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Performance And Perception Disparities In Blended Learning Across Varied Vocational Academic Backgrounds, Yujie Cao, Azhan Abdul Aziz, Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd Arshard

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

With rising popularity of vocational education in China, the study investigates how academic backgrounds influence vocational students’ perceptions and learning outcomes in a blended SketchUp course, guided by Blended Learning framework and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Quantitative data from 71 undergraduate and 71 junior college interior architecture students was analyzed using statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and t-tests. The analysis showed no significant differences between academic groups in academic achievements, but differences in several perceptions, suggesting equitable learning experiences in the blended course. Tutorial videos may have contributed to personalized pacing, reducing variations among learners. Applying TAM to …

Mechanism Of Seismic Liquefaction For Heterogeneous Soil, Radu Popescu, Pradipta Chakrabortty

Architectural Engineering

In addition to inducing uncertainty in the predicted response, natural spatial variability of soil properties affects the mechanical response of geotechnical structures. When a failure surface is involved in the response, this surface can deviate from its theoretical location to pass through weaker zones of material. For the case of seismically induced soil liquefaction, it has been found that a larger amount of excess pore water pressure is generated in a soil exhibiting small-scale variability of its properties than in the corresponding uniform soil having geomechanical properties equal to the average properties of the heterogeneous soil. An explanation for this …

คุณค่าของสวนสราญรมย์ในฐานะสวนประวัติศาสตร์, ณิชา เกษตรเกรียงไกร

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

“สวนสราญรมย์” เป็นสวนที่มีความเก่าแก่และประวัติศาสตร์ยาวนาน ปัจจุบัน (พ.ศ. 2567) สวนแห่งนี้ทำหน้าที่เป็นสวนสาธารณะเพื่อการพักผ่อนและการออกกำลังกาย แม้บริเวณที่ตั้งของพระราชวังสราญรมย์ได้รับการขึ้นทะเบียนเป็นโบราณสถานในปี พ.ศ. 2545 แต่สวนที่เคยเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของพระราชอุทยานยังไม่ได้รับการขึ้นทะเบียน ประกอบกับความเสื่อมโทรมขององค์ประกอบทางภูมิทัศน์วัฒนธรรมภายในสวน ส่งผลให้ความสำคัญในฐานะสวนประวัติศาสตร์กลับถูกละเลยงานวิจัยฉบับนี้จึงมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อชี้ให้เห็นคุณค่าของสวนสราญรมย์ในฐานะการเป็นสวนประวัติศาสตร์ ผ่านการศึกษาองค์ประกอบของภูมิทัศน์วัฒนธรรม โดยมุ่งเน้นการศึกษาเกี่ยวกับองค์ประกอบทางกายภาพ ในประเด็นของแผนผังและภูมิประเทศ โครงสร้างทางสถาปัตยกรรมและองค์ประกอบตกแต่ง และพืชพรรณ ทั้งนี้ยังได้พิจารณากิจกรรมการใช้งานของสวนควบคู่ไปด้วย โดยทำการทบทวนแนวคิด ทฤษฎีและงานวิจัยที่เกี่ยวข้อง พร้อมทั้งรวบรวมข้อมูลของพื้นที่ศึกษา เพื่อทำการวิเคราะห์และประเมินคุณค่าตามเกณฑ์ในกรอบแนวคิดของสวนประวัติศาสตร์สากลผลการศึกษาพบว่า แม้ว่าองค์ประกอบบางส่วนจะมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงไป แต่องค์ประกอบที่หลงเหลือยังสะท้อนถึงความเป็นสวนประวัติศาสตร์ของสวนสราญรมย์ องค์ประกอบทางกายภาพส่วนใหญ่มีสภาพทรุดโทรมและควรค่าแก่การอนุรักษ์ โดยมุ่งเน้นการเก็บรักษาสิ่งที่มีคุณค่าให้ได้มากที่สุด เพื่อคงไว้ซึ่งความเป็นเอกลักษณ์ของสวนที่ยังหลงเหลืออยู่ในปัจจุบัน นอกจากนี้ควรกำหนดกิจกรรมการใช้งานให้เหมาะสม เพื่อป้องกันไม่ให้ทำลายคุณค่าของสวนประวัติศาสตร์ และส่งเสริมกิจกรรมที่ทำให้สวนสราญรมย์เป็นแหล่งเรียนรู้ทางวัฒนธรรม งานวิจัยฉบับนี้จะช่วยสนับสนุนการดูแลและอนุรักษ์สวนสราญรมย์ รวมถึงการขึ้นทะเบียนโบราณสถานในอนาคต อีกทั้งยังช่วยสร้างความตระหนักรู้ให้กับประชาชนถึงความสำคัญของสวนประวัติศาสตร์ในประเทศไทย และเป็นประโยชน์ต่อการศึกษาสวนประวัติศาสตร์อื่น ๆ ต่อไป

