4005. Civil engineering


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Strength and drift capacity of squat recycled concrete shear walls under cyclic loading
Peng, Youkai, Wu, Hui and Zhuge, Yan. 2015. "Strength and drift capacity of squat recycled concrete shear walls under cyclic loading." Engineering Structures. 100, pp. 356-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.06.025

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Improving rockbolt design in tunnels using topology optimisation
Nguyen, Tin, Ghabraie, Kazem, Tran-Cong, Thanh and Fatahi, Behzad. 2016. "Improving rockbolt design in tunnels using topology optimisation." International Journal of Geomechanics. 16 (1). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000488

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Exploring the correlations between common UV measurements and chemical fractionation for natural waters
Al-Juboori, Raed A., Yusaf, Talal and Pittaway, Pamela A.. 2016. "Exploring the correlations between common UV measurements and chemical fractionation for natural waters ." Desalination and Water Treatment. 57 (35), pp. 16324-16335. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1079805

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Behaviour of hollow pultruded GFRP square beams with different shear span-to-depth ratios
Muttashar, Majid, Karunasena, Warna, Manalo, Allan and Lokuge, Weena. 2016. "Behaviour of hollow pultruded GFRP square beams with different shear span-to-depth ratios." Journal of Composite Materials. 50 (21), pp. 2925-2940. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998315614993

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Vulnerability of floodways under extreme flood events
Wahalathantri, Buddhi Lankananda, Lokuge, Weena, Karunasena, Warna and Setunge, Sujeeva. 2015. "Vulnerability of floodways under extreme flood events." Natural Hazards Review. 17 (1). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000194

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An improved soft-kill BESO algorithm for optimal distribution of single or multiple material phases
Ghabraie, Kazem. 2015. "An improved soft-kill BESO algorithm for optimal distribution of single or multiple material phases." Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 52 (4), pp. 773-790. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-015-1268-2

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Structural behaviour of pultruded fibre composites guardrail system under horizontal loading
Manalo, Allan and Pac, Mac. 2018. "Structural behaviour of pultruded fibre composites guardrail system under horizontal loading." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L: Journal of Materials, Design and Applications. 232 (4), pp. 273-286. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420715622650

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Bridging the gaps between impact assessments and resettlement planning: a case study of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project, Bangladesh
Mahmood, Muhammad Nateque and Keast, Robyn. 2016. "Bridging the gaps between impact assessments and resettlement planning: a case study of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project, Bangladesh." Planning Practice and Research. 31 (1), pp. 41-64. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2015.1104202

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Ductility enhancement of geopolymer concrete columns using FRP confinement
Lokuge, Weena and Karunasena, Warna. 2016. "Ductility enhancement of geopolymer concrete columns using FRP confinement." Journal of Composite Materials. 50 (14), pp. 1887-1896. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998315597553

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Effects of rare earth La on microstructure and properties of Ag-21Cu-25Sn alloy ribbon prepared by melt spinning
Ma, Xue, Li, Liangfeng, Zhang, Zuhua, Wang, Hao, Wang, Enze and Qiu, Tai. 2015. "Effects of rare earth La on microstructure and properties of Ag-21Cu-25Sn alloy ribbon prepared by melt spinning ." Materials and Design. 83, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.05.083

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Modelling flash flood using LiDAR and high resolution satellite imagery: a case study of West Creek, Toowoomba
Sahib, Basheer Abdulameer. 2015. Modelling flash flood using LiDAR and high resolution satellite imagery: a case study of West Creek, Toowoomba. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Effects of alkali treatment and elevated temperature on the mechanical properties of bamboo fibre-polyester composites
Manalo, Allan C., Wani, Evans, Zulkarnain, Noor Azwa, Karunasena, Warna and Lau, Kin-tak. 2015. "Effects of alkali treatment and elevated temperature on the mechanical properties of bamboo fibre-polyester composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 80 (1), pp. 73-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.05.033

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Application of Phase Change Materials to Reduce Heat Related Risks During Extreme Heat Waves in Australian Dwellings
Ramakrishnan, Sayanthan, Wang, Xiaoming, Sanjayan, Jay and Wilson, John. 2016. "Application of Phase Change Materials to Reduce Heat Related Risks During Extreme Heat Waves in Australian Dwellings." Applied Energy Symposium and Summit 2015 (CUE 2015). Fuzhou, China 15 - 17 Nov 2015 Netherlands. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.052

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Developing and framing water policy for sustainable water security in agriculture in the Jefara Region of Libya
Abdudayem, Abdulmagid Mohamed. 2013. Developing and framing water policy for sustainable water security in agriculture in the Jefara Region of Libya. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Evaluation of the flexural strength and serviceability of geopolymer concrete beams reinforced with glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars
Maranan, G., Manalo, A. C., Benmokrane, B., Karunasena, W. and Mendis, P.. 2015. "Evaluation of the flexural strength and serviceability of geopolymer concrete beams reinforced with glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars." Engineering Structures. 101, pp. 529-541. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.08.003

