One of the main causes of pavement rutting is the repetitive action of traffic loads which results in the accumulation of permanent deformations. As a result, it is important to understand the characteristics of the p...
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One of the main causes of pavement rutting is the repetitive action of traffic loads which results in the accumulation of permanent deformations. As a result, it is important to understand the characteristics of the permanent deformation behavior of asphalt mixes under repeated loading and to build the accurate mix model before they are placed in roadways. This study proposed a hybrid computational intelligence system named SOSLSSVM for modelling the permanent pavement deformation behavior of asphalt mixtures. The SOSLSSVM fuses Least Squares Support Vector Machine (LSSVM) and Symbiotic Organisms Search (SOS). LSSVM is employed for establishing the relationship model between the flow number, which is obtained from the laboratory test, and the parameters of the asphalt mix design. SOS is used to find the best LSSVM tuning parameters. A total 118 historical cases were used to establish the intelligence prediction model. Obtained results validate the ability of SOS-LSSVM to model the pavement rutting behavior of asphalt mixture with a relatively high accuracy measured by four error indicators. Therefore, the proposed computational intelligence systems can offer a high benefit for road designers and engineers in decision-making processes.
In the paper, the author presents the analysis of certain overhaul methods for the linear part of oil and gas trunk pipelines involving the replacement of thermal insulation, which is aimed at assessing the environmen...
In the paper, the author presents the analysis of certain overhaul methods for the linear part of oil and gas trunk pipelines involving the replacement of thermal insulation, which is aimed at assessing the environmental safety thereof. In particular, the following methods were reviewed: lifting and laying the pipeline on rollers on the trench shoulder or inside the trench, pipeline repair without changing its spatial layout, lifting and suspending the pipeline by pipe layers. Thereby, the paper specifically focuses on the overhaul technology providing for pipe wall restoration. In order to determine the adverse impact of operating machines and mechanisms on the atmosphere, the repair and construction works were structured to determine the number of machines and mechanisms required for each operating procedure based on the existing process flow diagrams. The amount of noxious atmospheric emissions was computed so as to factor in the motor power of machines and mechanisms. It was found that the time intervals, associated with the simultaneous performance of earthworks, lifting, cleaning, remedial welding, insulating and pipe laying works pose the greatest threats to the environment. The novelty of the paper consists in suggesting a methodology, offering new organizational solutions for overhaul and reconstruction of trunk pipelines in support of the environmental balance of the natural-industrial system.
Along with the development of subway construction, a new type of structure with long span and Y shaped column comes up. It is different from the existing subway station structure, the space is tall and spacious, which...
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The object of this research is frame systems with concealed girders and flat floor slabs. The research helped identify the main advantages and disadvantages of precast/cast-in-situ frame systems for the construction o...
The object of this research is frame systems with concealed girders and flat floor slabs. The research helped identify the main advantages and disadvantages of precast/cast-in-situ frame systems for the construction of flat slab buildings using modular elements. The key methods used in the research were the analysis of the existing domestic and foreign technologies and the development of a new structural system differing from the systems discussed in the paper in terms of its technological intensity, versatility of application and rational *** authors suggest a precast/cast-in-situ frame building system with concealed girders and flat floor slabs where the volume of modular precast elements drastically exceeds that of the cast-in-situ part of the frame. This allows for considerable saving in assembly and erection time due to a reduced number of process operations and modular assembly units. In order to identify the key benefits, the suggested frame system was compared with a KUB 3-V multi-purpose beamless frame system, which has been popular in Russia in recent years. Apart from a smaller number of process operations, the new system allows reducing the scope of welding and removing embedded parts connecting shells of drop panels with the bare part of column reinforcement. It also eliminates the needs for additional installation fixtures for columns and floor slabs, such as: support brackets and conductors for each column. The envelope of a building using the suggested frame system may consist of semi-integral thermopanels offered by domestic and foreign producers.
The collapse of the structures may be initiated by fire, which is considered one of the most severe risks. However, there are several conditions in which structures may be exposed to elevated temperatures such as nucl...
The collapse of the structures may be initiated by fire, which is considered one of the most severe risks. However, there are several conditions in which structures may be exposed to elevated temperatures such as nuclear applications; factory procedures; and fires in tunnels or buildings due to accidents or terrorist attacks. Recently, Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) has become more broadly used, and there is thus a need to recognise its behaviours when subjected to elevated temperatures, particularly in terms of sustainable SCC. Seven sustainable SCC mixes were thus investigated in this study, each incorporating certain green materials (Portland limestone cement, high volume Class F fly ash, and locally available cement kiln dust (CKD)). All mixes were subjected to temperature levels of 200 °C, 400 °C, 600 °C, and 800 °C for two hours and cooled to room temperature either slowly (air cooling) or rapidly (water cooling). The residual (compressive, splitting, and flexural) strengths and modulus of elasticity were calculated. The results indicated that SCCs with high volumes of Class F fly ash showed the best performance when subjected to elevated temperature.
Aerodynamic admittance is a key parameter affecting the analysis accuracy of the bridge buffeting response. However, few articles have covered the issue of the wide-body flat box girder with much smaller depth-width r...
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The transformation of vibrations into low-power electricity has received growing attention over the past couple of decades. The goal in this research field is to power wireless sensors and other small electronic compo...
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The transformation of vibrations into low-power electricity has received growing attention over the past couple of decades. The goal in this research field is to power wireless sensors and other small electronic components by harvesting ambient mechanical energy. Piezoelectricity is arguably the most popular transduction mechanism for converting mechanical vibrations into electrical energy. As a promising concept of piezoelectric energy conversion, smart paver tiles are proposed to harness human steps for energy harvesting and a wide range of critical sensing applications ranging from security to healthcare. In this work, we explore the use of a curved piezoelectric transducer (specifically a THUNDER® configuration) for smart paver tiles both analytically and experimentally. Following the description of the smart paver tiles developed, an analytical model is developed and closed-form electromechanical frequency response functions are obtained. Experiments are performed for a range of excitation frequencies (1-10 Hz ), electrical load resistance values, and low force levels. It is shown that the first-order electromechanical model successfully represents the governing dynamics.
In order to understand the hydrodynamics of a river basin, it is essential to evaluate its discharge capacity. It is a challenge though, particularly for an ungauged basin, as the discharge frequently changes due to g...
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A series of tests was conducted to investigate the blast resistances of the building to premixed methane-air interior burning and explosion. Explosion process of the gas methane medium (in the inner space) extremely d...
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The relationship between empirical power function creep model and the fractional order derivative Abel sticky pot were established, and the physical meaning of parameters of the power function was determined based on ...
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