การพัฒนาคู่มือรายการตรวจสอบใช้ประกอบแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคาร ประเภทอาคารอยู่อาศัยในกรุงเทพมหานคร, เวธินี พูลเพิ่มพันธ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1. ศึกษาทบทวนแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารของกรุงเทพมหานคร 2. ศึกษาปัญหาที่เกี่ยวข้องกับแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารของกรุงเทพมหานคร 3. เพื่อเสนอแนะคู่มือรายการตรวจสอบ (Check list) แผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารเป็นแนวทางในการแก้ปัญหาที่เกี่ยวข้องกับแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารของกรุงเทพมหานคร เป็นการศึกษาวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพที่มีการรวบรวมข้อมูล จัดกลุ่มกฎหมาย จัดทำคู่มือรายการตรวจสอบ (Check list) และสัมภาษณ์กลุ่มตัวอย่างแล้วนำมาวิเคราะห์เปรียบเทียบข้อมูลและสรุปผล ผลการศึกษาพบว่า 1. การพิจารณาข้อกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้องกับแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารจำเป็นต้องพิจารณากฎหมายร่วมกันหลายฉบับ โดยในแผนผังแบบแปลนที่ประกอบด้วยข้อกฎหมายหลายหัวข้อมากที่สุดคือ แผนผังบริเวณ 2. จากการสัมภาษณ์ผู้ที่มีความเกี่ยวข้องกับการยื่นขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารจำนวน 9 คน ในเรื่องปัญหาที่เกี่ยวข้องกับแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคาร พบว่าในกลุ่มผู้ปฏิบัติวิชาชีพพบปัญหาการค้นหาข้อกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการออกแบบ, ปัญหาข้อกฎหมายซ้ำซ้อนหรือขัดแย้งกัน, และปัญหาความเข้าใจของผู้พิจารณาคำขออนุญาตและผู้ยื่นขออนุญาตไม่ตรงกัน ขณะที่กลุ่มผู้พิจารณาอนุญาตพบปัญหาการค้นหาข้อกฎหมายที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการพิจารณาอนุญาต, ปัญหาความเข้าใจของผู้พิจารณาอนุญาตและผู้ยื่นขออนุญาตไม่ตรงกัน, และปัญหาในการอ่านแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคาร 3. ในส่วนคู่มือรายการตรวจสอบ (Check list) แผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคารพบว่ากลุ่มตัวอย่างเห็นด้วยเป็นจำนวน 12 ความคิดเห็นและมองว่ามีความเป็นไปได้ที่จะช่วยแก้ไขปัญหาที่เกี่ยวข้องกับแผนผังแบบแปลนในการขออนุญาตก่อสร้างอาคาร ควรนำไปพัฒนาเพิ่มเติมและทดสอบการใช้งานจริงต่อไป

Project Control System (Pcs) Implementation In Engineering And Construction Projects: An Empirical Study In Saudi's Petroleum And Chemical Industry, Sahar Jawad, Ann Ledwith, Rashid Khan

School of Cybersecurity Faculty Publications

Purpose

There is growing recognition that effective project control systems (PCS) are critical to the success of projects. The relationship between the individual elements of PCS and successfully achieving project objectives has yet to be explored. This research investigates the enablers and barriers that influence the elements of PCS success and drive project objectives.

Design/methodology/approach

This study adopts a mixed approach of descriptive analysis and regression models to explore the impact of six PCS elements on project outcomes. Petroleum and chemical projects in Saudi Arabia were selected as a case study to validate the research model.

