Data-Driven Analysis Of Construction Bidding Stage-Related Causes Of Disputes,
2023
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Data-Driven Analysis Of Construction Bidding Stage-Related Causes Of Disputes, Muaz O. Ahmed, Islam H. El-Adaway
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Construction bidding is a complex process that involves several potential risks and uncertainties for all the stakeholders involved. Such complexities, risks, and uncertainties, if uncontrolled, can lead to the rise of claims, conflicts, and disputes during the course of a project. Even though a substantial amount of knowledge has been acquired about construction disputes and their causation, there is a lack of research that examines the causes of disputes associated with the bidding phase of projects. This study addresses this knowledge gap within the context of infrastructure projects. In investigating and analyzing the causation of disputes related to the bidding …
Bim And Digital Twins In Infrastructure Projects: An Overview From The Transportation Professional's Perspective,
2023
Louisiana State University
Bim And Digital Twins In Infrastructure Projects: An Overview From The Transportation Professional's Perspective, Natállia Mendes
LSU Master's Theses
Transport infrastructure has undergone significant changes in recent years due to the digitalization of construction methods. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for more productive and cost-effective technologies to optimize various aspects such as time, cost, changes, waste, and errors in projects. Notably, technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin (DT) hold the potential to enhance the performance of infrastructure projects. While BIM has received substantial attention in recent years, Digital Twin is relatively new to the construction industry. This leads to a scarcity of studies on DT and its integration with other emerging technologies like BIM. …
Deep Learning Techniques For Efficient Evaluation Of Asphalt Pavement Condition,
2023
Public Works Department, Faculty of Engineering; Ain Shams University; Cairo; Egypt
Deep Learning Techniques For Efficient Evaluation Of Asphalt Pavement Condition, Kamel Mahdy, Ahmed Zekry, Mohamed Moussa, Ahmed Mohamed, Hassan Mahdy, Mohamed Elhabiby
Mansoura Engineering Journal
For the last few decades, researchers have been devising a simple and cost-effective method to evaluate pavement distresses to give decision-makers adequate feedbacks about the pavement condition of a certain road. Fortunately, with the evolution and progression of computer vision tools and techniques, good results had been achieved regarding the detection, classification, and quantification of road distress. In this paper, a new efficient process of road distress analysis using deep learning models is introduced. This new process was tested on a collected road dataset to evaluate the efficiency and speed of this low-cost road maintenance system. Promising results were obtained …
Skills Matter – Up-Skilling Across Construction Stakeholders For Emerging Roles,
2023
Solas
Skills Matter – Up-Skilling Across Construction Stakeholders For Emerging Roles, Avril Behan, Paul Mccormack, Barry Mcauley
Conference Papers
The EU’s Climate Target Plan To 2030 (European Union 2020b) of achieving at least 55% reduction in Green House Gas emissions from 1990 levels, delivering towards a climate-neutral economy by 2050, requires systems-level change in the way we design, construct, and operate our built assets. Funding initiatives, such as co-ordinated by BUILD UP Skills, aim to deliver upskilling to the market but targets set by the European Skills Agenda may not be reached at current achievement levels. This paper presents the results of one completed and the progress of one ongoing Horizon 2020 funded project, BIMcert and ARISE, respectively. Learning …
An Occupant-Centric Energy Modeling And Simulation In Office Buildings,
2023
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
An Occupant-Centric Energy Modeling And Simulation In Office Buildings, Seddigheh Norouziasl
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Building energy use is highly sensitive to occupants’ energy-related behaviors, including their presence and interaction with different building systems. Modeling and simulation of occupants’ energy-related behavior play an essential role in accurately predicting building energy consumption. Simplifying occupancy parameters in building performance simulation tools can lead to discrepancies between the simulated and actual building energy performance. The main goal of this research is to simulate the occupants’ energy-related behavior in office buildings and utilize the occupancy data to accurately predict building energy performance. Our objective is to increase building energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption while ensuring occupants' comfort, especially …
The Extent Of Drone Education Being Taught In Asc Schools To 4-Year Construction Students,
2023
Clemson University
The Extent Of Drone Education Being Taught In Asc Schools To 4-Year Construction Students, Cheran Teja Dumpati
All Theses
