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A Framework For Achieving Sustainability By Overcoming The Challenges Of The Construction Supply Chain During The Design Process, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Nooran Alnassar

Architectural Engineering

This paper aims to develop a framework to achieve sustainability by overcoming the challenges of the construction supply chain (CCSC) during the design process. To achieve this, two approaches, namely theoretical and practical, were used to accomplish four objectives. For the theoretical approach, based on literature review and case studies, the objective used was to identify, classify and validate the challenges that the construction supply chain (CSC) encounter. For the practical approach, a survey questionnaire was employed to quantify the CCSC and investigate the perception of architectural design firms (ADFs) in Egypt towards achieving sustainability by overcoming the CCSC during …

A Simulation Model For Optimal Bidding Decisions, Rayan H. Assaad, Muaz O. Ahmed, Islam H. El-Adaway, Amr Elsayegh

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The lowest bid approach is the most used technique in the US construction procurement environment since competitive bidding is a legal requirement in the public sector. Despite that many research studies were directed to help contractors in taking different bidding decisions, there is still insufficient research efforts that equipped contractors with decision-support tools to decide on optimal bid values. Hence, this paper takes previous research works a step further by developing a simulation model that can be adopted to determine the bid decision that would result in winning more projects. To this end, a methodology composed of multiple steps was …

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Building Services Engineering

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Analytical Assessment Of Project Complexity: A Guide To Managing Projects Through Reduction Of Complexity, Christopher Vanarsdale

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

This research discusses the characteristics that make projects difficult to manage. Project inefficiencies and failures can be attributed to the structure of a system. Developing a measurement for complexity based on the number and nature of interactions in the system can allow project complexity to be reduced while still meeting project objectives. Previous research has identified characteristics or markers of complex systems but does not address how to measure or how to reduce a system’s complexity.

The objective of this dissertation is to develop a metric for complexity that assists project and emergency managers in reducing project complexity either by …

การใช้วัสดุเหลือใช้จากอุตสาหกรรมแกรนิตในคอนกรีต กระตุ้นด้วยสารละลายด่างเสริมเส้นใยเหล็ก, พลยุทธ ทองผาสุก

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาอิทธิพลของเศษหินแกรนิตและเส้นใยเหล็กต่อสมบัติเชิงกลของคอนกรีตที่กระตุ้นด้วยสารละลายด่างภายใต้อุณหภูมิปกติและอุณหภูมิสูง มวลรวมรีไซเคิลจากเศษหินแกรนิตถูกนำมาใช้แทนที่ทรายธรรมชาติในปริมาณร้อยละ 0 และ 100 โดยน้ำหนัก และมีการเสริมกำลังของวัสดุด้วยเส้นใยเหล็กในปริมาณร้อยละ 0, 1, และ 2 โดยปริมาตรของคอนกรีต ผลการทดสอบพบว่าค่าการไหลแผ่มีค่าลดลงเมื่อแทนที่ด้วยเศษหินแกรนิต เช่นเดียวกับการเพิ่มปริมาณเส้นใยเหล็กส่งผลให้ค่าการไหลแผ่ลดลง ค่ากำลังรับแรงอัดของคอนกรีตที่ใช้เศษหินแกรนิตและทรายธรรมชาติมีค่าใกล้เคียงกันในทุกอายุการบ่ม (7, 28 และ 90 วัน) และเมื่อเพิ่มปริมาณเส้นใยเหล็กส่งผลให้ค่ากำลังอัด กำลังรับแรงดัด และความเหนียวของวัสดุมีค่าเพิ่มขึ้นตามปริมาณเส้นใยเหล็ก โดยกำลังอัด กำลังรับแรงดัด และความเหนียวมีค่าสูงที่สุดเมื่อใช้ปริมาณเส้นใยเหล็กร้อยละ 2 โดยปริมาตรของคอนกรีต สำหรับการทดสอบหลังเผาไฟ 60 นาที พบว่า ค่ากำลังรับแรงอัดคงค้างของคอนกรีตที่ใช้มวลรวมเศษหินแกรนิตมีค่าใกล้เคียงกับคอนกรีตที่ใช้ทรายธรรมชาติ ในขณะที่กำลังรับแรงดัดของคอนกรีตที่ใช้มวลรวมเศษหินแกรนิตมีค่ามากกว่าคอนกรีตที่ใช้ทรายธรรมชาติ นอกจากนี้การเสริมเส้นใยยังช่วยเพิ่มกำลังอัดและกำลังดัดคงค้างหลังเผาไฟของคอนกรีตได้

Bond Behavior Between Concrete And Embedded Through-Section Gfrp Bars, Nakares Kongmalai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

