4005. Civil engineering


Title4005. Civil engineering
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Loss of storage water due to evaporation - a literature review
Craig, Ian P.. 2005. Loss of storage water due to evaporation - a literature review. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Stressed arch modular deployable composite shelters: concept and development
Omar, T., Van Erp, G. and Key, P. W.. 2006. "Stressed arch modular deployable composite shelters: concept and development ." Mirmiran, A. and Nanni, A. (ed.) CICE 2006: 3rd International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. Miami, United States 13 - 15 Dec 2006 Miami, Fl, USA.

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Modular deployable composite shelters - truss system
Omar, T., Van Erp, G. and Key, P.. 2007. "Modular deployable composite shelters - truss system ." Darby, A. P. and Ibell, T. P. (ed.) ACIC 2007: Advanced Composites in Construction Conference . Bath, United Kingdom 02 - 04 Apr 2007 York, UK.

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Is external post-tensioning an effective solution for shear strengthening of bridge elements?
Aravinthan, Thiru. 2006. "Is external post-tensioning an effective solution for shear strengthening of bridge elements?" Forde, M. C. (ed.) Structural Faults + Repair 2006: Eleventh International Conference on ‘Extending the Life of Bridges Concrete + Composites Buildings, Masonry + Civil Structures'. Edinburgh, United Kingdom 13 - 15 Jun 2006 Edinburgh, UK.

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Effect of existing cracks in concrete bridge members strengthened by external post-tensioning
Suntharavadivel, Thuraichamy Guganesan and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2006. "Effect of existing cracks in concrete bridge members strengthened by external post-tensioning." FIB 2006: 2nd Congress (Federation Internationale du Beton). Naples, Italy 05 - 08 Jun 2006 Naples, Italy.

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Responding to global issues: sustainability and innovation in the Australian SME residential building construction sector
Thorpe, David and Ryan, Neal. 2007. "Responding to global issues: sustainability and innovation in the Australian SME residential building construction sector." ICCPM/ICCEM 2007. Singapore 01 - 02 Mar 2007 Singapore.

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Facilitating technology transfer in the construction industry
Thorpe, David and Ryan, Neal. 2006. "Facilitating technology transfer in the construction industry." Adams, Louise and Guest, Karen (ed.) 2nd International Conference of the Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation . Gold Coast, Australia 12 - 14 Mar 2006 Brisbane, Queensland.

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Improving technology transfer in the Australian construction industry
Thorpe, David and Ryan, Neal. 2006. "Improving technology transfer in the Australian construction industry." Brown, Kerry, Hampson, Keith and Brandon, Peter (ed.) Clients driving construction innovation: moving ideas into practice. Brisbane, Australia. Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation. pp. 303-312

Edited book (chapter)

Nonlinear analysis of concrete-filled thin-walled steel box columns with local buckling effects
Liang, Qing Quan, Uy, Brian and Liew, J. Y. Richard. 2006. "Nonlinear analysis of concrete-filled thin-walled steel box columns with local buckling effects." Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 62 (6), pp. 581-591. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2005.09.007

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Development of a CFD based dam evaporation model
Craig, I. P., Mossad, R. and Hancock, N.. 2006. "Development of a CFD based dam evaporation model." 11th International Health Summer School. Brisbane, Australia 21 - 22 Nov 2006 Brisbane, Queensland.

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Inelastic behavior of concrete-filled thin-walled steel tubular columns subjected to local buckling
Liang, Qing Quan. 2006. "Inelastic behavior of concrete-filled thin-walled steel tubular columns subjected to local buckling." Kanok-Nukulchai, Worsak, Munasinghe, Sunil and Anwar, Naveed (ed.) 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction: Materials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation (EASEC-10). Bangkok, Thailand 03 - 05 Aug 2006 Pathumthani, Thailand.

