Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Bending Moment Calculations for Piles Based on the Finite Element Method2013 / Yu-xin Jie, Hui-na Yuan, Hou-de Zhou, Yu-zhen Yu
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Modified Norris–Reynolds One–Equation Model
Abstract A modified version of Norris–Reynolds (NR) k–equation turbulence model is proposed to account for the distinct effects of low– Reynolds number (LRN) and wall proximity. The turbulent kinetic energy k and the dissipation rate E are evaluated ...
2015 / M.M. Rahman, J. Taghinia, A.K.M. Sadrul Islam, M.J. Lampinen, T. Siikonen -
A synthetic approach to the evaluation of the carrying capacity of complex railway nodes
Abstract The evaluation of carrying capacity of complex railway nodes is a typical problem to be faced in metropolitan areas. This paper initially analyzes a few methods (Potthoff methodology, Probabilistic approach and Deutsche Bahn procedure) for...
2014 / Gabriele Malavasi, Tatiana Molková, Stefano Ricci, Francesco Rotoli -
Synchronization of Engineering, Manufacturing and on-site Installation in Lean ETO-Enterprises
Abstract In the past few years and decades there have been major efforts to optimize production by methods such as Lean Manufacturing. After introducing these methods with success in the production area, the Lean philosophy spilled over to other...
2015 / Erwin Rauch, Patrick Dallasega, Dominik T. Matt -
Influence of mineral fillers on the rheological response of polymer-modified bitumens and mastics
Abstract The rheological properties of the bituminous components (bitumen and bituminous mastic) within asphalt mixtures contribute significantly to the major distresses of flexible pavements (i.e. rutting, fatigue and low temperature cracking)....
2015 / F. Cardone, F. Frigio, G. Ferrotti, F. Canestrari -
Stress and Strain State in Beams with Corrugated Web and Their Use in Hydraulic Engineering Structures
Abstract The paper presents a methodology for calculating stress and strain state in beams with corrugated web. The methodology has been developed by the authors and is simpler than the existing method of calculation. While calculating, the authors...
2015 / Mikhail I. Balzannikov, Igor S. Kholopov, Vadim Yu. Alpatov, Alexey A. Lukin -
Wind loads analysis at the anchorages of the Talavera de la Reina cable stayed bridge
Abstract This paper describes wind tunnel tests performed on wind tunnel models of the Talavera de la Reina cable stayed bridge. The work describes the aeroelastic model construction and it is focused on the evaluation and analysis of the mean and...
2014 / L. Rosa, G. Squicciarini, M. Belloli, A. Collina, F. Nieto, et al. -
Comparison of Totally Prefabricated Bridge Substructure Designed According to Korea Highway Bridge Design (KHBD) and AASHTO-LRFD2013 / Tae-Hoon Kim
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Seismic displacement of gravity retaining walls
Abstract Seismic displacement of gravity walls had been studied using conventional static methods for controlled displacement design. In this study plain strain numerical analysis is performed using Plaxis dynamic program where prescribed...
2014 / Kamal Mohamed Hafez Ismail Ibrahim -
Reduced Carbon and Energy Footprint in Highway Operations: The Highway Energy Assessment (HERA) Methodology2014 / Natalia Sobrino, Andres Monzon, Sara Hernandez
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Case study of first all-GFRP pedestrian bridge in Taiwan
Abstract To forestall the severe deterioration of structures as a result of corrosion, the first all-FRP composite pedestrian bridge was built in Tainan, Taiwan. The bridge superstructure was designed by placing Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) ...
2014 / Yeou-Fong Li, Sainey Badjie, Walter W. Chen, Yu-Tsung Chiu -
Strategy for Energy Efficient Buildings in Tropical Climate
Abstract Residential, commercial and industrial buildings share nearly one-fourth of the total electrical energy consumption in Thailand. The design of energy efficient buildings relies on a selection of appropriate techniques that complement the...
2014 / Waraporn Rattanongphisat, Wathanyoo Rordprapat -
A study of factors affecting the flexural tensile strength of concrete
Abstract The deflection and cracking behavior of concrete structure depend on the flexural tensile strength of concrete. Many factors have been shown to influence the flexural tensile strength of concrete, particularly the level of stress, size, age ...
2014 / Mohd. Ahmed, Javed Mallick, Mohd. Abul Hasan -
Modified System of Prestressing for New Precast Girders Developed for Highway Bridges
Abstract Traditionally the major part of highway bridges in Slovakia are realised using the precast concrete technology. According to latest plans around 200km of highways are going to be built in Slovakia in the following years. New precast...
2013 / Martin Moravcik -
Studies on Evaluation of Modernization of the Inland Port and Shipping Management based on DPSIR Model and Gray Correlation Evaluation Model
Abstract According to the ambiguity and uncertainty for evaluation on Modernization of the Inland Port and Shipping Management (MIPSM) as well as the deficiency of objectivity and accuracy for traditional evaluation methods, the paper establishes...
2013 / Xiaofeng Wen, Ning Chen -
Public Sector Governance to Implement Freight Vehicle Transport Management
Abstract This paper is based on the results of the research carried out by the PIARC Technical Committee B4 (Freight Transport and Inter-Modality, Working Group 3 (Urban freight management) in the 2008 - 2011 research cycle. This paper focuses on...
2014 / Eiichi Taniguchi, Yoshikazu Imanishi, Rick Barber, Jonathan James, Wanda Debauche -
Comparison between Entropy and Resilience as Indirect Measures of Reliability in the Framework of Water Distribution Network Design
Abstract The aim of this paper is to investigate which between the entropy and resilience indices represents a better indirect measure of reliability in the framework of water distribution network design. The methodology adopted consisted of (a)...
2014 / E. Creaco, A. Fortunato, M. Franchini, M.R. Mazzola -
An Educational Knowledge-based System For Civil Engineering Students in Cement Concrete Construction Problems
Abstract Civil engineering students study only few courses in highway engineering that involves only little information about pavement construction. After their graduation, they face many problems in construction site that they cannot control as...
2013 / Ahmed Mancy Mosa, Mohd Raihan Taha, Amiruddin Ismail, Riza Atiq O.K. Rahmat -
Seismic performance of HSC dual systems irregular in elevation
Abstract This paper presents a study on the seismic nonlinear performance of 86 multistory dual systems irregular in elevation and constructed from normal strength concrete (with f c =25MPa) and...
2013 / A.M. Yousef, S.E. El-Metwally, M.A. El-Mandouh -
Stabilization of Resveratrol in Blood Circulation by Conjugation to mPEG and mPEG-PLA Polymers: Investigation of Conjugate Linker and Polymer Composition on Stability, Metabolism, Antioxidant Activity and Pharmacokinetic Profile2015 / Basavaraj Siddalingappa, Heather A. E. Benson, David H. Brown, Kevin T. Batty, Yan Chen