American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016

  • Seismic Performance Analysis of RCC Multi-Storied Buildings with Plan Irregularity

    Mohaiminul Haque, Sourav Ray, Amit Chakraborty, Mohammad Elias, Iftekharul Alam

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 68-73
    Received: 20 March 2016
    Accepted: 28 March 2016
    Published: 21 April 2016
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    Abstract: Bangladesh is one of the most earthquake prone areas in South-Asia and Sylhet is the most seismic vulnerable region in Bangladesh. Seismic performance analysis is highly recommended to ensure safe and sound building structures for this region. To get better performance from reinforced concrete (RCC) structure, new seismic design provisions require ... Show More
  • Exploring the Potential of Alternative Pozzolona Cement for the Northern Savannah Ecological Zone in Ghana

    Abdul-Manan Dauda

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 74-79
    Received: 25 March 2016
    Accepted: 5 April 2016
    Published: 26 April 2016
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    Abstract: This project evaluates the performance of pozzolana cement elements produced from alternative raw materials with a view using them in low-cost housing. It also seeks the reduction of waste from agricultural sources and the cost of sandcrete blocks by using locally available materials. The need to find alternative materials to replace existing conve... Show More
  • Effects on Environment and Health by Garments Factory Waste in Narayanganj City, Dhaka

    Md. Masud Alom

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 80-83
    Received: 22 March 2016
    Accepted: 5 April 2016
    Published: 27 April 2016
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    Abstract: Bangladesh has more reputation for Readymade Garments in the world and which plays a significant role in the economical enhancement as well. Most of the garments factories in Bangladesh are located at Gazipur and Narayanganj industrial area, Dhaka. But in terms of pollution, the garments factory has been disgraced as being one of the world's most p... Show More
  • Premature Failure of Apedwa-Bunsu Junction Section of N6 in Ghana: Some Notes for Consideration

    Yaw Adubofour Tuffour, Nana Kwesi Agyepong, Daniel Atuah Obeng

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 84-91
    Received: 13 April 2016
    Accepted: 25 April 2016
    Published: 11 May 2016
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    Abstract: This study investigated premature and continual failure of the Apedwa-Bunsu Junction section of Route N6 in Ghana despite an earlier maintenance intervention which included geotextile installation and placement of a new wearing course. It involved a condition survey, density, asphalt content, gradation, stiffness modulus and Falling Weight Deflecto... Show More
  • Research on Evaluation System of Vibration Induced by Shield Construction

    Tao Lianjin, Guo Fei, Wang Guofeng, Huang Jun, An Junhai, Liu Chunxiao, Bian Jin

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 92-97
    Received: 21 May 2016
    Published: 24 May 2016
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    Abstract: The research of vibration induced by rail transit should not only consider operation stages, but also extend to the construction phase. Based on the calculation results of site test, the evaluation index system was proposed which is suitable for vibration induced by shield construction. The evaluation indexes were built for the first time and the w... Show More
  • Study on Strategies of Energy Saving and Emission Reducing Building Design in Urban and Rural Areas

    Hongyan Li, Jia Yu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 98-103
    Received: 21 May 2016
    Published: 24 May 2016
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    Abstract: In China, huge building energy consumption is the most prominent problem in the current situation of energy consumption. It has caused a series of energy and environmental problems. Therefore, it is extremely urgent and significant to study energy saving and emission reducing strategies in the aspects of building orientation, separation distance, s... Show More
  • Deterioration and Service Life Prediction of Concrete Subjected to Freeze–Thaw Cycles in Na2SO4 Solution

    Guo Li, Dan Wang, Jian-Min Du

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 104-110
    Received: 21 May 2016
    Published: 24 May 2016
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    Abstract: To investigate the resistance of normal concrete to sulfate solution frost, concrete specimens with different water/cement (w/c) ratios, mineral admixture types, replacement ratios, and air contents were fabricated. Then, these specimens were frozen and thawed cyclically in 5% concentration Na2SO4 solution. As the freezing and thawing cycles procee... Show More
  • Application of Progressive Collapse Analysis in a High-Rise Frame-Core Tube Structure

    Hu Kai, Qi Sanlin, Qu Ge, Jiang Li, Lu Zheng, Yang Shengsheng

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 111-116
    Received: 21 May 2016
    Published: 24 May 2016
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    Abstract: Frame-core tube structure system is commonly adopted in high-rise office buildings and landmarks, which will cause a large range of damage and serious loss of life and property once the progressive collapse occurs. To analysis the progressive collapse resistance of a high-rise frame-core tube practical project, numerical simulation analysis based o... Show More