Abstract: In order to reasonably analyze the influence of shear deformation of corrugated steel web on the natural vibration frequency of PC continuous box-girder bridge with corrugated steel webs, first, the element stiffness matrix ...

Abstract: The identification of commuters’ home and work locations is crucial for urban and transport planning because it enables a better understanding of the urban spatial structure and commuting flow. Various methods have been ...

Abstract: Early studies of project planning endorsed a task-centric method, such as the program evaluation and review technique (PERT), that assigns relationships and tasks based upon the logical sequences of construction. This ...

Abstract: The synergistic development of metropolitan areas led by megacities is considered a driving force in achieving regional coordination and the high-quality development of urban agglomerations. Extant studies have often ...

Abstract: Since its publication in 2005, the New Engineering Contract Version 3 (NEC3) [ICE (2013). New Engineering Contract 3] has increasingly been promoted as a relational contracting instrument for establishing mutual trust and ...

Abstract: Regional frequency analysis based on L moments has been used to analyze low flow in the karst area of southwest China. The 7-day low flow was regarded as the statistical quantity. Data from 12 stream flow gauging sites of ...

Abstract: The thermal conductivity of soil is an important parameter in many engineering problems involving heat transfer, such as in ground source heat pump systems and freeze-thaw prevention projects. In these projects, not only ...