There are many technologies and methods for strengthening and enhancing the performance of deteriorated reinforced concrete structures. The embedded through-section (ETS) is one of the significant techniques for shear strengthening using glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars. This study aims to investigate the bond behavior between ETS bars and concrete interfaces. A series of 36 pullout test specimens was conducted to analyze the bond mechanism between ETS bars and concrete. The tested parameters consisted of concrete compressive strength, bar diameter, embedment length, concrete covering, and nut anchorage. The result shows that the increase in concrete compressive strength enhanced the average …

การพัฒนาระบบอัตโนมัติเพื่อตรวจสอบคุณภาพงานผนังฉาบเรียบโดยใช้ข้อมูลพอยท์คลาวด์, ศักดินนท์ นพฤทธิ์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การตรวจสอบคุณภาพงานผนังในโครงการก่อสร้างอาคารประกอบด้วยรายการที่ใช้ประเมิน วิธีการวัด และเกณฑ์การประเมิน ซึ่งรายการวัดเกี่ยวกับความเรียบอาจใช้เครื่องมือวัดเทียบกับเกณฑ์ หรือการใช้สายตาในการประเมินความเรียบ อย่างไรก็ตามการวัดด้วยเครื่องมือและสายตาส่วนบุคคลอาจใช้เวลาเนื่องจากปริมาณงานก่อสร้างผนังมีจำนวนมาก นอกจากนี้วิธีการตรวจสอบแบบเดิมมีข้อจำกัดด้านสายตาและประสบการณ์ส่วนบุคคลซึ่งไม่สามารถตรวจสอบข้อบกพร่องที่เป็นไปได้ทั้งหมด ปัจจุบันข้อมูลพอยท์คลาวด์ถูกประยุกต์ใช้ในการตรวจสอบความเรียบของผนังเนื่องจากประสิทธิภาพของข้อมูลที่แม่นยำ โดยการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลพอยท์คลาวด์ด้วยเฉดสีเพื่อจำแนกมิติความเรียบของผนังมีหลายขั้นตอนทำให้ต้องใช้เวลา นอกจากนี้เกณฑ์การตรวจสอบผนังด้วยภาพแสดงเฉดสีอาจมีข้อจำกัดในการประเมินข้อบกพร่อง เนื่องจากภาพอาจมีความหนาแน่นของจุดต่างกันทำให้การวิเคราะห์บริเวณขอบเขตที่ต้องแก้ไขขาดความชัดเจน งานวิจัยนี้พัฒนาระบบอัตโนมัติสำหรับวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลพอยท์คลาวด์เพื่อตรวจสอบข้อบกพร่องด้านความเรียบของผนัง ระบบนี้ได้รับการพัฒนาโดยการเขียนโปรแกรมบน MATLAB เพื่อวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลพอยท์คลาวด์ และนำเสนอแนวคิดในการพัฒนาเกณฑ์การประเมินเพื่อเป็นมาตรฐานสำหรับการประเมินข้อบกพร่องด้านความเรียบแบบอัตโนมัติโดยใช้ตรรกศาสตร์คลุมเครือ งานวิจัยนี้พัฒนาและทดสอบแนวคิดด้วยการเปรียบเทียบข้อมูลการตรวจสอบคุณภาพที่หน้างานจริงกับระบบตรวจสอบที่นำเสนอ ผลการทดสอบพบว่าระบบประเมินอัตโนมัติสามารถตรวจสอบข้อบกพร่องด้านความเรียบของผนังโดยการแสดงเฉดสีทั้งบริเวณผิวผนังที่นูนและยุบอย่างชัดเจน นอกจากนี้แนวคิดในการพัฒนาเกณฑ์เพื่อประเมินความเรียบโดยใช้ตรรกศาสตร์คลุมเครือ ช่วยสนับสนุนระบบการตรวจประเมินความเรียบของผนังแบบอัตโนมัติ โดยลดการตัดสินใจส่วนบุคคลของมนุษย์ที่เกี่ยวกับข้อบกพร่องด้านความเรียบของผนัง อย่างไรก็ตามการพัฒนาระบบควรเก็บข้อมูลกรณีศึกษาเพิ่มเติมเพื่อช่วยให้ระบบมีความน่าเชื่อถือมากขึ้น

Shear Behavior Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened By Gfrp Bars Using Embedded Through-Section Method, Chanakan Klippathum

