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Nonlinear Analytical Models for Interfacial Plug Stresses in Creeping Salt Formation
Analytical and numerical simulation models are presented which predict the nonlinear time dependent behavior of an expanding plug in a creeping environment heavily dependent on the storage...

Some Recent Advances in Automatic Mesh Generation
The establishment of automated finite element modeling procedures must begin with the development of automatic mesh generators capable of producing a valid finite element mesh for any...

Modern Methods for Automatic FE Mesh Generation
An overview of the various Finite Element mesh generation techniques is presented. Since most automatic FE Mesh Generation techniques read in geometry of the object and create meshes on...

Automating Three-Dimensional Finite Element Mesh Generation
A number of important advances and contributions to the topic of computer aided finite element mesh generation have been made by the Mathematics Department at the General Motors Research...

Hydrologic Modeling Using Radar-Rainfall Imagery
A flash flood forecasting system is being developed which has three main elements: 1) high resolution estimation of rainfall in time and space using radar and ground-based gages; 2) computer...

A Microcomputer Reservoir Decision Model
The paper discusses the development of a dynamic programming model to optimize reservoir operations. Given statistical summaries of inflows, forecasts of near-term inflows, and cost statements...

Water System Data Base for Naples, Florida
Boyle Engineering Corporation has developed a comprehensive database technique using its Intergraph Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system to assist in the computer modeling...

Hydraulic Transient Analysis on a Micro Computer
The shift toward micros has reduced prices and increased accessibility, permitting engineers to bypass 'bureaucratic' DP departments and run programs as often...

Hydrologic Simulation for Reservoir Development
Potential changes in the Manasquan River basin hydrologic budget were assessed with the Hydrological Simulation Program in Fortran (HSPF). The HSPF results were used to assess the reliability...

PC-RUNOFF and dBASE III for Stormwater Data Management, Planning and Design
A version of the RUNOFF Block of the Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) has been extensively revised for the Microcomputer Stormwater Simulation Manager (MSSM). In addition, PRERUN, a...

Interactive Modeling and Display of Spatial and Time Varying Phenomena Using CAPLIB7
This paper describes some of the software being used at Cornell University to aid the development of tools for modeling phenomena having both spatial and temporal dimensions. Such models...

Intrinsic Models for Interactive Structural Design
This paper introduces a 'generic' model for interactive design of constructed facilities. The proposed methodology takes real world conditions, in terms of load...

Modeling Construction Operations in the Classroom
Students in construction management need to be exposed to the dynamics of the construction site and become familiar with the interaction of resources. In addition, the student needs to...

SIMSUPER5: Tunneling Construction Simulation
This paper presents SIMSUPER5 (SIMulation SUPERvisor version 5) a computer program developed to simulate the tunnel construction process under conditions of uncertainty. The program determines...

Army Life Cycle/Maintenance Prediction Model
The U. S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USA-CERL) has developed a facility maintenance prediction model for the Department of the Army. This simulation model will...

Coordination of Interconnected Arterial Traffic Signals
Present analytical methods and computer programs offer capabilities of optimizing the traffic signal coordination for a series of signalized intersections. Recently, transportation research...

Endangerment Assessment in a Multilayered Aquifer Using a Microcomputer Based Transport Model
An endangerment assessment describes the types and degrees of potential hazards to public health, welfare, or the environment that may result from the release of hazardous substances into...

Estuarine Hydrodynamic Modeling on MicroComputers
The program for a two dimensional finite difference estuarine model was adapted for use on a modified IBM-PC/XT microcomputer. Commercially available hardware and supporting software were...

An Interactive Model for Project Planning and Scheduling
This paper presents the development and use of an interactive, microcomputer-based model for project planning and scheduling. The model is general enough to handle both deterministic (CPM-based)...

Computer Simulation of the Overload Behavior of Steel Multigirder Bridges with Cracked Girders
Various approaches of determining the structural response of steel multigirder bridges with cracked girders are presented. It is noted that linear finite element packages with three dimensional...

 

 

 

 

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