4005. Civil engineering


Title4005. Civil engineering
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Automated performance-based optimal design of continuum structures under multiple load cases
Liang, Qing Quan. 2007. "Automated performance-based optimal design of continuum structures under multiple load cases." Veidt, Martin, Albermani, Faris, Daniel, Bill, Griffiths, John, Hargreaves, Doug, McAree, Ross, Meehan, Paul and Tan, Andy (ed.) 5th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2007). Brisbane, Australia 10 - 12 Dec 2007 Sydney, Australia.

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Suspended solids in stormwater runoff from various urban surfaces
Brodie, Ian. 2005. Suspended solids in stormwater runoff from various urban surfaces. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Optimal topology selection of continuum structures with stress and displacement constraints
Liang, Qing Quan, Xie, Yi Min and Steven, Grant P.. 1999. "Optimal topology selection of continuum structures with stress and displacement constraints." Okamura, Hajime and Shima, Hiroshi (ed.) 7th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction. Kochi, Japan 27 - 29 Aug 1999 Tokyo, Japan.

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Topology optimization of strut-and-tie models in non-flexural reinforced concrete members
Liang, Qing Quan, Xie, Yi Min, Steven, Grant P. and Schmidt, L. C.. 1999. "Topology optimization of strut-and-tie models in non-flexural reinforced concrete members." Hadi, Muhammad N. S. and Schmidt, L. C. (ed.) International Conference on Mechanics of Structures, Materials and Systems (1999). Wollongong, Australia 17 - 19 Feb 1999 Wollongong, Australia.

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Enhanced approach to consistency in gradient-dependent plasticity
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2004. "Enhanced approach to consistency in gradient-dependent plasticity." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 7 (3), pp. 279-283. https://doi.org/10.1260/136943304323213229

Article

Innovative all composite multi-pultrusion truss system for stressed arch deployable shelters
Omar, T., Van Erp, G., Aravinthan, T. and Key, P.. 2007. "Innovative all composite multi-pultrusion truss system for stressed arch deployable shelters." Rabboo, Fathi Abd and Fathelbab, Fahmy (ed.) AICSGE 6: 6th Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. Alexandria, Egypt 15 - 17 Apr 2007 Alexandria, Egypt.

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Centre pivot and lateral move machines
Foley, Joseph P.. 2008. "Centre pivot and lateral move machines." Smith, Peter and Madden, Elizabeth (ed.) WATERpak: a guide for irrigation management in cotton. Narrabri, Australia. Cotton Research and Development Corporation. pp. 195-220

Edited book (chapter)

After the storm
Bhaskaran, Sunil, Neal, Trevor, Forster, Bruce and Datt, Bisun. 2004. "After the storm." Position Magazine.

Article

A micromechanics model for environmental stress-corrosion in GFRP
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2003. "A micromechanics model for environmental stress-corrosion in GFRP." International Journal of Materials and Product Technology. 19 (1), pp. 2-14. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMPT.2003.003556

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Durability of glass polymer composites subject to stress corrosion
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2003. "Durability of glass polymer composites subject to stress corrosion." Journal of Composites for Construction. 7 (2), pp. 109-117. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0268(2003)7:2(109)

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Fibre composite bridge decks: an alternative approach
Davey, Scott W., Van Erp, Gerard M. and Marsh, Roy. 2001. "Fibre composite bridge decks: an alternative approach." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 32 (9), pp. 1339 - 1343. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(01)00087-2

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Sustainable resource management of engineering technologies - towards an assessment framework
Hasna, A. M. and Thorpe, D.. 2005. "Sustainable resource management of engineering technologies - towards an assessment framework." Lekkas, T. (ed.) CEST 2005: 9th International Conference of Environmental Science and Technology. Rhodes Island, Greece 01 - 03 Sep 2005 Rhodes, Greece.

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Applications of microwaves in non-destructive testing
Ku, H. S., Siu, F., Siores, E. and Ball, J. A. R.. 2001. "Applications of microwaves in non-destructive testing." 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (2001). Brisbane, Australia 17 - 21 Sep 2001 Melbourne, Australia.

