sports hall. There is described the small sports hall which is built some year ago in one of...
2016 / Piotr Bętkowski -
Development of Eco-VE Function for Construction
Abstract Recently accepted “Paris Agreement” has restricted the Earth temperature increase to be below 1.5 degrees Celsius contrast to previous industrialization. To follow this agreement, there should be efforts such as carbon emission reduction...
2016 / Ho-Hyong Seo, Dong-Eun Lee, Byung-Soo Kim -
Numerical Determination of Dynamic Response of the Structure On the Example of Arch Bridge
Abstract In this paper method of dynamic analysis of structure subjected to passage of high speed trains is proposed. Application of the European Standards and results of calculations are shown. As an example single track arch railway bridge...
2016 / Stefan Pradelok, Marcin Jasiński, Tomasz Kocański, Grzegorz Poprawa -
Industrial Secondment as a Tool to Enrich Engineering Education in Southern Africa
Abstract Research determined that Southern Africa lacks engineering capacity. This is attributed not only to low numbers of qualified engineers but insufficient skills and experience held by some of the few local engineers. This is compounded by the ...
2016 / Tauyanashe Chikuku, Simon Chinguwa, Tawanda Mushiri -
Overloading Analysis of Bituminous Pavements in India Using M-E PDG
Abstract Bituminous pavements constructed across India undergo premature failure much before their design life. There could be many reasons attributed to such failure and these include inappropriate selection of materials, lack of dependable traffic ...
2016 / Donia Savio, M.R. Nivitha, B.K. Bindhu, J.M. Krishnan -
Verification of the New Ministerial Decree about Minimum Requirements for the Energy Performance of Buildings
Abstract The Italian Ministerial Decree 26/06/2015 specifies the requirements of nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEBs) and demands that the energy performance of the new building is compared with that of a reference or target building, which has the...
2016 / Vincenzo Corrado, Ilaria Ballarini, Domenico Dirutigliano, Giovanni Murano -
Quantitative assessment of deconstruction buildings using a Building Deconstruction Matrix
Abstract This study investigates how deconstruction theory has influenced architectural design in semantic, physical and technical characteristics of buildings and proposes a new assessment tool for measuring key deconstruction criteria in every...
2016 / Negar Mohtashami -
Research on Urban Heat-Island Effect
Abstract Urban heat island (UHI) effect is a kind of heat accumulation phenomenon within urban area due to urban construction and human activities. It is recognized as the most evident characteristic of urban climate. The increase of land surface...
2016 / Li Yang, Feng Qian, De-Xuan Song, Ke-Jia Zheng -
Comparing Time and Quantity Scales for Relationship and Float Calculations
Abstract Precedence logic's four types of relationships, four types of margins and by simulating the work production through lags present several shortcomings that affect the accuracy of the schedule and margin calculations, as is well documented in ...
2016 / Adel Francis -
The Influence of Train Running Direction and Track Supports Position on the Behaviour of Transition Zones
Abstract Different types of track infrastructure can be found along railway lines. Separation zones between these different types of structures are the source of a lot of problems. Transition zones on a railway line represent a gradual solution for...
2016 / Roberto Sañudo, Marina Miranda, Valeri Markine, Luigi delĺOlio -
Key Technologies of the Hydraulic Structures of the Three Gorges Project
Abstract To date, the Three Gorges Project is the largest hydro junction in the world. It is the key project for the integrated water resource management and development of the Changjiang River. The technology of the project, with its huge scale and ...
2016 / Xinqiang Niu -
A real case of steam-cured concrete track slab premature deterioration due to ASR and DEF
Abstract Deterioration mechanisms of some premature damaged steam-cured concrete track slabs (CTS) in Chinese railway less than 4 years were investigated. Field investigation, raw materials test and suspicious products analysis were carried out....
2016 / Kunlin Ma, Guangcheng Long, Youjun Xie -
An Approach for the Estimation of Entry Flows on Roundabouts
Abstract Roundabouts are commonly used as a means of intersection control for moderate traffic flows and junctions having variations in the intersection geometry. It facilitates an orderly movement of traffic in a circular motion around a central...
2016 / Srinath Mahesh, Abdullah Ahmad, Rajat Rastogi -
Analysis of Stress-strain State Rainfall Runoff Control System – Buttress Dam
Abstract Black Sea cities and Crimea Peninsula аre suffering from lack of fresh water. The patented precipitation flow control systems, offered by authors of the research, may solve the problem. The process of modeling the structures during the...
2016 / Olga Degtyareva, Georgy Degtyarev, Issa Togo, Vitaly Terleev, Aleksandr Nikonorov, et al.