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RISOptimizing Earthmoving Job Planning Based on Evaluation of Temporary Haul Road Networks Design for Mass Earthworks Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: As a critical component of planning mass earthworks projects, designing effective haul road networks is conducive to delivering the project on time and under budget. The research reported in this paper proposes a grid-based ...
Measuring the Smart Growth Pattern for Medium-Sized Cities
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: “Smart growth” is an urban planning concept, valuing long-range sustainability of the city’s growth over short-term expansion, its focus embracing the 3Es of evaluation dimensions: i.e., economic prosperity, social equity, ...
Measurement, Spatial Differences, and the Dynamic Evolution of China's Urban Business Environment Levels
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The business environment is a critical element in promoting high-quality urban economic development. To evaluate the quality of the business environment in Chinese cities, we first build a business environment evaluation ...
Driving Mechanisms of Green Regeneration in Old Industrial Areas under Ecological Security Constraints: Evolutionary Game Theory Oriented toward Public Satisfaction
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Old industrial areas have numerous ecological safety problems, requiring green regeneration to mitigate related risks. This study considered the impact of public participation and willingness to adopt green regeneration ...
Model for Recurrence Rate of Hurricanes in Gulf of Mexico
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: A model and estimation procedure are proposed for the recurrence rate of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. The model and the estimation procedure are based on the representation of the hurricane tracks as a locally linear ...
Mathematical Models and Contact Simulations of Concave Beveloid Gears
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This study presents two mathematical models of concave beveloid gears ground by Mitome’s grinding method and by the novel grinding method proposed by the authors. Based on the developed ...
Stability Analysis of Inhomogeneous Slopes in Unsaturated Soils Optimized by a Genetic Algorithm
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Most theoretical analysis for the assessment of the stability of soil slopes is commonly performed under completely dry or saturated and homogeneous conditions, the effect of suction and soil inhomogeneity are generally ...
Kinematical Analysis of 3D Seismic Stability of Slopes in Unsaturated and Inhomogeneous Soils Using a Pseudodynamic Method
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Earthquakes are recognized as one of the main causes of slope instability. Hence, assessment of slope seismic stability has attracted considerable attention from researchers. However, most studies currently focus on the ...
Interference Wear Behaviors of the Pipeline Inspection Gauge Sealing Cups: Experimental Research and Numerical Modeling
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: In the long-distance pigging operation of natural gas pipelines, severe wear of the sealing cups always leads to the failure and instability of the pig. Different from ordinary conditions, the wear process of the polyurethane ...
Field Testing and Numerical Analysis of Supporting Performance of Oblique Piles Used in Pit Excavation
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: To explore the supporting performance of oblique piles (OPs) used in pit excavation, a field test was performed at a foundation excavation using OPs with various inclination angles. Then, numerical models using the ...