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Embedded through-section (ETS) technique is one of the interesting strengthening techniques which have been developed to enhance the shear carrying capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The purpose of this research is to investigate the shear behavior of RC beams strengthened by ETS method using glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bar. Ten RC beams were subjected to three-point loading test. The efficiency of several parameters was investigated including the shear span to effective depth (a/d) ratio (2.4, 3.6 and 4.8), compressive strength of concrete (27 MPa and 43 MPa), and mechanical anchorage, i.e., presence of anchorage, types of anchorages (steel …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of Global Research On Green Building Rating Tools., Janhavi Kailas Mahale Ms, Kanchan C. Khare Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The movement of green buildings started all over the world after the development of different rating tools for the assessment of green buildings. In the present study, the research trends in the area of green building rating tools (GBRTs) were analysed through the Scopus database from the year 2000-2020. By using the different combinations of keywords, relevant articles were found after refining the search results. In this study, 482 relevant articles from the first set of keywords were considered till the period 4^th February 2021 for further analysis. Results reveal that research on GBRTs was majority done only on …

Simulation Of Flexural Performance Of Mill-Cut Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beam Degraded By Mild Corrosion, Minh Khanh Vo

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The reinforced concrete structure is widely used for various applications structure due to its many advantages, so it is easily exposed to severe environments and corrosion of steel occurred shortening the life durable of the structure which may cause danger to humans and economic damage. Corrosion occurred as a significant factor leading to the further deterioration of performance and reduction of the loading resistance of reinforced concrete structures. Therefore, durable corroded structures should be dealt with to ensure user safety. In recent decades, steel fiber reinforced concrete is studied and applied cause of provides better durability. Nevertheless, there is a …

A Review Of Different Aspects Of Applying Asphalt And Bituminous Mixes Under A Railway Track, Kazem Jadidi, Morteza Esmaeili, Mehdi Kalantari, Mehdi Khalili

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Faculty Research

Asphalt is a common material that is used extensively for roadways. Furthermore, bituminous mixes have been used in railways, both as asphalt and as mortar. Different agencies and research institutes have investigated and suggested various applications. These studies indicate the benefits of bituminous material under railways, such as improving a substructure’s stiffness and bearing capacity; enhancing its dynamic characteristics and response, especially under high-speed train loads; waterproofing the subgrade; protecting the top layers against fine contamination. These potential applications can improve the overall track structure performance and lead to minimizing settlement under heavy loads. They can also guarantee an appropriate …

An Assessment Of Research Trends On Fiscal Policy, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Shoail Farooq, Tauha Hussain Ali Dr, Nafees Ahmed Memon Dr, Qasim Hussain Khahro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Fiscal policy has been a topic of research interest for researchers. It plays a very important role in the economic growth of any country. Fiscal policy does not only achieve economic development, but eliminates the hindrances that assist economic stability. Based on the significance of the term. This paper evaluates the research output of the term fiscal policy since 1970 in different fields using the Scopus database. The data was collected from the Scopus database and were analyzed using Microsoft Excel to analyze the research trends on fiscal policy. It is concluded that fiscal policy has been a topic of …

Expanding The Concept Of Comprehensive Area Ratio Parameter To The South-Central States Towards Simplifying The Structural Evaluation Of Flexible Pavements At The Network Level, Nitish R. Bastola

Civil Engineering Theses

The surface deflection bowl data collected through Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) has been widely utilized by various Department of Transportation (DOTs) in the South-Central States and other places. The primary purpose of using deflection-based NDTs in network-level assessment is to identify a weak pavement section that requires further analysis at the project level. The falling weight deflectometer (FWD) test is one of the common NDT based tests utilized by highway agencies in assessing the performance of the flexible pavement. However, a robust method to evaluate pavement sections utilizing FWD data from all the sensors are seldom developed. There is always a …

Laboratory Testing And Mechanistic Analysis Of Treated Subgrade Soils, Hari Kumar Reddy Yarrapureddi

Civil Engineering Theses

Calcium-based stabilizing agents such as cement and lime have been extensively used to improve the engineering properties of base and subgrade layers of pavement systems. Recently, polymers and chemical stabilizers have become popular due to cost efficiency, ease of application, and fast curing times. In this study, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) values of polymer and chemical treated soils were compared with the CBR values of soils treated with conventional stabilizers. Parametric sensitivity analyses was carried out on key parameters including the type of subgrade soil, stabilizing agent, stabilizing agent treatment levels, and moisture conditioning. Additionally, numerical analyses was performed to …

Bio-Binder—Innovative Asphalt Technology, Amir Tabakovic

Articles

The global road network spans 16.3 million km [1], of which 5 million km is in the EU. These road networks fulfil major economic and social goals by facilitating the movement of goods and people throughout the EU, and are therefore of the utmost importance to the economic and social life of the EU [2]. National governments invest heavily in their road networks, e.g., in 2014, EUR 53.33 billion was invested in the development and maintenance of the EU road network [3]. Each year, the world produces 1.6 trillion tonnes of asphalt [4], of which 218 million tonnes is produced …

