Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Properties of Hardened Concrete Produced by Waste Marble Powder
Abstract Marble is industrially processed by being cut, polished, and used for decorative purposes, and thus, economically valuable. In marble quarries, stones are cut as blocks through different methods. During the cutting process, 20-30% of a...
2015 / Gulden Cagin Ulubeyli, Recep Artir -
Experimental study of prequalified status of flush end plate connections
Abstract Seismic design of steel structures is an essential part of the design process. Egyptian loading code development process continues in a high rate to catch up with emerging new concepts and standards. Steel design codes (ASD and LRFD) are...
2014 / Sherif H.M. Hassanien, Hazem M. Ramadan, M. Nabil Abdel-Salam, Sherif A. Mourad -
Optimal Design of Liquid Dampers for Structural Vibration Control Based on GA and Norm2013 / Linsheng Huo, Wenhe Shen, Hongnan Li, Yaowen Zhang
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Failure Analysis of Large-Scale Wind Power Structure under Simulated Typhoon2014 / Zihua Zhang, Junhua Li, Ping Zhuge
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Exploring the Impact of Commuter’s Residential Location Choice on the Design of a Rail Transit Line Based on Prospect Theory2014 / Ding Liu
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BIM & the 5D Project Cost Manager
Abstract This paper examines the global issues related to the role of project cost management professionals in the implementation and evolution of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry. The paper is based on a review of...
2014 / Peter Smith -
Research and Enhancement of Used Tyres, Such as Material Innovative in Algeria
Abstract Currently engineers seeking to improve the characteristics of soils used for the construction of earthworks, with innovations developed from ideas, products or processes of original construction, the land army is an early example...
2014 / F. Belabdelouahab, H. Trouzine -
Aerodynamic Drag Measurements of FIFA-approved Footballs
Abstract Increasing technological advancements and demand for performance compel the ball manufacturers to introduce new designs. Construction of spherical footballs has been significantly changed over the years since 1970 from 32-panel leather...
2014 / Firoz Alam, Harun Chowdhury, Steven George, Israt Mustary, Gary Zimmer -
Retrofit Design of Damaged Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes2013 / Yongjei Lee, Eun-Taik Lee
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Implementation and Proof-checking of Mechanistic-empirical Pavement Design for Indian Highways Using AASHTOWARE Pavement ME Design Software
Abstract In the current practice of flexible pavement design as per Indian Roads Congress (IRC), the influence of cyclic change in pavement temperature, traffic speed and aging on the material behaviour has not been considered. However, these...
2013 / Arpan Ghosh, A. Padmarekha, J. Murali Krishnan -
Development Trends and Characteristics of Devastating Accidents in China
Abstract Currently, the prevention of devastating accidents (at least 3 fatalities in one accident) is still the focus of accidents prevention in China due to the serious consequence and the huge impact. Meanwhile, the prevention of devastating...
2013 / Jianjun Zhang -
Levelised cost of energy for offshore floating wind turbines in a life cycle perspective
Abstract This report presents a comprehensive analysis and comparison of the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for the following offshore floating wind turbine concepts: Spar-Buoy (Hywind II), Tension-Leg-Spar (SWAY), Semi-Submersible (WindFloat),...
2014 / Anders Myhr, Catho Bjerkseter, Anders Ågotnes, Tor A. Nygaard -
Vertical Density Profile Monitoring Using Mixed-effects Model
Abstract Profile monitoring is a recent field of research in Statistical Process Control (SPC) literature, which is attracting the interests of many researchers. This approach is used where process data follow a profile and the stability of this...
2013 / B.M. Colosimo, M. Meneses, Q. Semeraro -
Precision Study of a Coordinate Measuring Machine Using Several Contact Probes
Abstract In this research work, a comparative study between the precision obtained with a touch probe (TP-200) and that obtained with a scanning probe (SP-25) is carried out for a specific coordinate measuring machine (CMM). These two types of...
2013 / I. Puertas, C.J. Luis Pérez, D. Salcedo, J. León, R. Luri, et al. -
Cost and CO2 Emission Optimization of Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns in High-Rise Buildings2013 / Hyo Park, Bongkeun Kwon, Yunah Shin, Yousok Kim, Taehoon Hong, et al.
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Estimation of Traffic Congestion Cost-A Case Study of a Major Arterial in Karachi
Abstract This paper consists of a study conducted to quantify the traffic congestion problem. Additionally, it describes the complete methodological process from data collection to cost per minute delay. Traffic congestion issues are frequently...
2014 / Mir Shabbar Ali, Muhammad Adnan, Syed Muhammad Noman, Syed Fazal Abbas Baqueri -
Numerical analysis of unconnected piled raft with cushion
Abstract The analysis of piled raft foundations has improved over the last few decades to account for the combined contribution of raft and piles to provide a more efficient system. Unconnected piled raft foundation (UCPRF) is an economical and...
2014 / Alaa Ata, Essam Badrawi, Marwa Nabil -
Prediction of Road Accident Severity Using the Ordered Probit Model
Abstract The ordered probit model is used to examine the contribution of several factors to the injury severity faced by motor-vehicle occupants involved in road accidents. The estimated results suggest that motor-vehicle occupants travelling in...
2014 / Rui Garrido, Ana Bastos, Ana de Almeida, José Paulo Elvas -
Building Information Modelling – 4D Modelling Technology on the Example of the Reconstruction Stairwell
Abstract Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process that involves creating, generating, managing and using a digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of building. The use of the term 4D is intended to refer to the...
2014 / Zbigniew Kacprzyk, Tomasz Kępa -
Reflections on architectural design education: The return of rationalism in the studio
Abstract The design studio environment has remained the same throughout the past century. As the Studio Culture Task Force of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) (Koch et al., 2006) noted, the ongoing changes in architecture...
2014 / Fathi Bashier