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Crack Propagation Of Vehicle‑Steel Bridge Deck Slabs Based On Pavement Damage, Tang Sheng, Yin Xinfeng, Zhang Ming, Yan Wanli

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the influence of vehicles under different pavement damage conditions on crack propagation of welded toe at the roof of steel bridge deck slabs,finite element models of suspension bridges,fine vehicles,and local steel bridge deck slabs were established,and multiple groups of obstacle heights were set to simulate pavement damage.The explicit dynamic analysis program was used to simulate vehicle-bridge coupling vibration and extract the forces of vehicles on the steel bridge deck slabs at different lanes,speeds,and obstacle heights.The crack propagation life of the welded toe at the roof was obtained by applying them to a local steel bridge deck …

Calculation Of Socket Depth For Circular Pipe Pier-Bearing Platform Socket Connection, Chen Jingli, Xiao Feng, Wang Zhigang, Wang Zhihai, Xu Yan

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The minimum socket depth for circular pipe pier-bearing platform socket connection can be calculated according to Article C.0.3 in the Specifications for Design of Highway Precast Concrete Bridges (JTG/T 3365 -05—2022 ).In order to enable engineering designers to fully understand and correctly apply the calculation formula in this article,this paper first introduced the main technical features of the typical connection scheme,as well as the structural failure principles and objectives formulated in the specification of the typical connection scheme.Then,it briefly introduced the experimental research content and results of the typical connection scheme and explained the key construction measures and their functions …

Reliability Analysis Of Long‑Span Concrete Box Arch Bridge Under Temperature Effect Combinations, Zheng Junlin, Jiang Youbao, Zheng Xinhao, Lu Naiwei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The existing design methods for concrete arch bridge structures do not consider the random characteristics of the eccentricity generated by load effects and overlook the influence of stochastic eccentricity on structural reliability.To address this deficiency,a calculation model for eccentricity under temperature effect combinations was derived.The random characteristics of eccentricity for different sections of the main arch of concrete arch bridges and their sectional bearing capacities were analyzed under different load parameter combinations.By utilizing the Monte Carlo method,reliability indices were computed for different sections of the main arch and different load parameter combinations after considering the random characteristics of eccentricity.The results …

Preparation And Performance Of Emulsified Asphalt With High-Temperature Resistant And Wheel Sticking-Free Effects, Yan Han, Zha Xudong, Kang Xiaogang, Gong Yan, Zhang Zhengji, Zhang Wenshuai

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the problem of wheel sticking at high temperatures in the construction process of existing wheel sticking-free emulsified asphalt of tack coat,this paper adopted the composite modification method of 70# and 15# matrix asphalt and waterborne polyurethane resin (WPR ) to prepare hard asphalt-WPR (HA-WPR )-modified emulsified asphalt in accordance with the high-temperature resistant and wheel sticking-free requirements.Through a series of laboratory tests,the technical performance,wheel sticking-free performance,and interlayer bonding performance of the emulsified asphalt were researched and compared with ordinary wheel sticking-free emulsified asphalt and ordinary emulsified asphalt tack coat oil.The results show that the technical performance of the …

Model Analysis Of Axial Compressive Mechanical Properties Of Concrete Column Constrained By Textile-Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites, Ma Gao, Wang Zhaoyang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to avoid the problem of matrix cracking in textile-reinforced concrete (TRC ),a reinforcement method of textile-reinforced engineered cementitious composites (ECC ),namely TRECC composed of textile and high-performance ECC was proposed.However,the research on the axial compressive mechanical properties of TRECC-constrained concrete in China and abroad is still insufficient,and there is a lack of reliable strength and ultimate strain analysis models.A total of 116 axial compression test results of TRC-constrained concrete columns and 125 axial compression test results of TRECC-constrained concrete columns were collected.The confinement mechanisms and failure modes of TRECC and TRC-constrained concrete were compared.Then,the strength models and ultimate …

Key Techniques For Constructing Flexible Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Abutments, Yu Xiaoxiao, Xu Chao, Li Haoyu, Zuo Binli

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The flexible geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS ) abutments offer several advantages,including cost saving,reduced bridgehead misalignment,and good seismic performance,showing great potential for application in transportation engineering both in China and abroad.The flexible GRS abutment is essentially composed of a composite structure formed by closely spaced layers of geosynthetic reinforcement material,and the construction quality and load-bearing capacity are crucial to the success of the project.To ensure construction quality and study the construction process of flexible GRS abutments,a construction site monitoring method was adopted.Based on the experience from the construction of a vehicular overpass on the Wuwei ‒ Yuexi Expressway,the quality control measures …

