Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Improving the creativity in introductory engineering course applying fuzzy network process: A pilot study
Abstract In Engineering Design course, students’ background, knowledge and skills should be considered to stimulate the creativity. Thus, the Analytic Network Process (ANP) has been used in deciding the factor that ignites creativity. However, there ...
2011 / Babak Daneshvar Rouyendegh, Merve Hande Ergin, Menekse Salar -
Supporting the Perpetuation and Reproducibility of Numerical Method Publications
Abstract The development of new numerical methods is of great importance in computational science. Due to their many appealing properties, Finite Element (FEMs), Finite Volume (FVMs) and Finite Difference (DFMs) methods are of particular interest,...
2011 / AntÔnio T.A. Gomes, Diego Paredes, Frédéric Valentin -
Topology theory of mine ventilation network
Abstract Topological theory of ventilation network is the basis of mine ventilation simulation system. But there still exists disparity and insufficiency between theory and application. On the basis of in-depth study of ventilation network...
2009 / Wei Lian-jiang -
The Breathing of Webs Under Repeated Partial Edge Loading
Abstract Slender webs subjected to many times repeated partial edge loading repeatedly buckle (breathe) under this loading, which brings about the initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks in the neighbourhood of the loaded flange. This...
2012 / M. Škaloud, M. Zörnerová, S. Urushadze -
Behaviour of Stiffened Composite Beams with Partial Shear Interaction Accounting for Time Effects
Abstract This paper describes an analytical model to account for the effects of creep and shrinkage on the response of composite steel-concrete beams with partial shear connection stiffened by means of longitudinal plates bolted to the bottom flange ...
2011 / P. Ansourian -
Analysis of Illegal Parking Behavior in Greece
Abstract The objective of this research is to investigate the behavior of Greek drivers with respect to their parking behavior through a staged approach. Available data collected from previous traffic studies was augmented with data collected by the ...
2012 / Christina Spiliopoulou, Constantinos Antoniou -
Measuring the Quality of Service for High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations
Abstract High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane systems have been proposed as one of the most applicable countermeasures against freeway congestion. Under HOT lane operational scheme, a Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) can pay to access HOT lanes in exchange...
2011 / Xiaoyue Liu, Guohui Zhang, Yao-Jan Wu, Yinhai Wang -
Safe, secure and comfortable HGVs parking areas: an Italian experience
Abstract Significant increase in European road freight transport and the existing regulations on driving time require a suitable number of parking areas along the European road network. These infrastructures should ensure the right level of safety...
2011 / Stefano Carrese, Sandro Mantovani, Marialisa Nigro -
Fabricating Technology for Concrete Pipes
Abstract Concrete pipes of pipe-jacking, as a concrete pipe with special stress in jacking construction, its internal force distribution is different from that of the others, which results in some difference for pipe-jacking in design, fabricating...
2012 / Liu Hui, Liu Yongbiao -
Study on the engineering practice course education teaching reform
Abstract The engineering practice teaching related to civil engineering students professional technology and practical ability of the students, In relation to their future can adapt to the society have talent market demand and high ability important ...
2011 / Bing Gao -
Minimization of Fuel Consumption in City Bus Transportation: A Case Study for Izmir
Abstract In this study, we handle a real life optimization problem of a metropolitan city bus service. The problem's focus is the fuel consumption due to dead mileage, given the bus requirements of all route schedules. We obtain the optimal route...
2012 / Uğur Eliiyi, Efendi Nasibov, Mefharet Özkılçık, Ümit Kuvvetli -
Modeling Household Residential Location Choice and Travel Behavior and Its Relationship with Public Transport Accessibility
Abstract Cities are seeking to reduce the growth of car-based travel by developing public transport networks. Much research asserts that the correct arrangement of built environment will result in the enhancement of public transport utilization....
2012 / Siti Nurlaela, Carey Curtis -
A Procedure for an Integrated Network and Vehicle Routing Optimisation Problem
Abstract In this paper, an integrated Network and Vehicle Routing Optimisation Problem (NVROP) for freight vehicles is proposed. The variables involved in the problem are discrete (link topology, routes for freight vehicles) and continuous (link...
2012 / Antonio Polimeni, Antonino Vitetta -
The Evaluation of Traffic Control in Changsha City
Abstract Different aspects of the traffic control system in the CBD of Changsha have been evaluated. A general issue is the safety conditions, which are evaluated qualitatively. The second issue is the low saturation flow observed on the...
2012 / Shoufeng Lu, Jie Li, Henk van Zuylen -
Strengthening of concrete slab-column connections using CFRP strips
Abstract This paper presents experimental data and results on the effect of externally bonded carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips on the punching shear of interior slab-column connections. A total of six square slabs with a concentric...
2011 / Khaled Soudki, Ahmed K. El-Sayed, Tim Vanzwol -
The Modeling of Needle for Hybrid Suspension Drive and Researching on Needle Motion Control
Abstract To the theory of jacquard knitting machine, this paper has proposed a new needle drive model of magnetic suspended needles. This model, based on hybrid suspension of electromagnets and permanent magnets theory, discussed needle model in the ...
2013 / Xiaoguang Wu, Guozhen Zhang, Shuang Li, Zhen Huang, Li Zhu -
Water-binder Ratio Influence on De-icing Salt Scaling of Fly Ash Concretes
Abstract The influence of water-binder ratio on de-icing salt scaling of hardened concretes with siliceous fly ash addition is analysed in the paper. The analysis made on the basis of 56 cycles scaling Borås test of air-entrained concretes. The...
2013 / Aneta Nowak-Michta -
Methodology for Experimental Analysis of Pipeline System Vibration
Abstract There are presented two methods used for an investigation of modal parameters, concretely natural frequencies and modal shapes of a significantly simplified model of compressor yard pipeline system in this article. The first one is an...
2012 / Martin Schrötter, František Trebuňa, Martin Hagara, Matúš Kalina -
Design of optimum flexible heat exchanger networks for multiperiod process
Abstract Due to the rising of energy prices, energy saving became very important. Optimum design of Heat Exchanger Networks (HEN) is a successful way to minimize energy consumption. The present work discusses the design of optimal flexible heat...
2013 / Seham A. EL-Temtamy, Eman M. Gabr -
Reducing CO2 emissions from the European power generation sector–Scenarios to 2050
Abstract An assessment of the impact of the evolution of the European fossil-fuelled electricity generation technology mix to 2050 on the EU target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20–30% compared to 1990 levels by 2020 has been performed. The...
2009 / Evangelos Tzimas, Aliki Georgakaki, Stathis Peteves