Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Works Published in 2018

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2018 journal article

Improving wood properties for wood utilization through multi-omics integration in lignin biosynthesis

Nature Communications, 9(1).

By: J. Wang n, M. Matthews n, C. Williams n, R. Shi n, C. Yang n, S. Tunlaya-Anukit n, H. Chen n, Q. Li* ...

Contributors: J. Wang n, M. Matthews n, C. Williams n, R. Shi n, C. Yang n, S. Tunlaya-Anukit n, H. Chen n, Q. Li* ...

MeSH headings : Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; Lignin / biosynthesis; Lignin / genetics; Plants, Genetically Modified / genetics; Populus / genetics; Populus / metabolism; Transcriptome / genetics; Trees / genetics; Trees / metabolism; Wood / chemistry; Wood / physiology; Xylem / metabolism
TL;DR: A multi-omics quantitative integrative analysis of lignin biosynthesis can advance the strategic engineering of wood for timber, pulp, and biofuels and may lead to greater understanding of other pathways for improved growth and adaptation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Effect of residential proximity on university student trip frequency by mode

TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY, 12, 115–121.

By: S. Searcy n, D. Findley n, J. Huegy n, M. Ingram n, B. Mei n, J. Bhadury*, C. Wang*

Contributors: S. Searcy n, D. Findley n, J. Huegy n, M. Ingram n, B. Mei n, J. Bhadury*, C. Wang*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Editorial

Montoya, B. M. (2018, April). ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS, Vol. 5, pp. 67–68.

By: B. Montoya n

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Characterizing and Predicting Yelp Users' Behavior

HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF BIG DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS, Vol. 27, pp. 17–35.

By: P. Jayaprakasan*, R. Uma* & A. Sankarasubramanian n

TL;DR: A two-stage predictive model to predict the average star rating of users given their features or attributes is designed and compared to standard models such as random forest and generalized additive model and concludes that users whose average rating falls below 4.0 are the most influential and socially connected. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Variability in Coastal Flooding predictions due to forecast errors during Hurricane Arthur

Coastal Engineering, 137, 59–78.

By: R. Cyriac n, J. Dietrich n, J. Fleming, B. Blanton*, C. Kaiser*, C. Dawson*, R. Luettich

Contributors: R. Cyriac n, J. Dietrich n, J. Fleming, B. Blanton*, C. Kaiser*, C. Dawson*, R. Luettich

author keywords: Hurricane Arthur (2014); ADCIRC; North Carolina; Coastal flooding; Forecast uncertainty; HWind; GAHM
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Utilizing Digital Image Correlation (DIC) in Asphalt Pavement Testing

JOURNAL OF TESTING AND EVALUATION, 46(3), 984–998.

author keywords: digital image correlation (DIC); asphalt pavement; damage progression; crack propagation
TL;DR: The results showed that the DIC technique, if used properly, is an extremely powerful tool for studying damage progression and fracture characteristics in the fatigue and fracture testing of asphalt concrete. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Undrained Monotonic Shear Response of MICP-Treated Silty Sands

JOURNAL OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, 144(6).

author keywords: Cemented silty sand; Undrained shear strength; Shear-wave velocity; Microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation; Sporocarcina pasteurii; Skeleton void ratio; Interfines void ratio
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 review

Trends in onroad transportation energy and emissions

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, 68(6), 514–563.

Contributors: H. Frey n

TL;DR: Fossil fuels are likely to continue to be the major source of on-road vehicle energy consumption and fuel economy and emission standards are generally effective in achieving reductions per unit of vehicle activity, however, the number of vehicles and miles traveled will increase. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Sensitivity of Storm Surge Predictions to Atmospheric Forcing during Hurricane Isaac

Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, 144(1), 04017035.

By: J. Dietrich n, A. Muhammad*, M. Curcic*, A. Fathi*, C. Dawson*, S. Chen*, R. Luettich*

Contributors: J. Dietrich n, A. Muhammad*, M. Curcic*, A. Fathi*, C. Dawson*, S. Chen*, R. Luettich*

author keywords: ADCIRC; HWind; Generalized asymmetric Holland model (GAHM); unified wave interface coupled model (UWIN-CM)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Seismic performance of reinforced concrete filled steel tube drilled shafts with inground plastic hinges

Engineering Structures, 165, 106–119.

By: D. Aguirre n, M. Kowalsky n, J. Nau n, M. Gabr n & G. Lucier n

author keywords: Reinforced concrete; Steel tube; Drilled shafts; Soil-structure interaction
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Kenaf addition has mixed effects on process performance of sequencing batch reactors treating municipal wastewater

Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 4(5), 711–720.

By: F. Hurley n, X. He*, L. Wang n & F. de los Reyes III

Contributors: F. Hurley n, X. He*, L. Wang n & F. De Los Reyes n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Formal methods and finite element analysis of hurricane storm surge: A case study in software verification

SCIENCE OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, 158, 100–121.

By: J. Baugh n & A. Altuntas n

author keywords: Formal methods; Model checking; Scientific computing; Earth and atmospheric sciences
TL;DR: An ocean circulation model used in production and an extension made to it that offers substantial performance gains are looked at, and Alloy, a declarative modeling language with tool support and an automatic form of analysis performed within a bounded scope using a SAT solver is used. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Evaluation of landscape fabric as a solar air heater

RENEWABLE ENERGY, 127, 998–1003.

author keywords: Transpired solar collector; UTC; Landscape fabric; Temperature rise; Modeling
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Evaluation of a novel, low-cost plastic solar air heater for turkey brooding

ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, 45, 1–10.

author keywords: UTC; Unglazed; Livestock; Suction velocity; Efficiency; Heat exchanger effectiveness
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 conference paper

Effect of microbial induced carbonate precipitation on the stability of mine tailings

Ifcee 2018: case histories and lessons learned, (298), 291–300.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Conjunctive Management of Surface Water and Groundwater Resources under Drought Conditions Using a Fully Coupled Hydrological Model

JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, 144(9).

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

The decay of engineered wood products and paper excavated from landfills in Australia

WASTE MANAGEMENT, 74, 312–322.

author keywords: Landfill; Paper; Engineered wood products; Carbon; Decay
MeSH headings : Australia; Carbon; Methane; Refuse Disposal; Solid Waste; Waste Disposal Facilities; Wood / chemistry
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Spray injection patching for pothole repair using 100 percent reclaimed asphalt pavement

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 166, 445–451.

By: B. Kwon*, D. Kim, S. Rhee* & Y. Kim n

author keywords: Pothole repair; Spray injection patching; Emulsions; Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); And laboratory testing
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Observation and modeling of the evolution of an ephemeral storm-induced inlet: Pea Island Breach, North Carolina, USA

Continental Shelf Research, 156, 55–69.

author keywords: Coastal morphodynamics; Outer Banks; Numerical modeling; Barrier island breaching; Aerial photography; Albemarle-Pamlico Sound; Inlet dynamics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Investigating the Cost-Benefit Trade-Off of Additional Planning Using Parade Game Simulation

JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING, 34(2).

By: S. Abbasian-Hosseini n, M. Liu n & G. Howell

author keywords: Work-plan reliability; Variability; Variation; Construction trade; Parade Game; Dice Game; Workflow
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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