Civil engineering topic list of research papers
-
Modelling and Simulation of Water Distribution Systems with Quantised State System Methods
Abstract The work in this paper describes a study of quantised state systems in order to formulate a new framework within which water distribution systems can be modelled and simulated. In contrast to the classic time-slicing simulators, depending...
2015 / Daniel Paluszczyszyn, Piotr Skworcow, Bogumil Ulanicki -
Behavior of reinforced concrete short columns exposed to fire
Abstract Fire could dramatically reduce strength of reinforced concrete columns. The objective of this work is to study columns exposed to fire under axial load and to evaluate reduction in column compressive capacity after fire. The first part of...
2014 / M. Mohamed Bikhiet, Nasser F. El-Shafey, Hany M. El-Hashimy -
Evaluation of Field Performance of Warm-mix Asphalt Pavements in India
Abstract The United States and European countries are increasingly using “warm-mix” technologies that allow a significant reduction in the production and placement temperatures of asphalt mixes. Such mixes are also gaining popularity in other parts...
2013 / Ambika Behl, Gajendra Kumar, Girish Sharma, P.K. Jain -
Finite Element Analysis of Smart Structures with Piezoelectric Sensors/Actuators Including Debonding
Abstract In vibration active control of composite structures, piezoelectric sensors/actuators are usually bonded to the surface of a host structure. Debonding of piezoelectric sensors/actuators can result in significant changes to the static and...
2011 / Shi-jie ZHENG -
Determination of Plasticity Index and Compression Index of Soil at Perlis
Abstract This research has been conducted as an initiative to determine Plasticity Index (PI) and Compression Index (Cc) of soil samples taken at several locations around Perlis. For each location, the disturbed soils samples are taken at three...
2012 / Norlia Mohamad Ibrahim, Nur Liza Rahim, Roshazita Che Amat, Shamshinar Salehuddin, Nor Afzan Ariffin -
Scenario-based Simulation Approach for Layout Planning
Abstract The requirements of manufacturing companies are growing continuously. The customers demand more and more product variants, shorter delivery times and declining prices. To meet these demands, the production needs to be more flexible, highly...
2013 / U. Dombrowski, S. Ernst -
Fire Safety Provisions for Aged Concrete Building Structures
Abstract This article provides guidance to determine the fire safety provisions for aged concrete building structures which have an age of 50 years and beyond. The ability of the aged concrete structures to resist both structural loadings and the...
2013 / Grant Wang, David Barber, Peter Johnson, Man-Cheung Hui -
The university graduate training for the future engineering as exemplified by VEC–BEN collaboration (12 institutes from 4 continents)2013 / Mark Bomberg, Faras Tse
-
A heuristics-based solution to the continuous berth allocation and crane assignment problem
Abstract Effective utilization plans for various resources at a container terminal are essential to reducing the turnaround time of cargo vessels. Among the scarcest resources are the berth and its associated cranes. Thus, two important optimization ...
2013 / Mohammad Hamdy Elwany, Islam Ali, Yasmine Abouelseoud -
Performance Assessment of Different Roof Integrated Photovoltaic Modules under Mediterranean Climate
Abstract Many countries, for aesthetic purposes, offer economic advantages (tax deductions, incentives, etc..) for the installation of building integrated photovoltaic modules (BIPV), with water-tightness capability and adequate mechanical...
2013 / M. D’Orazio, C. Di Perna, E. Di Giuseppe -
Study on the Evaluation Framework System for Regional Comprehensive Transport Planning
Abstract Evaluation is an important technical aspect of the Comprehensive Transport Planning. In this paper, the problems in the comprehensive regional transport planning evaluation system, studied the connotation and the concept of comprehensive...
2014 / Chang-feng Shui, Yan Dong, Mai-he-bu-bai Maimaitiming -
Engineering Properties of Bentonite Stabilized with Lime and Phosphogypsum2015 / Sujeet Kumar, Rakesh Kumar Dutta, Bijayananda Mohanty
-
Shear Resistance between Concrete-Concrete Surfaces2014 / Marek Kovačovic
-
Light weighting opportunities and material choice for commercial vehicle frame structures from a design point of view2015 / Peter Seyfried, Ed Juarez Mendes Taiss, Alexandre Costa Calijorne, Fei-Peng Li, Qi-Feng Song
-
Economic optimization of flood prevention systems in the Netherlands2015 / Vana Tsimopoulou, Matthijs Kok, Johannes K. Vrijling
-
Between full LCA and energy certification methodology—a comparison of six methodological variants of buildings environmental assessment2014 / Anna Lewandowska, Andrzej Noskowiak, Grzegorz Pajchrowski, Joanna Zarebska
-
Application of Earned Value Method to Progress Control of Construction Projects
Abstract Earned Value Method (EVM) is the efficient and well known tool for project management. Application of the method together with complementary - dedicated for EVM - known approaches, make the method well adjusted for use on dynamic and...
2014 / Andrzej Czemplik -
Analysis of the Success Factors and Failure Causes in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Projects in Spain
Abstract Projects are complex works subjected to significant time, budget and quality constraints. One or the greatest challenges in project management still remaining unsolved is determining what is necessary to do in order to achieve success or...
2014 / V.R. Montequin, S. Cousillas, F. Ortega, J. Villanueva -
A Multilevel Design Model: the mutual relationship between product-service system development and societal change processes
Abstract Change actors like designers play a strategic role in innovation and transition processes towards a sustainable society. They act at all levels of society and need help to find their way through increasingly interrelated innovation systems. ...
2014 / Peter Joore, Han Brezet -
Optimal Dynamic Behavior of Adaptive WIP Regulation with Multiple Modes of Capacity Adjustment
Abstract It is desirable to maintain consistent dynamic behavior of WIP regulation in work systems with multiple modes of capacity adjustment (floaters, overtime, etc.) and different adjustment periods, delays and limits in the various modes....
2014 / A. Chehade, N. Duffie