Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

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2016 journal article

Wind power generation: An impact analysis of incentive strategies for cleaner energy provision in Brazil

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 137, 1100–1108.

author keywords: Wind power; Stochastic analysis; Financial risk; Incentive strategies; Net present value
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

The Use of Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation to Reduce Trace Element Leaching from Fly Ash

Geo-Chicago 2016, (271), 989–997.

Event: Geo-Chicago 2016

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

2016 journal article

Strategies for Volumetric Recovery of Large Scale Damage in Polymers

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 26(25), 4561–4569.

By: B. Krull*, R. Gergely*, W. Cruz*, Y. Fedonina*, J. Patrick*, S. White*, N. Sottos*

author keywords: regenerative polymers; microvascular; polymers; self-healing
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Relationship between On-Site Planning Efforts and Work Plan Reliability

Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan, 2129–2138.

By: S. Hosseini, G. Howell & M. Liu

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

2016 journal article

Quantifying in situ growth rate of a filamentous bacterial species in activated sludge using rrna:rdna ratio

FEMS Microbiology Letters, 363(22), fnw255.

By: V. Nguyen*, X. He n & F. Reyes n

Contributors: V. Nguyen*, X. He n & F. Reyes n

Ed(s): J. Kreft

author keywords: growth rate; filament; Sphaerotilus natans; rRNA:rDNA ratio; activated sludge; filamentous bulking
MeSH headings : DNA Primers / genetics; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; DNA, Ribosomal / analysis; DNA, Ribosomal / genetics; RNA, Bacterial / genetics; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / analysis; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction; Sewage / microbiology; Sphaerotilus / genetics; Sphaerotilus / growth & development; Water Purification
TL;DR: A method to quantify the in situ specific growth rate of Sphaerotilus natans (a model filament) in activated sludge using the species-specific 16S rRNA:rDNA ratio is developed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Non-point source evaluation of groundwater contamination from agriculture under geologic and hydrologic uncertainty

World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2016: Environmental, Sustainability, Groundwater, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Water Distribution Systems analysis, 329–336.

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

2016 journal article

New generation of precast concrete double tees reinforced by carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer grid response

PCI Journal, 87–89.

By: D. Lunn, G. Lucier, S. Rizkalla, N. Cleland & H. Gleich

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

2016 journal article

Micromechanical Modeling of the Ratcheting Behavior of 304 Stainless Steel

JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 138(2).

By: I. Ben Naceur*, K. Sai*, T. Hassan n & G. Cailletaud*

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Metrics that matter: Evaluation of metrics and indicators for project progress measurement, performance assessment, and performance forecasting during construction

Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan, 189–198.

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

2016 conference paper

Impact of training methods on hazard recognition and risk perception in construction

Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan, 2861–2871.

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

2016 conference paper

Exploring strategies for LID implementation in marginalized communities and urbanizing watersheds

Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater and Urban Watershed Symposium, 41–50.

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

2016 conference paper

Critical factors that impact construction workers' hazard recognition performance

Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan, 2762–2772.

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

2016 conference paper

An infrastructure maintenance funding framework for a transportation agency

Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan, 1435–1444.

By: A. Almalki n, W. Rasdorf n, C. Pilson n, J. Arnold n & M. Whitley n

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

2016 article

A Reconciliation of Experimental and Analytical Results for Piping Systems

Ryu, Y., Gupta, A., Jung, W. Y., & Ju, B. S. (2016, December). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STEEL STRUCTURES, Vol. 16, pp. 1043–1055.

By: Y. Ryu n, A. Gupta n, W. Jung* & B. Ju n

author keywords: Validation; Piping system; Threaded and groove fit T-joints; Experimental tests; Nonlinear finite element model
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Polymers with autonomous life-cycle control

[Review of ]. NATURE, 540(7633), 363–370.

MeSH headings : Biomimetic Materials / chemistry; Polymers / chemistry; Regeneration
TL;DR: Smart materials that mimic the ability of living systems to autonomously protect, report, heal and even regenerate in response to damage could increase the lifetime, safety and sustainability of many manufactured items. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Least-cost path analysis and multi-criteria assessment for routing electricity transmission lines

IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION, 10(16), 4222–4230.

Contributors: R. Lima*, R. Osis*, A. Queiroz n & A. Santos*

author keywords: power overhead lines; geographic information systems; cartography; analytic hierarchy process; power engineering computing; least-cost path analysis; multicriteria assessment methods; electricity transmission line routing; paper maps; aerial photographs; field visits; geographic information system systems; GIS systems; MCA methods; time saving generation; cost saving generation; TL routing; analytic hierarchy process; AHP; monetary values; northern region; Brazil; Para state; TL Vila do Conde-Castanhal; weighting criteria; voltage 230 kV
TL;DR: This study aims at verifying the applicability of a GIS methodology for TL routing using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for weighting criteria and suggests the potential benefits of applying the proposed methodology compared with traditional route planning, which does not use quantitative MCA and more advanced GIS tools. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Impact of glycerin and lignosulfonate on biodegradation of high explosives in soil

JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY, 194, 1–9.

By: J. Won n & R. Borden n

author keywords: High explosives; TNT; RDX; HMX; Biodegradation
MeSH headings : Biodegradation, Environmental / drug effects; Explosive Agents / metabolism; Glycerol / pharmacology; Lignin / analogs & derivatives; Lignin / pharmacology; Models, Theoretical; Oxygen Consumption / drug effects; Soil / chemistry; Soil Pollutants / metabolism
TL;DR: Glycerin and lignosulfonate can be potentially used to stimulate RDX and HMX biodegradation by increasing oxygen consumption rates in soil, and Mathematical model simulations indicate that oxygen consumption Rates can be achieved with reasonable amendment loading rates. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Eco-system optimal time-dependent flow assignment in a congested network

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART B-METHODOLOGICAL, 94, 217–239.

author keywords: Green transportation; Vehicular emission modeling; Eco-routing; Marginal emission; Multi-scale dynamic network loading
TL;DR: This research proposes a generic agent-based ESODTA model and a simplified queueing model that is able to clearly distinguish vehicles’ speed in free-flow and congested conditions for multi-scale emission analysis, and develops an algorithm for evaluating path marginal emissions in a congested network. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Dose-Response Models are Conditional on Determination of Causality

Frey, H. C. (2016, September). RISK ANALYSIS, Vol. 36, pp. 1751–1754.

By: H. Frey

Contributors: H. Frey

TL;DR: Causality is a key underlying issue in this special collection of articles regarding uncertainties in health risk estimates for “criteria” air pollutants in the United States and estimates of human health benefits of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Woven Fabrics Containing Hybrid Yarns for Shielding Electromagnetic Radiation

FIBRES & TEXTILES IN EASTERN EUROPE, 24(6), 109–115.

By: K. Marciniak*, K. Grabowska*, Z. Stempien*, I. Ciesielska-Wrobel n, A. Rutkowska* & D. Taranek*

author keywords: steel yarn; copper wire; hybrid yarn; woven fabric; electromagnetic interference; shielding efficiency
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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