Maintenance Strategy And Budgeting Optimization For United States Air Force Facilities,
2025
Air Force Institute of Technology
Maintenance Strategy And Budgeting Optimization For United States Air Force Facilities, Sophia C. Hirtle
Theses and Dissertations
Mission readiness in the United States Air Force (USAF) is critically dependent on the sustainment and maintenance of aging facilities. However, budgetary and manpower constraints have led to a significant backlog of deferred maintenance, estimated at $137 billion. To address these challenges, this research develops an optimization model that aids in prioritizing facility maintenance strategies within a fixed budget. The methodology incorporates existing USAF data from BUILDER, NexGenIT, and financial records to create a simulation-based optimization framework at the base level. The model evaluates four different maintenance strategies—replacement only, preventative maintenance only, corrective maintenance only, and a combination of preventative …
Developing Core Competencies For The Air Force Civil Engineer Asset Management Career Field,
2025
Air Force Institute of Technology
Developing Core Competencies For The Air Force Civil Engineer Asset Management Career Field, David A. Rochester
Theses and Dissertations
The United States Air Force (USAF) relies on a highly trained and capable workforce to maintain and manage its infrastructure, ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness. However, the increasing complexity of asset management, aging infrastructure, and evolving global threats necessitate a structured approach to developing the competencies required for Air Force Civil Engineer Asset Managers. This research aims to identify, develop, and validate core competencies specific to this career field, utilizing a structured methodology that combines an Education Working Group (EWG) with a Delphi study. The study begins with an expert-led EWG to generate an initial list of competencies based …
Advancing Sustainable Road Construction With Cold Mix Rap And Rejuvenator,
2025
University of South Alabama
Advancing Sustainable Road Construction With Cold Mix Rap And Rejuvenator, Abeeb G. Oyelere
Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Presentations
Presentation slides for a presentation given at the 1st annual Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum at the University of South Alabama.
Asphalt Rubber Chip Seals A Cost Effective And Sustainable Solution For Road Infrastructure,
2025
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Asphalt Rubber Chip Seals A Cost Effective And Sustainable Solution For Road Infrastructure, Gunnar C. Bertsch
Construction Management
Asphalt Rubber Chip Seals provide a durable, cost effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional paving methods by incorporating recycled waste tires. This study evaluates Asphalt Rubber Chip Seals implementation in Arizona and Michigan comparing its effectiveness to conventional paving approaches and the current applications in California. Variations in state funding for road maintenance significantly impact infrastructure quality and longevity, influencing the choice of paving solutions. ARCS has demonstrated resilience in extreme weather conditions, making it a viable option for expansion to states like Arizona and Michigan, where climate variations pose challenges for pavement longevity. The research assesses construction costs, …
Exploration Of Mental Health Stressors And Proposing Interventions Among Heavy-Civil Construction Workers,
2025
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Exploration Of Mental Health Stressors And Proposing Interventions Among Heavy-Civil Construction Workers, Enrrique Zarate
Construction Management
The mental health of heavy civil construction workers is an often-overlooked issue. Long hours, job insecurity, physically demanding work, and workplace culture contribute to significant stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges among workers in this industry. This research aimed to assess the mental health conditions of heavy civil construction workers, identify key stressors, and propose effective intervention strategies to improve overall well-being. Using a combination of surveys and interviews, this study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data to gain a comprehensive understanding of workers’ mental health. The surveys provided broad insights into common stressors and overall mental health of …
The Application Of Decision Analysis Theory For Space Allocation At The Air Force Institute Of Technology,
2025
Air Force Institute of Technology
The Application Of Decision Analysis Theory For Space Allocation At The Air Force Institute Of Technology, Damian N. Soriano
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis investigates the application of Decision Analysis Theory to optimize space allocation at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Through a Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) framework, this study addresses existing methodologies for space allocation in military, academic, and office settings; the rules, limitations, and factors influencing space utilization at AFIT; and approaches to improve office and lab allocations for institutional efficiency and fairness. This research incorporates qualitative and quantitative metrics, including faculty and student data, research outputs, and historical space usage. These findings highlight significant complexities in space allocation, particularly in reconciling administrative and research requirements with structural …
