Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Analytical Survey of Construction Change Systems: Gaps & Opportunities
Abstract This paper surveys the studies on construction change systems and reveals some of the potential future works. It is tried to pick up the critical works to derive a true timeline of the systems. The findings show that leaping from best...
2016 / Ehsan Eshtehardian, Saeed Khodaverdi -
Cost and Eco-Effective Cold In-Place Recycled Mixtures with Foamed Bitumen During the Reconstruction of a Road Section Under Variable Load Bearing Capacity of the Subgrade
Abstract The development of vehicle transport, causing increased numbers of vehicles and road users as well as increased loads acting on the pavement, has a negative impact on its durability within the intended life cycle. A major part of Polish...
2016 / Anna Chomicz-Kowalska, Justyna Stepien -
Environmental and Financial Life Cycle Assessment of ‘Open-renovation-systems’: Methodology and Case Study
Abstract The emphasis in this research is on affordable and innovative semi-prefabricated ‘open-renovation-systems’ for extending residential buildings. Based on an existing LCA (life cycle assessment) and LCC (life cycle costing) methodology, two...
2016 / Lien Wijnants, Karen Allacker, Frank De Troyer -
The Analysis of Reactive Factors between Architectural Envelop Condition and Urban Microclimate
Abstract High-density has become an inevitable tendency of urbanization. Contemporary buildings grow higher and denser; high-rise and high dense buildings have become the main method of newly-built buildings. The reaction between street canyon and...
2016 / Dexuan Song, Shanshan Han -
Mechanical characterization of sisal reinforced cement mortar
Abstract This work aims at evaluating the mechanical behavior of sisal fiber reinforced cement mortar. The composite material was produced from a mixture of sand, cement, and water. Sisal fibers were added to the mixture in different lengths....
2014 / R. Fujiyama, F. Darwish, M.V. Pereira -
Occupational therapy based on Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement in rehabilitation process in patient with rheumatoid arthritis2014 / Aneta Bac, Urszula Chrabota, Paulina Aleksander-Szymanowicz
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Effect Of Crumb Rubber On Compressive Strength Of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Concrete2016 / Ahmad Azrem Azmi, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali, Andrei Victor Sandu, Kamarudin Hussin
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Horizontal Stabilisation of Sheathed Timber Frame Structures Using Plastic Design Methods – Introducing a Handbook Part 1: Design Principles for Horizontal Stabilisation
Abstract The authors have developed a plastic design method for sheathed timber frame shear walls. It has been presented and discussed for inclusion in Eurocode 5 and a Swedish handbook has been presented. In the plastic method, you can choose to...
2016 / Ulf Arne Girhammar, Bo Källsner -
Designing Manufacturing Dashboards on the Basis of a Key Performance Indicator Survey
Abstract Target-oriented and real-time information provisioning across all hierarchy levels, from shop floor to top floor, is an important success factory for manufacturing companies to facilitate agile and efficient manufacturing. In general,...
2017 / Henri Tokola, Christoph Gröger, Eeva Järvenpää, Esko Niemi -
Building Up Demand-Oriented Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in Germany
Abstract Mobility offerings have never been as abundant and varied as the present. While users welcome new and innovative mobility options, this current paradigm shift presents a challenge for authorities that plan, organize, and operate such...
2016 / Tamer Soylu, John E. Anderson, Nicole Böttcher, Christine Weiß, Bastian Chlond, et al. -
Municipal incinerated bottom ash (MIBA) characteristics and potential for use in road pavements
Abstract The characteristics of municipal incinerated bottom ash (MIBA) and its performance in road pavement applications is assessed through systematic analysis and evaluation of the global experimental data. MIBA has been used in unbound,...
2017 / Ciarán J. Lynn, Gurmel S. Ghataora, Ravindra K. Dhir OBE -
The Comparison of Measured and Simulated Dynamic Responses of Vehicles Indicated by Road Pavement Unevenness2015 / Martin Decký, Matúš Kováč, Peter Kotek
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Interaction Evaluation with Subsoil and Global Stability Evaluation of High MSW Structure
Abstract Today's situation at designing of complicated reinforced soil structures requires creating of detailed numerical model of structure to analyse limit states. Especially second limit states procedure is demanded due to classics theory...
2016 / Jozef Vlcek, Miroslav Gombár, Jiří Míka, Petr Hrubý -
Efficiency of Use Underground (Dike) Multilevel Parking in Conditions of Cramped Housing Development
Abstract At the present time the problem of organization permanent storage sites car is relevant due to the high growth rate motorization in the world. For example, over the past ten years the number of private vehicles in St. Petersburg increased...
2016 / Irina Duvanova, Tatiana Bubnova, Marina Romanovich -
High-rise Timber Buildings as a Climate Change Mitigation Measure – A Comparative LCA of Structural System Alternatives
Abstract This paper reports on a study examining the potential of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the building sector by substituting multi-storey steel and concrete building structures with timber structures. Life cycle assessment...
2016 / Julie Lyslo Skullestad, Rolf André Bohne, Jardar Lohne -
Climbing Lane Level of Service Estimation in Spain
Abstract A road in Spain was monitored with cameras with the objective of calibrating the TWOPAS model, which was successfully achieved with the information gathered. The model was also applied for estimating its Level of service, with and without a ...
2016 / Víctor Gabriel Valencia Alaix, Alfredo García -
Rutting Prediction of a Reinforced Cold Bituminous Emulsion Mixture Using Finite Element Modelling
Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) model of a reinforced cold bituminous emulsion mixture (CBEM) was built in order to investigate the effect of static wheel load on rutting formation and flexible pavement response. This model was ...
2016 / Hayder Kamil Shanbara, Felicite Ruddock, William Atherton -
An Analysis of Problems with Current Indicators for Evaluating Carbon Performance in the Construction Industry
Abstract “Low-carbon” is well acknowledged as one of the key factors contributing to sustainable urban development, and also an effective approach for tackling climate change. Since the building sector accounts for a high proportion of carbon...
2016 / P. Lee, M.C. Wang, E.H.W. Chan -
Effect of Concrete Addition of Selected Micro-fibers on the Reinforcing Bars Corrosion in the Reinforced Concrete Specimens2016 / W. Raczkiewicz
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Use of RAP Stabilized by Hot Mix Recycling Agents in Bituminous Road Construction
Abstract The composition of bitumen plays a vital role in deciding durability of bituminous roads. During the aging process, its composition changes with passage of time. Napthene aromatics are converted to polar aromatics and these in turn to...
2016 / T. Anil Pradyumna, P.K. Jain