Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Application of Integrated Modeling and Analysis to Development of Complex Systems
Abstract Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is an approach to improve traditional document-based systems engineering approach through the use of a system model. In the current practice of system developments, there exists a large gap between...
2013 / Hongman Kim, David Fried, Peter Menegay, Grant Soremekun, Christopher Oster -
Soil-structure-interaction of Tunnels and Superstructures During Construction and Service Time
Abstract The increasing size and population density of metropolitan areas and the along going traffic demands lead to the construction of large infrastructure projects. In many cases these infrastructure projects are close to sensitive properties....
2013 / Rolf Katzenbach, Steffen Leppla, Matthias Vogler, Matthias Seip, Susanne Kurze -
Role of Conceptualisation as a Catalyst in Capturing Urban Issues within the Studio Learning Environment
Abstract This study focuses on the role of conceptualisation in capturing the urban issues within the studio tutorial learning environment in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Essentially, it looks into how the conceptualisation process during design...
2015 / Fatimah Mohamad Adi, Khairul Anwar Mohamed Khaidzir, Ismail Said -
Boundary Value Problem for Analysis of Portal Double-Row Stabilizing Piles2013 / Cheng Huang
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Influence of pore water pressure to seepage and stability of embankment dam (case study of Sermo Dam Yogyakarta, Indonesia)2017 / Undayani Cita Sari, Sri Prabandiyani Retno Wardani, Suharyanto, Windu Partono
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Field study of the building physics properties of common building types in the Inner Himalayan valleys of Bhutan
Abstract Traditionally, buildings in the Inner Himalayan valleys of Bhutan were constructed from rammed earth in the western regions and quarry stone in the central and eastern regions. Whilst basic architectural design elements have been retained,...
2017 / Mark F. Jentsch, Christoph Kulle, Tobias Bode, Toni Pauer, Andrea Osburg, et al. -
Feasibility Study of Dez Arch Dam Heightening Based on Nonlinear Numerical Analysis of Existing Dam2014 / M. A. Hariri-Ardebili, H. Mirzabozorg
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Traffic load modelling and factors influencing the accuracy of predicted extremes2005 / Alan O'Connor, Eugene J O'Brien
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A computational strategy to establish algebraic parameters for the Reference Resistance Design of metal shell structures
Abstract The new Reference Resistance Design (RRD) method, recently developed by Rotter [1], for the manual dimensioning of metal shell structures effectively permits an analyst working with only a calculator or spreadsheet to take full advantage of ...
2017 / Adam J. Sadowski, O. Kunle Fajuyitan, Jie Wang -
Two phenomena: Honji instability, and ringing of offshore structures
Abstract Honji instability and ringing of offshore structrures are two different phenomena. Honji instability occurs at a circular cylinder in transverse periodic finite motion in a water tank. It is superposed on the streaming flow induced by the...
2011 / J. Grue -
Wave-current-induced soil response in marine sediments
Abstract This letter presents a new analytical approximation for wave (current)-induced dynamic soil response in marine sediments. In the model, the third-order approximation for wave-current interactions is employed for the flow model, while Biot's ...
2013 / Chengcong Liao, Dongsheng Jeng -
Variable speed limit: A microscopic analysis in a connected vehicle environment
Abstract This paper presents a Variable Speed Limit (VSL) control algorithm for simultaneously maximizing the mobility, safety and environmental benefit in a Connected Vehicle environment. Development of Connected Vehicle (CV)/Autonomous Vehicle...
2015 / Bidoura Khondaker, Lina Kattan -
Slender reinforced concrete columns strengthened with fibre reinforced polymers2011 / K. Gajdošová, J. Bilčík
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Testing Performances of a Special AC Induction Motor Used in Electric Car
Abstract IN this practical research a laboratory testing desk was build with fully functional system including 3-Phase Induction Motor, AC Controller and Battery Bank with charger, enabling the practically verification of performances and behaviour...
2015 / Zeina Bitar, Abbas Sandouk, Samih Al Jabi -
Flexural Tensile Strength of Construction Elements Made out of Cement Stabilized Rammed Earth
Abstract The article analyzes the possibility of using rammed earth stabilized by Portland cement as the sole construction material of bearing walls that contain communication openings. Due to the lack of standards regarding research about the...
2015 / Piotr Leon Narloch, Michał Lidner, Ewa Kunicka, Maciej Bielecki -
An End has a Start – Investigating the Usage of Electric Vehicles in Commercial Fleets
Abstract The road transport system is moving, slowly but surely, away from using fossil fuels. Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are an energy-efficient alternative to conventional vehicles. Commercial vehicle fleets are an attractive entry for PEVa...
2015 / Martina Wikström, Lisa Hansson, Per Alvfors -
Ground penetrating radar utilization in exploring inadequate concrete covers in a new bridge deck
Abstract The reinforced concrete cast in place four span deck of a concrete bridge near Roanoke, Texas, was recently completed. Due to possible construction errors, it was suspected that the concrete covers in the deck did not conform to drawings...
2014 / Md. Istiaque Hasan, Nur Yazdani -
Performance-based design of road tunnel fire safety: Proposal of new Swedish framework
Abstract This paper contains a proposal of new Swedish framework for performance-based design of road tunnel fire safety derived from Swedish and European regulation. The overall purpose of the guideline is to protect life, health, property,...
2014 / Jonatan Gehandler, Haukur Ingason, Anders Lönnermark, Håkan Frantzich, Michael Strömgren -
Experimental evaluation of a system for assisting motorcyclists to safely ride road bends2014 / Francesco Biral, Paolo Bosetti, Roberto Lot
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Analysis on Chemical Industry Park Emergency Drill Escape Paths based on WebGIS
Abstract Fire and blast accidents can cause serious damage to the chemical industry park. The research object of this paper was finding the method of accident escape paths in the chemical industry park. This paper analyzed existing state of the...
2012 / Xianfu Feng, Zaoping Feng, Yansong He