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Investigation of stormwater particles generated from common urban surfaces
Brodie, Ian. 2007. Investigation of stormwater particles generated from common urban surfaces. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Theoretical relationships between rainfall intensity and kinetic energy variants associated with stormwater particle washoff
Brodie, Ian and Rosewell, Colin. 2007. "Theoretical relationships between rainfall intensity and kinetic energy variants associated with stormwater particle washoff." Journal of Hydrology. 340 (1-2), pp. 40-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2007.03.019

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Comparison of methods to estimate suspended solids loads in urban stormwater
Brodie, Ian and Porter, Mark. 2007. "Comparison of methods to estimate suspended solids loads in urban stormwater." Australasian Journal of Water Resources . 11 (2), pp. 221-230.

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Strength and ductility prediction of concrete beams reinforced with internal steel and external composite materials
Karunasena, W. and Anderson, W. C.. 2005. "Strength and ductility prediction of concrete beams reinforced with internal steel and external composite materials." Xie, Mike, Mouritz, Adrian, Khatibi, Akbar Afaghi, Gardiner, Craig and Chiu, Wing Kong (ed.) 4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2005). Melbourne, Australia 16 - 18 Feb 2005 Melbourne, Australia.

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Automated rib location and optimization for plate structures
Lam, Y. C. and Santhikumar, S.. 2003. "Automated rib location and optimization for plate structures ." Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 25 (1), pp. 35-45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-002-0270-7

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A Code of Practice for the structural design of fibre composites
Ayers, Stephen R. and van Erp, Gerard. 2004. "A Code of Practice for the structural design of fibre composites ." Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures and Buildings. 157 (1), pp. 3-8. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.157.1.3.36408

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Effects of existing shear damage on externally post tensioned repair of bent caps
Aravinthan, Thiru and Suntharavadivel, T. G.. 2007. "Effects of existing shear damage on externally post tensioned repair of bent caps." Journal of Structural Engineering. 133 (11), pp. 1662-1669. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2007)133:11(1662)

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Three dimensional finite element analysis of concrete filled FRP tubular model piles under lateral loads
Hardeo, Pravendra and Karunasena, W. (Karu). 2006. "Three dimensional finite element analysis of concrete filled FRP tubular model piles under lateral loads." Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zeng, Q., Berndt, Christopher C., Rizkalla, S., Gowripalan, N. and Matison, Janison (ed.) ACUN-5 International Composites Conference. Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Jul 2006 Sydney, Australia.

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Modelling the load-deformation response of deep foundations under oblique loading
Johnson, K., Lemcke, Pamela M., Karunasena, W. and Sivakugan, Nagaratnam. 2006. "Modelling the load-deformation response of deep foundations under oblique loading." Environmental Modelling and Software. 21 (9), pp. 1375-1380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2005.04.015

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Studies on polymers and composites from lignin and fiber derived from sugar cane
Doherty, William, Halley, Peter J., Edye, Les, Rogers, David, Cardona, Francisco, Park, Yosup and Woo, Tim. 2007. "Studies on polymers and composites from lignin and fiber derived from sugar cane." Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 18 (8), pp. 673-678. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.879

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An analytical model for predication of crack spacing due to shrinkage in concrete pavements
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2004. "An analytical model for predication of crack spacing due to shrinkage in concrete pavements." Journal of Structural Engineering. 130 (10), pp. 1529-1533. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2004)130:10(1529)

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Influence of bond slip on crack spacing in numerical modeling of reinforced concrete
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2003. "Influence of bond slip on crack spacing in numerical modeling of reinforced concrete." Journal of Structural Engineering. 129 (11), pp. 1514-1521. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2003)129:11(1514)

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A Rayleigh-Ritz procedure for localized buckling of a strut on a softening foundation by Hermite functions
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2003. "A Rayleigh-Ritz procedure for localized buckling of a strut on a softening foundation by Hermite functions." International Journal of Solids and Structures. 40 (26), pp. 7463-7474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2003.08.010

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Local buckling of biaxially compressed steel plates in double skin composite panels
Liang, Qing Quan, Uy, Brian, Wright, Howard D. and Bradford, Mark A.. 2002. "Local buckling of biaxially compressed steel plates in double skin composite panels." Chan, S. L., Teng, J. G. and Chung, K. F. (ed.) Third International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (2002). Hong Kong, China 09 - 11 Dec 2002 London, UK.

