YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Highway Spiral Curve Length Function Based on the Discrepancy between Drivers’ Natural Steering Length and Spiral Curve Length
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIf the length of the spiral curve on a highway is too short or too long relative to the drivers’ natural steering length, it increases the drivers’ operational burden, affecting the smoothness and safety of vehicle ... -
DEM Investigation of the Critical State Behavior of Granular Soils: Effect of Intermediate Principal Stress and Particle Size Distribution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study investigates the roles of the intermediate principal stress ratio (b) and particle size distribution (PSD) in governing the critical state behavior of granular soils using the discrete element method ... -
Enhanced Modeling of Left Lane Line Extensions for Permitted Left Turns in Skewed Intersections
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis technical note, focusing on the competitive behavior of permitted left turns, introduces an enhanced model to determine the form of left lane line extensions, specifically designed to be applicable in skewed ... -
Metaheuristic Optimization for Enhancing Performance of Predictive Vehicle Control Delay Estimation Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractEfficient traffic signal management relies on precisely anticipating vehicle control delays, critical for improving traffic flow. Techniques for predicting vehicle control delay have improved, especially since ... -
Traffic Planning, Safety, Roundabouts, the Public, and Control Theory
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractTraffic safety in the US is presently a major concern. Roundabouts have an excellent reputation for safety. A few have been constructed in the US. They are generally unpopular among the American driving public. ... -
Phosphorus Removal by Two Urban Stormwater Sand Filters Enhanced with Alum-Based Drinking Water Treatment Residuals
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Stormwater runoff from urban areas threatens water quality and ecosystems around the world. For freshwater ecosystems, phosphorus (P) is often a primary concern, as excess P loading can cause eutrophication, ... -
Assessment of PFOA and PFOS Sorption to Engineered Media in Biofiltration Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in stormwater are receiving increasing attention as emerging contaminants of concern. Limited research is available on the performance of engineered media in stormwater ... -
Phosphorus Removal Capacity, Arsenic Leaching, and PFAS Content of Drinking Water Treatment Residuals with Potential to Enhance Stormwater Infrastructure in New England
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractStormwater runoff is a significant contributor of phosphorus (P) loading to waterbodies around the world. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) that uses filtration media, such as bioretention, can effectively ... -
Addressing Local Parameter Sensitivity for Climate Resilient Urban Stormwater Modeling and Decision Making
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractUrban stormwater modeling is essential for informing climate resilient stormwater infrastructure. Modeling decisions can introduce hidden or unknown biases, uncertainties, and/or tradeoffs, as calibrated urban ... -
Field Performance of an EcoVault Facility for Stormwater Quality Treatment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAs urbanization accelerates, stormwater management in cities has shifted from focusing strictly on water quantity to addressing water quality. Traditionally implemented systems, such as stormwater ponds, while ... -
Impact of Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials on the Thermal and Mechanical Behaviors of Silty Soil: Applications for Energy Geostructures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Microencapsulated phase change materials (mPCMs) are advanced materials capable of absorbing and releasing heat through phase transitions, making them well-suited for enhancing the thermal performance of energy ... -
Characterization of Foamed Glass Aggregate for Stormwater Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractFoamed glass aggregate (FGA) is a recycled lightweight material that has been widely used in a variety of infrastructure applications. However, a lack of understanding of basic hydraulic and environmental properties ... -
Coarse Biochar Improves the Hydraulic Performance of Compacted Roadside Soil Media
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractCompacting engineered soil media is necessary to ensure its stability in many urban contexts, such as in road embankments. However, compaction can reduce infiltration rates, increase runoff volumes, and impede ... -
Bioretention Flow-Through Planter Performance and Design Considerations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study monitored four bioretention planters installed at Stevens Institute of Technology providing information on the hydrologic mitigation potential of planters and design considerations for future guidance. ... -
Analysis of the Hydrologic Performance in a Lined Bioretention Basin and Implications for Monitoring and Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractLined bioretention basins can be an optimal solution for urban stormwater runoff problems in regions with karst geology or high-density urban environments. In this study, inflows and outflows of a lined bioretention ... -
Performance Evaluation of the Image Total Station Astrogeodetic Positioning and Orientation System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe automatic astrogeodetic survey method based on total stations has emerged as the second near-Earth astrogeodetic technology after digital zenith cameras, offering high automation, precision, portability, and ... -
Accuracy Comparison of Elevation Data Sources for Road Grade Estimation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe quality of elevation data plays a pivotal role in various land transport activities, such as accessibility analyses, route optimization, and estimates of energy demand and gas emissions. This study evaluates ... -
Investigation of Multiscale Uncalibrated Phase Delay Characteristics and Their Impact Mechanisms on BDS and GNSS PPP-AR Positioning Performance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis work assesses the performance of uncalibrated phase delay (UPD) products at different scales in multi-Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) precise point positioning ambiguity resolution (PPP-AR). Two sets ... -
Optimization Study on the Hybrid Scheduling of Truck–Drone Delivery System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe exigency to curtail last-mile delivery expenses is an intricate issue within the logistics industry. Owing to their flexibility, portability, and low cost, drones have great potential in the application of ... -
Performance Evaluation of Roundabouts under Mixed Traffic Conditions: A Data-Driven Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study presents a comprehensive analysis of roundabout performance under mixed traffic conditions, focusing on various parameters influencing performance effectiveness. Field data from ten roundabouts in three ...