400504. Construction engineering


Title400504. Construction engineering
Parent4005. Civil engineering

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Shear strength prediction of steel fiber reinforced concrete beam using hybrid intelligence models: a new approach
Yaseen, Zaheer Munder, Tran, Minh Tung, Kim, Sungwon, Bakhshpoori, Taha and Deo, Ravinesh C.. 2018. "Shear strength prediction of steel fiber reinforced concrete beam using hybrid intelligence models: a new approach." Engineering Structures. 177, pp. 244-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.074

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Flexural behaviour of concrete slabs reinforced with gfrp bars and hollow composite reinforcing systems
Al-Rubaye, Mohammed. 2018. Flexural behaviour of concrete slabs reinforced with gfrp bars and hollow composite reinforcing systems. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/5c0dca7bf69da

Masters Thesis

An evaluation of cement manufacture options for sustainable infrastructure
Chan, Chi Shing. 2018. An evaluation of cement manufacture options for sustainable infrastructure. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/5c0db0fef69d3

PhD Thesis

Behaviour of multi-celled GFRP beam assembly with concrete infill: experimental and theoretical evaluations
Muttashar, Majid Dhahir. 2017. Behaviour of multi-celled GFRP beam assembly with concrete infill: experimental and theoretical evaluations. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/5c0a03baf0cd5

PhD Thesis

Predicting compressive strength of lightweight foamed concrete using extreme learning machine model
Yaseen, Zaher Mundher, Deo, Ravinesh C., Hilal, Ameer, Abd, Abbas M., Bueno, Laura Cornejo, Salcedo-sanz, Sancho and Nehdi, Moncef L.. 2018. "Predicting compressive strength of lightweight foamed concrete using extreme learning machine model." Advances in Engineering Software. 115, pp. 112-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2017.09.004

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Flexural behaviour of multi-celled GFRP composite beams with concrete infill: experiment and theoretical analysis
Muttashar, Majid, Manalo, Allan, Karunasena, Warna and Lokuge, Weena. 2017. "Flexural behaviour of multi-celled GFRP composite beams with concrete infill: experiment and theoretical analysis." Composite Structures. 159, pp. 21-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.09.049

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Toward an indexing approach to evaluate fly ashes for geopolymer manufacture
Zhang, Zuhua, Provis, John L., Zou, Jin, Reid, Andrew and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Toward an indexing approach to evaluate fly ashes for geopolymer manufacture." Cement and Concrete Research. 85, pp. 163-173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2016.04.007

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Use of advanced and green construction materials by small and medium-sized enterprises
Wright, Christopher and Thorpe, David. 2015. "Use of advanced and green construction materials by small and medium-sized enterprises ." Raiden, Ani and Aboagye-Nimo, Emmanuel (ed.) 31st Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM 2015) . Lincoln, United Kingdom 07 - 09 Nov 2015 University of Reading, United Kingdom.

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Properties of mortar and concrete containing fine sand contaminated with light crude oil
Abousnina, Rajab Mohamed B.. 2016. Properties of mortar and concrete containing fine sand contaminated with light crude oil. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Settlement analyses of underground circular tunneling in soft clay
Shiau, J. S., Sams, M. S., Zhang, J. and Kemp, R. J.. 2014. "Settlement analyses of underground circular tunneling in soft clay." Yoo, Chungsik, Park, Seong-Wan, Kim, Bumjoo and Ban, Hoki (ed.) 8th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground (TC204 ISSMGE IS-SEOUL 2014). Seoul, Korea 25 - 27 Aug 2014 Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b17240-63

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Failure mechanisms of bridge infrastructure in an extreme flood event
Lebbe, Mohamed Farook Kalendher, Lokuge, Weena, Setunge, Sujeeva and Zhang, Kevin. 2014. "Failure mechanisms of bridge infrastructure in an extreme flood event." 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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A dynamic tester to evaluate the thermal and moisture behaviour of the surface of textiles
Li, Wenbin, Xu, Weilin, Wang, Hao and Wang, Xin. 2016. "A dynamic tester to evaluate the thermal and moisture behaviour of the surface of textiles." Journal of Thermal Biology. 55, pp. 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2015.11.005

