4005. Civil engineering


Title4005. Civil engineering
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A mathematical model for complete stress-strain curve prediction of permeable concrete
Hussin, M. K., Zhuge, Y., Bullen, F. and Lokuge, W. P.. 2013. "A mathematical model for complete stress-strain curve prediction of permeable concrete." Samali, Bijan, Attard, Mario M. and Song, Chongmin (ed.) 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22). Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Dec 2012 London, United Kingdom.

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Dynamic behaviour of debonded GFRP composite beams
Jayatilake, Indunil, Karunasena, Warna and Lokuge, Weena. 2013. "Dynamic behaviour of debonded GFRP composite beams." Journal of Multifunctional Composites. 1 (2), pp. 113-122. https://doi.org/10.12783/issn.2168-4286/1.2/Jayatilake

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Effect of coarse filler on shrinkages and dynamic mechanical properties of epoxy grouts
Shamsuddoha, Md, Islam, Md Mainul, Aravinthan, Thiru, Manalo, Allan and Lau, Kin-Tak. 2014. "Effect of coarse filler on shrinkages and dynamic mechanical properties of epoxy grouts." Journal of Multifunctional Composites. 2 (1), pp. 61-66. https://doi.org/10.12783/issn.2168-4286/2.1/

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The effect of shear span-to-depth ratio and test set-up on the behavior of fibre composite sandwich structure
Manalo, A. C.. 2013. "The effect of shear span-to-depth ratio and test set-up on the behavior of fibre composite sandwich structure." Al-Mahaidi, Riadh, Smith, Scott T., Bai, Yu and Zhao, Xiao-Ling (ed.) 4th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS 2013): Towards Sustainable Infrastructure with FRP Composites. Melbourne, Australia 11 - 13 Dec 2013 Melbourne, Australia.

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Structural behaviour of a prefabricated composite wall system made from rigid polyurethane foam and magnesium oxide board
Manalo, Allan. 2013. "Structural behaviour of a prefabricated composite wall system made from rigid polyurethane foam and magnesium oxide board." Construction and Building Materials. 41, pp. 642-653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2012.12.058

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Shear behaviour of glued structural fibre composite sandwich beams
Manalo, A. C., Aravinthan, T. and Karunasena, W.. 2013. "Shear behaviour of glued structural fibre composite sandwich beams." Construction and Building Materials. 47, pp. 1317-1327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.06.025

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Tensile properties of nanoclay reinforced epoxy composites
Ku, H. and Trada, Mohan. 2013. "Tensile properties of nanoclay reinforced epoxy composites." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026644

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Embedded fibre optic sensors under multi-axial loading: a pilot study
Peauril, J., Epaarachchi, J., Lau, K. T. and Wang, H.. 2013. "Embedded fibre optic sensors under multi-axial loading: a pilot study." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027958

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NIR fibre bragg grating as dynamic sensor: an application of 1D digital wavelet analysis for signal denoising
Hafizi, Z. M., Kahandawa, G. C., Epaarachchi, J., Lau, K. T., Canning, J. and Cook, K.. 2013. "NIR fibre bragg grating as dynamic sensor: an application of 1D digital wavelet analysis for signal denoising ." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026668

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Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation
Azwa, Z. N. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 98 (12), pp. 2752-2759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.10.008

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A study into the characteristics of gomuti (Arenga pinnata) fibre for usage as natural fibre composites
Ticoalu, Adriana, Aravinthan, Thiru and Cardona, Francisco. 2014. "A study into the characteristics of gomuti (Arenga pinnata) fibre for usage as natural fibre composites." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 33 (2), pp. 179-192. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684413503191

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Characterisation of mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy grouts for composite repair of steel pipelines
Shamsuddoha, Md, Islam, Md Mainul, Aravinthan, Thiru, Manalo, Allan and Lau, Kin-tak. 2013. "Characterisation of mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy grouts for composite repair of steel pipelines." Materials and Design. 52, pp. 315-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.05.068