Research On Mechanical Entry Excavation And Reinforcement Measures For Large Cross-Section Tunnel, Liang Xiao, Li Ke, Guo Hongyan, Hu Xuebing, Yao Chengrui

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

With the innovation of tunnel construction techniques and mechanical equipment,mechanical drilling and blasting for mountain tunnels have gradually developed.However,several challenges exist during the mechanical entry excavation for mountain tunnels,including the significant influence of geological factors,limited equipment adaptability,and constrained working space.This research,based on a specific tunnel project,utilized FLAC3D finite difference software to study the mechanical excavation method and auxiliary reinforcement measures for shallow-buried segments at the large cross-section tunnel portal.A comparative analysis was conducted on the displacement of surrounding rock,the stress of supporting structures,and the variation of plastic zones before and after tunnel face reinforcement for different advances per cycle and …

Application Research Of Bim Technology In Highway Prefabricated Bridge Scheme Design, Li Jinlong, Wang Xinnan, Liu Dongsheng, Chen Zhongzhi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

At present,the highway bridge scheme requires continuous adjustments and upgrading due to iterative updates of design data and refined investigation of the surrounding environment of the bridge site.This paper upgraded the traditional route design software,developed a GIS-integrated platform,built a three-dimensional environment with design data as the core,and created a bridge scheme model through parametric intelligent design.It also evaluated and optimized the bridge scheme based on the integration of the bridge model and the surrounding environment.The results show that by using BIM technology,the forward design of a bridge scheme based on a three-dimensional environment is realized.This approach automates the scale statistics …

Predicting The Indirect Cost Of Construction Projects In Egypt: An Artificial Neural Network Approach, Aya Effat

Theses and Dissertations

Cost estimation is one of the vital processes in construction management that needs to be done early in any project in order to determine the project's budget. The accuracy of the cost estimate is a key factor in the success of construction projects since it enables project managers to successfully control the project’s expenses. Construction costs mainly consist of direct cost and indirect cost. Generally, indirect costs can be categorized into two types: site overheads and general overheads. In a construction project, overheads, particularly site overhead costs, make up a considerable portion of a contractor's budget. Accordingly, accurately estimating the …

Synergizing Gis And Genetic Algorithms To Enhance Road Management And Fund Allocation With A Comprehensive Case Study Approach, Mohamed Nabawy

Civil Engineering

This study identifies a critical knowledge gap, revealing how the deterioration of roads, compounded by extensive usage and additional factors, poses significant risks to the road networks’ functionality. Without a robust fund allocation and prioritization strategy, the extent of this risk may be overlooked, adversely affecting the performance of essential infrastructure elements. Our research introduces an integrated decision-making model for existing road infrastructures to address this gap. This innovative approach combines a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based road management model with a fund allocation prioritization strategy, enhanced by an optimization engine via a genetic algorithm. The primary aim is to precisely …

Synergizing Gis And Genetic Algorithms To Enhance Road Management And Fund Allocation With A Comprehensive Case Study Approach, Mohamed Nabawy

Civil Engineering

This study identifies a critical knowledge gap, revealing how the deterioration of roads, compounded by extensive usage and additional factors, poses significant risks to the road networks’ functionality. Without a robust fund allocation and prioritization strategy, the extent of this risk may be overlooked, adversely affecting the performance of essential infrastructure elements. Our research introduces an integrated decision-making model for existing road infrastructures to address this gap. This innovative approach combines a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based road management model with a fund allocation prioritization strategy, enhanced by an optimization engine via a genetic algorithm. The primary aim is to precisely …

Synergizing Gis And Genetic Algorithms To Enhance Road Management And Fund Allocation With A Comprehensive Case Study Approach, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed

Civil Engineering

This study identifies a critical knowledge gap, revealing how the deterioration of roads, compounded by extensive usage and additional factors, poses significant risks to the road networks’ functionality. Without a robust fund allocation and prioritization strategy, the extent of this risk may be overlooked, adversely affecting the performance of essential infrastructure elements. Our research introduces an integrated decision-making model for existing road infrastructures to address this gap. This innovative approach combines a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based road management model with a fund allocation prioritization strategy, enhanced by an optimization engine via a genetic algorithm. The primary aim is to precisely …

Building Services Engineering January/February 2025

Building Services Engineering

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Impact Of A Kinesthetic Learning Model On Architecture, Engineering, And Construction (Aec) Knowledge In African American Middle School Girls, Mercy F. Fash, Andrea A.N Ofori-Boadu

