Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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Photocatalytic roads: from lab tests to real scale applications2012 / Elia Boonen, Anne Beeldens
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EIFS in China - History, Codes and Standards, Features, and Problems
Abstract Exterior Insulated Finishing System (EIFS) was introduced into China in the early 1980's. Since then, it has gone through several stages of development and is now enjoying the largest market share among all energy-efficient wall systems....
2012 / Xing Shi, Rui Li -
The Model of Parking Demand Forecast for the Urban CCD
Abstract With the increase of the number of automobiles, the city parking demand occurred a rapid growth, and the city automobile parking had become a very serious traffic problem for Central Commercial District in cities. The parking demand...
2012 / Cheng Tiexin, Tai Miaomiao, Ma Ze -
Structural behavior of architectural glass plates
Abstract Architectural designers frequently use glass plates that have shapes other than rectangular in both residential and commercial buildings. Commonly, one sees glass plates with trapezoidal, triangular, hexagonal, and circular shapes. For...
2011 / Mostafa M. El-Shami, Yasser E. Ibrahim, Mohsen Shuaib -
Aerodynamics of ARTeC's PEC 2011 EMo-C Car
Abstract A formula-type car design with fendered rear tyres is chosen as the ARTeC's design for 2011 Perodua Eco-Challenge. This paper aims at investigating aerodynamics of ARTeC's EMo-C car, measuring drag coefficient in particular and observing...
2012 / Rizal E.M. Nasir, Firdaus Mohamad, Ramlan Kasiran, M. Shahriman Adenan, M. Faizal Mohamed, et al. -
Research on the Performance Evaluation of Integrated Project Management Based on PBS
Abstract On the basis of Hall's three-dimensional model system, and according to project management practices, the paper sets up the integrated model of project management based on the PBS, and the integrated model includes three dimensionalities,...
2012 / Wang Yanwei, Wang Songjiang, Huang Yi, Wang Wei -
Influence of Rheological Behaviour on Load-Carrying Capacity of Timber-Concrete Composite Beams Under Long Term Loading
Abstract Wood and concrete are materials with different time dependent behaviour and both have different reactions to thermal and humidity changes of environment. In timber-concrete composite beams it results in generation of inelastic strains and...
2012 / J. Kanócz, V. Bajzecerová -
Features of High-Strength Concrete Creation for Concreting of Monolithic Constructions in the Far North Conditions
Abstract The urgency of carrying out research works on development of high-strength concrete for production of monolithic structures in the conditions of the North is shown. Results of researches on application of river sand from the Lena River...
2013 / Galina Fedorova, Vladimir Mestnikov, Olga Matveeva, Evgenye Nikolayev -
Self-Compacting Concrete with Recycled Traditional Roof Tile Powder
Abstract Bad reinforcement concrete works could generate building failures after earthquake. Concrete pouring and compacting on structural element with dense reinforcement and beam column joint are difficult. Suitable solution on this problem is the ...
2013 / Bernardinus Herbudiman, Adhi Mulyawan Saptaji -
Building Construction in North Cyprus: Problems and Alternatives Solutions
Abstract In recent years the number of medium rise buildings is slowly increasing in North Cyprus. As a result, the need to use new construction materials and technologies is becoming more essential. Using hot rolled steel and cold rolled galvanized ...
2011 / M. Celikag, S. Naimi -
Seismic Assessment of Gravity Quay-Wall Structures, Subjected to Near-Fault Ground Excitations
Abstract In the current study, a coupled acoustic-structural-soil finite element modelling is used for the seismic assessment of gravity quay-wall structures under near-field excitations. Plane strain elements are used for the wall structure and the ...
2011 / M. Zeinoddini, F. Ahmadpour, H. Matin Nikoo -
Floor Vibration due to Human Rhythmic Activities: Tin Shui Wai Public Library Cum Indoor Recreation Centre
Abstract Nowadays, modern structures have made good use of new technology adopting high-strength aand lightweight materials in building construction. This trend together with increasing needs for open and large coluumn-free spaces may create...
2011 / W.W. Li, C.T. Wong, M.K. Leung, S.C. Fung -
Plugging the Gaps’ Between Optimum Bias and Strategic Misrepresentation and Infrastructure Cost Overruns
Abstract Infrastructure projects regularly experience cost and schedule overruns. Research led by Flyvberg has suggested that misrepresentation and optimum bias are primary causes for overruns. While Flyvberg's research has made a significant...
2011 / P.E.D. Love -
Road Safety Issues for Bus Transport Management
Abstract In twenty of the countries composing the European Union (EU20), there are approximately 800,000 buses, equivalent to 0.35% of the total road vehicle fleet (230 million vehicles), while 10% of road trips are made by bus. Given these rates,...
2012 / Salvatore Cafiso, Alessandro Di Graziano, Giuseppina Pappalardo -
Axle Load Trends in Hungary and their Effects on Pavement Structural Design
Abstract A network of weight–in–motion sites has been implemented in Hungary in 1996. Measured data series provide a possibility for analyzing axle load trends in recent years. Both axle loads and total weights show an increasing tendency....
2012 / Andras Gulyas -
Behavior and shear design provisions of reinforced concrete D-region beams
Abstract This paper studied the behavior and shear design provisions of D-regions in reinforced concrete (RC) normal-size beams. In D-regions, the load is transferred to the support mainly through arch action mechanism associated with nonlinear...
2012 / Ahmed B. Shuraim -
Relating Safety and Capacity on Urban Freeways
Abstract This research sought to investigate the relationship between capacity and safety on freeway roadways in New Jersey. Using the State's roadway database, capacity was estimated for State roadways using the procedures in the Highway Capacity...
2011 / Janice R. Daniel, Eugene Maina -
Situational Analysis in Real-Time Traffic Systems
Abstract The prediction of traffic situations is a vital issue in modern Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Particularly the real time detection and proper assessment of incidents may save live and may contribute to keep the transport network...
2011 / Dietrich Leihs, Andrzej Adamski -
Office Construction in Singapore and Hong Kong: Testing Real Option Implications2008 / Yuming Fu, Maarten Jennen
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A Review Factors Affecting Building Defects of Structural Steel Construction. Case Study: Student Accommodation in UiTM Perak
Abstract In Malaysia, building condition survey is currently vastly underrated and ignored by owners, managers and professionals. The building owners or facilities managers has identified that the complaints about building defects have gone up in...
2011 / S.N.A. Wahab, M.Y. Hamid