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A study on truss bolt mechanism in controlling stability of underground excavation and cutter roof failure
Ghabraie, Behrooz, Ren, Gang, Ghabraie, Kazem and Xie, Yi Min. 2013. "A study on truss bolt mechanism in controlling stability of underground excavation and cutter roof failure." Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: an international journal. 31 (2), pp. 667-682. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-013-9617-7

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A graph-based cooperative scheduling scheme for vehicular networks
Zheng, Kan, Liu, Fei, Zheng, Qiang, Xiang, Wei and Wang, Wenbo. 2013. "A graph-based cooperative scheduling scheme for vehicular networks." IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 62 (4), pp. 1450-1458. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2013.2244929

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Glyphosate contaminated site investigation using a low-cost analytical technique
Nahar, Nahar and Niven, R.K.. 2014. "Glyphosate contaminated site investigation using a low-cost analytical technique ." IEEE Australia and New Zealand Student and Young Professional Congress (ANZSCON 2014). Brisbane, Australia 03 - 05 Jul 2014 Australia.

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Investigation of glyphosate in environmental samples from genetically modified canola farmland in Parkes, NSW, Australia
Niven, R.K. and Nahar, Kamrun. 2014. "Investigation of glyphosate in environmental samples from genetically modified canola farmland in Parkes, NSW, Australia." AusBiotech 2014 National Conference. Gold Coast, Australia 29 - 31 Oct 2014 Australia.

Other

Coastal vulnerability to sea-level rise: a spatial–temporal assessment framework
Sahin, Oz and Mohamed, Sherif. 2014. "Coastal vulnerability to sea-level rise: a spatial–temporal assessment framework ." Natural Hazards. 70 (1), pp. 395-414. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-013-0818-4

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The effects of physical and chemical properties of fly ash on the manufacture of geopolymer foam concretes
Zhang, Zuhua. 2014. The effects of physical and chemical properties of fly ash on the manufacture of geopolymer foam concretes . PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Role of silanised halloysite nanotubes on the morphological and materials characteristics of thermoset composites
Albdiry, Mushtaq Taleb Ali. 2014. Role of silanised halloysite nanotubes on the morphological and materials characteristics of thermoset composites. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q31w2

PhD Thesis

Embedded FBG sensors for structural health monitoring of advanced composite structures
Peauril, Joshua. 2014. Embedded FBG sensors for structural health monitoring of advanced composite structures. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Degradability of bamboo fibre reinforced polyester composites
Zulkarnain, Noor Azwa. 2014. Degradability of bamboo fibre reinforced polyester composites. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/q3136

PhD Thesis

Lifecycle project management
McGrath, Steve. 2006. "Lifecycle project management." Project Management Strategies for Team Leaders and Managers in the Public Sector 2006. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 07 Dec 2006 Kuala Lumpur.

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Implementation of a property standard index
Johnston, D. R., McFallan, S. L. and Tilley, P. A.. 2002. "Implementation of a property standard index." Facilities. 20 (3/4), pp. 136-144.

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Quantifying the time and cost associated with the request for information (RFI) process in construction
Mohamed, S., Tilley, P. A. and Tucker, S. N.. 1999. "Quantifying the time and cost associated with the request for information (RFI) process in construction." Construction Innovation: information, process, management. 7 (1), pp. 35-50.

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Design and documentation deficiency and its impact on steel construction
Tilley, P. A.. 1998. "Design and documentation deficiency and its impact on steel construction." Steel Construction: Journal of the Australian Institute of Steel Construction. 32 (1).

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Maximising ROI through project governance clarity within a strategic management context
McGrath, Steve. 2006. "Maximising ROI through project governance clarity within a strategic management context." Complex Project Management Conference 2006. Brisbane, Australia Aug 2006

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OnQ - a journey through project, program and portfolio methodology
McGrath, S. K.. 2005. "OnQ - a journey through project, program and portfolio methodology." 2nd Annual Project Management Australia Conference (PMOz 2005): Projects: Making it Happen. Brisbane, Australia 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2005 Sydney, Australia.