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Compositional, microstructural and mechanical properties of ambient condition cured alkali-activated cement
Zhang, Zuhua, Li, Liangfeng, Ma, Xue and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Compositional, microstructural and mechanical properties of ambient condition cured alkali-activated cement." Construction and Building Materials. 113, pp. 237-245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.03.043

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Synthesis of an intrinsically flame retardant bio-based benzoxazine resin
Yan, Hongquiang, Sun, Chuang, Fang, Zhengping, Liu, Xiaoqing, Zhu, Jin and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Synthesis of an intrinsically flame retardant bio-based benzoxazine resin." Polymer. 97, pp. 418-427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2016.05.053

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The pore characteristics of geopolymer foam concrete and their impact on the compressive strength and modulus
Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2016. "The pore characteristics of geopolymer foam concrete and their impact on the compressive strength and modulus." Frontiers in Materials. 3, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2016.00038

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Physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar containing fine sand contaminated with light crude oil
Abousnina, Rajab M., Manalo, Allan and Lokuge, Weena. 2016. "Physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar containing fine sand contaminated with light crude oil." Procedia Engineering. 145, pp. 250- 258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.04.071

Article

Mechanical properties of mortar with oil contaminated sand
Abousnina, Rajab M., Manalo, Allan and Lokuge, Weena. 2015. "Mechanical properties of mortar with oil contaminated sand." 27th Biennial National Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia (Concrete 2015) in conjunction with the 69th RILEM Week: Construction Innovations, Research into Practice. Melbourne, Australia 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2015 Sydney, Australia.

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Project-based innovation: perspective of construction organizations
Fernando, Sam, Thorpe, David and Goh, Steven. 2014. "Project-based innovation: perspective of construction organizations." 11th International Conference on Business ManagementDriving Productivity through Innovation: From Thought to Practice. Nugegoda, Sri Lanka 12 Dec 2014 Sri Lanka.

Paper

Numerical investigation of stability and settlement of tunnels in undrained clay
Sams, Mathew S.. 2016. Numerical investigation of stability and settlement of tunnels in undrained clay. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Emergency service demand in Queensland during natural disasters
Wahalathantri, Buddhi, Lokuge, Weena, Karunasena, Warna and Setunge, Sujeeva. 2015. "Emergency service demand in Queensland during natural disasters." 5th International Conference on Building Resilience. Newcastle, Australia 15 - 17 Jul 2015 Newcastle, Australia.

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Role of clients in driving innovation in construction projects
Fernando, S., Thorpe, D. and Goh, S.. 2013. "Role of clients in driving innovation in construction projects." Gonzalez, Vicente and Yiu, Tak Wing (ed.) 38th Annual Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference. The University of Auckland, New Zealand 20 - 22 Nov 2013 New Zealand.

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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

Article

The state of multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Bangladesh
Mahmood, Muhammad Nateque, Dhakal, Subas Prasad and Keast, Robyn. 2014. "The state of multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Bangladesh." Facilities. 32 (9/10), pp. 522-532. https://doi.org/10.1108/F-10-2012-0082

Article

Should disaster management strategies in Bangladesh be just about constructing new shelters?
Mahmood, Muhammad Nateque, Dhakal, Subas and Kamruzzaman, M. D.. 2013. "Should disaster management strategies in Bangladesh be just about constructing new shelters?" Kajewski, Stephen , Manley, Karen and Hampson, Keith (ed.) 19th International CIB World Building Congress. Brisbane, Australia 05 - 09 May 2013 Brisbane, Australia.

Paper

Investigating the performance of floodway in an extreme flood event
Lokuge, Weena, Setunge, Sujeeva and Karunasena, Warna. 2014. "Investigating the performance of floodway in an extreme flood event." 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.

