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Decision tree method (Flexibility in adaptation - FIA) for evaluating the flexibility of flood risk adaptation options in Lad Krabang, Thailand
Abstract: Flexibility in planning and implementation of responses to prevent and adapt to flooding can be achieved using methods such as Real in Option (RIO), Adaptation Tipping Point (ATP) and Adaptation Pathway. However these methods lack the ability to evaluate the degrees of flexibility of the adaptation measures. Hence, this paper proposes a method for evaluating and making a comparison between a numbers of different flood prevention plans in terms of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–48 Read article
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Comparison of Mean Depth of Flow Obtained by Maximum Permissible Velocity and Adam–Basforth Method
Abstract: The equation is formed for mean depth of flow and mean velocity of flow with respect to maximum permissible velocity and maximum value of Manning’s roughness coefficient. It is found that the mean depth of flow obtained from maximum permissible velocity provides nearly equal value compared with mean depth of flow obtained from 0.75-inch roughness bed flume data. The depth of flow obtained from Adam–Basforth method provides nearly equal value …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Application of Surface Water Quality Classification Models Using Principal Components Analysis and Cluster Analysis
Abstract: Water quality monitoring has one of the highest priorities in surface water protection policy. Many variety approaches are being used to interpret and analyze the concealed variables that determine the variance of observed water quality of various source points. A considerable proportion of these approaches are mainly based on statistical methods, multivariate statistical techniques in particular. In the present study, the use of multivariate techniques is required to reduce the …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Human-Intensive Snow Disposal and Elderly Residents of Toyama Prefecture
Abstract: A human-intensive (labor-intensive) snow disposal issue at Toyama prefecture is reported herein. Recently, the aging of population has come to pose a severe difficulty in Toyama prefecture, Japan. After two or three decades, almost cities in Toyama prefecture will become quasi-marginal or marginal societies. Aging populations have already become a difficulty throughout the world. Japan is in vanguard of aging population worldwide. Many social issues are expected to occur in …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–41 Read article
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Critical Evaluation of the Transport Sector Related Legislations and Legal Framework in Bangladesh to Address Road Safety Issues
Abstract: Bangladesh has an extensive and diversified transport system of roads, railways, inland waterways, and civil aviation facilities. In recent times, the road transport system is the dominant way of communication. In recent years, huge road infrastructures are being constructed adding speed to transportation and frequency of movement of people. Simultaneously, the number of road accidents is also rising high. Bangladesh has a well-developed set of transport-related policies, acts, rules, and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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PROBING INTO PEOPLES INTENTION IN THE USAGE OF SHARED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Abstract: Transport brings a downward effect on people especially when it is shared (Public Transport) and with the growing development and prospects as well as risks it has become important to investigate. Multiple indicators and multiple causes (MIMIC) model a special structure equation model (SEM) adopted in the simulation to study the intention of the possibility to replace the commercial transport system with a shared autonomous vehicle (SAV). An investigation is …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 51–67 Read article
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An Innovative Method of Travel Time Data Collection Using Mobile GPS Application
Abstract: Travel time information is the basic need for any intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications. It is the qualitative check for any road infrastructure developed or proposed. For calculating travel time, many studies have been done across the world using various data collection techniques. Out of the different data collection techniques, GPS instrument is used in many studies due to its cost and accuracy. Many studies across the world have been …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–50 Read article
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A Traffic Analysis and Redesign of Transportation Facilities: A Case of Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Road and Khaled Bin Al Walid Street Interchange
Abstract: According to the definition of transportation, a movement of people and goods from one location to another location, we look for transportation facilities to contribute to a smooth traffic movement in a desirable and sustainable manner. Therefore, in case there is any facility which is suffering from chronic congestions, then it is inevitable to consider an improvement of it. The intersection which is located at Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Road …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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STRUCTURE HEALTH MONITORING AND ENERGY HARVESTING IN BRIDGE, VUPs BY SMART MATERIALS
Abstract: This artical examine the energy harvesting by the use of Smart material in the bridges or VUPs( vehicle underpass ) . For harvesting energy from bridges vibrations , there are mainly three different kinds of mechanism: electromagnetic , piezoelectric, electrostatic. among the three , the piezoelectric-based energy harvesting is a very mature one , which has been widely used . At the same time structure health monitoring can be done …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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Effect of Accelerated Curing and Normal Curing Regimes on UFGGBFS-Based Semi-Lightweight Concrete