Findings

Data from a …

Westside Vision 2100: Economic Development And Urban Growth Study, Moises Gonzales

Resource Center for Raza Planning (RCRP)

Project Vision Statement: Our vision is to create a community where residents and visitors alike experience a harmonious blend of modernity and tradition, where innovation meets cultural richness. The Albuquerque Westside 2100 vision revolves around the symbiotic relationship between a thriving Urban Center and flourishing Neighborhood Centers. It is a testament to our dedication to creating a future where innovation, culture, and sustainability coalesce to form a community that stands the test of time. Together, we embark on a journey towards a prosperous and harmonious Albuquerque Westside.

This project is presented by RCRP in poster format.

Determination Of Spore Viability In Concrete Across Several Factors Using Most Probable Number, Samuel Boyer

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

To determine the lowest concentration of spore added to polyurethane-cement composite (PUCCO) particles that can still germinate after curing in concrete. This research project is a small addition to the larger research project being undertaken by Mirza Mohammed Rashiduzzaman for his Masters. The larger project involves the use of fungal spores added in concrete to act as a self-healing component when cracks form in the concrete structure over time. These spores are suspended in a protective oil and loaded into small, hardened sponge-like PUCCO cubes to act as growth points when water and air can reach the PUCCO in the …

Impact Of Traffic Congestion On Transportation System: Challenges And Remediations - A Review, Hamdy B. Faheem, Amira M. El Shorbagy, Mohamed Elsayed Gabr

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Traffic congestion is a growing problem in urban transportation networks around the world, having major consequences for the economy and the environment. As metropolitan populations rise and more people rely on autos for mobility, traffic congestion is becoming more common and severe. This review paper presents an overview of the economic and environmental issues caused by traffic congestion in urban areas, as well as proposed ways to reduce its negative effects. It discusses potential traditional transportation solutions such as traffic management infrastructure development, improving public transportation, and intelligent transportation solutions to address traffic congestion problems such as smart parking systems, …

The Role Of Smart Systems In Conservation On Sustainability Of Heritage Buildings, Aml Abd El-Wareth Mohamed

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Abstract— Historic cities with challenges in trying to integrate their heritage buildings to keep pace with the age of technology, by developing a vision for an intelligent environment (IE) of the future that would integrate smart systems for conservation on heritage. Recent, information and communications technology (ICT) progress has diverse smart heritage solutions, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and longevity for future generations. Research problem includes challenging the possibility of integrating smart systems into heritage buildings while conserving its values, identity, and using it effectively, sustainably manner, also no comprehensive model for smart technology integration in heritage buildings for automation and control …

Neural Network-Based Fault Distance Estimation For Multi-Terminal Dc Microgrids, Mohamed Elmadawy, Abdelhady Ghanem, Sayed Abulanwar, Ahmed Shahin

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Fault distance estimation in DC microgrids is a critical issue due to the growing adoption of DC-based distribution systems. Current methods face limitations like sensitivity to system parameters and high-resistance fault detection, necessitating improved accuracy. This study proposes a neural network approach to accurately locate fault distances in multi-terminal DC microgrids. Three different structures based on backpropagation algorithms are developed and trained to estimate fault distances with high precision. These structures can handle various fault scenarios, including different fault resistances and the presence of noise. Two of the structures can predict fault distances from one side locally, achieving low error …

Effect Of Rows And Columns On The Heat Transfer Characteristics Of Pcm Staggered Capsules Bundle, Ahmed Saad Soliman, Ahmed A. Sultan, Mohamed A. Sultan

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The current work is a heat exchanger (H.EX) incorporating several oval capsules filled with PCM as staggered bundles in a shell. Through the charging process, the PCM, initially at 299 K, is heated by passing a cross flow of hot water in the upward direction by a value of 343K. After complete melting, the solidification process is started by passing water at a temperature of 283 K. The proposed unit is studied with different rows (3, and 5 rows), and columns (3, and 5 columns), including 8, 13, 14, and 23 capsules. The number of rows and columns gets four …

