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A technique for estimating permeability of a randomly fractured rock mass
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Springer Verlag
, 2007 , Article)
Extensive field and laboratory testing programs were performed to develop a relationship between the permeability of a fractured limestone and the core recovery values. The studied limestone does not encompass any jointing ...
Factors influencing determination of shale classification indices and their correlation to mechanical properties
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Springer Verlag
, 2006 , Article)
The influence of sample preparation procedure on the measured classification indices such as clay-size fraction, liquid limit, and plastic limit of shales was investigated. Shale samples covering a wide range of composition ...
Stability analysis and charts for slopes susceptible to translational failure
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Canadian Science Publishing
, 2006 , Article)
The aim of this paper is to develop two- and three-dimensional stability charts for slopes susceptible to translational failure. An extensive parametric study was conducted using a slope model that is designed to simulate ...
DPSM technique for ultrasonic field modelling near fluid–solid interface
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Elsevier
, 2007 , Article)
Distributed point source method (DPSM) is gradually gaining popularity in the field of non-destructive evaluation (NDE). DPSM is a semi-analytical technique that can be used to calculate the ultrasonic fields produced by ...
Modeling and optimization of biogas production from a waste digester using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2009 , Article)
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) and genetic algorithms (GA) are considered among the latest tools that are used to solve complicated problems that cannot be solved by conventional solutions. The present study utilizes ...
Comparative study on the behavior of square foundations resting on confined sand
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Canadian Science Publishing
, 2009 , Article)
The behavior of shallow foundations resting on laterally and (or) vertically confined sand has been investigated using physical and numerical modeling. The models were designed to simulate the frequently constructed raft ...
Optimizing postdisaster reconstruction planning for damaged transportation networks
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2009 , Article)
The limited availability of reconstruction resources is one of the main challenges that often confront postdisaster recovery of damaged transportation networks. This requires an effective and efficient deployment and ...
Cost optimization of composite beams using genetic algorithms
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2009 , Article)
This paper presents a genetic algorithm model for the cost optimization of composite beams based on the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) specifications of the AISC. The model formulation includes the cost of concrete, ...
Genetic algorithm-based multi-objective model for scheduling of linear construction projects
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2007 , Article)
This paper presents a genetic algorithm-based multi-objective optimization model for the scheduling of linear construction projects. The model allows construction planners to generate and evaluate optimal/near-optimal ...