Corrosion Performance Of Embedded Steel Bar In Cl--Contaminated Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (Lc3) At Initial Stage Of Hydration,
2022
Shenzhen University
Corrosion Performance Of Embedded Steel Bar In Cl--Contaminated Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (Lc3) At Initial Stage Of Hydration, Weiwen Li, Zuhua Xu, Yaocheng Wang, Xin Wang, Feng Xing
International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures
Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) presents brilliant properties in binding Cl- so that the embedded steel bars are probably protected in Cl--contaminated condition, which meets the need of sea sand application. However, the corrosion performance of steel bars embedded in LC3 paste with Cl‑ is unclear, especially in early age hydration. Thus, a series of experiments were carried out to evaluate the corrosion performance of steel bars on initial and hardened stages of hydration, including concentration of OH- and Cl- in real pore solution, open circuit potential (OCP) and chemical elements of steel bars. …
The Effect Of Initial Water Saturation On Freeze-Thaw Damage Of Submerged Mortar Materials,
2022
Harbin Institute of Technology
The Effect Of Initial Water Saturation On Freeze-Thaw Damage Of Submerged Mortar Materials, Siyuan Chen, Huigang Xiao
International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures
An indispensable condition for the occurrence of the freeze-thaw (F-T) damage in unsaturated cement-based materials is that the specimens absorb water during the F-T process and reach a critical level of water saturation, which is influenced by the initial degree of water saturation (IDWS). However, the fast-freeze method commonly used in the laboratory does not reflect the effect of the IDWS on F-T damage. Thus, this study investigated the effect of different IDWS on the development of F-T damage in specimens to fill the gap in this research area. In this study, compressive strength tests were used to characterize the …
The Architectural History Of The No. 1 Engine House,
2022
Kennesaw State University
The Architectural History Of The No. 1 Engine House, Rocky Insinga
Architecture Cultures Student Papers
The idea for this essay originally started as a simple question: Where were Marietta firemen’s horses kept? That question divulged into hundreds of others as I learned about the seemingly undiscovered history of Marietta’s first firehouse. Unlike many other historic buildings in Marietta Square, the firehouse, which has a likewise long and venerable history, has been of little scholarly interest.
Mdam-Drnet: Dual Channel Residual Network With Multi-Directional Attention Mechanism In Strawberry Leaf Diseases Detection,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mdam-Drnet: Dual Channel Residual Network With Multi-Directional Attention Mechanism In Strawberry Leaf Diseases Detection, Tingjing Liao, Ruoli Yang, Peirui Zhao, Wenhua Zhou, Mingfang He, Liujun Li
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The growth of strawberry plants is affected by a variety of strawberry leaf diseases. Yet, due to the complexity of these diseases' spots in terms of color and texture, their manual identification requires much time and energy. Developing a more efficient identification method could be imperative for improving the yield and quality of strawberry crops. To that end, here we proposed a detection framework for strawberry leaf diseases based on a dual-channel residual network with a multi-directional attention mechanism (MDAM-DRNet). (1) In order to fully extract the color features from images of diseased strawberry leaves, this paper constructed a color …
Hierarchical Quantification Of Utilization Rate And Related Indicators Of Mixed-Use High-Rise Buildings,
2022
South China University of Technology
Hierarchical Quantification Of Utilization Rate And Related Indicators Of Mixed-Use High-Rise Buildings, Yuchen Xie, Peng Du, Jianhe Lu Luo
College of Architecture and the Built Environment Faculty Papers
Mixed-use high-rise buildings are vertical superpositions of various business types in the category of mixed-use development. It has become a highly intensive organizational form in the urban high-density environment. Under China’s “height limit” policy, the simple superposition of business types does not meet the government requirements for planning, construction, and management, and does not fully utilize the advantages of the mixed development mode. The single utilization rate index used in the past could not accurately describe such buildings’ usage value and spatial variation characteristics. In this study, a quantitative analysis of data from eight construction projects was carried out, and …
Firefighting Throughout History,
2022
Kennesaw State University
Firefighting Throughout History, Paul J. Manlulu
Architecture Cultures Student Papers
Throughout history, architects and engineers have been trying to find a way to prepare buildings and structures to combat fire and other natural disasters. Fire is an endless threat to architecture and society, a battle that never ends in a war as old as history itself.
Michael’S Mouth,
2022
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Michael’S Mouth, Peter Olshavsky
Architecture Program: Faculty Scholarly and Creative Activity
“Michael’s Mouth” examines the virtuoso performance of small mouth sounds (“um,” “ah,” etc.) in MOS’ 2006 video, Alternate Ending 1: The Glimmering Noise. In this performance, “Michael” deftly uses non-words to advance a non-discursive argument about architecture as a form of attention in the post-critical imaginary.
