Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Research Article

    Application of the Discrete Element Method to Landslides

    Andre Abanda*, Langola Olivier, Bikoun Joseph, Didier Fokwa, Kikmo Wilba Christophe

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 98-104
    Received: 18 June 2024
    Accepted: 5 July 2024
    Published: 23 July 2024
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    Abstract: Civil engineering is defined as all construction related to the ground. In other words, civil engineering is only possible where there is soil. Construction professionals should not face any obstacles when building sustainably in any soil context. Knowledge of the altimetric state, including hills, mountains, valleys, etc., and the subterranean sta... Show More
  • Research Article

    Investigating the Behaviour of Railway Track Ground Vibrations for Different Track Foundation Conditions Using FEM

    Abu Sayeed, Sudipta Saha*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 105-114
    Received: 14 May 2024
    Accepted: 1 August 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: High-speed trains are a useful friendly option for ground transportation. Railway-induced ground vibrations can have a severe impact on human health and the communities that surround rail lines. Current research is showing the problem and its solution as technology is advancing steadily, still, there are some misunderstandings. This is because the ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effective Project Delivery Method for Public Construction: Case in the Oromia Region, West Wallaga Zone

    Chera Merga, Marema Keno*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 115-121
    Received: 2 May 2024
    Accepted: 30 May 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: This thesis is to identify and evaluate effective delivery methods and assess their applicability to the local situations in the Oromia region of the West Wallaga Zone. The significance of the research is that the broadening of the service packages is believed to enable the optimization of the process and the product as a whole in the construction ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Research on the Application of Cushion and Isolation Materials in Protecting the over Shield Tunnel

    Gu Wentian*, Zhao Qijia, Lu Yuan

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 122-130
    Received: 21 June 2024
    Accepted: 20 August 2024
    Published: 27 August 2024
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    Abstract: The portal frame, as an innovative subway protection structure, primarily serves the development of underground spaces above shield tunneling for subways. It comprises foundation piles along both sides of the tunnel and a transition thick plate. When the transfer thick plate sustains loads at its midspan, deformation occurs, interacting with the un... Show More
  • Research Article

    Research on Application of Composite Facades for Civilian Reconstruction of Industrial Heritage in Cold Regions Based on Thermal Buffering Effect

    Mengru Zhang*, Yong Huang, Rui Zhang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 131-142
    Received: 13 July 2024
    Accepted: 26 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: Previous studies on the civil transformation of industrial heritage have been conducted mainly from the perspective of architectural history, culture and aesthetics, but rarely focus on energy-saving and the comfort of the new users. Most industrial heritage facades are of high conservation value, but efforts to preserve the authenticity of the fac... Show More