Presentation

An experimental investigation on the effect of threaded bolt on the double lap joint strength of pultruded fibre reinforced polymer
Hizam, R. M., Karunasena, Warna and Manalo, Allan C.. 2014. "An experimental investigation on the effect of threaded bolt on the double lap joint strength of pultruded fibre reinforced polymer." Australasian Composites Conference (CA 2014): Materials for a Lighter and Smarter World. Newcastle, Australia 07 - 09 Apr 2014 Melbourne, Australia.

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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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Constructing better piggery buildings by identifying factors contributing to improved thermal control under hot climatic conditions
Banhazi, T. and Rutley, D.. 2013. "Constructing better piggery buildings by identifying factors contributing to improved thermal control under hot climatic conditions." Aland, Andres and Banhazi, Thomas (ed.) Livestock housing: modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals . Wageningen, Netherlands. Wageningen Academic Publishers. pp. 237-257

Edited book (chapter)

Damage modelling of repeatedly impacted square fibre reinforced polymer composite tube
Guades, Ernesto, Aravinthan, Thiru, Manalo, Allan and Islam, Mainul. 2013. "Damage modelling of repeatedly impacted square fibre reinforced polymer composite tube." Materials and Design. 47, pp. 687-697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.12.051

Article

Research and development of fibre composites in civil infrastructure - the Australian experience [Keynote address]
Aravinthan, Thiru. 2012. "Research and development of fibre composites in civil infrastructure - the Australian experience [Keynote address]." Ueda, Tamon (ed.) 3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS 2012). Sapporo, Japan 02 - 04 Feb 2012 Hokkaido, Japan.

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Composites in civil infrastructure: R & D to applications
Aravinthan, T.. 2012. "Composites in civil infrastructure: R & D to applications." Bai, Yu, Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zhao, Ling, Singh, Raman and Rizkalla, Sami (ed.) 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6): Composites and Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure. Melbourne, Australia 14 - 16 Nov 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Effects of energy level and impact repetitions on the impact fatigue behaviour and post-impact flexural properties of square FRP pultruded tubes
Guades, E. J., Aravinthan, T., Manalo, A. C. and Islam, M. M.. 2013. "Effects of energy level and impact repetitions on the impact fatigue behaviour and post-impact flexural properties of square FRP pultruded tubes." 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.

Paper

Intelligent building fire warning system with WSN
Su, Gang, Zhou, Hong and Gao, Rui. 2011. "Intelligent building fire warning system with WSN." 4th IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (ICCSIT 2011). Chengdu, China 10 - 12 Jun 2011

Paper

Laboratory evaluation of the stress-strain relationship of permeable concrete
Hussin, Manal, Zhuge, Yan, Bullen, Frank and Lokuge, Weena. 2011. "Laboratory evaluation of the stress-strain relationship of permeable concrete." Advanced Materials Research. 243-24, pp. 3259-3262. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.243-249.3259

Article

Structural performance of low grade timber slabs
Karunasena, W. and Summerville, C. J.. 2011. "Structural performance of low grade timber slabs." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-169

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Influences of green star rating tool on HVAC system design
Guan, Lisa and Chen, Guangnan. 2009. "Influences of green star rating tool on HVAC system design." Zhang, Xiaosong and Nan da Xue, Dong (ed.) 6th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2009). Nanjing, China 06 - 09 Nov 2009

Poster

Overview of external post-tensioning in bridges
Suntharavadivel, Thuraichamy Guganesan and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2005. "Overview of external post-tensioning in bridges." 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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A strengthening system: international patent for innovative structural strengthening using externally prestressed fibre wraps
Aravinthan, Thiru, Heldt, Tim and Van Erp, Gerard. 2007. A strengthening system: international patent for innovative structural strengthening using externally prestressed fibre wraps. PCT/AU2005/0011581

Patent

A fair dinkum approach to fibre composites in civil engineering
Van Erp, Gerard, Cattell, Craig and Ayers, Stephen R.. 2006. "A fair dinkum approach to fibre composites in civil engineering ." Construction and Building Materials. 20 (1-2), pp. 2-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2005.06.044

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Use of CFRP for rehabilitation of steel structures: a review
Tawfik, Qaidar and Karunasena, Warna (Karu). 2010. "Use of CFRP for rehabilitation of steel structures: a review." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

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