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Young's modulus of vinyl ester composites cured by microwave irradiation: preliminary results
Ku, Harry S., Puttgunta, V. C. and Trada, Mohan. 2006. "Young's modulus of vinyl ester composites cured by microwave irradiation: preliminary results." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 20 (14), pp. 1911-1924. https://doi.org/10.1163/156939306779322675

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Two- and three-dimensional bearing-capacity solutions for footings on two-layered clays
Merifield, R. S. and Nguyen, V. Q.. 2006. "Two- and three-dimensional bearing-capacity solutions for footings on two-layered clays." Geomechanics and Geoengineering: an international journal. 1 (2), pp. 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/17486020600632637

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M2S2 modular deployable composite shelters: concept and loading criteria
Omar, Tarek, Heldt, Tim, Key, P. and Van Erp, Gerard. 2006. "M2S2 modular deployable composite shelters: concept and loading criteria." Australian Journal of Structural Engineering. 6 (3), pp. 217-226.

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Prioritisation of guardrail remedial works
Anderson, Troy and Ayers, Ron. 2006. "Prioritisation of guardrail remedial works." 22nd ARRB Conference: Research Into Practice. Canberra, Australia 29 Oct - 02 Nov 2006 Canberra, Australia.

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Mechanical properties of vinyl ester composites cured by microwave irradiation: pilot study
Ku, H., Trada, M. and Puttgunta, V. C.. 2007. "Mechanical properties of vinyl ester composites cured by microwave irradiation: pilot study." Key Engineering Materials. 334-33, pp. 537-540. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.334-335.537

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New fibre-reinforced polymer box beam: investigation of static behaviour
Springolo, Mario. 2005. New fibre-reinforced polymer box beam: investigation of static behaviour. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Structural behaviour of two-way fibre reinforced composite slabs
Huang, Da. 2004. Structural behaviour of two-way fibre reinforced composite slabs. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Yield and tensile strength of vinyl ester composites cured by microwaves
Ku, H., Trada, M., Puttgunta, V. C. and Kota, V.. 2007. "Yield and tensile strength of vinyl ester composites cured by microwaves ." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 21 (4), pp. 517-526. https://doi.org/10.1163/156939307780616847

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Reclaimed wastewater as a resource for sustainable water management
Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2005. "Reclaimed wastewater as a resource for sustainable water management." Thorpe, David, Yadav, Umapati, Snook, Chris and Liang, George (ed.) 2005 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2005). Toowoomba, Australia 15 Oct 2005 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Salinity intrusion: its characteristics and impact - cases in the Asia Pacific region
De Costa, Gregory Shahane, Kojiri, Toshiharu and Porter, Mark. 2005. "Salinity intrusion: its characteristics and impact - cases in the Asia Pacific region." Lee, J. H. W. and Lam, K. M. (ed.) 4th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics. Hong Kong, China 15 - 18 Dec 2004 London, United Kingdom.

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Design and analysis of a composite beam for infrastructure applications - Part III: experimental results and nonlinear FE analysis
Springolo, Mario, Khennane, Amar and Van Erp, Gerard. 2006. "Design and analysis of a composite beam for infrastructure applications - Part III: experimental results and nonlinear FE analysis ." International Journal of Materials and Product Technology. 25 (4), pp. 331-347.

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Design and analysis of a composite beam for infrastructure applications - Part II: preliminary investigation in shear and torsion
Springolo, Mario, Van Erp, Gerard and Khennane, Amar. 2006. "Design and analysis of a composite beam for infrastructure applications - Part II: preliminary investigation in shear and torsion ." International Journal of Materials and Product Technology. 25 (4), pp. 313-331.

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Design and analysis of a composite beam for infrastructure applications - Part I: preliminary investigation in bending
Springolo, Mario, Van Erp, Gerard and Khennane, Amar. 2006. "Design and analysis of a composite beam for infrastructure applications - Part I: preliminary investigation in bending ." International Journal of Materials and Product Technology. 25 (4), pp. 297-313. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMPT.2006.008885

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A meso-scale finite element model for environmental stress corrosion of GFRP
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2005. "A meso-scale finite element model for environmental stress corrosion of GFRP." 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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Performance design of reinforced concrete slabs using commercial finite element software
Khennane, Amar. 2005. "Performance design of reinforced concrete slabs using commercial finite element software." Structural Concrete. 6 (4), pp. 141-147.