Journal of Research Initiatives

This study examines the impact of a femalized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Kinesthetic Learning Model (fAEC-KLM) intervention on the AEC knowledge of African American middle school girls. Fourteen (14) middle school girls completed both pre- and post-surveys and tests that assessed their knowledge of AEC concepts, including roles and responsibilities, gender and racial diversity, and salary benefits. Paired-sample t-tests were utilized to evaluate statistically significant differences in knowledge before and after fAEC-KLM intervention. Results showed notable improvements in students' knowledge of AEC salary and benefits, as well as the underrepresentation of females, particularly African American females, and AEC roles and …

From Football To Construction: Transferring Leadership Competencies For The Era Of Construction 4.0, Payson W. Campisano

Construction Management

This study aims to explore the intersection of leadership competencies developed through football and their applicability to the construction industry, with a focus placed on the emerging leadership needs in Construction 4.0. Drawing on insights from interviews with current and former student-athletes who study or studied construction management at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, the research highlights the transferability of key leadership qualities from football, such as resilience, teamwork, and critical thinking, to the cognitive, interpersonal, business, and strategic domains of leadership within construction management. Building on the work of Yang, Sunindijo, and Wang (2020), who …

Construction Change Order Data As Inputs For A Programmatic Risk Model, Eric C. Klein

Theses and Dissertations

Hurricane Michael struck Tyndall Air Force Base as a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds, damaging or destroying 90% of its infrastructure (484 buildings). This devastation prompted the Department of Defense to rebuild Tyndall as the “Installation of the Future,” encompassing 44 Military Construction (MILCON) projects and 260 Facility Restoration, Sustainment, and Modernization (FRSM) projects. Since reconstruction began, over 630 Change Request Forms (CRFs) have been closed, adding $67.8 million in costs and 4,880 construction days. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Division developed a programmatic risk model to predict future costs and delays. However, …

Operation And Maintenance Costs In Reverse Osmosis Desalination Projects Adopting Public-Private Partnerships: A Comprehensive Investigation And Analysis, Mayar Mohamed Khairy

Theses and Dissertations

Water Desalination projects, specifically ones adopting reverse osmosis (RO) technology, play a pivotal role in addressing the scarcity of water globally. Since these projects require huge investments, there is an imperative need to focus on the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in their developments. This research tries to provide a comprehensive investigation into the factors affecting O&M costs in PPP desalination projects due to their importance.

A comprehensive research approach, including a literature review, expert interviews, survey analysis, and statistical tools, is adopted in this research aiming to identify key factors and recommendations based on best practices in O&M costs …

Advanced Construction Scheduling: Capturing Conditional And Stochastic Relationships, Amr Elsabagh

Theses and Dissertations

Proper planning is a key factor in all business endeavors. This is especially important in the construction industry as a project is sensitive to countless factors that affect the project's time and cost. This created the need for agile and flexible schedules for close monitoring and dynamic planning for construction projects. The currently prevailing scheduling techniques are CPM and PERT, which professionals in the field widely use. These methods create static schedules that are vulnerable to any changes in the schedule logic, which often happens during construction projects. In addition, these Scheduling techniques do not capture the uncertainties and complex …

Organizational Change Management In Egypt; Contractors’ Perspective, Karim Ayoub

Theses and Dissertations

Organizational change management in the construction industry is a vital process for companies to consider in their operations. Successful implementation of the process allows the companies to go a step further in the market due to their competitiveness derived from better performance and efficiency. However, applying change to the organization and introducing new structure is a challenge for any company seeking better performance, but worth it if it is implemented properly. In general, this research sheds light on the organizational change management implementation in construction contractors in Egypt. Where, this study aims to demonstrate the organizational change management initiatives and …

Challenges Of Sustainable Infrastructure In Egypt For Contractors, Consultants, And Owners, Abdelrahman Ali Gaber Eng., Mohammed Elsayed Elsharkawy Assis. Prof., Adel Ibrahim Eldosouky Prof.

Journal of Engineering Research

This research investigates the multifaceted challenges and opportunities for implementing sustainable infrastructure in Egypt from the perspectives of key stakeholders—contractors, consultants, and owners. It uses structured questionnaires to draw on a comprehensive literature review and a field study. These questionnaires were distributed to experts across three vital sectors: roads and bridges, water and sewage networks, and ports and shore protection. A total of 95 participants completed the survey, surpassing the statistically required sample size of 61, calculated using Kish's 1965 formula, thereby enhancing the robustness of the findings. Key barriers identified include high initial costs, insufficient operational funding, lack of …