Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Identifying Self-excited Vibrations with Evolutionary Computing
Abstract This study uses differential evolution to identify the coeffic ients of second-order differentia l equations of self-e xc ited vibrations fro m a time signal. The motivation is found in the ample occurrence of this vibration type in...
2014 / Christiaan D. Erdbrink, Valeria V. Krzhizhano vskaya -
Research on the Running Speed Prediction Model of Interchange Ramp
Abstract Ramp is an important part of the interchange. The ramp design concept based on the running speed is a new design idea of the highway and interchange. By analysis of the influence factors of the interchange ramp running speed, this paper...
2014 / Zhi-yong Zhang, Xiao-yun Hao, Wen-bin Wu -
Studying the Performances of Induction Motor Used in Electric Car
Abstract This research includes study of the performances of induction motor used in the electric car, as well as performances of an electronic inverter based on Field Oriented control used to drive this induction motor. The...
2014 / Zeina Bitar, Samih Al Jabi -
Asset-based Service Production under Uncertainty
Abstract Knowledge of service delivery is an asset and a competitive edge to service providers. However, the providers in the IT industry have not utilized the asset satisfactorily yet, as their clients’ requirements have some ambiguities due to the ...
2014 / Shigeru Hosono, Yoshiki Shimomura -
Effect of infill wall on the ductility and behavior of high strength reinforced concrete frames
Abstract This paper presents an experimental study for the behavior and ductility of H.S.R.C frames with infill wall under the effect of cyclic load. The experimental program was conducted on four specimens (frames). The parameters are studied...
2014 / Ahmed Sayed Ahmed Tawfik Essa, Mohamed Ragai Kotp Badr, Ashraf Hasan El-Zanaty -
Studying Platoon Dispersion Characteristics Under Heterogeneous Traffic in India
Abstract Platoons are created by signalized intersections which control travel patterns of vehicles. It is common for platoons to disperse during normal traffic operations. While platoon dispersion has been studied extensively under homogenous and...
2013 / Jijo Mathew, Helen Thomas, Anuj Sharma, Lelitha Devi, Laurence Rilett -
A Stochastic Model for Reliability Analysis in Freeway Networks
Abstract The capacity of a freeway is traditionally considered as a constant value in traffic engineering. In reality, capacities vary according to external conditions such as dry or wet road surfaces, daylight or darkness, and to the prevailing...
2013 / Ning Wu -
Research on Conflict Point Delay of Left-turning Vehicles at Two Phases Signal Control Intersection
Abstract Analysis of intersection delay is important for intersection signal timing. Based on the gap acceptance theory, the conflict point delay of left-turning vehicles crossing opposing flow in mixed traffic at two phases signal control...
2013 / Hao Liang, Xiucheng Guo, Junhong Hu -
Validation of Non-residential Cold and Hot Water Demand Model Assumptions
Abstract Existing guidelines related to the water demand of non-residential buildings are outdated and do not cover hot water demand for the appropriate selection of hot water devices. Moreover, they generally overestimate peak demand values...
2014 / E.J. Pieterse-Quirijns, A.H. van Loon, H. Beverloo, E.J.M. Blokker, E. van der Blom, et al. -
Laboratory Measurements and Numerical Modeling of Pre-stressed Masonry
Abstract Pre-stressing of masonry is one of the most widespread building/facility reconstruction methods. In the Czech Republic it is very successful, especially in the Moravian-Silesian Region, which is subject to a considerable amount of...
2013 / Marie Stara, Martina Janulikova -
A standardized Approach to Multi-criteria Assessment of CCS Chains
Abstract For a commercial Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) chain to be successful, it must satisfy a whole range of requirements: technical, economic, environmental, safety, and societal. A comprehensive, understandable and reproducible assessment...
2013 / Jana P. Jakobsen, Simon Roussanaly, Mona J. Mølnvik, Grethe Tangen -
Internalizing Congestion and Emissions Externality on Road Networks with Tradable Credits
Abstract Congestion and emissions are two problems in traffic. In general, they have conflict with each other. Tradable credits scheme is proved an effective method in Environmental Science. Now more and more scholars introduce it into traffic....
2014 / Ge Gao, Huijun Sun -
An Urban Traffic Flow Model to Capture Complex Flow Interactions among Lane Groups for Signalized Intersections
Abstract This paper presents a traffic flow model, based on cell transmission concept, to capture urban traffic dynamics taking into account complex flow interactions among lane groups at upstream of signalized intersections. This model is a simple...
2014 / Marco Tiriolo, Ludovica Adacher, Ernesto Cipriani -
Design Optimization of Diaphragm Walls
Abstract In the past years the diaphragm walls has become a constructive solution for the underground structures in the cities crowded areas. The design is one of the most complex stages in realizing the building and it is usually time consuming,...
2015 / Nicoleta-Maria Ilieş, Vasile-Stelian Farcaş, Marius Pop -
Water Absorption Behavior of Hemp Hurds Composites2015 / Nadezda Stevulova, Julia Cigasova, Pavol Purcz, Ivana Schwarzova, Frantisek Kacik, et al.
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Planning of Maintenance Activities – A Current State Mapping in Industry
Abstract Industrial Product Service System (PSS) thinking can be applied to production system by considering it as a product. Prior studies show that strategic planning of the maintenance activities in manufacturing industries holds great potential...
2015 / Maheshwaran Gopalakrishnan, Jon Bokrantz, Torbjörn Ylipää, Anders Skoogh -
Modelling of Viscoelastic Dielectric Elastomers with Deformation Dependent Electric Properties
Abstract This work deals with electro-viscoelastic modelling and simulation of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA), including the case of deformation dependent electromechanical coupling. A large deformation modelling framework is adopted, and...
2015 / Anna Ask, Andreas Menzel, Matti Ristinmaa -
Framework for airfield pavements management—an approach based on cost-effectiveness analysis2015 / Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Bilal Khurshid, Shahid Iqbal, Abid Khan
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Properties of Concrete Manufactured Using Steel Slag
Abstract This paper aims to study experimentally, the effect of partial replacement of coarse and fine aggregates by steel slag (SS), on the various strength and durability properties of concrete, by using the mix design of M20 grade. The optimum...
2014 / V. Subathra Devi, B.K. Gnanavel -
Transportation Demand Management in a Deprived Territory: A Case Study in the North of France
Abstract In this paper, we study the modal choice in an ex-mining area in the North of France. It is a deprived area under many regeneration strategies focusing on urban projects, such as a new public transportation infrastructure. Urban public...
2014 / Hakim Hammadou, Aurélie Mahieux