Developing And Piloting A Design Guide For Outdoor Classrooms In Utah,
2022
Utah State University
Developing And Piloting A Design Guide For Outdoor Classrooms In Utah, Derek Jenson, Jake Powell, David T. Anderson, Rose Judd-Murray
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
The outdoor classroom design guide can help applicants successfully apply for the Utah Outdoor Classroom Grant introduced by the Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) in 2021. The design guide includes case studies, design resources, and critical information for community involvement from statewide locations and will serve as a free public resource.
"Who Were They?": Interpreting The Lives Of Victorian Servants In The Ford-Macnichol Home,
2022
Eastern Michigan University
"Who Were They?": Interpreting The Lives Of Victorian Servants In The Ford-Macnichol Home, Audrey Wicklander
Historic Preservation Final Projects
The Ford-MacNichol Home in Wyandotte, Michigan is a public historic house museum which interprets and exhibits the lives of the lavish Ford-MacNichol family who lived there from 1896 to 1903. Since 1977, the museum has been detailing the lives of the rich and powerful and my question for some time has been: what about ‘the help?’ Domestic employees were needed to make powerful Victorian households’ function properly and visitors and volunteers have expressed interest in knowing more about the house’s servants. In this project, I will be writing an addition to the interpretive manual which will discuss the daily tasks …
The Malleability Of Home: A Genealogy Of Clark University's English House,
2022
Clark University
The Malleability Of Home: A Genealogy Of Clark University's English House, Christina Rose Walcott, Justin Shaw
English
This essay details the history of the land and structures that occupy the property currently located at the corner of Hawthorne and Woodland Streets in Worcester, Mass. Covering over 300 years, it begins with the legacies of the Nipmuc and the early English colonialist settlers before moving into a discussion of Worcester's 19th Century industrialists and 20th Century acquisition by the University. The essay builds on extensive archival research using materials from both physical and digital collections such as atlases, censuses, biographies, directories, criticism, and more. To further develop the story of the English Department and its home, the essay …
Leveraging Data Analytics To Study The Impacts Of State Budget Cuts On Public Higher Education Institutions In The United States,
2022
Indiana State University
Leveraging Data Analytics To Study The Impacts Of State Budget Cuts On Public Higher Education Institutions In The United States, Praveen Kumar Guraja
All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Public higher education in the United States (US) is funded through two primary forms: one is through state higher education appropriation funds, and the other is student financial aid that is directly given to students. Increasing postsecondary full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment and graduation rate are becoming a crucial economic priority in the US. However, only a limited study is available about whether state investment in higher education and increasing tuition charges can impact FTE student enrollment (FTEE) and graduation rate (GR) at 4-year public universities in the US. A systematic literature review was conducted for the present research to comprehend …
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Of High Friction Surface Treatment Applications,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Of High Friction Surface Treatment Applications, Eslam Deef-Allah, Korrenn Broaddus, Magdy Abdelrahman
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Life cycle cost analyses for high friction surface treatment (HFST) applications were executed relying on a Microsoft Excel program developed by the researchers. Calcined bauxite (CB), five CB alternatives, and epoxy binder were utilized in the HFST applications. The aggregates' performances were evaluated through the aggregate image measurement system (AIMS) before and after Micro-Deval polishing. The performance of the HFST applications was evaluated by the dynamic friction tester (DFT) and British pendulum (BP). The major purpose of this program was to present a rational method for converting different input data (project and material specifics) to comparable output data (net present …
A Proactive Risk Assessment Framework To Maximize Schedule Benefits Of Modularization In Construction Projects,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
A Proactive Risk Assessment Framework To Maximize Schedule Benefits Of Modularization In Construction Projects, Mohamad Abdul Nabi, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Various studies developed models and decision support tools to assess the feasibility and optimize the use of modularization. However, none has explored the schedule benefits of modular construction. This paper fills this knowledge gap. To this end, the authors completed the following: (1) analyzed the criticalities of the various modular risk factors on potential schedule savings using data collected from 48 industry professionals, (2) investigated the schedule savings associated with the use of modularization using data collected from 68 modular construction projects, and (3) developed an interrelated assessment model to calculate the schedule savings of using modularization. The provided model …
Quantification Of The State Of Practice Of Offsite Construction And Related Technologies: Current Trends And Future Prospects,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Quantification Of The State Of Practice Of Offsite Construction And Related Technologies: Current Trends And Future Prospects, Rayan H. Assaad, Islam H. El-Adaway, Makarand Hastak, Kim Lascola Needy
