American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019

  • New Analysis Based on Unit Body Balance and Its Particle Balance Problem - The Basic Contradiction and New Analysis of Current Elasticity Theory

    Shuanghua Huang, Wenba Han, Bingqing Cai

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019
    Pages: 64-72
    Received: Feb. 22, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 29, 2019
    Published: Jun. 17, 2019
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    Abstract: This paper discovered a new concept that the unit balance and particle balance are not equivalent. Based on the research of tensile of uniform section bar, it indicated that the normal stress and shear stress on oblique section can only make sure partly body balance while not every particles. The value of and is less than the equilibrium stress... Show More
  • Development of Performance Prediction Models for Gravel Roads Using Markov Chains

    Waleed Aleadelat, Shaun Wulff, Khaled Ksaibati

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2019
    Pages: 73-81
    Received: Apr. 22, 2019
    Accepted: May 28, 2019
    Published: Jul. 22, 2019
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    Abstract: The Wyoming technology Transfer Center (WYT2/ LTAP) is currently in the process of developing a Gravel Roads Management System (GRMS) in Wyoming. One of the major components of this new GRMS is developing a comprehensive optimization methodology for Maintenance and Rehabilitant (M&R) activities. To support the new optimization methodology, this res... Show More