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Effect of size and shape of test specimens on compressive strength of normal strength concrete

Habibul Ahsan, S.M. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-03-27)

Different codes (ASTM, BS etc) specify different size/shape test specimens for quality assurance testing. Cylinder specimens of 6×12 in. (150×300 mm) or 4×8 in. (100×200 mm) and cube specimens of 6×6 ×6 in. (150×150×150 ...
Engineering characteristics of ground motions recorded by Bangladesh and north-east Indian strong motion instrumentation network

Tanzila Tabassum (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-12-12)

Ground motion attenuation relationship is the most significant and useful topic in engineering seismology. It provides the background for seismic resistant design, seismic zonation map and seismic hazard analysis. Indian ...
Numerical analysis of controlled rocking self-centering steel braced frames with replaceable dampers

Mahirul Hoque, Radin Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-10-28)

The conventional seismic force resisting system uses the property of inelasticity to dissipate seismic energy which leads to structural damage and permanent drifts of the building after the earthquakes. These residual ...
Comparison of foundation settlements using soil parameter from consolidation test and drained triaxial test

Ibrahim Molla, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2017-10-31)

Shallow foundations are extensively used to support structures in order to safely transmit the structural load to the ground without exceeding the bearing capacity of the ground and causing excessive settlement. They are ...
Spatio-temporal assessment of chlorine residuals in the water distribution system of Dhaka city

Md. Mezanur Rahaman (Department of Civil Engineering, 2019-02-13)

The majority of the people of Dhaka City in Bangladesh are completely depending on supplying water from Production Tube wells (PTWs) under DWASA for household potable water use. Proper understanding, characterization and ...
Retrofitting of flat plates against punching shear

Fatema - Tuz - Zahura (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2017-09-25)

Punching shear failure is usually the governing failure mode of flat plate structures. Punching failure is brittle in nature which induces more vulnerability to this type of structure. The objective of the present study ...
Modeling bus priority with intermittent bus lane for local traffic conditions

Mashrur, Sk. Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-10-21)

Transit priority strategies have been implemented in many cities to improve levels of service for transit passengers and to encourage modal change. So far, researches on these methods encompass homogeneous traffic flow ...
Service life extension of concrete subjected to adverse curing conditions using internal curing meth

Masum, A T M (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-10-15)

Proper curing of concrete at early ages is crucial to obtain design strength and maximum durability. However, absence of proper curing is often observed specially in small to medium scale projects at remote locations due ...
Potential of spent tea leaves as adsorbent for the treatment of tannery effluent

Nur-E-Alam, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-08-07)

Tanning industry is considered as one of the highly polluting industries in Bangladesh and this has an adverse impact on the environment. This sector produces 180 million square feet of hide every year which generates about ...
Experimental investigation and numerical simulation on effect of drilled cores on axial capacity of columns

Ayatullah Khomeni, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-09-29)

Drilling out of core from columns now a days is one of the most established and reliable practice to assess the in-situ concrete strength of structural members, especially columns, which is one of the most important ...
Investigation of bagasse ash as a partial supplementary cementitious material

Mahmudul Hasan, Mohammad (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-10-06)

Bagasse is a fibrous waste product of the sugarcane industry that remains after sugarcane or sorghum stalks are crushed to extract their juice. In Bangladesh, Sugarcane is produced in 2.05% land of the country and it ...
Modeling head-on crash probability on two-lane undivided highway using vision-based classified trajectory

Nazmul Haque (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-06-30)

Head-on crash on rural undivided highways has become most inevitable event now-a-days. Thousands of people are either losing their life or accepting life-long disability in these crashes due to lack in traffic safety; ...
Optimum proportion of supplementary cementitious materials to produce blended cement under tannery wastewater

Samira Mahmud (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-09-17)

Portland cement concrete is a major construction material worldwide. In Bangladesh, mainly two types of composite cement termed as CEM IIA and CEM IIB are commercially produced. However, different adverse conditions may ...
Performance evaluation of flyovers constructed over levelcrossings in Dhaka city

Rakibul Islam, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-06-12)

So far eight flyovers have been constructed in Dhaka city with an aim to mitigate traffic congestion, enhance mobility and ensure a reliable transportation system. Although, full grade separation has the potential to ...
Effectiveness of road safety measures taken By LGED on rural roads of Bangladesh

Anisul Wahab Khan, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-03-28)

In this study an attempt has been made to evaluate the effectiveness of the road safety measures (mainly focused on traffic signs & markings) taken by Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) on rural roads of ...
Behaviour and strength of steel jacketed RC columns under concentric axial load

Farjana, Akter (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-06-10)

Reinforced concrete (RC) columns often need strengthening to improve their load carrying capacity and ductility to sustain the applied loads. This research investigates the behavior and strength of the RC columns strengthened ...
Implementation aspects of circular mass rapid transit system in dense urban setting of metro Dhaka

Sanaul Haque, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2017-04-01)

This research paper has been prepared aiming to propose a rail based mass rapid transit (MRT) system to be implemented along a circular loop passing through high density residential and developing areas of Dhaka city. A ...
Topsoil erosion control using jute geotextile (JGT) under simulated rainfall

Shahadat Hossain, Md. (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-03-18)

The failure of road side slope, hill slope, river bank etc. due to erosion is one of the common problems in Bangladesh. Various measures have been taken to prevent soil erosion. The traditional practices for protecting the ...
Evaluation of dynamic properties of a sandy soil using cyclic triaxial test

Mominul Hoque, Mohammad (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2016-10-29)

Dynamic soil properties and liquefaction potential are the key factors to site response analysis and soil modeling programs. The most important dynamic soil properties are cyclic shear strength, shear modulus, and soil ...
Commuter train service quality prediction and user attribute ranking using neural network and fuzzy approach

Anika Nowshin Mowrin (Department of Civil Engineering, CE , BUET, 2018-03-31)

Railways have always been playing a vital role in economic growth and development of Bangladesh by hauling both goods and passengers. Bangladesh Railways has been facing many alarming challenges from alternative modes of ...

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