Quality Control In Concrete Pavement: Early Detection Of Near-Surface Honeycombing With Gpr, Theresa Mccabe

Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This thesis presents utilization of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for the assessment of highway pavements to gain a better understanding of this NDE method’s capabilities in terms of early detection of consolidation-caused air voids in brittle materials. The objectives are to first, determine the earliest time during the dormant, setting, and early hardening periods of concrete’s set that GPR can be used to detect shallow air voids. Secondly, the change in dielectric constant will be tracked over the first 24 hours of concrete setting in order to quantify the impact of the dielectric constant assumptions in early detection. Two different …

Benefits Of Pre-Construction Analysis: Cet Senior Capstone Expands Understanding Of An Urban Refuge At Gallopnyc Sunrise Stables, Aalaa Mohammed

Publications and Research

For any construction project, there exists a phase of planning known as “pre-construction.” This initial phase of the project provides a definition of the project, identification of potential issues, planning and scheduling, scope, cost estimation, and analysis of needs for the job. My research analyzes a pre-construction case study conducted for Gallop NYC’s Stable in Howard Beach, Queens. The findings suggest that the practice of construction planning is effective in order to avoid delays in construction itself and ensure successful project completion. Supporting literature examines some of the best practices for pre-construction analysis. These include but are not limited to: …

Cement Stabilized Crushed Stone Base Course Strength And Stiffness Analysis, Andrew Deschenes

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Approximately 70 – 80% of state departments of transportations (DOTs) utilize the 1993 AASTHO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures (1993 AASHTO) [1] for structural design of pavements. A growing portion of DOT’s are beginning to implement the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG), referred to as AASHTOWare Pavement ME [2]. The 1993 AASHTO flexible guide applies empirically derived unitless strength values referred to as structural layer coefficients and structural numbers (SN) to pavement thickness and pavement types. The 1993 AASHTO rigid flexible guide utilizes the depth and strength of the concrete pavement, with the composite spring constant (kc), which is …

Seismic Loading Effects Within Orthogonally Connected Steel Lateral Force Resisting Systems, Alhussin Faraj Aliwan

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Steel buildings located within seismically active regions require special design considerations to ensure public safety and prevent collapse during an extreme seismic event. Two commonly used steel systems are special moment frames (SMFs) and buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs). When two seismic systems share a common column in an orthogonal configuration (such as at a building corner), design specifications currently consider a 100+30 rule wherein the shared column is designed for 100% fuse demand in one direction, plus 30% fuse demand from the other direction. While this rule has been shown to be reasonable for elastic building response, a few studies …

Using Bcsa Cement To Repair Waterway Transportation Structures, Anazaria Johanis Ortega Gonzalez

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Many maritime structures (e.g., locks, dams, ports) in the US are either reaching or are past their design lives, and there are limited funds for the necessary maintenance activities which can lead to repairs that requires closures. These structures are not easy to detour and often require dewatering before repairs can be made, closures can cause delays and business-related losses which can have a large effect on the nation’s economy. Thus, it is advantageous to reduce the repair time for maritime structures. BCSA (belitic calcium sulfoaluminate) cement is a promising material to perform this type of repair due to its …

Behavior Of Concrete Structures Reinforced With High Strength Steel, Rahman S. Kareem

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The structural strength and corrosion resistance of concrete members are improved when A1035 steel is used as the main reinforcement. The enhancement of A1035 is achieved by the modification of the composition and microstructure of the steel. Therefore, the behavior of concrete structures reinforced with high-performance steel (A1035) is different from those reinforced with the regular steel (A615). Concrete bridge decks reinforced with different amounts of A1035 were studied in this research program. The structural behavior of twelve concrete bridge decks reinforced with A615 Grade 420 (60 ksi) and A1035 Grade 830 (120 ksi) steel was investigated at both service …

Improving Tolerance Control On Modular Construction Project With 3d Laser Scanning And Bim: A Case Study Of Removable Floodwall Project, Huimin Li, Chengyi Zhang, Siyuan Song, Sevilay Demirkesen, Ruidong Chang

Faculty Publications

Quality control is essential to a successful modular construction project and should be enhanced throughout the project from design to construction and installation. The current methods for analyzing the assembly quality of a removable floodwall heavily rely on manual inspection and contact-type measurements, which are time-consuming and costly. This study presents a systematic and practical approach to improve quality control of the prefabricated modular construction projects by integrating building information modeling (BIM) with three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning technology. The study starts with a thorough literature review of current quality control methods in modular construction. Firstly, the critical quality control procedure …