Glaucoma Diagnosis Using Hybrid Neural Encoder Decoder Based Unet Hybrid Inception, Akanksha Bali, Vibhakar Mansotra

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The anatomy of the retinal fundus picture, which includes the optic disc, affects how glaucoma characteristics are extracted. One of the main causes of blindness in the globe is glaucoma. Correct glaucoma screening in its early phases is difficult since the condition only becomes apparent when its symptoms are severe. If glaucoma is not treated, the optic nerve head (ONH) will be harmed, resulting in vision loss. Nevertheless, there are currently not enough eye experts accessible, and eye screening is personal, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, this is a real issue that can be addressed by automatically diagnosing glaucoma using deep …

An Experimental Study Of The Effect Of Spindle Speed On The Spike Energy Of The Light & Heavy Spindles, Wael A. Hashima, Ibrahim A. Elhawary

Mansoura Engineering Journal

In the present work, the experimental studies were carried out the investigation of the effect of some factors on the spike energy of the light and heavy spindles used frequently; in cotton spinning and in twisting continuous filament, speed with and without the spool and also with different values of full yarn package. Depending on the rotating mass, it was found that by the increase of the heavy spindle speed from 4000 r.p.m to 12000 r.p.m, the spike energy of the spindle with full package increase from 0.5 gSE to 2.3 gSE. At the working speed (10000 r.p.m) of the …

Enhancing The Perception Of Public Urban Spaces Via Place-Making: Martyrs' Square And Selected Locations In El-Gaish Street Case Study, Vert Kamal Ramzy, Nanees Abdel Hamid Mohamed Ali Elsayyad, Lamis Saad El-Din El-Gizawi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Trust be told that urban spaces have generated a lot of controversy in recent years. The major issues that I will address in this paper are transformations in the urban environment affected by different appearances due to economic and social changes that shape their meaning through human interactions for creating a social life. With the emergence of modern architecture and planning patterns, urban spaces have become the focus of researchers for study and analysis to determine the best destination.

This paper aims to present place-making as an approach to strengthening the perception of public urban spaces and, consequently, its impact …

Design And Construction Of A Novel Reciprocating Pin-On-Plate Wear Testing Machine, Yasser S. Mohamed, Ahmed Abdelbary

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This manuscript introduces a new pin-on-plate tribometer established for a study of the tribological behavior of materials at a constant sliding speed. The originality of this test rig lies in its capability to perform six independent tests at the same time. Wear tests can be conducted with high reliability and low error thanks to the high rigidity of the machine. The reciprocating motion of the counterface was designed to be in an arc path. The tribometer has the facility of changing the applied load and the length of the wear path. The test machine can used to perform both dry …

Distribution System Losses Allocation Based On Circuit Theory With Distributed Generation, Ahmed S. Abdelkader, Ibrahim I. Mansy, Abdelfattah A. Eladl

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Electricity energy is the most convenient and efficient form of energy transmission and conversion. Nonetheless, losses take place while electrical power is traveling from power stations through transmission and distribution networks to the loads. Despite the high efficiency of electrical transmission and distribution networks, the huge amounts of power moving through these networks make the financial loss due to the lost energy very high and its management becomes a critical consideration for both utility providers and regulatory bodies. The efficient management of losses encompasses two major functions: the first is running the system in a way that minimizes the losses; …

Build Digital Annual Survey 2023 Results, Clare Eriksson, Robert Moore, Bilal Succar

Reports

The Build Digital Annual Survey 2023 examines the level of digital transformation across Ireland’s construction and built environment sector. Based on 252 responses from industry, academia, and government, the report shows that most participants were working in organisations already engaged in digital transformation, with key expected benefits including improved accuracy, operational efficiency, cost reduction, faster clash resolution, and improved scheduling. The findings indicate that many respondents had experience using digital tools and methods across common model uses, particularly capturing and representing, planning and designing, and simulating and quantifying. The report also highlights continued challenges, including limited formal training, uneven assessment …

Planning Growth Management; The Rapid Urbanization Of Loudoun County, Virginia, Shaianna Trump

Theses and Dissertations

As the population grows, planners and politicians must decide how to direct growth. This thesis analyzes how growth management can control land use and development using Loudoun County, Virginia, as a case study. By looking at how Loudoun County has implemented growth management policies, a case can be made for why governments should look to growth management to manage growth pressures. This thesis looks at the past and present growth management policies in Loudoun County and analyzes the County’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan.