Discovering Design Requirements For Next Generation Arctic Tension Fabric Shelters,
2025
Air Force Institute of Technology
Discovering Design Requirements For Next Generation Arctic Tension Fabric Shelters, Mark W. Mcveigh
Theses and Dissertations
Military operations to remote Arctic regions require large-span temporary shelters to house tactical aircraft and provide heated maintained spaces. However, the current System-50 Large Area Maintenance Shelters used by the United States Air Force and Department of Defense are inadequate for Arctic deployments. These shelters lack durability against extreme subzero temperatures, heavy snow accumulation, and high wind speeds. They also fail to address critical Arctic-specific design challenges including permafrost protection, foundation disruption caused by frost heaves, and efficient heating as a result of their inadequate thermal resistance properties. This research analyzed 20 years of climatological data from 8,399 weather observation …
Static Performance And Stability Of A Multi-Span Hybrid Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge With High Piers,
2025
School of Civil Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;China First Highway Engineering Co ., Ltd., Lishui , Zhejiang 323000 , China
Static Performance And Stability Of A Multi-Span Hybrid Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge With High Piers, Huang Yu, Liu Guanyu, Yi Jianbo, Xing Xuan, Su Miao, Peng Hui
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to study the static performance and stability of a steel-concrete composite continuous rigid frame bridge in Suichang,Zhejiang Province,a single girder and girder lattice finite element model for the whole bridge was established by using Midas Civil,and a local solid finite element model was established by using Ansys.A detailed analysis of the structural displacement and stress state of the bridge in use and the local stress in the solid section of the pier and girder under different loads was carried out.The influence of the pile-bottom restraint stiffness and pier-girder connection form on the overall stability of the bridge was …
Influence Of Train Speed On Thermal Insulation And Anti-Thawing Length For Tunnel In Cold Region,
2025
Henan College of Industry & Information Technology , Jiaozuo , Henan 454000 , China
Influence Of Train Speed On Thermal Insulation And Anti-Thawing Length For Tunnel In Cold Region, Huang Huanan, Chen Yong, Wang Yibo, Wu Yaping
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To study the influence of train speed on thermal insulation and anti-thawing measures for surrounding rock of tunnels in cold regions,it is necessary to analyze the temperature field.By using the Kunlun Mountain Tunnel Project in cold regions as a case study,the effects of external atmospheric temperature,piston wind effects caused by varying train speeds,and the driving resistance on the distribution of the tunnel ’s internal temperature field were considered.A three-dimensional numerical calculation model including the surrounding rock,concrete lining,and tunnel air was established by utilizing the thermo-fluid-structure interaction (TFSI ) technique.The thermal environment variations caused by trains at different speeds were predicted.The …
Parametric Analysis Of Composite Slab With Steel Bar Trusses At Construction Stages,
2025
Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;CCCC-SHEC West China Construction Co., Ltd., Chengdu , Sichuan 611930 , China
Parametric Analysis Of Composite Slab With Steel Bar Trusses At Construction Stages, Zhang Junhao, He Jun, Tan Chao, Feng Sidong, Wang Zitong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To clarify the structural behavior of composite slab with steel bar trusses at key construction stages including hoisting and concrete post-pouring,a composite beam bridge with a main span of 60 m in Georgia ’s E60 Highway was investigated.A finite element model was developed by using ABAQUS to simulate the construction process and analyze the influence of parameters such as prefabricated bottom slab material,number of hoisting points,slab thickness,and number of steel bar trusses on the principal stress of concrete and mid-span deflection.The results indicate that ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC ) prefabricated bottom slabs prevent plastic damage and enhance slab stiffness.Normal concrete (NC) …
Cracking Characteristics Of Cement-Stabilized Macadam With Early Strength Agent Under Variable Temperature And Humidity Curing Conditions,
2025
College of Transportation Engineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;National Engineering Research Center of Highway Maintenance Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China ;National Key Laboratory of Green and Long-Life Road Engineering in Extreme Environment (Changsha ), Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Cracking Characteristics Of Cement-Stabilized Macadam With Early Strength Agent Under Variable Temperature And Humidity Curing Conditions, Ge Dongdong, Liu Dingyuan, Lyu Songtao, Jiang Xiangyang, Xue Yanhua, Yu Yang
