Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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Design, Analysis and Optimization of Facility Layout of Rail Spring Factory, Gwalior: An Integrated Approach
Abstract: Facility Layout design is a multi-disciplinary, knowledge-intensive task that is a vital issue for the survival of manufacturers in today’s globally competitive environment. Facility Layout involves selection and arrangement of machines, material handling equipments, material handling route that reduces time and cost involved in manufacturing process. The present work involves a hybrid model which utilises allocation of facility technique and the new layout is analysed by simulation software which is …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Challenges of Plant and Equipment Procurement in Nigeria Construction Industries
Abstract: The study examined challenges of plant and equipment procurement methods in construction industry in Nigeria with a view to identify various methods of procuring construction plants and equipments and also to investigate the challenges facing the procurement of plants and equipments and factors that influence the optimum use of the machine. Interview and structure questionnaires were used to collect data from professionals that specialize in both building and civil engineering …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Earned Value Technique is an Essential Project Management Tool to Prevent Cost Overrun
Abstract: The cost of construction projects has a long history of exceeding the planned cost. At the project level, this is termed as “Project Cost Overrun”. This research reviews the main critical factors of causing the cost overrun of the projects in the construction stage. These factors have been collected from previous literatures and studies to identify the reasons behind the inefficiency of the existed site cost monitoring and control system …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–37 Read article
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Programme for Bridge Health Monitoring for Public Works Department
Abstract: Bridges are important part of infrastructure system for country. The increase in traffic and vehicle axle load, bridges are deteriorating very fast. Thus monitoring and maintenance has become prime importance for government organizations in this field like Public Works Department (PWD). The Indian Road Congress (IRC) codes provide various tests and inspection methodologies for bridge monitoring. However, there is an absence of a defined program for various groups of engineers …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Reuse of Scrap Tyre as Partial Replacement of ¾˝ Natural Coarse Aggregate in Concrete and its Impact on Properties of Concrete
Abstract: A modern lifestyle, alongside the advancement of technology has led to an increase in the amount and type of waste being generated, leading to a waste disposal crisis. This paper tackles the problem of the waste tyre, thrown after use in vehicles. In order to dispose of or at least reduce the accumulation of rubber tyre waste, it has been suggested to reuse these waste materials to substitute a percentage …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Construction Management in Rural Sanitary Development
Abstract: Nowadays, most developing countries are still facing the problems of fulfilling the basic needs in rural region such as sanitation, education, health, etc. Usually the maintenance of waste disposal and sanitation systems has been the responsibility of the home owner. But due to their irresponsibility, onsite sanitation systems experience a high failure rate with resulting environmental and public health implications. With the help of construction management and appropriate planning, it …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 49–50 Read article