The technology of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is growing rapidly in many fields and has become one of the skills in demand in the industry. Universities are one of the primary sources of teaching drone technology with a career-oriented approach. The goal of this study is to investigate the content of the drone curriculum being taught in Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) schools. This includes the topics covered, practical training offered, and the key deliverables taught. This information serves as a foundation for the schools that are looking forward to start drone courses in their department. The research found that …
Analyzing The Labor Shortage In The Construction Industry And The Best Practices To Increase Worker Satisfaction,
2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Analyzing The Labor Shortage In The Construction Industry And The Best Practices To Increase Worker Satisfaction, Cade Batchman
Construction Management
The construction industry is facing a significant labor shortage, which has far-reaching implications for the industry and the economy. This paper explores the causes of the shortage and the practices being implemented to address it. Economic changes, technological advancements, union/open shop dynamics, educational shifts, and the industry's image all contribute to the shortage. The economic rebound from the 1980s recession and the lack of new entrants into the field have created a demand-supply gap. Additionally, slow adoption of technology and the perception of construction work as physically demanding and risky have deterred potential workers. The decline in union membership has …
Research Progress On Properties Of Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture,
2023
1. School of Transportation Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China; 2. National Engineering Research Center of Road Maintenance Technologies, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
Research Progress On Properties Of Fiber Modified Asphalt Mixture, Liang Bo, Zhang Haitao, Liu Zheng, Liao Wei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
As a kind of asphalt mixture additive and stabilizer, fiber can effectively improve the performance index of asphalt pavement and extend the service life of asphalt pavement. Based on the analysis of relevant literature in China and abroad, this paper summarized the action mechanism of fiber modified asphalt and asphalt mixture, the effect of fiber content on properties, and the characteristics of different types of fiber modified asphalt. Fiber can effectively improve the high temperature property, low temperature property, and fatigue property of asphalt mixture, especially the resistance to low temperature and fatigue cracking of asphalt mixture. The modification effect …
Review Of Research Progress Of Frame Beam Anchore D Structure In Slope Supporting,
2023
School of Transportation Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
Review Of Research Progress Of Frame Beam Anchore D Structure In Slope Supporting, Zhang Junhui, Zhou Qinwei, Li Feng, Zhang Shiping
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
This paper summarized the research status of frame beam anchored structures in slope supporting and reinforcement engineering in China and abroad. It analyzed the results of structural design, model test, and field construction. Through induction and analysis, it is found that the current design of frame beam anchored structure has certain limitations, and it is necessary to form a universal design theory and method. The model test of frame beam anchored structure in slope supporting is limited by the test equipment and conditions and fails to be carried out on a large scale. The key points and standards of the …
Numerical Analysis Of Structural Characteristics Of Prefabricated Ecological Grid Retaining Walls,
2023
1. School of Civil Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312099, China; 2. School of Engineering, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310015, China;
Numerical Analysis Of Structural Characteristics Of Prefabricated Ecological Grid Retaining Walls, Wang Xinquan, Zhu Cong, Huang Tianyuan, Diao Hongguo, Peng Xijian
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The retaining wall is a common slope protection structure. In view of the current insufficient greening and high prefabricated retaining walls, prefabricated ecological grid retaining walls with high construction efficiency and greening features emerge. In order to explore the mechanical characteristics and influencing factors of prefabricated ecological grid retaining walls, Abaqus finite element software was used to discuss the mechanical characteristics of prefabricated ecological grid retaining wall columns and inclined shelves with different embankment heights and different fillings. The results show that different fill heights have different effects on the lateral displacement of the column, and the effect of fill …
Study On Effectiveness Evaluation Method Of Expressway Drainage System In Rainy Area,
2023
School of Civil Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
