American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013

  • An Experimental Study of Shear Stress Distribution in a Compound Meandering Channel

    Abdullah Al Amin, S. M. Khan, Ashraf-ul-Islam

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 20 May 2013
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    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: Naturally river flow can be characterized as compound meandering channel in which the shear stress characteristics are quite intricate. Reliable investigation of shear stress distribution in a compound meandering channel is essential in solving a variety of river hydraulics and engineering problems, designing stable channels and bank protection, un... Show More
  • Suitability of Pre-Perforated Post-Reinforced Baked Clay Beam Panels for Low Cost Housing

    Abdul Aziz Ansari, Nadeem-ul-Karim Bhatti, Muhammad Aslam Bhutto

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 6-15
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    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: Systematic research is being carried out since last more than one decade to prove the validity, method and materials for construction of locally available alternatives as low-cast systems for the sake of swift erection of buildings at relatively affordable cast of construction, where the pre-cast post-reinforced panels are used for erection of buil... Show More
  • Hybrid Fibre Optic Sensor Network for Real-time High Temperature Performance Monitoring of Steel Structures

    Ying Huang

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 16-23
    Received: 22 May 2013
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    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: In and post a fire event, an accurate and real-time evaluation and monitoring of a structure’s performance can assist firefighters for efficient survivor rescuing, which significantly improve the fire rescuing safety both for fire fighters and the trapped survivors. However, due to the lack of durable sensors, the structural performance of steel st... Show More
  • Assessing the Sustainability of Existing Buildings Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

    Lucio V. Rosa, Assed N. Haddad

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 24-30
    Received: 28 May 2013
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    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: Relative concepts of sustainability are more and more influenced by societies around the world. The construction industry, especially for building construction development, is being accused of promoting environmental impacts that range from excess use of resources to pollution generation. This paper present an application of the sustainability conc... Show More
  • Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Expanded Channels with their Applications----the State-of-the-Art

    Edward Ching-Ruey, LUO

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 31-40
    Received: 21 May 2013
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    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: In this study, analytical-statistical solutions of the characteristics in gradually and abruptly expanded channel flows, such as velocity profile, turbulent shear stress profile and profiles of turbulent kinetic energy, energy dissipation rate, and dispersion coefficient are derived. Then, the comparisons of the analytical results are made with the... Show More
  • Detection Spacing of DSRC-Based Data Collection System for Real-Time Highway Travel Time Estimation

    Sang Cheal Byun, Suhyeon Kim, Min Heon Kim, Sang Wook Han

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2013
    Pages: 41-48
    Received: 29 May 2013
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    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: A DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communication)-based traffic data collection system has been introduced to enhance the accuracy of real-time traffic information. However, due to the lack of studies for the DSRC system on interrupted flow condition, there is no installation guideline of DSRC RSEs on the national highways in Korea. This study presented... Show More