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Composite railway sleepers – recent developments, challenges and future prospects
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Van Erp, Gerard, Aravinthan, Thiru, Kaewunruen, Sakdirat and Remennikov, Alex. 2015. "Composite railway sleepers – recent developments, challenges and future prospects." Composite Structures. 134, pp. 158-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.08.058

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Pullout behaviour of GFRP bars with anchor head in geopolymer concrete
Maranan, G.B., Manalo, A.C., Karunasena, W. and Benmokrane, B.. 2015. "Pullout behaviour of GFRP bars with anchor head in geopolymer concrete." Composite Structures. 132, pp. 1113-1121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.07.021

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Evaluating the impact of operating parameters on biocidal effects of pulsed ultrasound in natural water disinfection
Al Juboori, Raed A., Yusaf, Talal and Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2015. "Evaluating the impact of operating parameters on biocidal effects of pulsed ultrasound in natural water disinfection." Journal of Biotechnology. 208 (Supplement), pp. S17-S18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2015.06.042

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Probability density functions of SCFs in internally ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of offshore structures subjected to axial loading
Ahmadi, Hamid, Mohammadi, A. and Yeganeh, Ali. 2015. "Probability density functions of SCFs in internally ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of offshore structures subjected to axial loading." Thin-Walled Structures. 94, pp. 485-499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.05.012

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On the new concept of the available water climatology and its application
Byun, H. R., Kim, D. W., Choi, K. S., Deo, R. C., Lee, S. M., Park, C. K., Kwon, S. H., Kim, G. B. and Kwon, H. N.. 2014. "On the new concept of the available water climatology and its application." American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2014. San Francisco, United States 15 - 19 Dec 2014 San Francisco, USA.

Poster

A real-time flood monitoring index based on daily effective precipitation and its application to Brisbane and Lockyer Valley flood events
Deo, Ravinesh C., Byun, Hi-Ryong, Adamowski, Jan F. and Kim, Do-Woo. 2015. "A real-time flood monitoring index based on daily effective precipitation and its application to Brisbane and Lockyer Valley flood events." Water Resources Management. 29 (11), pp. 4075-4093. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-015-1046-3

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Degree of bending (DoB) in tubular K-joints of offshore structures subjected to in-plane bending (IPB) loads: Study of geometrical effects and parametric formulation
Ahmadi, Hamid, Lotfollahi-Yaghin, Mohammad Ali and Asoodeh, Shadi. 2015. "Degree of bending (DoB) in tubular K-joints of offshore structures subjected to in-plane bending (IPB) loads: Study of geometrical effects and parametric formulation." Ocean Engineering. 102, pp. 105-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2015.04.050

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Stress concentration due to in-plane bending (IPB) loads in ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of offshore structures: Parametric study and design formulation
Ahmadi, Hamid and Lotfollahi-Yaghin, Mohammad Ali. 2015. "Stress concentration due to in-plane bending (IPB) loads in ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of offshore structures: Parametric study and design formulation." Applied Ocean Research. 51, pp. 54-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2015.02.009

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Stress concentration factors induced by out-of-plane bending loads in ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of jacket structures
Ahmadi, Hamid and Zavvar, Esmaeil. 2015. "Stress concentration factors induced by out-of-plane bending loads in ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of jacket structures." Thin-Walled Structures. 91, pp. 82-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.02.011

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A fundamental approach to design and develop fly ash based geopolymers
Wang, Hao and Zhang, Zuhua. 2014. "A fundamental approach to design and develop fly ash based geopolymers." Shi, Caijun and Shen, Xiaodong (ed.) 2nd International Conference on Advances in Chemically Activated Materials (CAM 2014). Changsha, China 01 - 03 Jun 2014 Bagneux, France.

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The importance of fly ash property in the manufacture of geopolymers
Zhang, Zuhua, Zhu, Yingcan, Reid, Andrew and Wang, Hao. 2014. "The importance of fly ash property in the manufacture of geopolymers." Shi, Caijun and Shen, Xiaodong (ed.) 2nd International Conference on Advances in Chemically Activated Materials (CAM 2014). Changsha, China 01 - 03 Jun 2014 Bagneux, France.