Study On Effectiveness Evaluation Method Of Expressway Drainage System In Rainy Area, Luo Datian, Li Jiayi, Zou Jingrong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of expressway drainage systems in rainy areas and comprehensively analyze the factors affecting the effectiveness of drainage systems, this paper took the perfection of drainage system, stability of drainage facilities, and road traffic safety as the first-level evaluation index and six kinds of influencing factors such as the degree of integrity as the second-level index, and it put forward the evaluation criteria of the effectiveness of expressway drainage system in rainy areas. The fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was used to determine the membership degree of expert scoring through the trapezoid membership function, and …
Macro And Micro Analysis Of Influence Mechanism Of Anti⁃Slide Pile Position On Slope Stability,
2023
1. Power China Roadbridge Group Co., Ltd., Beijing 100048, China;
Macro And Micro Analysis Of Influence Mechanism Of Anti⁃Slide Pile Position On Slope Stability, Liu Ping, Wang Meijing, Zhang Shaoqiang, Zhang Yongsheng, Wang Denghua, Li Dongdong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to study the influence mechanism of anti-slide pile position on the stability of the slope and optimize the supporting parameters of anti-slide piles reasonably, a three-dimensional continuous and discrete coupled numerical model of the slope was established based on the finite difference theory and discrete element theory of a highway cut slope in southwest China. The influence mechanism of anti-slide pile position on the stability of the cut slope was analyzed from macro and micro perspectives. The results show that the force chain of particles on the sliding surface is thin at the top and dense at the …
Experimental Study On Interface Fatigue C Haracteristics Of Asphalt P Avement Pothole Patch Under External Factors,
2023
1. School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, China; 2. Sichuan Key Laboratory of Road Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, China;
Experimental Study On Interface Fatigue C Haracteristics Of Asphalt P Avement Pothole Patch Under External Factors, Ai Changfa, Shao Zhutao, Huang Yangquan, Ren Dongya
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
After the asphalt pavement patch for potholes is put into use, the interface joints around it are prone to fatigue and durability problems under the action of external factors such as the natural environment and driving load effect. In order to analyze the fatigue characteristics of the repaired interface joints under the action of external factors, the four-point bending fatigue test and pull-out test, combined with the results of orthogonal analysis, were used to determine the best bonding scheme of the repaired interface. The influence of external factors such as temperature, frequency, and strain level on the fatigue life of …
Study On Improvement Of Early Skid Resistance Of Sma Asphalt Pavement Based On Spreading Grit,
2023
1. Shandong Institute of Transportation Science, Jinan, Shandong 250031, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Highway Maintenance Technology and Transportation Industry (Jinan), Jinan, Shandong 250031, China;
Study On Improvement Of Early Skid Resistance Of Sma Asphalt Pavement Based On Spreading Grit, Jiang Zhaowei, Wei Jincheng, Liu Hang, Sun Qiang, Li Xia
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The early skid resistance of SMA 13 pavement is poor. To address this issue, the existing research results were analyzed, and physical detection was conducted. It was found that the large structure pavement failed to provide good early skid resistance detection value. Based on the principle of spreading abrasive materials, two methods to improve the early skid resistance of SMA pavement were proposed. The particle size of abrasive material was determined to be 2.36–4.75 mm, and the spreading amount was 0.82 kg/m2, which verified the safety of the methods. The test results show that the two methods can slightly improve …
Crack Resistance Of Basalt Fiber Asphalt Pavement Under The Coupling Effect Of Low Temperature⁃Load In Heavy Freezing Area,
2023
1. Key Laboratory of Highway Engineering in Special Areas, Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710064, China
Crack Resistance Of Basalt Fiber Asphalt Pavement Under The Coupling Effect Of Low Temperature⁃Load In Heavy Freezing Area, Guo Yinchuan, Hao Chenwei, Guo Han, Fan Li, Shen Aiqin, Wang Lusheng
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of the cold working environment and road diseases of asphalt pavement in the heavy freezing area of Inner Mongolia, a control index of pavement structure based on crack resistance was proposed. The calculation models of the newly built basalt fiber asphalt pavement structure and the pavement after cracks were established by using Ansys finite element software. The mechanical parameters, thermophysical parameters, and other parameters of the basalt fiber asphalt pavement were determined through laboratory tests, and the crack resistance indexes under the coupling action of low temperature and load were calculated, respectively. The fatigue life of basalt fiber …
