American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017

  • Experimental Investigation of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Concrete Under Sodium Hydroxide Solution

    Sachin Mulay, Gaurang Vesmawala, Yogesh Patil, Vikas Gholap

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: 21 October 2016
    Accepted: 29 October 2016
    Published: 23 November 2016
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    Abstract: Sugarcane is one of the main cash crop grown in around 115 countries. The waste produced after its use as raw material is dumped on open lands. Detail estimation of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) production on basis of sugarcane production all over as well as mainly in India is carried out in this study. Use of SCBA as a supplementary cementitious ma... Show More
  • Road and Bridge Infrastructure Development Issues in Benin Republic: Analysis and Perspectives

    Dossa Didier Boko-haya, Yadong Li, Changrong Yao, Saizhi Liu, Qiqi Xiang

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 9-15
    Received: 04 November 2016
    Accepted: 14 November 2016
    Published: 02 December 2016
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    Abstract: Roads and Bridges (R-B) infrastructure development in Benin Republic have being topical issues and have been identified by many as crucial components for economic development of the country. In light of the above, this study analyzes the R-B infrastructure agreeable priority issues, by diagnosing the current problems of development and the perspect... Show More
  • Structural Performances of Steel Reinforced Concrete Special Shaped Column-Beam Joints Under Bidirectional Low-Cyclic Reversed Loading

    Ping Xiang, H. P. Wang

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 16-20
    Received: 24 December 2016
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    Published: 28 December 2016
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    Abstract: Steel reinforced concrete special-shaped column is a new structural form. It has all priorities of steel reinforced structure and special-shaped column structure. Bearing capacity and ductility of this new structure are very good. It also has very excellent applicable quality and pleasing to the eye. But there are still few experimental and researc... Show More
  • Effects of Firing Time and Temperature on Physical Properties of Fired Clay Bricks

    Eshetu Tsega, Alemu Mosisa, Fekadu Fufa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 21-26
    Received: 18 August 2016
    Accepted: 23 September 2016
    Published: 05 January 2017
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    Abstract: Brick is one of the most widely used conventional construction materials throughout the world. The production cost of clay brick is significantly affected by the cost of energy required for firing. The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of different firing temperatures on the compressive strength (CS), water absorption (WA) and satu... Show More
  • Causes of Cost Overrun in Federal Road Projects of Ethiopia in Case of Southern District

    Ashebir Shiferaw Belachew, Wubishet Jekale Mengesha, Murad Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 27-40
    Received: 11 October 2016
    Accepted: 22 October 2016
    Published: 05 January 2017
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    Abstract: One of the problems has been broadly published in different literature related to construction project management is project cost overrun. To fill this gap, the study on causes of cost overrun was conducted. It was conducted on 18 road construction projects with eight case studies which is found under the southern district of Ethiopian Road Authori... Show More
  • Use of Silica Fume in Stabilizing Cement-Dune Sand for Highway Materials

    M. Anisur Rahman, Ali Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 41-49
    Received: 26 November 2016
    Accepted: 08 December 2016
    Published: 18 January 2017
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    Abstract: This study presents the potential of silica fume (SF) in the stabilization of cement and dune sand for road bases and sub-bases. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) was used as a stabilizer and SF as an additive. Employed percentages of cement were 0, 6, 9 and 12, and silica fume/cement (SF/C) ratios were 0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6. Various geotechnical proper... Show More
  • Modified Three-Parameter Power Model to Predict Moment-Rotation Curve of Top- and Seat-Angle Connection

    Ali Ahmed, Norimitsu Kishi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 50-59
    Received: 04 December 2016
    Accepted: 15 December 2016
    Published: 18 January 2017
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    Abstract: This study conducted on improving three-parameter power model [1] to estimate ultimate moment of connections based on the failure mechanisms developed by more practical means and finally, to predict moment-rotation relations of top- and seat-angle connections for intrinsic replacement of experimental curves and/or finite element (FE) analysis resul... Show More