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Optimal Design of Cantilever Retaining Wall Using Relief Shelve: A Review
Abstract: The sectional dimensions of retaining wallessentially depends on the active lateral earth pressure acting on it. Many researchers have struggledon researches to minimize the effective lateral pressure and to adopt the optimized and economical design for retaining walls. Provision of relief shelves to retaining walls reduces the lateral earth pressure, this type of retaining wall is considered as a special type of retaining wall. For high cantilever wall, there will …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Comparison and Analysis of Seismic Behavior of Multistoried RCC Building with Friction Dampers and Fluid Viscous Dampers
Abstract: This paper deals with effect of position and number of friction dampers on response of 2D frame. To fulfill this objective, five bay and fifteen story 2D frame is analyzed using software ETABS-2017. The study is carried out using two, three and four number of friction dampers with different locations keeping slip load and stiffness constant. As the behavior of friction damper is elasto-plastic, the Nonlinear time history analysis of …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Soft Storey Buildings with Equivalent Diagonal Struts during Earthquakes
Abstract: The evaluation of soft storey buildings during earthquakes is vital as these structures tend to be highly flexible and susceptible to lateral vibrations. In this study, a six-story building (G+5) is analyzed with varying positions of soft storey floors. The objective is to assess the impact of soft storey on the overall behavior of the building and to enhance its stability through the implementation of equivalent diagonal struts at the …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Enhancing Concrete Durability through Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Recycled Plastic Granules
Abstract: This research study aims to explore and present the practical application of plastic granules as a substitute for coarse aggregate in the production of concrete cubes and cylinders. The concrete specimens, comprising various percentages of plastic granules (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%), were manually cast and then subjected to empirical tests to evaluate their split tension and compression strengths. Surprisingly, the study found that the compressive and split …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 38–47 Read article
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Innovation Management-An Integrated Approach To Business Modelling
Abstract: The present study gives a detailed account of distinction between invention and innovation, and analyses how an invention can turn into innovation, and lead to development of a new innovative product for a business organization which can generate revenues, incomes and employment. While invention is about something new, innovation refers to the use of an idea for developing a new product, or service. Although invention generates new ideas, prototypes and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 22–35 Read article
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Cyclic Loading Over “Stress Behaviour of High Strength Fibre (Steel and Glass) Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Construction spectrum is growing as it has never been before; there is always something under new construction. It is thus very much important to use updated materials in construction to improve usability, workability and durability, along with the increase in characteristic strengths of material with respect to high rise structures specially. Concrete is one such material obtained from mixing of various materials. Concrete is good at compressive strength but shows …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Addition of Musa-Pseudo Stem Liquid for Improved Performance in Sandcrete Mixtures Used for Civil Engineering Works
Abstract: The functioning of re-characterized sandcrete mortars is one that is of great concern both to structural and highway engineers; therefore, there has been an enthusiastic need to continuously improve its performance in order to serve the interest of stability and economy. The present research sought was concerned with modification of the property of sandcrete mortar in the fresh and hardened state. The procedure involved addition in varying amounts 5–25% of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Influence of Compaction Technique on Shear Strength of Modified Subgrade Soil
Abstract: The subgrade soil is considered as the foundation for the roadway structure, it is responsible to provide the required stability for the overlaying pavement layers and to limit the deformation due to traffic load repetitions by furnishing homogeneous stress distribution. For poor soil condition, grid reinforcement or Asphalt stabilization techniques are usually implemented to control the deformation and improve shear strength of poor granular subgrade soil. In this work, the …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–25 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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Vibration Analysis of Steel Deck due to Moving Load Using ANSYS.