The Feasibility Of Real Time Location Systems In Construction, John O. Brouse Iv

Construction Management

The construction industry is becoming increasingly sophisticated by implementing new computer-based technologies to improve safety, efficiency, accountability, and many other aspects. One new type of technology that is becoming increasingly popular in other labor based industries is real time locating systems. These systems allow for managers to keep accountability of a variety of assets in a manufacturing facility or industrial center. Recent research has shown the benefits and potential uses of these systems on construction jobsites. This paper seeks to analyze the potential for Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) to be used on construction jobsites and compare the different RTLS …

Application Of Autonomous Equipment In Heavy Civil Construction, Roman J. Ruffino

Construction Management

The prevalence of autonomous vehicles in our everyday lives is continually growing. Automobile manufacturers such as Tesla have made great strides in building a car that can safely navigate the world around it and respond to sudden changes. There is great potential in the heavy civil construction industry for equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, and transport vehicles to add another level of safety and efficiency to the worksite. The goal of this research will be to determine whether a contractor would actually apply this technology, or if it isn’t practical for everyday use. This paper will examine the current state …

The Discipleship Home Pergola And Firepit Area, Andreas V. Rasmussen

Construction Management

This report illustrates the complete process of the implementation of an outdoor space consisting of a hardscaped firepit area covered by a pergola in the backyard of the Discipleship Home in Oceano, CA. This project was carried out by two construction management students, Andreas Rasmussen and Logan Smith. Logan Smith’s primary focus was the pergola while I was in charge of the hardscaping and natural gas firepit directly underneath the structure. The project was completed in December of 2020 with the use of quality materials purchased from local businesses and the help of local equipment rental store, Grover Tool & …

Users Background And Perception Of Robotic Demolition Equipment, Matthew Elston Jones

Construction Management

Robotic demolition equipment or demolition robots are robots that resemble excavators without the cab, that can be controlled by an operator at a safe distance. This equipment can access hazardous environments and provides versatility in the demolition methods possible. Robots have become a popular choice for contractors looking for a competitive advantage. Currently there is little research about the demolition robot market and how the industry views the technology. This research first seeks to answer background questions on the users and their experience with demolition robots. The research also answers perception questions such as the benefits, drawbacks, and reasons for …

Reintroduction Of Skilled Trade Programs For High School Students, Cristian Ayala-Quirino

Construction Management

The curriculum that incorporated skilled trades has vanished from many high schools, and more students are encouraged to attend college instead of pursuing trades. People view construction labor positions as jobs instead of careers. The construction industry is facing a substantial labor shortage amongst skilled laborers throughout the whole industry. Not enough people know how beneficial a career in the construction labor force can be. If more people knew about these career opportunities, they might have a greater interest in pursuing a career as a skilled tradesperson. To comprehend students’ understanding of the construction industry and examine where we can …

Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace: A Comparative Analysis Between A Large And Small Company, Andrew K. Hernandez

Construction Management

The construction industry in recent times have seen an increase in inclusivity and diversity among the workplace. The industry seems to make improvements and steps to create an overall accepting workforce. However, there is still a need to produce a more inclusive work environment. There are many organizations and legal requirements that push for improving diversity throughout companies, but still the industry struggles to do so. Improving diversity in the workforce can reach out to more personnel with talent and skill to possibly attack the trade labor shortage in this industry. Analytical research methods in these reports were used to …

Pre-Construction Documents For A Mobile Food Assembling & Distribution Station, Winnie He

Construction Management

On Christmas Eve of 2018, Jessica He Liu, a chef in Los Angeles opened her home to friends and family to volunteer and help assemble food boxes and personal hygiene products and distributed these goods out to those in need. What started off as a goal to spread kindness during the holidays, became a yearly traditional non-profit volunteering event for those families involved. In March 2020, the deadly COVID-19 pandemic took the world by surprise, causing a copious amount of social distancing guild lines to be formed and enforced. Although there was still a slight hope that the pandemic would …

Should Teamwork-Based Content Be Taught In The Cal Poly Construction Management Curriculum?, Matthew J. Sharman

Construction Management

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), in the Construction Management (CM) curriculum, there is a lack of teamwork-based content. This content includes negotiation, conflict resolution, and fundamental skills for working collaboratively with others such as social-emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication. The nature of the Cal Poly CM Program is to teach students about the aspects of the construction process, however what is missed is teaching how to work effectively in teams. They fail to teach this because of the strict curriculum of focusing on learning objectives rather than teaching individuals how to be effective construction managers. …