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In environments with large temperature variations and low humidity,the curing conditions of cement-stabilized macadam fail to meet the specifications,leading to slow early strength development and increased susceptibility to cracking.This study aimed to investigate the effects of actual environmental temperature,humidity,curing age,and addition of early strength agents on the cracking characteristics of cement-stabilized macadam.Variable temperature conditions were determined based on actual environmental temperature data.Four curing conditions were set by combining temperatures (variable temperature and standard temperature ) with relative humidity of 95%,80%,and 65%,respectively.Three types of specimens were prepared with 0%,10%,and 15% early strength agent contents and cured for 14 and 28 days,respectively.The …
Identification And Prediction Model For Traffic Blockage State Of Highways To Xizang,
2025
CCCC First Highway Consultants Co ., Ltd., Xi’an, Shaanxi 710065 , China ;School of Vehicle Engineering , Xihang University , Xi’an, Shaanxi 710077 , China
Identification And Prediction Model For Traffic Blockage State Of Highways To Xizang, Wu Ling, Liu Jianbei, Zhang Zhiwei, Shan Donghui, Chi Gandu
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To identify the traffic blockage state on highways to Xizang in extreme environments,comprehensive evaluation indicators for traffic blockage state based on the entropy-weighted TOPSIS method were proposed by using the traffic blockage event parameters observed on four major highways to Xizang:Sichuan ‒ Xizang Highway,Yunnan ‒ Xizang Highway,Qinghai ‒ Xizang Highway,and Xinjiang ‒ Xizang Highway.The K-Medoids clustering algorithm was used to categorize the traffic blockage state into different levels.By considering factors such as hazard types,road types,traffic volume,and vehicle type ratios,a classification model for the traffic blockage state on highways to Xizang was constructed based on machine learning algorithms.The results show that …
Seismic Performance Of Bridge Pile Foundation Considering Effects Of Material Freeze-Thaw Deterioration And Permafrost Degradation,
2025
School of Civil Engineering , Lanzhou Jiaotong University , Lanzhou , Gansu 730070 , China
Seismic Performance Of Bridge Pile Foundation Considering Effects Of Material Freeze-Thaw Deterioration And Permafrost Degradation, Zhang Xiyin, Yu Shengsheng, Wang Wanping, Wen Hairong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In cold and high-seismic regions,such as the Qinghai‒Xizang Plateau in China,the deterioration of material properties caused by freeze-thaw cycles and permafrost degradation due to climate change have become increasingly severe,posing significant challenges for the seismic performance assessment of bridge pile foundations.To systematically investigate the impact of permafrost degradation and material freeze-thaw deterioration on the seismic performance of bridge pile foundations and ensure proper seismic design,a finite element model was established,considering the dual effects of permafrost degradation and material freeze-thaw deterioration.A comparative analysis was conducted to evaluate the influence mechanisms of various factors on the seismic performance of bridge pile foundations …
Design And Simulation Evaluation Of Converged Toll Collection Schemes For Senegalese Highways,
2025
China Road & Bridge Corporation , Beijing 100011 , China
Design And Simulation Evaluation Of Converged Toll Collection Schemes For Senegalese Highways, Lai Zengcheng, Zhang Ning, Yang Shichun, Ding Xueqi, Ji Yanjie
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The Senegalese highway toll collection system is inefficient,and significant congestion and delays frequently occur at toll stations in the face of sudden traffic surges during holidays.This paper examined the limitations of the existing toll collection methods on Senegalese highways and combined the image detection algorithm and electronic license plate recognition technology with the existing MTC and ETC toll collection methods to construct a converged toll collection method based on vehicle information recognition.The paper aimed to optimize the Senegalese highway toll collection system,reduce its cost of use,and improve the efficiency of toll collection.The BPV Thiès toll station in Senegal was selected …
Model Test On Bearing Capacity Of Gravity Anchor Foundation Considering Rock Socketed Effect,
2025
Guangdong Province Highway Construction Co ., Ltd., Guangzhou , Guangdong 510623 , China
Model Test On Bearing Capacity Of Gravity Anchor Foundation Considering Rock Socketed Effect, Yin Jingze, Guo Chao, Zhang Xinmin, Li Wei, Shi Haiyang, Fu Baiyong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The calculation of the bearing capacity of traditional gravity anchor foundation instructed by Code for Design of Ground Base and Foundation of Highway Bridges and Culverts (JTG D 63—2007 ) only considers the friction effects of the basement and neglects the rock socketed effect of bottom plate,which is simply regarded as a safety margin,on the improvement of bearing capacity.To study the influence of rock socketed effect on the bearing capacity of gravity anchor,this paper designed two groups of indoor scale model tests on non-rock-socketed and rock-socketed gravity anchors with a scale of 1∶50 to discuss the bearing capacity and load …
Theoretical And Experimental Studies On Adaptive Spatial Rotating Main Cable Saddle,
2025
Deyang Tengen Heavy Industry Co .,Ltd., Deyang , Sichuan 618000 , China