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Although some researchers and practitioners have perceived that the current reliance on offsite construction methods is high, other studies have hypothesized that the use of offsite construction techniques is still considered to be somehow limited. To this end, this paper aims to quantify the state of practice of offsite construction in terms of current trends and future prospects for the overall industry as well as the following main sectors: industrial, building and commercial, and infrastructure. First, a questionnaire was formed, pilot-tested, distributed, and completed by 100 construction practitioners. Second, the questionnaire's internal and external validity and reliability were examined using …
The Impact Of Offsite Construction On The Workforce: Required Skillset And Prioritization Of Training Needs,
2022
Missouri University of Science and Technology
The Impact Of Offsite Construction On The Workforce: Required Skillset And Prioritization Of Training Needs, Rayan H. Assaad, Islam H. El-Adaway, Makarand Hastak, Kim Lascola Needy
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Offsite construction has showed great potential in addressing many of the industry's problems. While multiple research efforts have been directed at examining different offsite construction aspects, few studies investigated the workforce-related aspects. Therefore, this study aims to address this knowledge gap by examining the impact of offsite construction on the workforce, as represented by the following five workforce categories: offsite, onsite, engineering and design, construction and fabrication, and administrative workforce. To this end, this paper (1) determined the impact of offsite construction on the skillset (reskilling or upskilling) and the demand (shrink or growth) for the offsite and onsite construction …
Building Services Engineering July/August 2022,
2022
Technological University Dublin
Building Services Engineering July/August 2022
Building Services Engineering
No abstract provided.
Mass Customization Of Housing: A Framework For Harmonizing Individual Needs With Factory Produced Housing,
2022
Zayed University
Mass Customization Of Housing: A Framework For Harmonizing Individual Needs With Factory Produced Housing, Basem Eid Mohamed, Carlo Carbone
All Works
Integrated processes for design and fabrication have guided mass customization of architectural systems and components. Providing affordable and accessible housing, a vital segment of the building industry, is a multifaceted process that witnessed various manifestations towards individualization over the past few decades. Design flexibility in housing systems is becoming a crucial aspect, informed by consumers’ lifestyles, demographic patterns, and lifecycles change at a rapid pace. As the housing market demands more personalized, efficient, and agile strategies, prefabricated building systems have always presented a viable alternative for flexibility and cus-tomization, following a rise of interest in the last decade focused on …
One Space Can Put Her In A Different Place - How Do We Inhabit Spaces Differently?,
2022
American University in Cairo
One Space Can Put Her In A Different Place - How Do We Inhabit Spaces Differently?, Farida Youssef
Theses and Dissertations
In Egypt, a male-dominated society, women are forced to constantly negotiate with patriarchal systems. Dichotomies and paradoxes between principles governing different gendered roles, religion and cultural codes and westernization and commercialization have been continuously shaping Egyptian women’s status over the past decades. This is exhibited in public spaces, where women’s current preferences, perceptions and behavior emphasize the dominance of one gender over the other. This research aims for a better understanding of space inhabitance through a gendered lens. It questions the roles the society and the urban spaces play in the daily lives of women through examining women’s perception of …
Hands-On Earthquake Engineering Curriculum For The Virtual Classroom,
2022
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Hands-On Earthquake Engineering Curriculum For The Virtual Classroom, S. Navias, N. Buck, Anahid A. Behrouzi
Architectural Engineering
During Summer 2021, five week-long virtual earthquake engineering sessions were offered in the Cal Poly Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC) summer program. Typically, this is a residential program comprised of faculty-led workshops in various engineering fields to provide pre-college experiences to students, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds. The challenge posed by remote learning, due to the global pandemic, was to continue providing educationally effective hands-on activities. To accomplish this, the instructor team designed, fabricated, and shipped over 120 mail-home engineering kits for students to assemble a shake table, build and retrofit a structural model, as well as collect and analyze data …
The Effective Strategies For Mitigation The Impact Of Covid-19 On Construction Projects In Egypt,
2022
Port Said University
The Effective Strategies For Mitigation The Impact Of Covid-19 On Construction Projects In Egypt, Nora Magdy Essa, Ibrahim Mahdi, Hassan Mohamed Ibrahim
Future Engineering Journal
From the time when the first narrated infections in Wuhan China, in late 2019, COVID-19 has had a substantial peal on human life and health. By the early of 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the eruption of COVID-19, a public health crisis of international concern. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization officially announced COVID-19 a pandemic. The first case was infected in Egypt of covid-19 on Feb 14, 2020 (Gilbert et al., 2020). On 16 March 2020, the Egyptian Government began issuing decisions as preventative courses as part of the country's inclusive plan to cope with …
