Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2013)
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A Comparative Study on Causes of Delay Incompletion of Construction Projects in Oman
Abstract: The aim of this paper was to identify the problems resulting from the delays in completion of construction projects in Oman. A field study was conducted on a number of construction projects in Muscat area to collect data required for analysis. Two groups of projects were studied, the first group included projects constructed during the period 2007–2008 and the second group studied comprisedprojects constructed during the period 2009–2010. It was …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Empirical Evaluation of Performance ofConstruction Management at-Risk (CM at-Risk) Project Delivery System With and Without Agency-CM
Abstract: A project delivery system is a comprehensive process of assigning the contractual responsibilities for designing and constructing a project. Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B), Design-Build (D-B), and Construction Management at risk (CM-at-Risk) are the three principal project delivery systems. Agency CM is as a construction management system, and is a way to manage the process of construction.Agency-CM doesn’t take any performance risk in guaranteeing project cost, project schedule and project quality. Generally Agency …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Experimental Study on Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete with Silica Fume
Abstract: This paper presents the effect of silica fume and glass fibre in High Performance Concrete (HPC). In this study, High Performance Concrete mixes with silica fume of 0, 10, and 20% with addition of glass fibre of diameter 14 μ and 12 mm length at various percentages as 0, 0.3, and 0.6% by the volume of cement on M75 grade of concrete. The mix proportions of concrete had a constant …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Diagnosis and Repair of Deteriorated Concrete Structures
Abstract: In India, we come across many old buildings needing major repairs or go early in to a state of dilapidation condition to make them unfit for occupation.The premature deterioration of structure is an economic burden not only on owners but also to the municipalities’ and nation as a whole. The longer life of structures enables better utilization of natural resources. Reduction in waste due to demolition enhances energy conservation. Such …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article