Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Application of Fuzzy AHP and ELECTRE to China Dry Port Location Selection
Abstract The selection of optimal dry ports construction projects is a process of multi-objective decision making. This paper lists 6 important factors that have influence on dry ports location selection in China according to references:...
2012 / Bian Ka -
The Study of City Circle's Interval Traffic Forecast based on Volume Spatial Contact Model
Abstract Based on the analysis of passenger and cargo exchange model and the characteristics of traffic distribution in City Circle, this article sums up three volume spatial contact model of China, proposes the parameter calibration method for...
2013 / Fu Junming, Yan Taowei, Yuan Erpu -
The Challenge of Level of Development in 4D/BIM Simulation Across AEC Project Lifecyle. A Case Study
Abstract 4D modeling has been an applied research area for around two decades since the first seminal works in the nineties. In the last years, a number of case studies have been published both for demonstrating the various applications of 4D and...
2015 / Conrad Boton, Sylvain Kubicki, Gilles Halin -
Finite-difference Solution Using Displacement Potential Function for Plane Stresses and Displacements
Abstract This paper presents a finite-difference computational method, which describes the plane state of displacement or stress of the anisotropic materials. The formulas can be used for homogenous domains, but domains with two or more constituent...
2014 / Katalin Harangus, András Kakucs -
A Dilemma of Crime and Safety Issues among Vulnerable Travellers in Malaysian Urban Environment
Abstract Fighting with a high level of fear every day while travelling to work, had put the desire for them to switch from public to private transport usage if they have a choice. Main aim of the study is to determine the interaction of a few urban...
2013 / Rohana Sham, Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhamad Hussein, Hairul Nizam Ismail -
Barriers to the Market Penetration of Façade-integrated Solar Thermal Systems
Abstract For this paper, we analyzed the barriers to new façade-integrated solar thermal systems in a survey, literature review and workshops with experts. We focused on flat plate collectors and their application in residential buildings....
2014 / Christoph Cappel, Wolfgang Streicher, Florian Lichtblau, Christoph Maurer -
Educational Means for the Study of the Geometry of Architectural Forms
Abstract This paper presents an exercise which aims to stimulate architect students’ creativity, raise awareness on architectures’ formal possibilities based on geometric shapes and to illustrate how the theoretical knowledge can be practically...
2014 / Diana Giurea, Cristian Gheorghe Dumitrescu, Alexandru Malaescu -
Façade and Rooftop PV Installation Strategy for Building Integrated Photo Voltaic Application
Abstract Building integrated photo voltaic (BIPV) is an emerged research topic to optimize building component replacement using certain types of photo voltaic (PV) module. This paper conducts a strategic review on the optimum PV module installation...
2013 / Tinton Dwi Atmaja -
Composite Behavior of a Novel Insulated Concrete Sandwich Wall Panel Reinforced with GFRP Shear Grids: Effects of Insulation Types2015 / JunHee Kim, Young-Chan You
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Factorial Design Approach in Proportioning Prestressed Self-Compacting Concrete2015 / Wu-Jian Long, Kamal Khayat, Guillaume Lemieux, Feng Xing, Wei-Lun Wang
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Roughness’s shapes comparative analysis of some reinforced earth elements under monotonous loading
Abstract This paper presents and analyzes the experimental and numerical results of a series of pullout tests under monotonous loading performed on five steel strips presenting various forms of roughness (smooth, ribbed, punched, W-shaped, chain)...
2015 / Mohamed Khemissa, Smail Safer, Saâd Aidjouli -
Evaluate Performance of Precast Concrete Wall to Wall Connection
Abstract The building industry keeps growing towards industrialization in construction by implementing Industrialized Building System (IBS). The components of IBS Structure which are floors, walls, columns, beams and roofs are assembled and erected...
2014 / Ramin Vaghei, Farzad Hejazi, Hafez Taheri, Mohd Saleh Jaafar, Abang Abdullah Abang Ali -
Correlation between Time and Cost in a Quantitative Risk Analysis of Construction Projects
Abstract The increasing constraints that construction companies face due to the prolonged financial crisis and the contracting construction market necessitate the need for more and more realistic and efficient approaches to the planning, scheduling...
2014 / Augustin Purnus, Constanta-Nicoleta Bodea -
Integration of the Urban Public Transportation System with the Application of Traffic Simulation
Abstract The paper presents the overall methodology of designing and assessment of transportation solutions that result in the integration of an urban public transportation system. The proposed approach is based on the application of heuristic –...
2014 / Katarzyna Solecka, Jacek Żak -
Stability Analysis of Dyke Using Limit Equilibrium and Finite Element Methods
Abstract The present study illustrates the slope stability analysis of dyke using limit equilibrium and finite element methods. Stability analysis of the dyke has to be carried with the methods practiced for earthen dam. The stability of the dyke is ...
2015 / A. Shivamanth, Shivakumar S. Athani, M.K. Desai, G.R. Dodagoudar -
Analytical Solution for Stress and Displacement after X-Section Cast-in-Place Pile Installation2013 / Hang Zhou, Han Long Liu, Gangqiang Kong, Zhaohu Cao
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A Strategic Planning Methodology for the Multimodal Transportation Systems: A Case Study from Turkey2014 / Umut R. Tuzkaya, Semih Onut, Gulfem Tuzkaya
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Simulation of Hydraulic Fracture in Unsaturated Soils with High Degree of Saturation2014 / Tielin Chen, Liangyi Zhang, Dingli Zhang
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Analysis and Solutions of Three Combined Test Chamber's Malfunction Based on the Working Process
Abstract In order to found out the reason that return-air overheated in the main preceding refrigeration compressor of three combined test chamber, and for trouble shooting effectively, carried out the analysis and searching fault based on course of ...
2011 / Jinchun Feng, Bo Chen, Junlin Teng -
Heat load patterns in district heating substations
Abstract Future smart energy grids will require more information exchange between interfaces in the energy system. One interface where dearth of information exists is in district heating substations, being the interfaces between the distribution...
2013 / Henrik Gadd, Sven Werner