Detailed Structure Of Double ⁃Layer Porous Asphalt Pavement Under Three Paving Technologies,
2023
1. Shanghai General Institute of Urban Construction Design and Research (Group) Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200125, China;
Detailed Structure Of Double ⁃Layer Porous Asphalt Pavement Under Three Paving Technologies, Zhang Zhenshan, Liao Gongyun, Wang Can, Zhang Yi, Cai Yang, Fang Xin, Wu Wei
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
For three kinds of construction technologies of double-layer drainage pavement (traditional “hot + cold” paving technology, “hot + warm” paving technology, and “hot + hot” integrated molding technology), the discrete element method and laboratory test were used to make plate specimens and cylindrical specimens, respectively, and the interlayer morphology of double-layer drainage pavement under the three kinds of construction technologies was compared. Based on the virtual shear test and laboratory direct shear test, the effects of construction technologies and amount of adhesive oil on the interlayer shear strength of double-layer drainage pavement were analyzed. By means of visualization, the distribution …
Design And Stress Analysis Of Baqiutian Jointless Arch Br Idge In Yunnan,
2023
1. College of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; 2. School of Civil Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China;
Design And Stress Analysis Of Baqiutian Jointless Arch Br Idge In Yunnan, Chen Baochun, Sun Tongqing, Huang Qingwei, Han Yu, Shi Zhi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The bridge without expansion joints, with the expansion device removed, can completely solve the maintenance problem of the expansion device and is sustainable. Its application is mainly in beam bridges and relatively few in arch bridges. In this paper, the Baqiutian Bridge in Yunnan Province was taken as an example, which is an upper bearing arch bridge. The arch path structure is directly connected with the two approach spans to form a continuous structure and extends to the guide plate (approach slab) behind the platform, thus eliminating the expansion joints of the whole bridge floor and making it an arch …
Optimization Design Of Uhpc ⁃Nc Continuous Box Girder Bridge Based On Response Surface Method,
2023
1. Foshan Jianying Development Co., Ltd, Foshan, Guangdong 528315, China;
Optimization Design Of Uhpc ⁃Nc Continuous Box Girder Bridge Based On Response Surface Method, Guan Weiyi, Duan Luqi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to solve the two major problems of mid-span deflection and cracking in the late stage of the long-span bridge, a UHPC-NC hybrid beam design scheme was proposed, and some design parameters were optimized based on the response surface method. By optimizing the local parameters, namely the thickness of the roof, web, and bottom plates of the mid-span section, and the overall parameters, such as the UHPC replacement ratio, the number of beam curves, and the height of the mid-span beam, the optimal parameter combination was obtained as follows: roof thickness of 22 cm, web plate thickness of 25 …
Analysis And Optimal Adjustment Of Manufacturing Errors Of Main Girder Of Long ⁃Span Steel Box Cable ⁃Stayed Bridge,
2023
School of Civil Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China
Analysis And Optimal Adjustment Of Manufacturing Errors Of Main Girder Of Long ⁃Span Steel Box Cable ⁃Stayed Bridge, Tu Guangya, Zhou Zhizhe
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In order to study the influence of the random manufacturing error of the main girder permitted by the research specification on the alignment of the finished long-span steel box cable-stayed bridge, guided by the adaptive stress-free configuration construction control theory, the Shishou Yangtze River Highway Bridge, a long-span twin-tower cable-stayed bridge, was studied. The influence and propagation characteristics of the random error effect of the main girder members on the main structure of the cable-stayed bridge were analyzed. The adverse effects of random manufacturing errors of the main girder on the structure of the cable-stayed bridge were studied. The results …
Research On Budget Quota Of Highway Bridge Crack Treatment,
2023
CCCC First Highway Consultants Co. Ltd, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710075, China
Research On Budget Quota Of Highway Bridge Crack Treatment, Chang Ding, Yu Licun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In view of the lack of a unified budget quota for concrete structure crack treatment, a large number of measured data and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process were used to calculate the consumption of budget quota through the amplitude difference coefficient of construction quota. According to the technical specifications of highway bridge reinforcement engineering, reasonable crack treatment methods and engineering contents were determined, and the quota of structure crack treatment was prepared by using the physical quantity. The quota cost was compared with actual engineering cases. The results show that the quota cost and the actual project cost are basically at …