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Using urban surface composition to model stormwater suspended solids: a case study of the effect of rainwater tanks
Brodie, Ian. 2007. "Using urban surface composition to model stormwater suspended solids: a case study of the effect of rainwater tanks." Mimicking Nature - Evolution or Revolution in Stormwater Management (2007). Twin Waters, Australia 19 - 21 Sep 2007 Brisbane, Australia.

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A foundational investigation of vinyl ester / cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering
Davey, Scott W.. 2004. A foundational investigation of vinyl ester / cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

An economic analysis of improved water quality
Alam, Khorshed, Rolfe, John and Donaghy, Peter. 2006. "An economic analysis of improved water quality." 50th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARE 2006). Sydney, Australia 08 - 10 Feb 2006 Australia.

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Parametric study on the structural behaviour of steel plates in concrete-filled fabricated thin-walled box columns
Liang, Qing Quan and Uy, Brian. 1998. "Parametric study on the structural behaviour of steel plates in concrete-filled fabricated thin-walled box columns." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 2 (1), pp. 57-71.

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Theoretical study on the post-local buckling of steel plates in concrete-filled box columns
Liang, Qing Quan and Uy, Brian. 2000. "Theoretical study on the post-local buckling of steel plates in concrete-filled box columns ." Computers and Structures. 75 (5), pp. 479-490. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-7949(99)00104-2

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Controlling evaporation from on-farm storages
Craig, Ian, Schmidt, Erik, Green, Andrew and Scobie, Michael. 2005. "Controlling evaporation from on-farm storages." Irrigation Australia 2005: Irrigation Association of Australia National Conference and Exhibition: Restoring the Balance. Townsville, Australia 17 - 19 May 2005 Hornsby, NSW, Australia.

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Evaporation control using covers
Craig, Ian P.. 2005. "Evaporation control using covers." 15th Queensland Water Symposium (IEAust Water Panel). Brisbane, Australia 23 - 24 Nov 2005 Brisbane, Australia.

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Evaporation control using covers - some realistic solutions for the irrigation industry
Craig, Ian, Schmidt, Erik and Scobie, Michael. 2006. "Evaporation control using covers - some realistic solutions for the irrigation industry." Irrigation Australia 2006: Irrigation Association of Australia National Conference and Exhibition. Brisbane, Australia 09 - 11 May 2006 Hornsby, NSW, Australia.

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Evaporation mitigation technology (EMT) manufacturers liaison report
Craig, Ian. 2006. Evaporation mitigation technology (EMT) manufacturers liaison report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Methods for assessing dam evaporation - an introductory paper
Craig, Ian and Hancock, Nigel. 2004. "Methods for assessing dam evaporation - an introductory paper." Burnett, Jolyon (ed.) Irrigation Australia 2004: Irrigation Association of Australia National Conference and Exhibition. Adelaide, Australia 11 - 13 May 2004 Hornsby, NSW, Australia.

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Local and post-local buckling of double skin composite panels
Liang, Qing Quan, Uy, Brian, Wright, Howard D. and Bradford, Mark A.. 2003. "Local and post-local buckling of double skin composite panels ." Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures and Buildings. 156 (2), pp. 111-119.

Article

Performance-based optimization of structures: theory and applications
Liang, Qing Quan. 2005. Performance-based optimization of structures: theory and applications. London and New York. Spon Press.

Authored book

Controlling evaporation loss from water storages
Craig, Ian, Green, Andrew, Scobie, Michael and Schmidt, Erik. 2005. Controlling evaporation loss from water storages. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report