Browsing Civil Structural & Environ Eng (Scholarly Publications) by Title
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Repair and Conservation of the Four Courts Dome
(2018)The Four Courts was built between 1786 and 1802. Fire events, the 1922 civil war, pollution and exposure have damaged the building’s fabric. A conservation project by the Office of Public Works focussed on the dome, an ... -
Repair mortars for masonry bridges
(2006)This paper addresses the decay and performance of lime mortars used for repairs to masonry fabrics. It sets out how analytical science, laboratory testing and practical experience contribute to the diagnosis of mortar ... -
Retrofit minipile system to increase the capacity of existing foundations
(IHS BRE Press, 2008)This paper describes a novel underpinning system incorporating Ankerbond and high capacity vertical piles bored through existing concrete foundations. A special cutting head, with three diamond tipped cutters, is used ... -
Reverse extrusion test for fine-grained soil characterisation: internal flow pattern with ANN-enhanced particle tracking
(2023)The reverse extrusion test involves one-dimensionally (1D) compressing a fine-grained soil sample contained in a cup container of cross-sectional area A. The force Fe applied by the loading platen causes extrusion of the ... -
A Review of Rapid Distortion Theory
(2022)With the depleting non-renewable fuel sources like coal and an ever-increasing demand for energy, we need to start looking into renewable energy sources. These are of paramount importance for a sustainable and green future. ... -
Review of recent developments and understanding of Atterberg limits determinations
(2021)Among the most commonly specified tests in the geotechnical engineering industry, the liquid limit and plastic limit tests are principally used for (i) deducing useful design parameter values from existing correlations ... -
Review of the ecosystem services of temperate wetlands and their valuation tools
(2022)Wetlands constitute important habitats that provide several ecosystem services (ES). Wetlands have been termed the kidneys of the world for their water purification services and contain 20–25% of total soil organic carbon. ... -
RILEM TC 277-LHS report: How hot are hot-lime-mixed mortars? A review
(2023)It is believed that many historic mortars were made using hot-lime mixing techniques. They are back in use today, and their good qualities are often praised, including being more compatible and a better match with ... -
Road use pricing for Dublin.
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Road use pricing for Dublin?
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The safety challenge of increased cycling
(2014)Many countries have recently set out policy frameworks to support the growth of cycling. However, increased cycling can mean more collisions, injuries and even fatalities. This paper discusses ... -
Safety of autonomous vehicles: what are the insights from experienced industry professionals?
(2021)Many drivers support the push towards the automation of transportation. Technology and automotive companies, the general public, and governments are all seen as the main groups pushing the automation revolution forward. ...