Riverview Community Park Commoning Plan, Haley B. Keene

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

Riverview Community Park began as an illegal DIY skatepark in the Maymont neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Now, although it is a city park, it is still entirely managed by volunteer community groups (skateboarders, the neighborhood Civic League, and a community garden) who view the park as a creative, experimental community-led spatial project. Due to a dearth of communication between the three groups, the park has suffered political strife between the groups and a chaotic physical atmosphere. This plan utilizes a commons governance framework and participatory, asset-based community design to usher in a new era of enhanced collaboration, common narratives, and …

El Pequeño Riego De México: Puebla, Morelos, Y Baja California Sur, José A. Rivera Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

Small to medium-sized irrigation systems in México are characterized in the literature as El Pequeño Riego. Some systems can be compared to those in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, while others are significantly larger and more complex. Regardless of irrigated acres or hectáreas, however, there are many elements that are commonly shared across these regions. Firstly, the irrigation works are based on the use of acequias dug from the earth that need to be maintained and cleaned season to season. The terms canals and acequias are interchangeable. Secondly, the irrigators themselves, whether called parciantes or regantes, take …

Vertical Farming: A Key To Sustainable Compact Cities, Mohab Taher Abdelfatah, Sahar Mahmoud El-Arnaouty, Akram Abdelhakim Zayan

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Urbanization continues to surge, with projections indicating that by 2050, around 70 percent of the global population will reside in urban areas. In response, urban planners are exploring novel urban paradigms to ensure food security through urban agriculture, a cornerstone of sustainable development encompassing environmental, economic, and social dimensions. This study addresses a critical research gap within urban agriculture, conducting a comparative analysis between horizontal and vertical farming methodologies within urban contexts. By categorizing various typologies of vertical farming, from container farms to mixed-use structures, this research highlights their distinct contributions to sustainable urban development. Emphasis is placed on vertical …

Anticipating The Fall Line: A Plan For Equitable Trail-Oriented Development On Commerce Road, Eric King

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects

Once completed, the Fall Line trail will provide a 43-mile active transportation route through Central Virginia from Ashland to Petersburg. Three miles of the trail’s alignment follow Commerce Road in Richmond’s Southside. As Manchester continues to undergo rapid change, trail-oriented development (TrOD) offers an opportunity to accommodate growth and transform the industrial corridor into a mixed-use destination as envisioned by the city’s master plan. While TrOD within the study area represents both economic and community development, relatively low residential property values and median incomes within surrounding neighborhoods warrant proactive measures to mitigate potential displacement pressures. Drawing from precedents set by …

Humanising Commercial Streets As A Tool For Social Sustainability, Mona Helmy, Nada El-Hama

Architectural Engineering

Commercial Streets are the beating heart of any city, the hubs of leisure, business, and social gatherings, in which they also reflect cultures and be used to assess the level of well-being of citizens. Recently, due to the world population increase and other various factors, such as excessive urbanism and the domination of vehicle movement over pedestrianization rights, some commercial streets suffer from dehumanisation causes and symptoms. Those vary between substandard planning and construction, inhospitable landscaping, and excessive visual pollution, among other causes and symptoms. Thus, this research investigates various Humanisation strategies adopted worldwide. It discusses the potential of applying …

Revitalizing Historic Plazas For Integrated Urban Conservation, Mona Helmy

Architectural Engineering

Historic plazas play a major role in improving or creating place identity, place memory, and belonging of heritage areas. They maintain elements of tangible and intangible heritage, such as accommodating social networks, traditions, lifestyles, traditional crafts, festivals, or rituals. Above all, they manifest a unique sense of place, and collective memory of cities to local communities, contributing to the historical character of heritage areas. The paper claims that the revitalization of historic plazas intends to reconcile conserving their historical urban landscape (HUL) to meet the changing requirements of local communities. It argues that revitalizing historical plazas is an innovative approach …

Assessing Indoor Temperature Control Using Different Materials And Designs, Amany G. Micheal Prof.

