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A Finite Element Analysis of Bearing Resistance of Timber Loaded through a Steel Plate
Awaludin A.;
Hirai T.;
Hayashikawa T.;
Leijten A.J.M.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.1-6
Decrease projected length of bolts due to bending deformation in timber joints compresses the steel washers onto timber member and increases lateral resistance of the joints. As this lateral strength increase primarily depend on bearing characteristics of timber beneath the steel washers, a finite element analysis was performed to predict their bearing-embedment behavior. A 3-D finite element model consisting of 8-node solid and contact pair elements was developed using ANSYS assuming an anisotropic plasticity model for timber and an elastic-perfectly plastic model for the washers. Material constants for both steel washer and timber member were obtained from previous test data. The results of the analysis were in good agreement with the experimental load-embedment curves as well as the analytical curves obtained in a previous study based on a rigid-body-spring-model. The same approach was also used to evaluate the effective bearing length (under uniform compression) of a 50 mm depth timber block partially compressed.
Mechanical Properties of Clayey Sand Treated with Cement-Rubbershreds
Chan C.M.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.7-12
Residual soils of clayey sand composition can potentially be treated to construct a 2-layer pavement system. Using cement as the primary binder and recycled rubbershreds (<2 mm thick, 0.425 mm - 12 mm in length) as filler material, the improved ground can serve as a reliable road foundation, overlain with a surface capping layer. In order to determine the performance of this treated foundation layer, the relevant mechanical properties were examined using suitable laboratory tests, i.e. compaction, unconfined compressive strength and bender element tests. From the test results, it can be concluded that a mixture of cement and recycled rubbershreds effectively enhanced the mechanical properties of the soil. The cement dosage was kept at a minimum to bind the soil and rubbershreds for long term durability, while the rubbershreds served as a flexible filler material, without compromising the targeted strength and compressibility.
Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)
Naganathan S.;
Mustapha K.N.;
Omar H.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.13-18
Use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is getting importance as it minimizes the use of fresh materials and eliminates waste disposal. One of the uses of RCA is as aggregate in Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM). This paper reports the results of the investigation done on the use of RCA in CLSM. Various mixtures of CLSM were made using RCA, fly ash, and cement. Tests for workability, bleeding, density, strength, water absorption, sorption, and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) were conducted. Results show that the compressive strength ranged from 1.71 MPa to 4.92 MPa, fresh density from 1879 kg/m3 to 1998 kg/m3. The strength of CLSM increases with the increase in fly ash; water absorption and bleeding decrease with increase in fly ash. It is concluded that the RCA has potential to be used in CLSM and the addition of fly ash enhances the performance.
Ductility of a 60-Story Shearwall Frame-Belt Truss (Virtual Outrigger) Building
Pudjisuryadi P.;
Lumantarna B.;
Tandya H.;
Loka I.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.19-25
Researches have been conducted to study Shearwall-frame combined with belt truss as structural system (SFBT), in which the post-elastic behavior and ductility of this structural system are explored. A 60-story SFBT building, with a ductility set equal to 3.75 (value for fully ductile cantilever wall) is considered. The Elastic Response Spectrum used for design is taken from Zone 2 of Indonesian Seismic Map. Capacity design method according to Indonesian Concrete Code is employed. The seismic performance is analyzed using static non-linear push-over analysis and dynamic non-linear time-history analysis. Spectrum consistent ground motions of the May 18, 1940 El-Centro earthquake N-S components scaled to maximum accelerations of various return periods (50, 200, and 500 years) are used for analysis. The results of this study show that plastic hinges mainly developed in beams above the truss, columns below the truss, and bottom levels of the wall. The building shows no indication of structural instability.
Assessing Risk Management Capability of Public Sector Organizations Related to PPP Scheme Development for Water Supply in Indonesia
Pangeran M.H.;
Pribadi K.S.;
Wirahadikusumah R.D.;
Notodarmojo S.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.26-35
The success of Public Private Partnership (PPP) for water supply investment is inseparable from the capability of risk management of the parties within the project. This study investigates the risk management capability of Indonesian local public sector organizations that are potentially involved in PPP schemes for water supply. A risk management maturity model based assessment tool probing the culture, process, experience, application and partnership aspects is used in the survey. The model describes risk management capability in four levels (ad-hoc, initial, competent, excellent). The survey shows that their risk management capability is still in-average at the initial stage (level 2), meaning that the adopted risk management postures are mostly supported only by unstructured, ad-hoc and non-formal processes. The result of this study can help decision makers in choosing appropriate risk management methods and tools to be used by the local public authorities for managing risks in PPP schemes.
Rainwater Management Model Development for Agriculture in the Savu Island Semi-Arid Region
Susilawati C.L.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.36-41
Savu Island is a semiarid region with few rainfalls. The meager annual rainfall of about 1,000-1,500 mm that lasts for three to five months tends to cause draught. To cope with this situation, the Author tries to develop a rainwater management model located in Daieko village. This model constitutes an infrastructure that consists of check dam series which are constructed by simulating a computerized model of decision supporting system called “Rainwater Management for Agriculture Decision Support System (RMA-DSS) model” in the research location of Daieko village. Employing a simulated RMA-DSS model; the locations for check-dam series, and dug-wells can be determined, the size of potential irrigable lands can be determined based on water balance analysis of water samples taken from simulated check dams and inundated lands. Through this model the sufficiency of water supply for agricultural purposes and the land size for cultivation area can be predicted with a high degree of certainty.
Selecting Materials for Environmental-Friendly Buildings: The Need for Improved Environmental Impact Data
Nachawit T.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.42-50
Buildings of the future need to be more environmental-friendly. Selecting environmentally-benign materials in design stage would partly help achieving such goal. Examination of existing environmental impact data of building materials reveals that the data differ greatly from one source to another. Comparisons of environmental impact values of selected materials are presented. The sources that give rise to data variation are identified and discussed. The applicability of existing data is assessed from the designers’ perspective. Limitations of current practice in data acquisition and presentation are also discussed. It is concluded that existing environmental impact data of building materials are inconsistent and perplexing to designers. An alternative approach to data acquisition and presentation is to break the life cycle of building materials into several phases and to calculate the total impact value as the sum of the impacts of all phases. This would make the determination of the full life cycle value feasible and increase external validity of research results.
Application of Prefabricated Vertical Drain in Soil Improvement
Tedjakusuma B.
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 14 No. 1 (2012): MARCH 2012
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DOI: 10.9744/ced.14.1.51-56
Although the use of Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD) in soil improvement is not new, this paper is interesting since it gives the full spectrum from preliminary design stage; trial embankment and pilot test to final soil improvement. The final installation of the PVD was based on the soil investigation report and the results of instrumentation monitoring. Finally, using back analysis, vertical and horizontal coefficients of consolidation and compression index can be determined, which can be applied to predict a more accurate prediction of settlement.