Theoretical And Experimental Studies On Adaptive Spatial Rotating Main Cable Saddle, Chen Yuanlin, Huang Anming, Chen Long, Xie Jun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To ensure the accuracy of the main cable alignment during adaptive rotation,an adaptive spatial rotating main cable saddle suitable for spatial suspension bridges was designed.The main cable saddle had two adaptive rotating pair mechanisms with axes passing through the IP point.By using a specific suspension bridge as a case study,the design was validated through a combination of finite element analysis and model testing to assess the reliability and structural safety of the adaptive rotation mechanism.The results show that the adaptive spatial rotating main cable saddle can automatically adjust its orientation based on variations in the main cable load during construction,with …
Section Form Of Open-Cut Tunnel By Ultra-Large-Diameter Shield Empty-Push Technology,
2025
China Railway Liuyuan Group Co ., Ltd., Tianjin 300308 , China
Section Form Of Open-Cut Tunnel By Ultra-Large-Diameter Shield Empty-Push Technology, Sun Chao, Zhang Guangwei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Based on the engineering background of the open-cut section by the shield machine with overall movement in the rapid transformation project of Wanghai Road,Shenzhen City,the structural stress and economy of three types of section forms under construction and operation conditions were analyzed to determine the optimal section design.The load-structure model was used to analyze the parameters affecting the internal force of the optimal section.The research results show that the top and bottom plates and side walls in the scheme with ribs set at the corner (scheme 3) have uniform force,and force during the construction period is close to that during …
Application Of Superelevation Detection Technology In Ship Collision Prevention System Of Cross-Sea Bridges,
2025
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority , Zhuhai , Guangdong 519015 , China
Application Of Superelevation Detection Technology In Ship Collision Prevention System Of Cross-Sea Bridges, Song Xiaodong, Duan Min, Ren Quanli, Hu Jianan, Yang Naiheng, Chen Jingwen, Tong Jianrong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Cross-sea bridges are an important component of national infrastructure and an important regional transportation hub,which have a significant impact on economic development,regional integration,and cultural exchange.Ship superelevation is an important factor that threatens the safety of bridges.Therefore,superelevation detection is an important means to improve the service level of channel navigation,standardize the navigation order of ships in the water area near the bridge,and enhance the ship collision prevention ability of bridges.This paper conducted theoretical analysis and engineering feasibility research on superelevation detection by using laser alignment,laser ranging,optoelectronic detection,LiDAR detection,and machine vision.According to the superelevation detection requirements of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge,two technical …
Industrial Design And Economic Analysis Of Steel Box Girder Bridge With Conventional Span,
2025
CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company Ltd ., Wuhan , Hubei 430014 , China ;Key Laboratory of Large-Span Bridge Construction Technology , Wuhan , Hubei 430014 , China ;Research and Development Center of Transport Industry of Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies of Transport Infrastructure , Wuhan , Hubei 430014 , China
Industrial Design And Economic Analysis Of Steel Box Girder Bridge With Conventional Span, Cui Bing, Chen Kun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To improve the industrial construction level of steel bridges,a prefabricated continuous steel box girder bridge was designed in this study,which is suitable for bidirectional four lanes and six lanes with spans ranging from 40 m to 80 m.The overall dimensions and local structures of the steel box girder bridge were determined according to the specifications and engineering experience,and the load-bearing capacity was checked.Modular industrial products were designed by defining the vertical and horizontal modular divisions for the steel box girders,resulting in 21 standardized modular components.Based on the concept of life cycle,an economic analysis of the prefabricated steel box girder bridge …
Mechanism Of Mud Pumping On Plateau Highway Under Traffic Loads And Its Treatment Strategy,
2025
Key Laboratory of Highway Engineering , Ministry of Education , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Mechanism Of Mud Pumping On Plateau Highway Under Traffic Loads And Its Treatment Strategy, Zhang Junhui, Chen Zhide, Gao Feng, Na Qicai, Ma Pengfei, Xiao Lin
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The dynamic hydraulic response and particle migration of subgrade structures under traffic loads are fundamental to reveal the formation and development mechanisms of mud pumping.The driving mechanism of fine particle migration in the mud pumping state was explored by conducting laboratory tests on layered gravel-sandy silt columns under dynamic loads.The results show that the slurry sloshing causes alternating positive and negative pressure gradients within the gravel layer.This oscillating pressure gradient enhances the pore permeability in the underlying sandy silt layer,providing the necessary hydrodynamic conditions for fine particle migration.Fine particle migration increases the slurry turbidity to a stable value.Upon the removal …