Abstract: Most anthropological goings-on take in vibration in one arrangement or further. For illustration, we receive for our eardrums vibrate and see because light waves undergo vibration. Breathing is associated with the vibration of lungs and walking involves (periodic) oscillatory motion of legs and hands. Human speech requires the oscillatory motion of larynges (and tongues). Early scholars in the field of vibration concentrated their efforts on understanding the natural phenomena and …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Economic and Historical Antecedents to Niger Delta’s Transportation Infrastructure Project Backlog
Abstract: This research work articulates the regional and socio-economic background of the Niger Delta region,within the wider context of highway development in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, the historicalantecedents to the current institutional structure of highway development and administration in Nigeriaare traced. The existing development framework for investment in transportation infrastructure isreviewed, with emphasis on Nigeria’s posture as a developing country. The study further chronicles thevarious infrastructure developmental initiatives set up in …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Solid Slab Railway Bridge
Abstract: Different types of railway bridges are employed based on the span and width requirements. For smaller spans, solid slab bridges are utilized. In cases where a larger span is necessary, steel girder bridges become the preferred choice. When dealing with a wider river, trussed-type bridges are employed for railway applications. In trussed-type steel railway bridges, half of the load is supported by the trussed members, with only the remaining half …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Predicting Dispersion Rate of Nitrobacter Pressured by Potassium Deposition in Silty Clay Formation at Wetland Area of Port Harcourt
Abstract: This study predict the dispersion rate of Nitrobacter in silty clay, the study were developed to determine the rate of dispersions under the pressure of phosphorus in the study area, coastal deposition were observed to develop lots of Nitrobacter contaminant in the coastal environment, investigation carried out by other experts proof abortive in monitoring and evaluation of dispersion rate in the costal location, based on this factors, it becomes imperative …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Experimental Study on Scour Around T-Head Groynes in Open Channel
Abstract: Groynes are the river training structures which are used extensively in anti-erosion activities. An experimental investigation of scouring around the groynes in an open channel is presented in this paper and an attempt to analyze the behavior of T-shaped groynes in terms of its applicability in alluvial channels was made. Tests were conducted by varying the symmetry of flange in three different manners (symmetric, larger flange in upstream and downstream …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–39 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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Selection of Best Fit Probability Distribution for Estimation of Peak Flood using Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments
Abstract: Estimation of Peak Flood (PF) for a given return period is of utmost importance for planning and design of hydraulic structures. This can be achieved through Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) of stream flow data by fitting normal, gamma and extreme value families of distributions to the series of observed annual peak flood data. In this paper, a study on estimation of PF for river Beas at Dhaulasidh site adopting 2-parameter …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Intercomparison of Peak Flood Discharge Estimates Using Normal, Gamma and Extreme Value Families of Distributions
Abstract: Estimation of Peak Flood Discharge (PFD) for a given return period is utmost importance for planning, design and management of hydraulic structures. This can be achieved through Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) that involves fitting normal, gamma and extreme value families of distributions to the series of observed annual maximum discharge data. Based on the intended applications and the variate under consideration, Method of Moments (MoM), Maximum Likelihood Method (MLM) and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Effect of Data Length on Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation Using Hershfield Method
Abstract: Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) represents the greatest depth of precipitation for a given duration that is physically possible over a given size storm area at a particular geographical location and at a particular time of year. PMP is used for estimating probable maximum flood which, in turn, is used for design of major hydraulic structures such as dams and spillways, flood protection works and nuclear power plants. One of the …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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Location Search with Mobile Images Using Spatial Data
Abstract: This paper describes a method to do location recognition based on images taken from mobile devices. Its usefulness emerges out when we are in a foreign land and because of language barrier we fail to collect relevant information regarding popular monuments or structures. Now searching a matching image would mean comparing earth’s moon with billions of stars in the entire galaxy. It is computationally very expensive to match with billions …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–26 Read article
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An Efficient Gigantic Sensor Network Data Access Method Based on Topology
Abstract: This paper considers the distributed access and management downside of huge wireless device networks’ information access center for the web of Things that is Associate in nursing extension of wireless device networks and part of its topology structure. within the context of the arrival of huge service access requests at a virtual information center, this paper styles a colossal sensing information access and management mechanism to boost the access potency …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article