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RISExperimental Study of Diagonally Stiffened Steel Plate Shear Walls
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Upon recent research, steel plate shear wall (SPSW) is known as an effective lateral force resisting system in high seismic zones. However, there are still areas of concern in the design and construction of this system ...
Evaluation of Granular Soil Abrasivity for Wear on Cutting Tools in Excavation and Tunneling Equipment
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study of tool wear and abrasivity of granular soils using a testing system specifically designed for the evaluation of wear on earth-moving machines, especially soft ground tunneling ...
Genetic Algorithm–Simulation Framework for Decision Making in Construction Site Layout Planning
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Site layout planning is a complicated task in many construction projects because of the diversity of decision variables, conflicting objectives, and the variety of possible solutions. This paper describes a framework that ...
Site Layout and Construction Plan Optimization Using an Integrated Genetic Algorithm Simulation Framework
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Efficiency of a planned site layout is essential for the successful completion of construction projects. Despite considerable research undertaken for optimizing construction site layouts, most models developed for this ...
Bubble Dynamics for Nucleate Pool Boiling of Electrolyte Solutions
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Bubble dynamics is the most important subphenomenon, which basically affects the nucleate pool boiling heat transfer coefficient. Previous investigations state that the effect of physical properties ...
Downstream Local Scour of PKW with Different Shapes and Numbers of Flow Splitters
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The high discharge capacity of piano key weirs (PKWs), an evolved form of labyrinth weirs, necessitates downstream scour mitigation. For the first time to our best knowledge, this study examines scouring reduction employing ...
Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Crimes in Urban Public Spaces
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Urban public spaces, especially in big cities, are the spaces most prone to criminal activities. Parks are among the most important public spaces designed for walking, sport, and other recreational activities of an urban ...
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Simulation Optimization Method for Proactively Planning Layout of Material Yard Laydown
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents a hybrid optimization method combining a genetic algorithm (GA) and simulation for planning the layout of material yard laydown areas. An optimized material yard layout entails efficiency in terms of ...
Nonlinear Genetic-Based Models for Prediction of Flow Number of Asphalt Mixtures
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Rutting has been considered the most serious distress in flexible pavements for many years. Flow number is an explanatory index for the evaluation of the rutting potential of asphalt mixtures. In this study, a promising ...
Novel Approach to Strength Modeling of Concrete under Triaxial Compression
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In this study, a robust variant of genetic programming, namely gene expression programming (GEP) was utilized to build a prediction model for the strength of concrete under triaxial compression loading. The proposed model ...