Abstract: This paper deals with the performance of semi-lightweight concrete (sLWC), prepared by using calcite powder pellets as coarse aggregates which was improved by partial replacement of cement with UFGGBFS (ultrafine ground granulated blast-furnace slag). Cement could be replaced by UFGGBFS as 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, and 70% to enhance the strength and durability properties of concrete. High-range water-reducing admixtures (HRWA) …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Analysis of Economical Design of RCC Water Tanks
Abstract: The various overhead water tanks are constructed for direct distribution by gravity flow without pumping and are usually of capacities ranging from 50 to 3000 KL. All the tanks are designed as crack free structures to reduce any leakage. The present paper gives view for safe design with low cost of the tank and gives the designer relationship curve between design variable. Thus, design of tank can be more reliable, …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Bidding Strategy for Building Projects Based on Game Theory
Abstract: The owners of construction projects typically apply a competitive bid process to award a contract to the qualified bidder who submits the lowest price. For the contractors, it is very difficult to decide an optimal mark-up and bid value to win the contract and at the same time to secure sustaining profitability as high as possible. For that, from the various literatures related to the bidding problems, the factors are …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Economical Size of Over Head Tanks
Abstract: Storage reservoirs and overhead tanks are used for the storage of various products like water, liquid petroleum, petroleum products and similar liquids. For a very high value of height and diameter cost of overhead water tank higher as width of vertical increases due to hoops stress. Similarly, for very low value of cost of overhead water tank is higher as diameter of tank increases, more no. of columns and footings …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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An Overview on Rain Water Harvesting
Abstract: Abstract: Rainwater harvesting, the limited collection and storage of overflow for flooded agriculture, is recognized as a sustainable strategy for ensuring food security, especially in monsoonal landscapes in the developing world. In south India, these stratagems have been used for millennia to mitigate problems of water scarcity. However, in the past 100 years many traditional rainwater harvesting systems have tumbled into shabbiness due to increasing requirement on groundwater. With raised …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–38 Read article
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The Surface Water Resources in Ethiopia: Past, Present and Future
Abstract: Ethiopia has multipart of geography, diversified atmosphere, and huge amount of surface water assets. The Spatial and temporal variation of surface water assets are categorized in different-climate contexts rainfall of a nation. A large portion of the surface water resources available to be occupied the flood their environments among the three standard stormy months (June to August). Although it desires more detailed examination accordingly to the existing data, the country …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Integrating climate adaptation into asset management planning – Assessing the adaptation potential and opportunities of an urban area in Bangkok
Abstract: Most cities are at risk of climate change related disasters and flood frequencies and impacts are increasing the need for adaptation. Apart from these large scale interventions imposed by the central government, small-scale interventions taken at the neighborhood or household level could further contribute to mitigate future flood risk and to enhance the flood resilience of the city of Bangkok as a whole. Interventions taken at the local scale are …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 50–65 Read article
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Inter Basin Transfer of Water in India: Challenges & Prospects
Abstract: Irrigation is one of the crucial inputs for achieving sustained agricultural growth and reducing inequality and poverty in India. After independence, significant progress has been made in the provision of irrigation facilities including adoption of new agricultural technologies which is more water-intensive and in the absence of adequate and timely irrigation there will be no great productivity gains. Moreover regional variations in rainfall leads to situations where some part of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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EFFECTS OF LOW FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND TREATMENT IN MITIGATING SULFATE REDUCING BACTERIA
Abstract: Biocorrosion is associated to microorganism such as Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) presence in the environment and cause deterioration of metallic and non-metallic materials. Chemical bactericides are commonly used to mitigate SRB in the treatment process of oilfield but this method comes with disadvantages such as lower in efficiency, environment pollution, high cost and health problems. This paper shows a systematic investigation of 20 kHz frequency Ultrasound (US) performance as an …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Study and Design of Permeable Pavement
Abstract: The purpose of this review paper is to study the advantages of the permeable pavement system and also understanding the current research works and line of works to recommend the future areas of research works. This review paper also defines the importance of permeable pavement systems in the sustainable drainage system in both the urban and rural areas for both the traditional and modern method and also discussed more on …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Taguchis Parameter Design Approach to normal cement concrete mixture proportioning
Abstract: This paper presents the results of the optimization of normal cement concrete mixture using Taguchi approach. The Taguchi experiments were designed using an L9 orthogonal array with three factors and three levels each. The water-cement ratio (W/C), total aggregate-cement ratio (TA/C) and total aggregate-water ratio (TA/W) were treated as the control factors. The effects of the water-cement ratio, total aggregate-cement ratio and total aggregate-water ratio on the compressive strength were …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 23–29 Read article