Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2013)
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A Mechanics based Analytical Model for Evaluating the Seismic Performance of Unreinforced Masonry Building Retrofitted with Wire Mesh
Abstract: A mechanics based analytical model employing the results of experimental work is proposed for the seismic performance evaluation of low-rise unreinforced masonry buildings reinforced with steel welded wire mesh. The model is based on rigid diaphragm and weak pier-strong spandrel concept, i.e. the damages occurs in piers and spandrels remain fully elastic. Two types of failure criteria’s, namely, flexural failure and shear failure were considered. Lateral force-deformation curves are defined …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Direct Estimation of Air Void Content from Gyratory Compaction History
Abstract: A computational approach is offered and explored for estimating the air void content of asphalt mixtures densified in the Superpave gyratory compactor. It entails fitting a sigmoidal function to the compaction history records of specimen height vs. gyration level. The compaction progress is then extrapolated mathematically to infinite number of gyrations for which the air void content is theoretically zero. The fitted densification curve is then used to estimate the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Failure of Municipal Councils in its Role of Implementation of Development Plan Roads: A Case Study
Abstract: A Town/city growth is dynamic and a continuous process. Due to rapid growth of town and consequent urbanization, town face multifarious physio-socio- economic and infrastructural problem. Municipal towns are not bar to these phenomena. Convenient, attractive and safe roads are an essential requirement of a town. It is the duty of municipal council to ensure that while preparing cities’ development plan, people are provided with means of transport of optimum …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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Performance of Integral Bridge by Addition of Cross Girders
Abstract: The bridges without expansion joints are Integral Abutment bridges (IAB’s). In conventional bridges, the bearings are generally corroded due to water seepage through joints which are avoided in IAB’s. However there will be stresses developed due to thermal induced movements of the bridge which is to be taken into account. In this paper, finite element analysis is carried out using STAAD ProV8i on a typical model of IAB. Here various …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Determination of Well Loss and Aquifer Loss of New Construction Deep Water Well at Artesian Aquifer in Khulna City, Bangladesh
Abstract: This work studied the performance of water well installed as artesian aquifer in South Western Region of Bangladesh. The main activities were known to the properties of aquifer condition on that area. Well performance was also measured after development of water well. The well performance and aquifer performance were justified by Rorabaugh’s graphical methods. The total depth of drilling was 305 m from the ground level. Drilling was completed by …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 8–13 Read article