Analysis on the Layout Evolution and External Space Characteristics of the Red Gate Palace in Taishan

This article organizes and analyzes the historical evolution as well as the current situation of the Red Gate Palace,and probes into the artistic characteristics of the exterior space of the building.The conclusions are as follows:Relying on the unique forest environment of Mount Tai,the Red Gate Palace forms an impression of negative yin-yang where it is overlooking waters and with hills at the back.The guiding space comprising of the climbing route,the archway,and the Feiyun Pavilion which is built on the crossroad plays the role of guidance and suggestion;forming a complete spatial sequence with rhythm.The courtyard space which constitutes the east and west courtyards,in addition to the Little Taishan Temple is reasonable and ingenious in layout along with rich as well as well-proportioned spaces,and pleasant in scale.

Restoration of an Ottoman Historical Building in Istanbul

Preservation of historical buildings is an important issue to save our cultural heritage is both a record of life and history.In recent years,the Turkish government starts urban transformation projects that include renewal and restoration of some historical buildings belongs to the Ottoman period.This paper presents the details of a restoration project of a historical building in Istanbul.The selected restoration and strengthening technique aim to save the original architectural fabric of the building that has been changed among the past decades.The building is used as a chest diseases clinic in Istanbul University hospital.The building was built at the late Ottoman period and composed of four building blocks.The structural system of the buildings is mainly unreinforced masonry walls.Seismic performance analysis results of the building before and after the proposed restoration scheme indicated that the resorted building is able to withstand future earthquakes safely.

Shallow Tunneling Method and Control Measure for Ground Surface Settlement

In order to ensure that the tunnel deformation and surface settlement are controlled within the allowable range during the construction process,the design unit has compiled technical measures and monitoring schemes for ground settlement control of this project.Based on the example of a shallow tunneling project on Subway line 8,this paper analyzes and discusses the shallow tunneling method in detail and puts forward corresponding technical measures for ground settlement control.

The Application of“Humanized”Concept in Urban Road Design

In order to promote the development of urban roads,enhance urban road design,and fully maximize the role of urban roads,this study first discusses the fundamental requirements of urban road design,the“humanized”concept in urban road design,and the importance of“humanized”urban road design,as well as proposes several“humanized”design strategies for urban roads as references.

Demonstration and Analysis of Urban Traffic Tunnel Expansion Project Adjacent to Buildings

With the increasing number of urban underground construction projects,the evaluation of the influence of tunnel expansion on building foundation is one of the important factors to be considered in the project.In this paper,the deformation of the upper structure and the deformation pattern of the upper structure were analyzed,and the two-dimensional finite element model was built based on the case of Chongqing Jiefangbei Underground Ring Road Expansion Project Scheme.Comparative analysis of the deformation and changes in stress of the two tunnel expansion construction schemes of full-frame support and bolt suspension was performed,and the safety,rationality and feasibility of the bolt suspension scheme was confirmed through project safety analysis.It is hoped that this paper will serve as a reference for similar projects in the safety control technology of tunnel construction process.

Privacy Regulation,Spatial Culture,and Communities in a Communally Diverse City:Ghadames,Libya

Space syntax,the analytical tool of this study,is a set of techniques for representation and quantification of spatial patterns of buildings.In this paper,quantitative analysis is performed to observe the relationship between privacy as cultural specific and the spatial configuration of the settlement in the city of Ghadames.The analysis is conducted on two levels of detail.Level of the whole Ghadames including three unconventional axial maps representing ground floor(male domain),upper floor(female domain),and the whole spatial system with entrances of buildings embedded.The second level of analysis covers nine sites representing three different cultural communities within Ghadames(Arab,Barbar,and Tuarg).These community areas are analyzed as embedded within the city(embedded model)and as separated(cut out model).Analysis results indicate that ground floor(male domain)seems to be more locally and globally integrated than that of upper floor(female domain).Moreover,spaces of the ground floor are more visually connected than the upper floor,which reveals that greater possibility in route choice for the users of ground floor.Their movement from one place to another is less restricted than that of the female in the upper floor.Furthermore,the results show that mechanisms are the physical elements that facilitate or impede privacy regulation in the city and/or enable users themselves to regulate privacy through their own locales.

Research on Highway Bridge Inspection

Highway bridges are important transportation infrastructures in our country,and their quality is related to the people's lives.Highway bridge inspection,identification and test are measures to evaluate the quality of highway bridges.Through the comprehensive application of various technologies,quality problems of highway bridges can be found early,thereby ensuring traffic safety.This paper first summarizes the role and the types of highway bridge inspection and test.Then the problems and solutions in highway bridge inspection and test are analyzed and studied,and some examples are given,in hopes of providing reference for future testing.

Research on Prefabricated Open Caisson Construction Technology

With the continuous improvement of urban residents’lives,the demand for of urban infrastructure construction increases,requiring more and more advanced engineering technology.We should not only speed up the progress of the project,but also reduce the impact of the construction on the surrounding environment.Our company has had several achievements in this regard,and prefabricated open caisson construction process is one of them.In this paper,the application of prefabricated caisson construction method is analyzed in depth according to the actual situation of the rain sewage reconstruction treatment project of Minghe ecological water system in Dancheng County.Through practice,it is concluded that this construction method greatly improves the construction efficiency,shortens the overall construction process,reduces the construction cost,and effectively improves environmental quality of the construction site,which has good reference value.

