{"title":"A Case Studies to Estimate the Shearing Characteristics of a Natural Cemented Gravel Soil Trough Large in situ Direct Shear Test","authors":"Carlo G. Ferretti","doi":"10.31031/acet.2019.03.000572","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/acet.2019.03.000572","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128864921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of Use of Bitumen Fiber to Increase Flexural Strength of Concrete","authors":"I. Pandey","doi":"10.31031/acet.2019.03.000571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/acet.2019.03.000571","url":null,"abstract":"Since the time of World War, I there was increase in demand of development of blast resistance structure. It is during World War II the defense organizations took keen interest and funded the researchers carried on RCC structures subjected to blast loading [1]. The application of blast loading on structures affects the walls, columns, beams and slabs by impact waves. Therefore, a structural designer must ensure the failure of structure in ductile manner. The building constructed in Oklahoma City using non ductile concrete design proved to be extremely dangerous [2]. In high rise buildings due to decrease in wavelength the impact loading the time period increases. So, to reduce the effect of blast loading the size of the beam column is increased. Another approach to tackle the blast load is to add shear wall and bracings but as result the cost of the construction increases. Another way to reduce the effect is to use columns at closer distance at or near the ground. The columns are also sometimes wrapped with carbon fiber reinforced sheets, but it then affects the economy of the construction. Many researchers have shown in their research that the cost of construction of blast resistance of new structures is far overpriced than the cost required for retrofitting of a present structure to same standards [1]. The main damage mechanics of an explosion is supersonic shock waves that transmit radially from the blast origin like a bubble. The blast which occur at or near the earth’s surface, ground waves also take place and are handled similar to seismic waves [1]. The use high performance concrete (above M60) has added advantages over conventional concrete due to high compressive strength, low porosity, improved microstructural homogeneity, high flexibility with addition of fibers [3]. The design of high-grade concrete was made achievable by reduction of micro-cracks in the hydrated cement paste and the transition zone which results in reduction of porosity and reducing in homogeneity in the normal concrete [3].","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117087785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Review of Timber connections: Connector Plate, Cleats, Studies and Dovetail Connections","authors":"Kristopher Orlowski","doi":"10.31031/acet.2019.03.000568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/acet.2019.03.000568","url":null,"abstract":"The strength of a building relies heavily upon the transfer of load from one connection to another [1,2]. A solid and reliable connection method must be utilized to increase the strength of timber panel and enable the structure to withhold an excessive amount of stress [3-5]. In wood buildings, an effective connection will provide the building with strength and ductility [6]. However, there are many connections needed in a wooden structure therefore an economical and durable connection is required to assemble a prefabricated panel quickly and inexpensively in mass production [6].","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131470860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Brief Survey of Regionalization Modeling; A Bonus from Gauged to Ungauged Basins","authors":"M. Goodarzi, Shabnam Navardi","doi":"10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000566","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133495860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rethinking Fireproof Houses-The Problem of Wildland Fires","authors":"F. Brancob","doi":"10.31031/acet.2019.03.000565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/acet.2019.03.000565","url":null,"abstract":"Global warming and climate change have caused more often the occurrence of wildland fires (WLF), during the summer, in the Mediterranean Europe, California and Australia, mainly in large unattended forest areas or without significant population occupation. In addition to the damage caused in the forest, these fires cause the destruction of dwellings and occasionally lead to the death of residents. It is therefore necessary to implement constructive preventive measures. The risk of wildland fires in Portugal has increased in the last 10 years due to climate change and the unguarded plantation of the forest (eucalyptus and pine). The north and central zone of Portugal (with large forest vegetation), are the areas that were more heavily affected by the biggest wildland fires (WLF) from 1996 to 2009, due to the existence of fire spread mechanisms, mainly fuel and topography. In 2017, two of the largest wildland fires (WLF) recorded in the history of Portugal (“Pedrógão Grande” and “October 15th”) had a major impact not only on the forest areas (burning 45.000ha+241.000ha, respectively) [1,2], but also on the communities with a death toll of 114.","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130842483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Performance Analysis under Heavy Rainfall","authors":"Liu Kf, Jhou Jm, Wei Sc, Chien Ch","doi":"10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000564","url":null,"abstract":"Rainfall data is one of the most important data in meteorology, hydrology, water resource, and natural hazards. The observed rainfall data describes weather characteristic and uses for meteorological models’ calibration from short-term rainfall forecast (1-7 days) to long-term projected climate (10-100 years). The rainfall data is also a critical input for simulations of hydrological processes and rainfall-triggered natural hazards in watersheds. For hydrological modelling such as runoff, flow discharge, and groundwater, they can further affect the water resource operation for reservoirs and water usage policies for agriculture, industry, and local people. For natural hazards simulations such as landslides, debris flows, and flooding, they can strongly influence the countermeasures, evacuation routes, and other disaster prevention policies. Besides, the rainfall amount in 1 hr. or 24 hrs. (intensity, accumulated rainfall) and duration are frequently used index for warning of landslides or debris flows [1-3] all over the world. The rain gauge data is considered to be crucial for a wide variety of usages as well as influenced the interpretation of research results.","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"827 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133166296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancement Techniques of Parabolic Trough Collectors: A Review of Past and Recent Technologies","authors":"Nabeel Abed, I. Afgan","doi":"10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000563","url":null,"abstract":"To tackle the climate change and global warming, the world needs to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels. In recent years clean, renewable and sustainable sources of energy such as solar, wind, tidal etc. have thus become widely popular. In particular solar thermal energy has emerged as a major contender in the quest to reduce CO2 emissions especially for regions with hot tropical climate. The light or solar energy/heat from the sun can be harnessed to produce electricity via Photovoltaic Devices (PV) or Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. The CSP plants operate on Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI), which is defined as the amount of received solar energy per unit area on the surface held normal to the rays of the sun. Depending upon the methodology to capture the suns energy, the CSP technology can be categorized into several technologies, four of the most common ones being; parabolic trough collectors (PTC: which is our focus), linear Fresnel reflectors, parabolic dishes and solar towers, in Figure 1.","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116974123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ventilation and Humidity Control in Underground Utility Tunnel: an Under-Studied Topic","authors":"G. He, W. Zhao, L. Wang","doi":"10.31031/acet.2019.03.000562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/acet.2019.03.000562","url":null,"abstract":"Underground utility tunnel refers to a passage built underground to accommodate two or more types of urban engineering pipelines, including water supply pipes, sewer pipes, steam, gas, electricity, fiber optics, television cables, telephone cables, etc. It allows not only comprehensive utilization and resource sharing of underground space but also an easy and safe access to these service infrastructures for regular inspections and maintenance that would otherwise require recurring street works in the case of direct burial trenches, impacting on traffic, business, and environment. The initial investment is high but can be compensated by later benefits in maintenance.","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129795277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Review of Noncontact Ultrasonic Measurement System for Structural Health Monitoring","authors":"Makiko Kobayashi","doi":"10.31031/acet.2019.03.000569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/acet.2019.03.000569","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"26 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114102045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Humanization of Prison Spaces","authors":"Cordeiro Sf","doi":"10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31031/ACET.2019.03.000561","url":null,"abstract":"Contemporary architecture is in a period of technological transition and cultural values, although it considers each historical time which belongs a line of thinking and a production resulting from these thinking that reference space-time. The materialization of these ideas had different methods of construction, linked to cultural values of the time, resulting in buildings considered as an expression of the concepts and theories of each historical moment. Thus, from the characteristics of an architecture it is possible to speculate about the characteristics of the society that produced it.","PeriodicalId":163364,"journal":{"name":"Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124974149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}