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Laundry grey water potential impact on Toowoomba soils - final report : report #1001420/2
Howard, E., Misra, R., Loch, R. and Le-Minh, N.. 2005. Laundry grey water potential impact on Toowoomba soils - final report : report #1001420/2. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

Strengthening of bridge headstocks with external post-tensioning: design issues and strengthening techniques
Aravinthan, Thiru and Heldt, Tim. 2005. "Strengthening of bridge headstocks with external post-tensioning: design issues and strengthening techniques." Road System and Engineering Technology Forum (2005). Brisbane, Australia 09 - 11 Aug 2005 Brisbane, Australia.

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Vinylester/cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering
Davey, Scott W., Heldt, Tim, Van Erp, Gerard and Ayers, Stephen R.. 2005. "Vinylester/cenosphere composite materials for civil and structural engineering." FRP International : The Official Newsletter of the International Institute for FRP in Construction. 2 (3), pp. 2-5.

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Z-pin bridging in composite laminates and some related problems
Liu, Hong-Yuan, Yan, Wenyi and Mai, Yiu-Wing. 2006. "Z-pin bridging in composite laminates and some related problems." Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 3 (1), pp. 11-19.

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Development of modular deployable composite shelters
Omar, T., Heldt, T., Key, P. and Van Erp, G.. 2005. "Development of modular deployable composite shelters." Stewart, Mark G. and Dockrill, Brad (ed.) 2005 Australian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2005). Newcastle, Australia 11 - 14 Sep 2005 Sydney, Australia.

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Meso-scale finite element investigation into the short and long term strengths of glass fibre reinforced composites
Khennane, Amar and Melchers, Robert E.. 2003. Meso-scale finite element investigation into the short and long term strengths of glass fibre reinforced composites. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

The stability of inclined plate anchors in purely cohesive soil
Merifield, Richard S., Sloan, Scott W. and Lyamin, Andrei V.. 2003. The stability of inclined plate anchors in purely cohesive soil. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Three dimensional lower bound solutions for the stability of plate anchors in sand
Merifield, Richard S., Sloan, Scott W. and Lyamin, Andrei V.. 2003. Three dimensional lower bound solutions for the stability of plate anchors in sand. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Mode II delamination toughness of z-pinned laminates
Yan, Wenyi, Liu, Hong-Yuan and Mai, Yiu-Wing. 2004. "Mode II delamination toughness of z-pinned laminates." Composites Science and Technology. 64 (13-14), pp. 1937-1945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2004.02.008

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Experimental study on z-pin bridging law by pullout test
Dai, Shao-Cong, Yan, Wenyi, Liu, Hong-Yuan and Mai, Yiu-Wing. 2004. "Experimental study on z-pin bridging law by pullout test." Composites Science and Technology. 64 (16), pp. 2451-2457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2004.04.005

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Decision Support System to Evaluate and Compare Concession Options
McCowan, Alison K. and Mohamed, Sherif. 2007. "Decision Support System to Evaluate and Compare Concession Options ." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 133 (2), pp. 114-123. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:2(114)

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An application of an adaptive quantitative method to measure the sustainability of the Gold Coast, Australia
Cirella, G. T., Tao, L. and Mohamed, S.. 2007. "An application of an adaptive quantitative method to measure the sustainability of the Gold Coast, Australia ." 9th International Coastal Symposium (ICS 2007). Gold Coast, Australia 25 - 29 Apr 2007 Australia. https://doi.org/10.2112/JCR-SI50-011.1

Conference or Workshop item

Forecasting labor productivity changes in construction using the PMV index
Mohamed, S and Srinavin, Korb. 2005. "Forecasting labor productivity changes in construction using the PMV index ." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 35 (4), pp. 345-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2004.09.008

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Bearing capacity of a sand layer on clay by finite element limit analysis
Shiau, J. S., Lyamin, A. V. and Sloan, S. W.. 2003. "Bearing capacity of a sand layer on clay by finite element limit analysis." Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 40 (5), pp. 900-915. https://doi.org/10.1139/t03-042

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