Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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A numerical approach for evaluating the stiffness of steel tube–R.C. beam composite joint
Abstract A numerical approach has been developed for the analysis of composite joints of steel tubes embedded in reinforced concrete. This kind of joint is typically found at the foundation of composite columns and in open pile supported wharves....
2014 / Hazem M.F. Elbakry -
Calculation of the Cost-effectiveness of a PV Battery System
Abstract A possible way to calculate the cost-effectiveness of a photovoltaic system combined withelectric energy storage for a household is presented in this paper. To evaluatethe electricity costs, of the PV-battery system, the progression of the...
2014 / Maximilian Bruch, Martin Müller -
The effect of Nano-liquid on the properties of hardened concrete
Abstract Nanotechnology is one of the most active research areas that encompasses a number of disciplines including civil engineering and it may have a great impact on the field of construction materials. The literature survey shows that little is...
2013 / Kamal Gad Sharobim, Hassan Ahmed Mohammedin -
Water Quality-based Real Time Control of Integrated Urban Drainage Systems: A Preliminary Study from Copenhagen, Denmark
Abstract Global Real Time Control (RTC) of urban drainage systems is increasingly seen as cost-effective solution for responding to increasing performance demands. This study investigated the potential for including water-quality based RTC into the...
2014 / L. Vezzaro, M.L. Christensen, C. Thirsing, M. Grum, P.S. Mikkelsen -
Analysis of the Effect of Heavy Duty Freight Cars Loaded Overweight Goods on the Track Structure
Abstract Overweight goods are kind of special goods and must be loaded on the heavy duty freight cars when transported by railway. However, this sort of car is not taken consideration when the track structure is designed. In order to have knowledge...
2014 / Xiao-hong Li, Yan-hui Han, Yu-ling Tan -
Research on Short-term Traffic Flow Forecasting for Junction of Isomerism Road Network based on Dynamic Correlation
Abstract Short-term traffic flow forecasting for junction of isomerism road network which consists of freeway network and urban road network, is the key technology of traffic management and intelligent control. Real-time and reliability of...
2014 / Liang-liang Zhang, Yuan-hua Jia, Zhong-hai Niu, Hua-nan Li -
Analysis of the Vibration Propagation in the Subsoil2015 / Małgorzata Jastrzębska, Marian Łupieżowiec, Rafał Uliniarz, Artur Jaroń
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A Study on Competitiveness of Sea Transport by Comparing International Transport Routes between Korea and EU
Abstract This study analyzes competitiveness of the six Korea-Europe transport routes. For the criteria of analysis, the quantitative factors (total transport distance, total transport time, and total transport cost) and the qualitative factors...
2015 / Dae-seop Moon, Dong-jin Kim, Eun-kyung Lee -
Wind-vehicle-bridge coupled vibration analysis based on random traffic flow simulation
Abstract A wind-vehicle-bridge system can be regarded as an interaction resuit of wind-bridge interaction, wind-vehicle interaction and vehicle-bridge interaction, which is determined by nature wind, dynamic characteristics of vehicle and bridge...
2015 / Tao Wang, Wanshui Han, Fei Yang, Wen Kong -
Effect of Adding Scoria as Cement Replacement on Durability-Related Properties2015 / Aref Mohamad al-Swaidani, Samira Dib Aliyan
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Aspirin-Intolerant Asthma (AIA) Assessment Using the Urinary Biomarkers, Leukotriene E4 (LTE4) and Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) Metabolites
ABSTRACT The clinical syndrome of aspirin-intolerant asthma (AIA) is characterized by aspirin/nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug intolerance, bronchial asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. AIA reactions are evidently triggered by ...
2015 / Noritaka Higashi, Masami Taniguchi, Haruhisa Mita, Hiromichi Yamaguchi, Emiko Ono, et al. -
Analysis of thermal comfort and indoor air flow characteristics for a residential building room under generalized window opening position at the adjacent walls
Abstract Thermal comfort is an imperative factor that determines the health and productivity of the occupants living in residential buildings. The growing health related symptoms and demand for the electrical energy encourage the occupants to switch ...
2015 / D. Prakash, P. Ravikumar -
The role of cementation in the behaviour of cemented soils2014 / Poul V. Lade, Niels Trads
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Experimental testing of grouted connections for offshore substructures: A critical review
Abstract Grouted connections have been extensively used in the oil and gas industry for decades, and more recently their application has been extended to the offshore wind industry. Unfortunately plain-pipe grouted connections for large-diameter...
2015 / Paul Dallyn, Ashraf El-Hamalawi, Alessandro Palmeri, Robert Knight -
China as a “Civilization-State”: A Historical and Comparative Interpretation
Abstract Thanks to the publication of Martin Jacques's When China Rules the World, the notion of China as a “civilization-state” has gained wide currency in China studies. This essay revisits his reading of Chinese civilization from a historical and ...
2014 / Guang Xia -
Effects of Fine LWA and SAP as Internal Water Curing Agents2014 / Gemma Rodríguez de Sensale, Arlindo Freitas Goncalves
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Assessment and restoration of the first Greek power plant – Registered monument of industrial heritage
Abstract The first electric power station in Greece is a registered monument of the international industrial heritage. The building consists of three longitudinal parts with a total area of 4800m2 approximately in plan and has two levels of a height ...
2015 / C. Maraveas, K. Tasiouli -
Multiairport Capacity Management: Genetic Algorithm With Receding Horizon2007 / Xiao-Bing Hu, Wen-Hua Chen, Ezequiel Di Paolo
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Estimation of the Pumping Pressure from Concrete Composition Based on the Identified Tribological Parameters2014 / Chanh-Trung Mai, El-Hadj Kadri, Tien-Tung Ngo, Abdelhak Kaci, Mustapha Riche
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Flexural Fatigue-Life Assessment and Strength Prediction of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Concrete Composites2014 / Raman Bedi, S. P. Singh, Rakesh Chandra