Civil engineering topic list of research papers
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BE LOGIC: Benchmarking Logistics Chains
Abstract BE LOGIC is a European FP7 project which aims at benchmarking transport chains. For this purpose two tools have been developed: 1. The Logistics Benchmarking Tool, to compare two alternative transport chains on six main...
2012 / Jeroen Bozuwa, Ronald Jorna, Valerio Recagno, Konstantinos Zografos -
Scheduling Material Transportation for Highway Repaving Project
Abstract Bituminous motorway pavement maintenance involves systematic replacement of the wearing course. As the road is usually to stay operational while the works are underway, proper schedule, construction methods, and traffic management have to...
2012 / Zbigniew Tokarski, Anna Sobotka, Agata Czarnigowska -
Technology Gaps and Research Priorities to Support the EU Maritime Transport Policy
Abstract This paper addresses the need for a future EU maritime transport policy, by providing robust recommendations for future research priorities. A four stage approach was adopted: an initial analysis of the drivers of maritime transport...
2012 / Boile. M., Eur.Ing. Morrall T., Dr-Ing. Roland F., Sdoukopoulos L. -
New Measure of the Level of Service for Basic Expressway Segments Incorporating Customer Satisfaction
Abstract Using an empirical approach, we produced a level of service (LOS) measure that is consistent with a driver's subjective evaluation from the viewpoint of customer satisfaction (CS). The study consists of (1) analysis of the causal relation...
2011 / Takashi Sakai, Kiko Yamada-Kawai, Hirokazu Matsumoto, Takashi Uchida -
Energy Efficiency of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Under Low-temperature Conditions
Abstract Crumb tire rubber mixed asphalt concrete has a wide applicable area in road construction such as high energy absorbers and thermal stabilizator. Rubber's high damping capacity allows consideration of rubber modified asphalt mixtures as part ...
2012 / Murat Karacasua, Arzu Er, Volkan Okur -
The Management Model of Strategic Change based on Process Principles
Abstract Competitiveness of enterprises in hard international competition depends on ability to react and adapt to changes in close and wider environment. Changeability has become one of basic competitiveness factors for enterprises. To reach...
2012 / Andrea Sujova, Rastislav Rajnoha -
CCV: A New Model for S85 Prediction
Abstract Design Consistency analysis considers variations in speed on road alignments to make considerations about road safety. Safety Criteria allow to express a judgment on road alignment homogeneity on the basis of the...
2012 / Giuseppe Cantisani, Michele Di Vito -
Factors Affecting Environmental Coherence of Community: Adolescence's Perception on Neighborhood Dwelling Resemblance
Abstract The over resemblance of architectural features often creates a built-environment with monotonous and placelessness. This research attempts to examine the perception of both architects and adolescence lay persons on their perceptions over...
2012 / Supoj Prompayuk, Nopadon Sahachaisaeree -
Analytical solution to problems of hydraulic jump in horizontal triangular channels
Abstract A hydraulic jump is formed in a channel whenever supercritical flow changes to subcritical flow in a short distance. It can be used in triangular ditch irrigation to raise the downstream water surface. The basic elements and characteristics ...
2012 / I.M.H. Rashwan -
Investigation and Modelling of the Impact of Reinforcement Diameter in Concrete on Shapes of Impedance Spectra
Abstract The impedance test results of the steel reinforcement of various diameters, which was passivated and corroded in concrete specimens, were analysed. The impedance plots clearly indicated the tendencies for spectra shapes of steel rebars to...
2013 / Mariusz Jaśniok -
Flexible Approach in Infrastructure Design Buffer Parking Case Study
Abstract The purpose of this article is to present the problem of flexible designing in the construction industry. When designing building structures, one must take into account the mutual interrelations between various systems and the readiness for ...
2013 / Jerzy Paslawski, Maria Rozdzynska -
Evaluation of change management efficiency of construction contractors
Abstract In construction projects, changes are very common and likely to occur at any stage of the project. Most changes, if not managed properly through a formalized change management process will have considerable impact as they...
2013 / Mohamed M. Anees, Hossam E. Mohamed, Mohamed E. Abdel Razek -
Rectification an 11-Storey Vertically Deflected Residential Building
Abstract The article presents a process of deflection eliminating (rectification) a vertically deflected 11-storey residential building consisting of two segments. Rectification consisted of tearing the building at the level where the prefabricated...
2013 / Krzysztof Gromysz -
Visualization experimental investigations of supercritical CO2 inject into porous media with the fissure defect
Abstract Experimental studies about supercritical CO2-brine displacement are necessary to understand the detailed flow process of injected supercritical CO2 in deep saline aquifers. This article adopts experimental method to research the...
2011 / Shu Luo, Ruina Xu, Peixue Jiang, Xinwo Huang -
The wind-averaged aerodynamic drag of competitive time trial cycling helmets
Abstract This paper documents a wind tunnel test program that measured the aerodynamic drag ( F ...
2010 / Len Brownlie, Peter Ostafichuk, Erik Tews, Hil Muller, Eamon Briggs, et al. -
Development of an innovative single scull for the recreational rower
Abstract Rowing is a sport which requires a proper technique, strong core balance, physical strength and endurance. Rowing boats designed for competition are built of epoxy laminate with glass or carbon reinforcement; they are lightweight, stiff,...
2010 / H. de Voogd-Claessen, C. van Bladel, T. van Daalen, B. Dekkers, R. Elwick, et al. -
Ranging in an Underwater Medium with Multiple Isogradient Sound Speed Profile Layers2012 / Hamid Ramezani, Geert Leus
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Intelligent Stability Design of Large Underground Hydraulic Caverns: Chinese Method and Practice2011 / Quan Jiang, Xiating Feng
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An investigation on daylighting performance in educational institutions2013 / Tuğba İnan
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Designing Laterally Loaded RC Stiffened Plates: Energy Balance Concept2012 / Harvinder Singh