Studying the Effect of Ambient Temperature on Wastewater Degradation in Simulated Self-Purification Aerated Sewer System [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2018 Designing and operating a simulated gravity sewer system had been accomplished in the current research. The design had been provided with aeration system in order to deliver oxygen to microorganisms presented in sewage water.
Tala Al-Khateeb +2 more
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The Use of Photocatalytic Cementitious Coatings to Reduce Nitric Oxide from Ambient Air [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2018 Titanuim dioxide represents a novel photocatalyst material that can be used in different ways for air pollutants remediation. Air pollutants that are spreaded in the surrounding air could be transferred to more complex materials, especially in the ...
ayat Hussian +2 more
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Dynamic response of plates on elastic foundation under eccentric impact load
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017 In this study, nonlinear three-dimensional finite element analysis has been used to conduct a numerical investigation of the effect of applied impact load on the foundation based on sandy soil using the finite element method by ANSYS (Version 11 ...
Fattah Mohammed Y. +2 more
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Architectural building safety and health performance model for stratified low-cost housing: education and management tool for building managers [PDF]
, 2015 The safety and health performances aspects of a building are the most challenging aspect of facility management. It requires a deep understanding by the building managers on the factors that contribute to health and safety performances.
Akasah, Zainal Abidin +2 more
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Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering, 2017 In this article, results of experimental testing of reinforced concrete beams without transverse shear reinforcement are given. Three prototypes for improved testing methods were tested.
Vegera Pavlo +3 more
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CONVIS: A tool enabling uninterrupted operation during refurbishments of complex buildings [PDF]
, 2017 Clash Detection refers to the identification of geometrical overlaps within a Building Information Model (BIM). This paper seeks to extend the notion of overlapping to activities: Given a construction site within a building, we seek to find clashes ...
Coraglia, UGO MARIA, Wurzer, Gabriel
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Zero and low carbon buildings: A driver for change in working practices and the use of computer modelling and visualization [PDF]
, 2010 Buildings account for significant carbon dioxide emissions, both in construction and operation. Governments around the world are setting targets and legislating to reduce the carbon emissions related to the built environment.
Hetherington, Robina +2 more
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The interaction of lean and building information modeling in construction [PDF]
, 2010 Lean construction and Building Information Modeling are quite different initiatives, but both are having profound impacts on the construction industry. A rigorous analysis of the myriad specific interactions between them indicates that a synergy exists ...
Bhargav A. Dave +23 more
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Pressure equalisation as design strategy for watertightness [PDF]
, 2008 Due to rising energy prices and a higher ecological awareness there is a growing attention for energy efficiency and sustainability in building construction.
Van Den Bossche, Nathan
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Assessing construction innovation: theoretical and practical perspectives [PDF]
, 2016 Innovation is key for productivity improvement and advancements in different sectors of the economy, including the construction sector. The criticism of the slow pace of innovation in construction industry may be unwarranted, considering the structure ...
Davis, Peter +3 more
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