American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017

  • Integrated Sediment Management in Rivers and Reservoirs

    Jannes Kamphuis, Kristian Meerse

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 315-319
    Received: 08 August 2017
    Accepted: 04 September 2017
    Published: 26 September 2017
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    Abstract: Dam instability and loss of storage capacity are just a few of many problems caused by reservoir sedimentation. With over 5000 large dams in India the impact of reservoir sedimentation is significant and therefore sediment management is of crucial importance. Where the majority of the dams have been clogged up during the past decades, the active re... Show More
  • Analysis and Remedies for Landslides Including Vegetation: A Case Study in Lebanon

    Ali Fawaz, Sarah Abdullah, Elias Farah, Fadi Hagechehade

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 320-330
    Received: 18 August 2017
    Accepted: 19 September 2017
    Published: 12 October 2017
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    Abstract: This paper aims to study and analyze the instability of slopes, their causes and possible remedies. The studied slope is located in Lebanon, and it is regularly subjected to slope instability in the rainfall season. Based on different boreholes results for the same site, two models were modeled using Plaxis and Talren, they were both studied under ... Show More
  • Material Price Enfluence on the Optimum Design of Different Structural Members

    Salim Tayeb Yousif, Rabi Muyad Najem

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 331-338
    Received: 25 August 2017
    Accepted: 07 September 2017
    Published: 13 October 2017
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    Abstract: This study presents the application of Genetic Algorithms (GAs) for the optimum cost design of reinforced concrete beams and columns based on the standard specifications of the American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-11). The produced optimization procedure satisfies the strength, serviceability, ductility, durability, and other constraints related to... Show More
  • Effect of Environmental Impact in Building Constructions

    Md. Masud Rana, Md. Samdani Azad, Atika Hossain Akhi, Gazi Md. Sharfaraz Imam Azad

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 339-343
    Received: 31 July 2017
    Accepted: 04 October 2017
    Published: 30 October 2017
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    Abstract: This paper deals with the effect of environment in construction work in a particular area. Surrounding environment has immense effect in construction plan, site management, costs and implementation. On the contrary, it affects the workmanship’s availability as well as material availability. Moreover, duration of a certain projects also depend on th... Show More
  • Improve the Formation of Geopolymer Concrete Mixed with Seawater and Without Curing

    Abd Allah R. Abd EL-moatey, Ahmed S. Faried, Waleed H. Soufi, Magdy A. Abd El-Aziz

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 344-351
    Received: 27 June 2017
    Accepted: 06 July 2017
    Published: 30 October 2017
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    Abstract: Geopolymer is a new trend in cement industry, traditional cement has prompted several problems related to health and environment due to cement dust and carbon dioxide. Geoplymer, however, has attenuated such problems due to the method of manufacturing and low emission of carbondioxide. This paper examines the ability to form geopolymer cement and t... Show More
  • Shear Zone Treatment at Dam Foundation Level

    Ashutosh Anand, Somesh Kumar, Vivek Tripathi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 352-357
    Received: 14 September 2017
    Accepted: 29 September 2017
    Published: 06 November 2017
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    Abstract: Foundation is a critical element for any dam. Understanding the foundation and the required treatment is critical to developing the final dam design. However, the design of the foundation does not end with the final design drawings for the Project. During construction foundation conditions need to be evaluated as excavation and construction proceed... Show More
  • Research on Rural Regeneration of Northern Mountains Based on Polymorphic Fusion —— Taking Laoyu Village as an Example

    Gui-ju Lv, Da-liang Liu, Ming-yuan Zhao, Lan-yong Zhao

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 358-364
    Received: 16 November 2017
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    Published: 20 November 2017
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    Abstract: Sustainable regeneration is a way of rejuvenating and revitalizing the run-down areas to spring to life and become vibrant again by their own efforts. On the basis of interpreting regeneration theory and rural development, this paper analyzes the difficulties and possibility in northern part of rural mountain areas, taking Laoyu Village in the midd... Show More
  • Stabilization of Clayey Soils Using Chloride Components

