Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management
Volume 2, Issue 1-3 (2012)
Published
Table of contents
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Assessment of Compressive Strength of OPC and PPC-Based Concretes Combined by Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Rebound Hammer
Abstract: In this study, non-destructive tests were performed on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) based concrete specimens, namely the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and rebound hammer (RN). A relationship is thus established between the NDT values and the compressive strength. A statistical regression analysis was performed between the compressive strength with UPV and RN values to obtain a best-fit relationship and correlation coefficients. To take into account …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Comparison of Provision for Escalation in Various Indian Construction Contract Forms
Abstract: Contracts provide technical assistance for implementation of works. Disputes occur between the parties involved in the contract due to number of factors. Interpretation of escalation clause is one of the reasons for disputes which necessitate proper drafting of contract terms and conditions and its extensive study. There are various construction contract formats prevalent in India which differs from one another in their provisions. Uncertainty in the cost of works executed …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Effect of Silica Fume on Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Abstract: Use of recycled aggregate (RA) in concrete can be useful for environmental protection and in economical terms. Recycled aggregates are the materials for the future. It is a well-known fact that it gives a little lower strength than natural aggregate concrete. Though, if used up to 20% of replacement, it can give almost similar strength as that of natural aggregate concrete. Hence, it is necessary to improve strength of recycled …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Influence of Mineral Admixture on Compressive Strength of Concrete
Abstract: The current paper shows the results of an investigation focused on the effect of metakaoline (MK) and silica fume (SF) on the compressive strength of concrete. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of concrete compressive strength containing different percentage levels of metakaoline and silica fume on fresh and mechanical properties of the concrete. Pastes containing 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% of metakaoline and silica fume …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Probabilistic Sensitivity Analysis of Cover Quantity and Quality of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Abstract: Design procedures based on current specifications do not always ensure required service life, mostly due to the environmental effect, error at the time of construction and underestimated cover properties at the time of design. Moreover, single-point value of any property does not provide rational support to the decision maker. Statistical resampling technique for each of the cover properties used to find out the service life of the structures is thus …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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Tensile Capacity of Corroded Steel Section Strengthened Using Fiber Composite Wrap
Abstract: Strengthening and rehabilitation of structures is a major concern for researchers in the civil engineering community in recent years due to the aging of structures and the need for effective methods of strengthening. Many researches are being carried out on strengthening of reinforced concrete structures using fiber composite materials. A very few researches are being reported on strengthening of corroded steel members using fiber composite materials. Since corrosion is an …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 54–65 Read article
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The Development of the Quality Assurance Approach in the Building Construction Industry; the Malaysian Context
Abstract: This paper reviews the quality assurance approach which may have a huge potential impact in Malaysia’s construction industry. Rather than the price of the product alone, it has been stated by many previous researchers that a better product quality will serve as an advantage in sustaining the competition that emerges in the construction market. Recently, quality has been identified as one of the basic requirements that the clients tend to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 66–74 Read article
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The Relationship between Motives and Benefits on Adopting QLASSIC–CIS 7:2006 in Malaysia Construction Industry
Abstract: This paper reviews on the building contractors motivating factors on adopting the newly imposed quality assurance initiative in Malaysia’s construction industry. The quality assurance initiative named Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) – The Construction Industry Standard (CIS) – CIS 7:2006. It is introduced by the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB). This QLASSIC system consists of a building construction standard where all the contractors must follow the specifications, …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 75–86 Read article
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TQM Need and Application in the Billing Process
Abstract: This study investigates need for improvement in quality management by billing department, in the companies already certified for ISO and implementing measurement and reporting of cost of quality in the billing department. Its main purpose is to examine the gaps in the billing procedure that needs to close behind quality certification and the extent to which a firm can measure and report quality costs. A sample of 360 bills was …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 87–101 Read article