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Changing culture in a government department
McGrath, Steve. 2003. "Changing culture in a government department." 3rd World Project Management Week Conference 2003. Gold Coast, Australia 24 - 28 Mar 2003 Sydney, Australia.

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Using strategic asset management as an infrastructure strategy tool
McGrath, Steve. 2007. "Using strategic asset management as an infrastructure strategy tool." Public Infrastructure and Asset Management Conference (IIR 2007). Sydney, Australia 28 - 30 May 2007 Sydney, Australia.

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Integrating project, program, portfolio, asset and corporate management
McGrath, Stephen K.. 2007. "Integrating project, program, portfolio, asset and corporate management." 4th Annual Project Management Australia Conference (PMOz 2007): Creating Success. Gold Coast, Australia 28 - 31 Aug 2007 Australia.

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Evaluating factors in sustainable road construction and management: a life cycle approach
Thorpe, David. 2013. Evaluating factors in sustainable road construction and management: a life cycle approach. Brisbane, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Working paper

Comparative assessment of polymer concrete with different types of resin
Lokuge, Weena and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2013. "Comparative assessment of polymer concrete with different types of resin." Dao, Vinh and Dux, Peter (ed.) Concrete Institute of Australia's Biennial National Conference (Concrete 2013): Understanding Concrete. Gold Coast, Australia 16 - 18 Oct 2013 Sydney, Australia.

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Evaluating disaster resilience of bridge infrastructure when exposed to extreme natural events
Lokuge, Weena and Setunge, Sujeeva. 2013. "Evaluating disaster resilience of bridge infrastructure when exposed to extreme natural events." 3rd International Conference on Building Resilience: Individual, Institutional and Societal Coping Strategies to Address the Challenges Associated with Disaster Risk. Heritance Ahungalla, Sri Lanka 17 - 19 Sep 2013 Ahungalla, Sri Lanka.

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Effects of thickness of roof layers on optimum design of truss bolt system using finite element modeling techniques
Ghabraie, Behrooz, Ren, Gang and Ghabraie, Kazem. 2013. "Effects of thickness of roof layers on optimum design of truss bolt system using finite element modeling techniques." Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 13 (A), pp. 147-158.

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Geometry and restraint effects on the bending behaviour of the glass fibre reinforced polymer sandwich slabs under point load
Awad, Ziad K., Aravinthan, Thiru, Zhuge, Yan and Manalo, Allan. 2013. "Geometry and restraint effects on the bending behaviour of the glass fibre reinforced polymer sandwich slabs under point load." Materials and Design. 45, pp. 125-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.08.072

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Indexing damage using distortion of embedded FBG sensor response spectra
Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Indexing damage using distortion of embedded FBG sensor response spectra ." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027945

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Extraction and processing of real time strain of embedded FBG sensors using a fixed filter FBG circuit and an artificial neural network
Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Wang, Hao, Canning, John and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Extraction and processing of real time strain of embedded FBG sensors using a fixed filter FBG circuit and an artificial neural network." Measurement. 46 (10), pp. 4045-4051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2013.07.029

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Storage seepage and evaporation: a summary of the results from the measurement of seepage and evaporation losses from 136 on-farm storages across the cotton industry
Wigginton, David. 2011. Storage seepage and evaporation: a summary of the results from the measurement of seepage and evaporation losses from 136 on-farm storages across the cotton industry. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

A Markov chain Monte Carlo technique based optimal mix design of porous concrete
Jin, Lu and Zhuge, Yan. 2013. "A Markov chain Monte Carlo technique based optimal mix design of porous concrete." Applied Mechanics and Materials. 357-360, pp. 959-962. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.357-360.959

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Applying bi-directional evolutionary structural optimisation method for tunnel reinforcement design considering nonlinear material behaviour
Nguyen, T., Ghabraie, K. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2014. "Applying bi-directional evolutionary structural optimisation method for tunnel reinforcement design considering nonlinear material behaviour." Computers and Geotechnics. 55, pp. 57-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2013.07.015

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