Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ogunjiofor, Walter Chibuike Anene, Stanley Chiemerie Ndigwe, Christian Chukwuemeka Ugochukwu, Chibuike Echezona Chukwuanyo, Dennis Tochukwu Ezeh & Lotachukwu Christian Nwasa·Journal of Engineering Research and Reports·2026
Aims: The research was aimed at evaluating and promoting the use of pedestrian-focused solutions as an effective strategy for reducing traffic congestion at the main gate of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). The study sought to examine how prioritizing pedestrian inf...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31842
Steel is indispensable to modern construction owing to its exceptional load-bearing capacity and design versatility; however, its mechanical properties degrade rapidly under elevated temperatures, making passive fire protection critically important. Intumescent fireproof coatings...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31840
The aim of this study is to analyse the trend and detection of point of change for annual temperature and relative humidity in Owerri, Nigeria. 31-year (1992-2022) meteorological data of daily temperature and relative humidity were obtained from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31841
Autonomous driving has witnessed substantial advancements, yet achieving reliable and intelligent decision-making in diverse, real-world scenarios remains a significant challenge. The integration of deep learning into autonomous vehicle (AV) systems has fundamentally transformed...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31839
This commentary proposes an optimized integrated construction technology system for the mass concrete bearing platform of cable-stayed bridge main piers in complex geological deep foundation pits, alongside targeted quality and safety control measures validated by on-site data. T...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31838
To meet the high requirements for accuracy and real-time performance of main girder monitoring of overhead bridge cranes in digital twin systems, this paper studies the model order reduction technology combined with digital twin to realize the rapid analysis of the mechanical per...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31832
Concrete structures such as bridges, pavements, and railway infrastructures are often subjected to long-term cyclic loading, making fatigue failure a critical factor affecting structural safety and service life. This paper systematically reviews recent research on the fatigue per...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31833
Aims: To develop bifurcation diagrams for educational purposes, characterize simulated steady-state solutions in periodic form, and analyse the distribution of distinct solutions across parameter levels in three nonlinear systems (the logistic model, nonlinear pendulum, and Duffi...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31834
With India having the second-largest road network globally (5,603,293 km), following the United States, the country is positioned to lead in transforming smart roads. The rapid advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has garnered significant attention for its applicati...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31835
This study examines how autonomous artificial intelligence agents inherit and exercise digital permissions within enterprise and cloud computing environments and evaluates the security implications of applying traditional access control frameworks to agent-driven systems. A quant...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31836
During long-term outdoor operation, photovoltaic (PV) panels are highly susceptible to various defects, such as hot spots and diode short circuits, due to environmental erosion and inherent material characteristics. Existing traditional detection methods exhibit significant limit...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31837
Slope stability analysis is a core topic in the field of geotechnical engineering, and its research methods are undergoing a profound transformation from deterministic analysis to intelligent prediction. This paper systematically reviews the latest research progress in slope stab...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31830
Local scour around bridge foundations remains one of the principal causes of structural failure in hydraulic infrastructure worldwide. The progressive removal of bed sediments around piers and abutments under high-flow conditions can destabilise foundations and, ultimately, cause...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31831
Bridge construction and maintenance represent some of the most critical challenges in civil engineering infrastructure management. With the global ageing of bridge stock and the growing complexity of structural designs, traditional monitoring methods have shown significant limita...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31829
With the increase of corrosion products and expansion force, microcracks and damage appear inside the concrete and continue to intensify, inducing the expansion and penetration of cracks and pores. The deterioration of the microstructure reduces the macroscopic properties of conc...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i31827