Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning

Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016

  • Land Use Dynamics and Agro-pastoral Conflicts in Menchum Division, Cameroon

    Balgah Sounders Nguh, Amos Fang Zeh

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 1-12
    Received: Sep. 08, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 22, 2016
    Published: Oct. 11, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.11
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    Abstract: This study sets out to investigate land use dynamics and agro-pastoral conflicts in Menchum Division, North West Region of Cameroon. The major land uses are: agriculture, settlements and grazing. The dynamism of these variables over time has led to the prevalence of agro-pastoral conflicts in Menchum Division. These conflicts are the farmer-grazier... Show More
  • Graphic-Analytical Method of Relief Plane Definition

    Khaitov Bafo Usmanovich

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: Aug. 07, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 10, 2016
    Published: Oct. 14, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.12
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    Abstract: The graphic-analytic method of plane definition of general landform slope for engineering problems of vertical leveling is offered in article. It is possible to choose an optimum surface project, with the series of conservation measures of a natural landform, particulary, in problems of vertical leveling of ameliorative earth on the basis of the pl... Show More
  • The Impact of Incorporating Slag Aggregates on the Abrasion Behavior of Concrete Paver Blocks

    Ahmed Abdelbary, Ashraf Ragab Mohamed

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 18-24
    Received: Aug. 26, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 05, 2016
    Published: Dec. 05, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.13
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    Abstract: Recently, the interlocking concrete block pavement has been extensively used in many countries as an alternative to concrete and asphalt pavements. It has become a good choice for paving of parking areas, pedestrian walks, traffic intersections, and roads. The abrasion resistance of concrete pavement is defined by its ability to resist being worn a... Show More
  • Critical Analysis of Growth Trend & Growth Pattern of Hill Track: A Study on Khagrachari Hill District, Bangladesh

    Rahat Sharif, Md. Ashraful Islam

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 25-29
    Received: Nov. 13, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 13, 2016
    Published: Jan. 20, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.14
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    Abstract: Urbanization in Bangladesh takes the form of rapid growth of urban population, largely due to natural growth and rural-urban migration. Khagrachari, one of the hill track districts of Bangladesh, is located on the south east side of Chittagong division. Khagrachari pourashava is an A category pourashava. This study represents the urban growth patte... Show More
  • The Spatial Formation of the Fire Temple of Zoroastrianism

    Safiye İrem Dizdar

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 30-37
    Received: Dec. 04, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 28, 2016
    Published: Jan. 20, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.15
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    Abstract: Zoroastrianism like Buddhism occurs among the beliefs that emphasize a philosophical side. The battle between good and evil lays at the basis of Zoroastrianism. In Zoroastrianism philosophy water, earth and fire are considered holy and worship while looking at fire, light or the sun. The Zoroastrians didn’t worship fire, their fire was exalted and,... Show More
  • Landscape Modeling with the Use of Ground Surveying Spot Elevation Measurements at Bare Lands

    Fahmy F. F. Asal

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 38-48
    Received: Oct. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 29, 2016
    Published: Jan. 21, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.16
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    Abstract: Landscape modeling is considered as a main objective of any terrain investigation operation that is usually performed through qualitative and quantitative analysis of the earth’s surface. Quantitative studies of the terrain landscape demands acquisition of extensive high-resolution topographic data for the extraction of the earth’s surface paramete... Show More
  • A Comparative Study for Dynamic Responses of Tall Buildings Due to Wind Load Distribution Patterns

    Thida Htun

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 49-54
    Received: Nov. 26, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 27, 2016
    Published: Jan. 21, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.larp.20160101.17
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    Abstract: In this study, the loading pattern of skewed and orthogonal wind condition is analysed to find how much increased or reduced response. As the height of the buildings increases, its vulnerability to wind effects also increases. Codes and Standards utilize the “gust loading factor” (GLF) approach for estimating dynamic effect on high-rise structures ... Show More