Iris Publishers Civil Engineering Open Access Journals

  Abstract The problem of increasing the bearing capacity of foundations is always an urgent problem in modern geotechnical construction. With additional increased external loads on existing retaining structures, the use of traditional technologies to ensure their stability is not always justified. Often there is an urgent need to use non-standard methods of strengthening the bases. There are frequent cases of using existing retaining reinforced concrete structures for new additional loads from newly built objects. In such cases, the use of EDT bored piles allows solving complex geotechnical problems associated with the possible strengthening of overloaded foundations. Read More about this article: https://irispublishers.com/ctcse/fulltext/opportunities-to-increase-the-reliability-of-existing-retaining-walls.ID.000688.php Read More about Iris Publishers Google scholar Articles : https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=LoZ6uCQAAAAJ...

  Abstract Until today, all known timber building systems allow only slabs with a uniaxial load bearing action. In the framework of a large research project a new timber slab system has been developed and already tested in first real applications. The developed slab system is designed for housing, commercial and industrial buildings. The slab system works as a flat slab carrying vertical loads biaxial and consists of timber slab elements like CLT glued together on site with a high performing butt-joint bonding technology. This technology was called Timber structures 3.0 (TS3). Several research and tests about the performance of the different slab elements and the butt-joint bonding have been performed. First structures have been built and proof the system. Read More about this article:  https://irispublishers.com/ctcse/fulltext/ts3-a-new-technology-for-efficient-timber-structures.ID.000592.php Read More about Iris Publishers Google scholar Articles :  https://scholar.go...

  Iris Publishers - Open Access Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Finite Element Analyses in the Tunnel: An Overview Abstract With the development of the world and human beings’ rush to get somewhere, the need for tunneling has increased. Solutions have been made with the methods of end-to-end elements searched for a more straightforward resolution and visual thinking of tunnel projects that are complex and difficult to foresee. Thanks to these methods, geotechnical problems have been more easily detecting, and solutions have been producing in a short time. Several finite element methods have been developed in line with technology development and research. In this study, Plaxis, Flac, ABAQUS, Diana, Midas GTS NX programs, which are some of these programs, were briefly introduced, and tunnel projects solved with the mentioned programs were given Keywords: Finite element method; Tunnel project; Plaxis 2D/3D; Flac 2D/3D; Geotechnical Introduction The finite element method is...

  Iris Publishers - Scholarly Journal of Civil Engineering Some Major Challenges Faced by Civil Engineering Professionals in the Execution of their Profession and the impact of the challenges to the Environment, Society and Economy of Developing Countries Civil Engineering is that part of engineering that deals with the application of mathematical and scientific knowledge to improve infrastructures like bridges, dams, buildings, roads, railways and dams and common utilities to help improve human lives and our society. The civil engineering profession involves a lot of sub- disciplines and deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment. Civil engineers have that social responsibility to properly maintain and adapt structures that we depend on in our daily life and are also involve in making sure the infrastructures are adapted to meet natural disaster, population growth and climate change challenges. They have that responsibility to find and implement ...

  Iris Publishers - Journals of Civil Engineering Assessment of TC-Dominated Extreme Wind in the Scenario of Climate Change for Wind-Resistant Design of Super-Tall Buildings There is a fast development of super-tall buildings during the last decades especially in coastal regions where tropical cyclone (TC) may attack frequently. Owing to their high flexibility, these structures become considerably sensitive to wind, and wind resistant performance has been involved as a critical aspect for the design, construction and maintenance of such civil structures. At TC-prone areas, information of TC wind offers a prerequisite for wind-resistant studies. Previous studies have shown that the greatest uncertainty source for wind-resistant design comes from inaccurate determination of wind information. Therefore, it is of great importance to quantify TC-wind characteristics as accurately as possible. However, wind-related items stipulated in many existing wind load codes/standards are establish...

Iris Publishers - Open Access Journal of Civil Engineering Day Light Simulation of an Institutional Building by Using Autodesk-Ecotect Buildings are substantially responsible for 33% of energy consumption for air-conditioning and artificial day lighting in India. The commercial and residential buildings account for about 8% and 25% of energy consumption, respectively in India, so energy efficiency is an important criterion that needs special attention while considering sustainable buildings. Various alternate energy sources like solar, wind and geothermal energies proved to be better in creating an energy efficient built environment; along with these criteria effective utilization of daylight plays a crucial role in creating energy efficient buildings. Ecotect Day Light simulation analysis is one such case which briefs up the concept of Energy efficiency. It shows the sun path and shadow analysis of a project or a building on a particular day, time and place throughout the ye...