Civil Structural & Environ Eng (Scholarly Publications): Recent submissions
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External Quantum Efficiency Measurements and Outdoor Characterisation for PV Luminescent Downshifting Devices
(2019)In this paper, LDS layers (100 ± 05 μm) of Violet Lumogen dye encapsulated into PMMA polymer with different concentrations, 0.082, 0.044 and 0.170% w/w, were prepared by drop casting onto glass substrates. Layers were ... -
Design and Characterization of a Roof-Mounted Compound Parabolic Concentrator
(2021)This paper presents the design, fabrication and performance of a roof mounted compound parabolic concentrators (CPC) for electricity generation. A truncated Asymmetric Compound Parabolic Concentrator with concentration ... -
An objective framework for determination of the air-entry value from the soil?water characteristic curve
(2021)The air-entry value (AEV) suction, marking the transition between saturated and unsaturated soil mechanics, is arguably the most important parameter interpreted from the soil–water characteristic curve (SWCC); its accurate ... -
Geotechnics: Welcome to a new open access journal for a growing multidisciplinary community
(2021)On behalf of the editorial board and MDPI Publishing, may we extend a very warm welcome to this first editorial of Geotechnics—a new and international, open access, scholarly journal aimed at showcasing and nurturing ... -
Discussion: The effect of surface roughness and shear rate during fall-cone calibration
(2022)The fall-cone test is one of the most popular methods used to characterise fine-grained soils. Traditionally, the fall-cone has been used to determine the liquid limit. However, the undrained shear strength of a given soil ... -
Origin and technology of the Georgian brick at Fade Mansion, Dublin, built c. 1728
(2021)This paper studies the provenance and firing technol- ogy of the Fade Mansion brick. The microstructure was studied with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mineral associations and transformation were ... -
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. ... -
Modeling the compaction characteristics of fine-grained soils blended with tire-derived aggregates
(2021)This study aims at modeling the compaction characteristics of fine-grained soils blended with sand-sized (0.075–4.75 mm) recycled tire-derived aggregates (TDAs). Model development and calibration were performed using a ... -
Reappraisal of the ASTM/AASHTO standard rolling device method for plastic limit determination of fine-grained soils
(2021)Given its apparent limitations, various attempts have been made to develop alternative testing approaches to the standardized rolling-thread plastic limit (PLRT) method (for fine-grained soils), targeting higher degrees ... -
Re-open our city and campus post-Covid: A case study of Trinity college Dublin, the University of Dublin
(2021)Dublin, Ireland, like most other large cities has undergone lockdown due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Ongoing physical distancing requirements, as cities reopens, has resulted in a collapse to transit’s capacity and ... -
Usage patterns and preferences of car sharing: A case study of Dublin
(2021)The popularity of mobility sharing services are growing rapidly around the world. Car, bike and scooter sharing services and movements towards the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) model have all shown the potential in these ... -
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 ... -
Geomechanical behaviour of uncemented expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads?clayey soil mixtures as lightweight fill
(2021)Lightweight fill can be advantageous in embankment construction for the purposes ofreducing the (i) bearing pressures on the underlying soil foundation, (ii) destabilizing moments forconstructed earthen slopes, and (iii) ... -
The impact of labour market disruptions and transport choice on the environment during Covid-19
(2021)Since late 2019, COVID-19 has devastated the global economy, with indirect implications for the environment. As governments’ prioritized health and implemented measures such as the closure of non-essential businesses and ... -
Nonlinear model predictive control to reduce pitch actuation of floating offshore wind turbines
(2020)Modern-day wind turbines use active pitch control to reduce mechanical loads on the turbines in addition to regulating generator power. These control algorithms increase blade pitch actuation, primarily to reduce the 1P ... -
Local NO2 concentrations and asthma among over-50s in Ireland: A microdata analysis
(2021)Background: Links between air pollution and asthma are less well established for older adults than some younger groups. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations are widely used as an indicator of transport-related air pollution, ... -
Dealing with latency effects in travel time prediction on motorways
(2020)Real-time traffic information is now a crucial part of operating a road network. The quality, accuracy and reliability of such information is critical to the road operators and users. Real-time travel time prediction methods ...