An Exploration of the Application of Smart Sponge City Engineering System Based on TRIZ Theory

This paper first analyzes the current status of sponge city construction at home and abroad,and combines the actual construction of sponge cities at home and abroad to study and explore its problems in engineering construction.Based on the principle of sustainable development,using TRIZ theory and related engineering theories to further explore the high-efficiency collection of rainwater and highefficiency comprehensive utilization,and combine the concept of smart city with the practice of sponge city construction to create a new type of sponge city rainwater recycling process system.This method and means of exploring and solving problems is the only way to further develop the construction of sponge cities,and it is also the general law of social development to provide exploratory reference for the construction and development of the sponge city.

Analysis of Construction Quality Problems of Indoor Drainage Installation

If the indoor drainage pipe is blocked and the drainage is not smooth,sewage and pollutants will enter the room and endanger human health.If the pipeline is blocked as a result,a certain intensity of water pressure may be brought,which may cause pipeline leakage.In this article,we will analyze and explain the quality problems that often occur during the construction process due to the blockage of the internal drainage pipe,and propose appropriate methods and solutions to improve the quality of the project.

Rethinking of Construction Robot in the Whole Project Life Cycle

Assistive technology and evaluation system are expected to effectively solve the challenges of using robots in construction activities and improve the efficiency and building performance.Still,challenges are still need to be addressed before using robots for construction on a large scale.This Studies were corresponded to the identified areas for further critical review,and the development of research and application in each area was systematically analyzed to identify future directions for both the academia and the industry.More speci fi cally,this review focus on determining the requirement of technology and application profile for robots,and based on the above analysis,a complete set of construction framework for robot was proposed,which integrates robots and activities with the various modular systems and digital technology to get global optimum solution.

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Settlement Control Technology of High Filled Soil-Rock Embankment in Alpine and High-Altitude Areas

China's infrastructure has gradually achieved large-scale development,and transportation construction has also shifted from east to west,transitioning from plains to mountainous areas.High-fill embankments of different sizes in mountainous areas are unavoidable,and the settlement of high-fill embankments is usually the most concerned issue in high-fill projects.According to the current research of highway projects,most of the high embankments in mountainous areas are soil-rock mixed embankments or rock-filled embankments,and their post-construction settlements are directly related to construction technology and the type of filler used.In this paper,the problems in the settlement control of earth-filled embankment and related factors are analyzed in detail.The settlement control technology of high-fill embankment in high-cold and high-altitude areas is also discussed,so as to ensure the overall quality of high-fill embankment.

A Research on Road and Bridge Detection Based on Test Detection Technology

The existence of karst cave at the bottom of bored piles has a great impact on projects under construction and the surrounding buildings.Since bored piles require slurry wall protection,the current geophysical exploration method cannot effectively detect the karst cave at the bottom of the piles in the slurry.Combined with the characteristics of stress wave propagation,the sonar detection method is proposed.JL sonar detector can realize the transmission and acquisition of on-site sonar signals.This method makes full use of the mud conditions of bored cast-in-place piles,and the development of karst caves can be tracked and detected within 10 meters at the pile bottom during the drilling process.It has several advantages,including low cost,high speed,and high precision.This paper verifies the application of sonar detection technology in practical engineering through specific engineering cases.The research results put forward a new solution for cave exploration in karst areas,especially in liquid environment.

A study on Energy Consumption and Reduction Technology in Buildings’ HVAC

With the continuous progress and development of the construction industry,architects and engineers have introduced the concept of energy-saving and green building designs that utilizes less energy and electricity.This advancement in the construction industry has made green buildings more attractive,thanks to their low energy consumption also compliance with environmental and ecological requirements.This paper examines the principles and advantages of energy-reduction technologies for building heating,ventilation,and air-conditioning(HVAC)applications,and discusses the technical optimization measures for the technology for reference.

Construction Technology of Pile Foundation for Subway Tunnel Crossing Bridge

Urban infrastructure has become more complex with the rapid development of urban transportation networks.In urban environments with limited space,construction of facilities like subways and bridges may mutually influence each other,especially when subway construction requires passing under bridges.In such cases,pile foundation replacement technology is often necessary.However,this technology is highly specialized,with a lengthy and risky construction period,and high costs.Personnel must be proficient in key technical aspects to ensure construction quality.This article discusses the technical principle,construction process,and core technology of pile foundation replacement,along with the application of this technology in subway tunnel crossing bridge projects,supported by engineering examples for reference.

Application of Earthquake-Proof Design in Highway Bridge Design

Highway bridges are an important part of transportation infrastructure.With the rapid development of transportation,the design of bridge construction has received significant attention.The complex environment of some regions necessitates the selection of seismic design to improve the stability of the structure during the design phase of highway bridge construction.This article briefly discusses bridge structures that may be subject to seismic hazards and analyzes seismic design standards to explore their application in the design process of highway bridges,with the aim of providing support for bridge construction.

Applications of Ultrasonic Detection Technology in Bridge Concrete Pile Foundation Detection

In this paper,the application strategy of ultrasonic detection technology in the detection of concrete foundation piles is analyzed using a construction project as an example.It includes a basic overview of the project,an overview of ultrasonic testing technology in bridge concrete pile foundation testing,and an analysis of its practical application in the concrete pile foundation testing of this project.The objective of this analysis is to provide some reference for the application of ultrasonic testing technology and the improvement of the quality of bridge concrete pile foundation testing.