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Comparison Of Dust Generation From Open Cut And Trenchless Technology Methods For Utility Construction
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)
Construction industry has changed many aspects of human life and is still evolving at a rapid pace. New and better technologies which are environmentally friendly and safe are being introduced in this industry. But with ...
Carbon Footprint Analysis Of A Large Diameter Water Transmission Pipeline Installation
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-07-14)
The term pipeline refers to a long line of connected segments of pipe, with pumps, valves, control devices, and other equipment or facilities needed for operating the system. Water transmission pipelines are generally large ...
An Overview Of Mitigation Strategies For Settlements Under Bridge Approach Slabs
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-04-11)
Settlement and heave related movements of bridge approach slabs relative to bridge decks create a bump in the roadway causing inconvenience to the travelling public and at times so large as to make travelling unsafe. Hence, ...
Sustainable Reutilization Of Excavated Trench Material
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2012-04-11)
Sustainability is becoming a key factor in most construction projects. In most construction projects, personnel are spending efforts to understand the social, economic and environmental impacts of the various facets of ...
The Effects Of A Variable Modulus Of Elasticity On Prestress Losses In Bridge Girders
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2011-10-11)
The purpose of this research is to evaluate a method proposed by Franz Dischinger (Dischinger, 1939) to consider the effects of a variable modulus of elasticity (MOE) of concrete over a period of time. Current guidelines ...
Characteristics Of Fresh Municipal Solid Waste
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-07-19)
The characteristics of fresh municipal solid waste (MSW) are critical in planning, designing, operating or upgrading solid waste management systems. Physical composition, moisture content, compacted unit weight, permeability ...
Effect Of Leachate Recirculation On Methane Generation Of A Bioreactor Landfill
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-11-01)
Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal is of current concern due to the green-house effect and rising temperature all around the globe. Landfill gas is generated from aerobic & anaerobic biodegradation of organic materials ...
Investigation Of The Lower Bound Compressive And Flexural Strengths Of Conventional Concrete And Clay Masonry
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-07-19)
Conventional masonry is a handcrafted product in which units are placed by hand in a mortar bedding that is prepared during construction. TMS 402 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (also referred to by the ...
Use Of Electrical Resistivity And Multichannel Analysis Of Surface Wave Geophysical Tomography In Geotechnical Site Characterization Of Dam
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-03-03)
Performance of geotechnical site characterization is a primary function of geotechnical engineers. Generalizations required to extrapolate conventional geotechnical boring data can limit the effectiveness of site assessments. ...
Development And Benefits Of A LEED Project Management Database
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2010-03-03)
The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit community of industry leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone. The documentation process for achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ...