Journal of Civil Engineering Research

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Journal of Civil Engineering Research

Latest Issue: Volume 15, Number 1 (2025)
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FOREWORD
Ade Faisal, Fauziah Ahmad
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DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402   2329 Views  1417 Downloads
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Development of Geoinformatic Database and Its Utilization to Engineering Practice
Mamoru Mimura, Koji Yamamoto
pp. 1-13
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.01   4002 Views  2145 Downloads
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Advanced Physical and Numerical Modeling of Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Shuyang Cao
pp. 14-19
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.02   3516 Views  2033 Downloads
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Use of a Sparse Geo-Info Database and Ambient Ground Vibration Survey in Earthquake Disaster Risk Study − A Case of Kathmandu Valley −
Netra Prakash Bhandary, Ryuichi Yatabe, Koji Yamamoto, Youb Raj Paudyal
pp. 20-30
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.03   5560 Views  2727 Downloads
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Back Analysis of Slope Failure Using Finite Element with Point Estimate Method (FEM-PEM)
Soon Min Ng, Mohd Ashraf Mohamad Ismail, Ismail Abustan
pp. 31-35
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.04   14055 Views  9692 Downloads
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Prediction of Sand Thickness Using Ordinary Kriging
Ahmad Shukri Yahaya, Fauziah Ahmad, Lo Yean Tiing
pp. 36-40
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.05   4978 Views  3232 Downloads
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Analysis of Thickness of Sand and Silt in Penang Island
Fauziah Ahmad, Ahamd Shukri Yahaya, Muhamad Hisyam Halim, Kong Chun Sian
pp. 41-47
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.06   8005 Views  2614 Downloads
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Solidification Potential of Fine-Grained Dredged Marine Soils: Water-Binder Ratio Effects
Amira Azhar, Chee-Ming Chan, Ahmad Tarmizi AbdKarim
pp. 48-53
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.07   5895 Views  3769 Downloads
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Landslides Hazard Map in Malay Peninsula by Using Historical Landslide Database and Related Information
Satoshi Murakami, Tay Lea Tien, Rohayu Bte Che Omar, Tomomi Nishigaya, Nazirah Aziza, R. Roslan, I. N. Z. Baharuddin, Habibah Hj Lateh, Naoki Sakai
pp. 54-58
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.08   7036 Views  3808 Downloads
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Effect of Additive to the Moisture Content at Different Decomposition Level of Peat
Junita Abd Rahman, Chee-Ming Chan
pp. 59-62
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.09   3583 Views  2218 Downloads
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Interactions between the Survival of Escherichia coli and the Physico-Chemical Properties in Malaysia Dredged Marine Soils
Nurasiah Anuar, Chee-Ming Chan, Angzzas Sari M. Kassim
pp. 63-65
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.10   2465 Views  1470 Downloads
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Determination of Landslide Trigger Points by Using Infinite Slope Stability Chart
Mohammad Radzif Taharin, Fauziah Ahmad, Ahmad Shukri Yahaya
pp. 66-71
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.11   4600 Views  2633 Downloads
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Landslide Hazard Mapping of Penang Island Using Poisson Distribution with Dominant Factors
Lea Tien Tay, Mutasem Sh. Alkhasawneh, Habibah Lateh, Md Kamrul Hossain, Anton Abdulbasah Kamil
pp. 72-77
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.12   6486 Views  3153 Downloads
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Stability Analysis of Masonry Structure in Angkor Ruin Considering the Construction Quality of the Foundation
Ryota Hashimoto, Tomofumi Koyama, Mamoru Kikumoto, Toru Saito, Mamoru Mimura
pp. 78-82
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.13   3912 Views  1686 Downloads
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Evaluation of Rainfall Induced Instability of Tumulus Mounds
Mai Sawada, Mamoru Mimura, Mitsugu Yoshimura
pp. 83-88
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.14   2249 Views  1204 Downloads
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The Effect of Lime Content on the Bearing Capacity and Swelling Potential of Expansive Soil
Surta Ria Nurliana Panjaitan
pp. 89-95
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.15   13232 Views  4377 Downloads
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Bamboo Reinforcement in Shallow Foundation on the Peat Soil
Aazokhi Waruwu
pp. 96-102
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.16   9233 Views  5406 Downloads
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Geological Models and Geotechnical Models – Lessons from Development of Japan-Wide Geotechnical Ground Models –
Hiroaki Todo, Koji Yamamoto
pp. 103-109
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.17   5699 Views  1963 Downloads
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Consideration about Subsurface Structure of Uemachi Fault Using Geotechnical Borehole Database in Osaka, Japan
Naoko Kitada, Naoto Inoue, Keiji Takemura, Muneki Mitamura
pp. 110-115
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.18   3497 Views  1962 Downloads
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Northern Uemachi Flexure Zone Investigated by Borehole Database and Numerical Simulation
Naoto Inoue, Naoto Kitada, Keiji Takemura
pp. 116-119
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.19   3049 Views  1979 Downloads
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The Compatible Ground-Motion Prediction Equations with East Malaysia for Shallow Crustal Earthquakes
Noor Sheena Herayani Harith, Azlan bin Adnan, Abdollah Vaez Shoushtari
pp. 120-123
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.20   4128 Views  2128 Downloads
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On the Selection of Ground-Motion Prediction Equations Compatible with Peninsular Malaysia Region for Sumatran Subduction In-Slab Earthquakes
Azlan Bin Adnan, Abdollah Vaez Shoushtari, Noor Sheena Herayani Binti Harith
pp. 124-129
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.21   3491 Views  2197 Downloads
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Nonlinear Response of Low Rise Hospital RC Building in Malaysia Due to Far and Near Field Earthquake
Taksiah A. Majid, Mohd Irwan Adiyanto, Fadzli Mohamed Nazri
pp. 130-134
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.22   3889 Views  2406 Downloads
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Assessment of Pull-through Failure of Nail Connection for Rural Roofing System under Wind Load in Malaysia
Noram I. Ramli, T. A. Majid, F. A. Wan Chik, M. K. A. Muhammad, S. A. Che Deraman
pp. 135-137
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.23   4389 Views  2576 Downloads
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Axial Load Variations of Irregular RC frames with Setback under Vertical Earthquakes
Awang Taib, Mohd Zulham Affandi Mohd Zahid, Ade Faisal, Saffuan Wan Ahmad
pp. 138-144
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.24   4414 Views  2466 Downloads
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Case Study: Wind Speed Estimation of High-Rise Building Using Surface Interpolation Methods
Deraman S. N. C., Wan Chik F. A., Muhammad M. K. A., Noram I. Ramli, Majid T. A., M. S. S. Ahamad
pp. 145-148
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.25   3423 Views  1815 Downloads
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Behaviour of Trapezoidal Roof Cladding under Different Location of Point Load
Majid T. A., Muhammad M. K. A., Noram I. Ramli, Che Deraman S. N. A., Wan Chik F. A., Marcus N. G.
pp. 149-153
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.26   2912 Views  1569 Downloads
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The Effect of Site Classification on Incremental Dynamic Analysis for RC Buildings without Seismic Provision in Penang
Chee-Ghuan Tan, Taksiah A. Majid, Kamar Shah Arriffin, Norazura Mohamad Bunnori
pp. 154-158
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.27   4385 Views  1894 Downloads
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Fragility Curves of a RC Frame Building Subjected to Seismic Ground Motions
Koktong Tan, Hashim Abdul Razak, Meldi Suhatril, Dagang Lu
pp. 159-163
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.28   5238 Views  2453 Downloads
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An Experimental Study on Wave Forces of Tsunami on Simplified Onshore Buildings at Penang Island, Malaysia
Wei Chek Moon, Kang Chin Tan, Tze Liang Lau
pp. 164-172
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.29   5707 Views  3145 Downloads
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Effect of Repeated Earthquakes on the School Building in Northern Sumatra
Ade Faisal, Tondi Amirsyah Putera
pp. 173-177
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.30   3876 Views  1860 Downloads
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The Use of Volcanic Ash of Mount Sinabung Eruption as the Substitution of Fine Aggregate in Making Batako (Mass-Produced Brick)
Rahmi Karolina, Syahrizal, M. Agung Putra, Tito Agung Prasetyo
pp. 178-186
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.31   4876 Views  2610 Downloads
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The Utilization of can Waste as Fibre and the Addition of Fly Ash to Mechanical Characteristic of Concrete
Nursyamsi, Luhut Parulian Bagariang
pp. 187-190
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.32   3853 Views  2774 Downloads
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The Use of Steel Damper for Enhancing the Seismic Performance of R/C Frame with Soft First Story
Daniel R. Teruna, Taksiah A. Majid, Bambang Budiono
pp. 191-202
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.33   10132 Views  3577 Downloads
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The Effect of Mix Design on Mechanical and Thermal Properties Oil Palm Shell (OPS) Lightweight Concrete
Fahrizal Zulkarnain, Mohd. Zailan Sulieman, Eravan Serri
pp. 203-207
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.34   5152 Views  3434 Downloads
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Acceleration Time Analysis of Project Work on Optimum Structure with Additional Cost
Syahrizal
pp. 208-213
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.35   8855 Views  7160 Downloads
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Development of Windstorm Database System for Wind Damages in Malaysia
Wan Chik F. A., Che Deraman S. N. A., Noram I. Ramli, Muhammad M. K. A., Majid T. A., Zulkarnain N. Z.
pp. 214-217
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.36   3477 Views  1564 Downloads
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An Investigation on Flooding Perception along Erren River Bank in Tainan, Taiwan
Ya-Fen Lee, Yun-Yao Chi
pp. 218-221
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.37   3059 Views  1483 Downloads
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Trends for Daily Rainfall in Northern and Southern Region of Peninsular Malaysia
Zul Azmi Mohtar, Ahmad Shukri Yahaya, Fauziah Ahmad, Syaran Suri, Muhamad Hisyam Halim
pp. 222-227
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.38   13973 Views  8516 Downloads
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Climate Change Impact on Water Level in Peninsular Malaysia
Syaran Suri, Fauziah Ahmad, Ahmad Shukri Yahaya, Zul Azmi Mokhtar, Muhamad Hisyam Halim
pp. 228-232
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.39   5671 Views  2254 Downloads
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Drainage Systems for Flood Control in Medan Selayang, Indonesia, Based on Rainfall Intensity and Drainage Evaluation
Rumilla Harahap, Kemala Jeumpa, Bambang Hadibroto
pp. 233-236
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.40   6549 Views  3759 Downloads
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Performance of Clean Water Reservoir in Pematangsiantar, Indonesia, Affected by Earthquake
Novdin M. Sianturi
pp. 237-244
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.41   3732 Views  2142 Downloads
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Assessment of Flood Index of Asahan River, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Rumilla Harahap, Ahmad Perwira Mulia Tarigan, Zulkifli Nasution
pp. 245-250
DOI: 10.5923/c.jce.201402.42   4840 Views  2562 Downloads
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