Architectural Engineering

Controlling indoor temperature in buildings is gaining much importance. This is attributed to the increasing awareness around the world of the mandate reduction in fossil fuel consumption to produce electricity necessary to control temperature inside buildings. This research studies the potential to improve the indoor environment of buildings using different materials either insulators or incorporated inside a building and façade design. The study involves phase changing materials (PCM), thermal insulation materials and façade shading and design. Thermal insulation materials include mineral wool and polystyrene boards, which are the most popular insulators in arid countries. Wood cladding influence on the indoor …

Experimental Investigation On Properties Of Sugarcane Bagasse Fiberboard Manufactured With Different Techniques, Amany G. Micheal Prof., Marianne Nabil Girgis Ass. Prof., Omar Mohasen Khalaf Eng.

Architectural Engineering

Within an ongoing research project investigating the use of sugarcane bagasse (SCB) to develop different building materials, this article adopts an experimental approach to determine the effect of the manufacturing technique on proposed composite fiberboards. Two different prototypes of composite fiberboards are developed using (SCB) as a natural fiber, and different matrices are tested. The epoxy resin and polyester resin are used as the alternative matrices. Fiberboards are proposed to be used as cladding boards or as internal furnishing units material instead of using MDF or HDF that exploit the usage of natural soft or hard wood that is unrecyclable, …

Enhancing The Mechanical Properties Of Green Concrete Blocks Mixture, Amany G. Micheal Prof., Tuka Fahmy El Ghazaly Arch., Rania Rushdy Moussa Dr.

Architectural Engineering

Concrete is a very abundant building material and flexible in construction. Yet cement is the main material used in concrete mixture, which consumed a lot of energy and money. Cement is a very un-eco-friendly material when it comes to production and is a main contributor to global warming. On the other hand, Polymers can be toxic to people, fauna, and flora. In the last century, Egyptian citizens complained that the waste has increased, and the inappropriate waste disposal effect the Egyptian health and quality of life. The alternative is to burn the polymers; however, it will produce toxic emissions that …

A Framework For Developing Sustainable Architectural Entrepreneurship Start-Ups In Egypt, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Mariz Ahmed Aziz, Fatma Othman Alamoudy

Architectural Engineering

Purpose – This research aims to develop and validate a framework to support the development of sustainable architectural entrepreneurship start-ups (AES) in Egypt by overcoming the challenges that obstruct their development. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative and quantitative research methodology was designed to accomplish four objectives. The literature review investigated the concept of entrepreneurship, the challenges of AES in Egypt and Egypt’s Vision 2030. Four case studies were analysed to validate the identified challenges and strategies adopted to overcome these obstacles. A survey questionnaire was conducted with AES founders in Egypt to assess their perception of entrepreneurship, challenges and strategies adopted …

Managing Design Changes Through Integrating Concurrent Engineering Into The Architectural Design Process, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Mariam Sherif Ali

Architectural Engineering

This research aims to investigate the role of concurrent engineering (CE) towards managing design changes (DCs) during the architectural design process (ADP). To achieve this aim, a mixed research approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods was designed to accomplish four objectives. Firstly, the literature review investigated ADP, causes and impacts of DCs and CE. Secondly, three case studies of construction projects from Finland, China and Indonesia were collected and analysed to validate the identified causes and impacts of DCs and examine the role of CE towards managing DCs during ADP. Thirdly, a survey questionnaire was conducted with a representative sample …

A 4-Dimensional Strategy For Managing Construction Waste Originating During The Design Process Within Architectural Design Firms In Egypt, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Aya Said Muawad Saad

Architectural Engineering

This study aims to develop and validate a comprehensive strategy consisting of four dimensions for effectively managing construction waste (CW) arising during the Architectural Design Process (ADP) within Architectural Design Firms (ADFs) in Egypt. To accomplish this aim, a hybrid research approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods, was designed to address four specific objectives. Firstly, a thorough literature review was conducted to explore the topics of ADP, CW, Waste Management (WM), as well as national and international Waste Management Strategies (WMS). Secondly, three construction-based case studies from Saudi Arabia, China, and Thailand were gathered and analyzed to investigate the efficacy …