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Temporal trends of groundwater levels in the border rivers alluvia
Dafny, Elad. 2014. Temporal trends of groundwater levels in the border rivers alluvia. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Numerical study on buckling of Z-pinned composite laminates
Yan, Wenyi, Liu, Hong-Yuan and Mai, Yiu-Wing. 2004. "Numerical study on buckling of Z-pinned composite laminates." Ye, L., Mai, Yiu-Wing and Su, Z. (ed.) 4th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 4). Sydney, Australia 06 - 09 Jul 2004 Cambridge, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-85573-831-7.50056-0

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Infrastructure failures and consequences: rehabilitation using fibre composites
Aravinthan, Thiru. 2014. "Infrastructure failures and consequences: rehabilitation using fibre composites." Li, Chun Qing, Setunge, Sujeeva and de Silva, Saman (ed.) 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Failures and Consequences (ICIFC 2014). Melbourne, Australia 16 - 20 Jul 2014 Melbourne, Australia.

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Recent developments on FRP bars as internal reinforcement in concrete structures
Manalo, Allan, Benmokrane, Brahim, Park, Ki-Tae and Lutze, Darren. 2014. "Recent developments on FRP bars as internal reinforcement in concrete structures." Concrete in Australia. 40 (2), pp. 46-56.

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Injection molded noil hemp fiber composites: interfacial shear strength, fiber strength, and aspect ratio
Etaati, Amir, Pather, Selvan, Cardona, Francisco and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Injection molded noil hemp fiber composites: interfacial shear strength, fiber strength, and aspect ratio." Polymer Composites. 37 (1), pp. 213-220. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.23172

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Characterisation of the mechanical properties of pultruded fibre-reinforced polymer tube
Guades, Ernesto, Aravinthan, Thiru and Islam, Md Mainul. 2014. "Characterisation of the mechanical properties of pultruded fibre-reinforced polymer tube." Materials and Design. 63, pp. 305-315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.06.018

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Role of silanized halloysite nanotubes on structural, mechanical properties and fracture toughness of thermoset nanocomposites
Albdiry, M. T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2014. "Role of silanized halloysite nanotubes on structural, mechanical properties and fracture toughness of thermoset nanocomposites." Materials and Design. 57, pp. 279-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.12.017

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Water infrastructure in Libya and the water situation in agriculture in the Jefara region of Libya
Abdudayem, Abdulmagid and Scott, Albert H. S.. 2014. "Water infrastructure in Libya and the water situation in agriculture in the Jefara region of Libya." African Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development. 3 (1), pp. 33-64. https://doi.org/10.1504/AJESD.2014.061634

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Evaluation of strength characteristics of recycled asphalt pavement materials
Neumann, Philip M. and Somasundaraswaran, Kathirgamalingam. 2014. "Evaluation of strength characteristics of recycled asphalt pavement materials." 26th Australian Road Research Board Conference (ARRB 2014): Research Driving Efficiency. Sydney, Australia 19 - 22 Oct 2014 Sydney, Australia.

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Durability of alkali-activated fly ash concrete: chloride penetration in pastes and mortars
Zhu, Huajun, Zhang, Zuhua, Zhu, Yingcan and Tian, Liang. 2014. "Durability of alkali-activated fly ash concrete: chloride penetration in pastes and mortars." Construction and Building Materials. 65, pp. 51-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.04.110

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Investigation of full-scale fibre composite girders for replacement of hardwood timber girders in Australia
Aravinthan, Thiru and Kahandawa, Gayan. 2014. "Investigation of full-scale fibre composite girders for replacement of hardwood timber girders in Australia." El-Hacha, Raafat (ed.) 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2014). Vancouver, Canada 20 - 22 Aug 2014 Calgary, AL. Canada.

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Recent foamed bituminous stabilisation works in Queensland
Logitharan, Lokanantham, Somasundaraswaran, Kathirgamalingam and Ramanujam, Jothi M.. 2014. "Recent foamed bituminous stabilisation works in Queensland." Hossain, Zakaria and Shiau, Jim (ed.) 4th International Conference on Geotechnique, Construction Materials and Environment (GEOMATE 2014). Brisbane, Australia 19 - 21 Nov 2014 Mie, Japan.

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Recent design strategies adapted for foamed bituminous stabilisation in flexible pavement rehabilitation works in Queensland
Logitharan, R. L., Somasundaraswaran, K. and Ramanujam, J. M.. 2015. "Recent design strategies adapted for foamed bituminous stabilisation in flexible pavement rehabilitation works in Queensland." Oka, Fusao, Murakami, Akira, Uzuoka, Ryosuke and Kimoto, Sayuri (ed.) 14th Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG 2014). Kyoto, Japan 22 - 25 Sep 2014 London, United Kingdom.

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Sub-grade support: a review of short-term and long-term performance requirements
Nataatmadja, Andreas. 2014. "Sub-grade support: a review of short-term and long-term performance requirements." Hossain, Zakaria and Shiau, Jim (ed.) 4th International Conference on Geotechnique, Construction Materials and Environment (GEOMATE 2014). Brisbane, Australia 19 - 21 Nov 2014 Mie, Japan.

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