    Habiba Afrin

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 365-370
    Received: 02 June 2017
    Accepted: 05 July 2017
    Published: 29 November 2017
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    Abstract: Soils exhibit generally undesirable engineering properties. Soil Stabilization is the alteration of soils to enhance their physical properties. Stabilization can increase the shear strength of a soil and/or control the shrink-swell properties of a soil, thus improving the load bearing capacity of a sub-grade to support pavements and foundations. St... Show More
  • Seismic Performance Analysis and Reinforcement Suggestion of RC Frame Structures

    Linli Tan, Ren Jiang, Qiuhong Zhao

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 371-378
    Received: 05 December 2017
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    Published: 06 December 2017
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    Abstract: Nowadays, there have many reinforced concrete frame structures in China, which need to be reinforced in the event of strong earthquake. Therefore, quasi-static analysis method has adopted to investigate the seismic performance of the five story concrete frame structures and the different reinforcement schemes on the seismic performance of reinforce... Show More
  • Morphometric Analysis of Asa and Oyun River Basins, North Central Nigeria Using Geographical Information System

    Mudashiru Rofiat Bunmi, Olawuyi Maryam Yusuf, Amototo Ismail Oladapo, Oyelakin Mutiu Adekunle

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 379-393
    Received: 23 October 2017
    Accepted: 08 November 2017
    Published: 14 December 2017
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    Abstract: Geographical Information System (GIS) and image processing techniques can be used for the identification of morphological features and analyzing properties of basin. The morphometric parameters of basin include the linear, aerial and relief aspects. The present study focused on the evaluation and analysis of the morphometric parameters such as Stre... Show More
  • Cave Window Symbols in Exhibition Space Transition-Case Study of the Exhibition Space of Museums

    Yi Zhong, Jie Feng

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 394-399
    Received: 27 December 2017
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    Published: 28 December 2017
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    Abstract: By analyzing the cave windows in classical gardens, this paper introduces that the exhibition space of museums, as a space segmentation symbol. Both The Oriental Metropolitan Museum and Folk Art Museum of China Academy of Art are taken as examples to expound on the methods of shaping transitions in exhibition space with cave windows.
  • Evaluation on Fatigue Life of Expressway Asphalt Pavement Based on Tire-Pavement-Subgrade Coupling Model

    Dong Cheng, Liu Wen-jie, Zhou Lun, Zhang Rui-lei, Kan Qian-hua, Leng Wu-ming

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 400-407
    Received: 27 December 2017
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    Published: 28 December 2017
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    Abstract: The fatigue failure has become one of the main failure modes in asphalt pavement of expressway. However, due to the material nonlinear of the tire, pavement and subgrade, the contact nonlinear of tire-pavement and the influence factors, such as the tire inflation pressure, rotation speed, wheel load, the values and distributions of contact stress b... Show More
  • Characteristics of Secondary Mountain Disaster Chain in Wenchuan Earthquake

    Ranran Pei, Zhenqiang Ni, Zhaobo Meng, Baoliang Zhang, Rumeng Liao

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 408-413
    Received: 27 December 2017
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    Published: 28 December 2017
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    Abstract: Tens of thousands of secondary mountain disasters such as landslides, debris flows were triggered after the Ms 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008. Large amounts of loose material were produced in gullies or on slopes, which will endanger resettled residents and destroy urban reconstruction. During the 5 years following the Wenchuan earthquake ... Show More
  • Cause Analysis of the Secondary Mountain Disaster Chain in Wenchuan Earthquake

    Ranran Pei, Zhenqiang Ni, Zhaobo Meng, Baoliang Zhang, Yuanyuan Geng

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 414-417
    Received: 27 December 2017
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    Published: 28 December 2017
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    Abstract: Earthquakes and their secondary disaster chains are often destructive. It poses a great threat to the social development, economic development and cultural development by studying the typical disaster chains in the 5.12 major earthquakes in 2008. This paper analysis of its universal causes and summarizes characteristics of the disaster to prevent a... Show More
  • Research on the Present Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of the Architecture of Lingnan Flower-Bird-Fish Art Wholesale Market

    Hu Kaiwen

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 418-425
    Received: 27 December 2017
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    Published: 29 December 2017
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    Abstract: Based on the historical background of the flower base of Fangcun in Guangzhou, this paper studies the development of its regional history, industry support and policy support. Taking Guangzhou Yuehe Flower-Bird-Fish Art World as an example, through field investigation, specific studies of the present situation and practical problems of market archi... Show More