Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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The Assessment of the Technical Condition of the Water Distribution Systems
Abstract The paper deals with auditing the technical condition of the Water Distribution Systems (WDS) and its individual elements. The paper presents the methodology of determining the operating and technical indicators (TI) for a preliminary...
2014 / L. Tuhovčák, M. Tauš, T. Kučera -
Virtual Dike: multiscale simulation of dike stability
Abstract We present a Virtual Dike simulation module developed as a part of a flood Early Warning System (EWS) for the UrbanFlood project. The UrbanFlood EWS is a distributed system that analyzes sensor data received in real-time from flood defenses ...
2011 / N.B. Melnikova, G.S. Shirshov, V.V. Krzhizhanovskaya -
Water Impact Reduction on the Deck of the Bridge Structure by Using Complete Drainage Installation
Abstract Water, without which the life would not exist, may significantly reduce lifetime of a bridge structure, which is not well drained, and not only from the surface of bridge deck, but also from its covering. On the contrary, when a proper...
2012 / P. Vlček, J. Končický -
Calculation and Research on the Evaluation Model of Ecological Carrying Capacity of Shallow Mountain Area in Beijing
Abstract Principal component analysis was selected to define the weight value in the calculation of the evaluation model. Software SPSS was used to process raw data by calculation of correlated matrix in the index layer, and in the partial objective ...
2012 / Ying Li, Guo-hua Zhao, Jing Zhou -
The Strength Analysis of the Partitions in Road Tank Reservoirs
Abstract The evaluation of pressure forces on the tank body has been obtained by using one-dimensional wave equation. The liquid pressure forces on the tank body caused by hydroimpact have been calculated. The computation of stress distribution for...
2012 / A.O. Shimanovsky, M.G. Kuznyatsova, Yu.M. Pleskachevskii -
Preparation of NIR Reflective Brown Pigment
Abstract Complex inorganic brown pigments having a high near infrared solar reflectance have been synthesized. Fe2O3 is the host component and mixtures of Sb2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, and TiO2 were used as the guest components. Sb2O3, SiO2, Al2O3, and TiO2...
2012 / T. Thongkanluang, N. Chirakanphaisarn, P. Limsuwan -
Setting up virgin stress conditions in discrete element models
Abstract In the present work, a methodology for setting up virgin stress conditions in discrete element models is proposed. The developed algorithm is applicable to discrete or coupled discrete/continuum modeling of underground excavation employing...
2012 / J. Rojek, G.F. Karlis, L.J. Malinowski, G. Beer -
A Continuum Modeling Approach for Network Vulnerability Analysis at Regional Scale
Abstract Vulnerability analysis is crucial in strategic planning and highway maintenance to ensure a robust transportation system. Owing to the characteristics of network-modeling framework, traditional vulnerability analyses may not be able to...
2013 / H.W. Ho, Agachai Sumalee, William H.K. Lam, W.Y. Szeto -
A Practical Method for Calculation of the Membrane Efforts of Elliptic Reinforced Concrete Shells
Abstract The paper analyses the problem of elliptic reinforced concrete shells calculation, while only taking into account membrane efforts. Normal and shear forces of such shells are usually determined using stress function. This paper discusses...
2013 / Romualdas Vadlūga, Romualdas Kliukas -
Modeling Transition in Design Model when Analyzing Specific Behaviors of Structures
Abstract This paper explains the basic principles related to design prediction for stress-and-strain state of load-bearing structures taken into account the stage-wise closing of the load-bearing structures system and changing the stiffness...
2013 / Oleg Kabantsev, Anatoly Perelmuter -
Traffic Congestion Detection Based On GPS Floating-Car Data
Abstract Congestion has been a major challenge to urban traffic system. Based on GPS floating-car data (FCD), a method to acquire traffic congestion information is studied. And then, using about 6,000,000 pieces of data generated by 500 taxis in one ...
2011 / Zhang Yong-chuan, Zuo Xiao-qing, Zhang li-ting, Chen Zhen-ting -
Numerical determination for optimal location of sub-track asphalt layer in high-speed rails2013 / Mingjing Fang, Sergio Fernández Cerdas, Yanjun Qiu
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Vibrations of Nonlocal Timoshenko Beams using Orthogonal Collocation Method
Abstract In this paper, orthogonal collocation method (OCM) is applied to solve the free vibration of nonlocal Timoshenko beams with various boundary conditions by using piecewise cubic Hermite polynomials (CHPs). In the numerical implementation,...
2011 / Lai-Yun Wu, Lap-Loi Chung, Cheng-Hung Wu, Hsu-Hui Huang, Kun-Wei Lin -
In-Service Deformations of Reinforced Concrete Columns in Biaxial Bending
Abstract A method of analysis to evaluate the long-term response of reinforced concrete cross-sections subjected to sustained axial force and biaxial bending is presented. The method is particularly useful for determining the time-dependent...
2011 / R.I. Gilbert, G. Ranzi -
Performance Analysis of Basement Fin Wall of the Shanghai Tower Based on the Interaction Between Pile-Raft Foundation and Superstructure
Abstract Several advantages can be obtained by setting fin walls in the basement of super tall buildings. On one hand, the overall stiffness of foundation could be improved and then differential foundation settlement could be reduced. On the other...
2011 / H.H. Sun, X. Zhao, X.P. Li, J.M. Ding, Y. Zhou -
The Use of Magnification Factor Formula in Partial Capacity Design Method for Fully Ductile Moment Resisting Frames
Abstract The concept of Partial Capacity Design (PCD) offers a new attractive alternative in the seismic design especially for fully ductile moment resisting frame. Different from conventional Capacity Design which attempt to maintain the condition...
2011 / I. Muljati, B. Lumantarna -
Explicit Dynamic Algorithm for MLS Difference Method
Abstract The Moving Least Squares(MLS) Difference Method has merits of Meshfree Method and Finite Difference Method(FDM); it provides node-based fast solution procedure. The method takes advantage of mesh independency from Meshfree Method and fast...
2011 / K.H. Kim, S.H. Lee, Y.C. Yoon -
Construction and Experimental Seismic Performance of a Full-scale Six-story Light-frame Wood Building
Abstract In July 2009 a full-scale mid-rise light-frame wood apartment building was subjected to a series of earthquakes at the world's largest shake table in Miki, Japan. This paper focuses on (1) the design and construction of this 1350 m2...
2011 / J.W. Van de Lindt, S. Pei, S.E. Pryor -
Development of a Simplified Numerical Method for Structural Response Analysis to Blast Load
Abstract The response of structural concrete elements under extremely short duration dynamic loads is of great concern nowadays. The most prevailing method to this problem is based on SDOF simplification. It is well known that the SDOF model can...
2011 / Jun Li, Hong Hao -
The Role and Function of Mandor in Construction Project Organization in Indonesia
Abstract In a typical construction project organization in Indonesian, mandors are positioned as personnel responsible for leading a group of workers in the construction industry, who are also often regarded as the most important agent in the...
2011 / B.W. Soemardi, I. Soenaryo, E. Wahyudi