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Materials for Catalysis: Connecting Academia to Industry
Abstract: This article emphasizes the importance of catalysis technology and catalysts particularly in Indian perspective. The growth of the catalysis technology used in the existing industries in India is enormous and also the catalysis research in Indian academia is significant. However, in pedagogical teaching catalysis is always being neglected in the chemistry syllabus in this country. A conclusion has been drawn addressing the importance of teaching catalysis to the undergraduates and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Ethnomedicinal Uses of Fishes in Asia
Abstract: In Asia, fish hold a multifaceted role as crucial dietary and economic resources, cultural symbols, and traditional ethnomedicine remedies. With over 4,000 known freshwater and marine fish species in Asian waters, these aquatic creatures feature prominently in the region's diverse ethnomedical traditions. The continent's numerous ethnic groups, each with unique indigenous medical practices, often rely on traditional ethnomedicine due to limited access to modern allopathic healthcare. The paper delves into …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE SMART CITY PROJECTS
Abstract: Nowadays, urban cities of developing countries mainly India, are facing rapid urbanization that has been resulted in issues such as, gap in demand and supply of infrastructure services and utilities, increased pollution, traffic congestions, reduction in land cover, etc., thus affecting the ecology negatively in wider extent. Smart cities are recognized as a sustainable world wide solution to the above mentioned urban issues, which emerges as a means to achieve …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–27 Read article
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Adoption Of National Building Code Tenets:A Panacea To Incessant Building Collapse
Abstract: The menace of building collapses in Nigeria has increased tremendously which has been as the result of structural defects and use of incompetence, poor supervision/ workmanship. This study examines the adoption of the National Building code provisions as a panacea to the menace, considered its need and effects on building production performance. The required data for the work was gotten through the use of questionnaire administered to the professionals in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the Philippines’ AEC Industry: Prospects, Issues, and Challenges
Abstract: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a modern approach and process used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AE&C) industry that enhances planning, design, and construction of facilities. In fact, BIM is considered one of the most promising advancements in the AE&C industry. Its usage in other countries has become prevalent and the benefits are remarkable in terms of reduction of time, cost, and material wastage. The Philippines, on the other …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Combine study of conventional bricks fly ash bricks and different percentage of bagasse ash bricks
Abstract: The rapid urbanization is creating a shortfall of conventional building construction materials due to limited availability of natural resources. On the other hand, energy consumed for the production of conventional building construction materials pollutes air, water and land. In order to meet the ever increasing demand for the energy efficient building construction materials there is a need to adopt cost effective, environmentally appropriate technologies and upgrade traditional techniques with available …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Survey Study on Environment Impact Assessment in Construction: A Review
Abstract: Rapid expansion of industry and population in India has transfering of people from villages to cities, which has enhanced human settlement in world’s rising towns and cities. This generates several problems related to the atmosphere. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now a very vital study before communing of any project idea or expansion in our country. The EIA study is necessary to arrange a detailed account of environmental effect of …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Use of Recycled Aggregates in Concrete Mix Used as White Topping
Abstract: Concrete, steel, brick, stone, glass, clay, mud and wood are the key materials for construction of any civil structure. Now a day’s cement concrete is the main construction material used worldwide in construction industries. As per the environmental change, concrete conserve resources, protect the environment, economize and lead to proper utilization of energy. To triumph this, use of wastes and by-products in concrete mix used for new constructions in a …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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Management of the Quality of Performance for Construction Projects Using of ISO 9001-2008 as Criteria
Abstract: The construction industry is one of the oldest industries known to man, has flourished since an old historical eras and has achieved advanced degrees of excellence in its products and methods of implementation for these products. That the importance of the construction industry in the daily life of the human being in the national economy of various countries, This confirms that the achievement of quality n this industry has economic …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 75–87 Read article
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Current Trends and Modernization of Construction Industry in Pakistan
Abstract: The construction industry is the second largest industry of the country after agriculture. However, contrary to its share in local economic market, the development in this sector is not at par with market demands. Though the use of various new technologies and deployment of project management strategies has made it possible to undertake projects of mega scale yet the industry direly needs a developmental strategy that could maintain its competitiveness …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 116–129 Read article
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A Study on Construction Labour Productivity Parameters in India
Abstract: Construction industry (CI) is one of the major pillars in economy in any country, be it developed or a developing one. CI plays a pivotal role in the capital investment. Construction labour productivity (CLP) has pivotal role to ensure CI contributes to economic growth. It is difficult to improve or even measure CLP as there is a limited comparable input and output. Normally, even the slightest improvement in CLP level …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 45–52 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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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
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Critical Termination Reasons Influencing High-Way Projects in Nigeria
Abstract: Viable road network is one of the major infrastructural yardsticks for assessing economic development of a country. It is complex and characterized with different elements which influence its operational efficiency. The project clients desired quality service within contractual cost and time, but usually these objectives are not met. The objective of this paper is to determine most critical reasons for terminating high-way projects in Nigeria with data obtained from 60 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 33–45 Read article
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Vivid Sustainable Building Materials in various Topographical Regions in India
Abstract: Construction and geography are engaged in a happy relation in any indigenous settlement. India, on other hand is a country with multiple geographical regions with various topographical features anddifferent climatic conditions. With this diversity in geo-climatic characteristics, since past we have many techniques to response it without actually exploiting its contents. May it be construction, transportation, operations or living and earning, traditional practices of each of them were though time …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 61–73 Read article
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Planning for Optimum Maintenance Cost in Water Treatment Plants in Baghdad
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to develop model to reach breakeven point between periodicplanned maintenance and emergency maintenance. Hence, intensifying periodic maintenance wouldlead to cost increased, accordingly the emergency maintenance should decreased and visa verse. Theeffect of this intensifying periodic maintenance on emergency maintenance is to be determined usingsimulation model based on data collected for 8 working water treatment plants. Many attempts havebeen seen to reach this point …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Comparative Study of Flat Slab and Conventional Slab Structure Based on Seismic Behaviour and Cost Effectiveness
Abstract: Flat slab recent earthquakes in which many concrete structures have been severely damaged or collapsed, have indicated the need for evaluating the seismic adequacy of buildings. About 60% of the land area of our country is susceptible to damaging levels of seismic hazard. We can’t avoid future earthquakes, but safe building construction practices can certainly reduce the extent of damage and loss. As being one of the special reinforced concrete …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 45–49 Read article
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Evaluating Factors Effecting Building Construction Labor Productivity in Somaliland
Abstract: The construction industry has been referred to as having a multiplier effect on the performance of any economy. Poor productivity of workers is one of the most overwhelming problems faced by construction industries, especially those in developing countries, the poor productivity of labor can cause a project cost and time overrun. The pinpointing of the factors that affect labor productivity would enable the project team to effectively use the resources …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Properties and Characteristics of Lean Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fly Ash
Abstract: Qualitative aggregates have become scarce and expensive in various places in India, due to rapid enhancement in infrastructure activities essential for the development of new construction facilities. The use of waste materials in construction appears to be an attractive proposition because of their low cost, environmental considerations and depleting source of quality aggregates, if good performance can be ensured through appropriate technology. The problem of disposal of waste generated from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Innovative Marvels to Resolve Catastrophic Heat
Abstract: In a country like India, where the temperature is considerably high, there is always a need for a solution to deal with the catastrophic heat. In order to achieve the reduction of high temperature, inside our houses, buildings, workspace, etc., the very basic and initial material need to be put under the microscope, i.e. concrete. Our project explains and elaborate that how can new innovative material in construction can help …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–19 Read article