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A Proposed Management System for Efficient Construction Site Productivity
Abstract: The concept of on-site construction productivity has long been a major concern of researchers and construction companies. The factors that influence construction site productivity vary according to the project environment, project type, staff, management, and other related factors and/or variables. In this study, the main factors that are believed influencing construction site productivity are reviewed as environmental, manpower, management, and site. A field survey has evaluated site productivity of 150 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 20–30 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
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An Empirical Study Summary on Integrated Building Commissioning for New US Federal Domestic Construction Projects
Abstract: Current management practices for federal domestic construction projects need to be modified to mitigate the negative effects newly constructed buildings have during the first few years of occupation. These negative effects include poor indoor air quality and poor performance of its tenants during the initial years of building occupancy. This empirical study focuses on the staff of the US Mission to the United Nations (USUN) as an off-site temporary facility …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 37–44 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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Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Cr3C2-NiCr Coated Ti6Al4V Implant Alloy
Abstract: Ti6Al4V alloys are widely used in medical and aerospace applications due to their superior mechanical properties. But, Ti6Al4V alloys are poor in tribological properties such as wear. Poor wear resistance consequences in the formation of wear debris in human implants and leads to inflammation and pain. In this work, Cr3C2-NiCr coatings were applied to improve the mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness and tribological properties such as wear resistance. …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–42 Read article
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Organic Waste Management – An Approach for Clarification of Infertile Lands
Abstract: In this method of research, the major focus has been given on largest food waste generating countries and to create a green solution for poor countries by the management of waste. As much as 30% of the worldwide food grown may be lost or wasted. The food production is expected to increase by 60% by 2050 as per UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to meet the demands of increasing …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Evaluation of the Impact of Organizational and Human Factors on Employee’s Behavior in a Petroleum Refinery
Abstract: According to the WHO, 2.9 billion workers worldwide are exposed to different hazards at workplace. Researchers have focused a lot of emphasizes on work-related illnesses, fatalities, and injuries, which has raised awareness of event causation in the workplace. It is speculated that workers' at-risk behaviors, which can be decreased through behavior modification, are what lead to the bulk of workrelated accidents. A study was conducted to analyze the organizational and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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An empirical investigation using artificial neural networks to evaluate the manageability of object-oriented systems
Abstract: Software can be called quality software if it produces consistent outputs over multiple time of testing. There can be very much difficulties to modify and maintain the software with poor maintainability. For assessing the characteristics of object-oriented software, such as scale, inheritance, integrity, and coupling, numerous object-oriented metrics have been recommended. In this study, we explore object-oriented variables that have the potential to be significant antecedents of software maintenance. In …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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A Review on Sisal Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials and Effects of Various Factors on its Mechanical Properties
Abstract: AbstractIn the modern world of science and technology, there is current rising trend towards the augmentation of mechanical properties of composites by introducing different materials in many flexible ways to overcome the newly resurgent demands, especially in engineering practices. Many natural fibers like jute, sisal, bamboo, bagasse, hemp and banana find their application as a reinforcing component in composite materials due to their light weight, low cost, low density, biodegradability, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Influence of FEF (N550) Carbon Black on Rheological and Physico-mechanical Properties of SBR Vulcanizate for Tyre Application
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the synergistic effect of Fast extrusion furnace black on the rheological, surface morphological and physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness and specific gravity of styrene-butadiene synthetic rubber composite. SBR is an elastomer which is an important sort of synthetic rubber. It is a copolymer whose molecular structure primarily consists of organic compound styrene and butadiene chain. Fast extrusion furnace black and high abrasion furnace …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Available Transfer Capability (ATC) under Deregulated Environment
Abstract: The structure of the power industry is moving towards deregulated environment from the regulatory environment (monopoly). With deregulation taking place in the power industry, it introduces a more competitive environment in terms of free choice of suppliers for the trading of electricity. Monopolies of an industry will lead to a poor performance from the sector as there are no competitions for the sole company to strive for improvement. It will …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 85–88 Read article
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Internal and External Factors Impacting Construction Labour Productivity for Glazing of Doors and Windows
Abstract: The efficiency of glazing installation during building construction is impacted by internal and external factors, which affect labour productivity. External factors are exogenous to the construction sites but have an overarching influence on the productivity of site operations, while internal factors emanate from the construction firms and their site operations. This study examines the internal and external factors impacting construction labour productivity for the glazing of doors and windows, using …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Economics of Construction Site Productivity: Work Environment Factors Affecting the Output of Craftmen in Nigeria
Abstract: The construction industry faces challenges and problems associated with craftsmen's output, which impacts the economic productivity of the construction sector. Construction workers in Nigeria have always been subjected to working within an unconducive environment, which has not allowed for a high level of economic productivity. This study extensively analyses some of these work environment factors affecting craftsmen's output on building sites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A survey of selected construction …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Study on the Response of Strengthening Strategies for Masonry-Infilled Open Ground Storey Framed Building
Abstract: The strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings with masonry-infill wall and with open ground storey is a very timely and significant topic because of the poor performance against seismic action. The absence of infill walls in the ground storey makes the ground storey less stiff and weaker than the all upper story’s which results in a poor performance against lateral loads. Soft storey mechanism prevails in these cases and …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones using Remote Sensing and GIS: a case study of watershed, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract: Water is one of the vital source for all livings beings for their survival. Water is needed for many activities like agriculture, industries, domestic, drinking and many other purposes. If we consider the earth as a whole, water covers the major portion of the earth. But among the total water on the earth, fresh water reserves are very less that is only 2.5%. Also the water availability is unevenly distributed …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Explaining the Cost Performance and Maturity of Transportation Infrastructure in the Developed and Developing World: One Size Fits All?
Abstract: AbstractScholarly text analysing the financial performance of highway projects are evident in the literature, most of which have opined that highway agencies record higher levels of cost overruns compared to other clients of construction and building works. Similar assertions are made about the relatively higher levels of cost overruns recorded on highway projects executed in the developing world. A scant number of seminal works have emerged in the literature, offering …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–42 Read article
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A Review of Smart Sensor-based Approaches for LPG Gas Leak Detection and Prevention
Abstract: In recent years, home fires have claimed a growing number of lives and pieces of property. Since it is very flammable, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) can burn even some distance away from the spill. Poor-quality rubber tubes or instances in which the regulator is not turned off are to blame for most fire incidents. Due to the regulator's malfunction, the hob is currently receiving gas from the regulator. Gas leaks …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Resilient Characteristics of Modified Subgrade Soil
Abstract: AbstractThe problems with poor subgrade soil which is considered as the foundation for the flexible pavement regarding the deformation under load repetitions is a major concern for road engineers. The Poor subgrade soil may be improved by stabilization or implication of soil reinforcements. In this work, the pneumatic repeated loading testing techniques has been implemented for assessing the influence of both techniques on the resilient characteristics of subgrade soil. Cutback …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Railway Accidents Analysis of Western Zone of Bangladesh
Abstract: Abstract: The railway is one of the fundamental and popular modes of transportation in the entire world. Although the railway is considered to be the safest for transportation, accidents are occurring frequently in Bangladesh. During the period from the year 2016 to 2018, about 136 railway accidents have taken place in western zone of Bangladesh Railway. Apart from this, a recent report identified more than 700 level-crossings, operating without gatemen, …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Post-COVID-19 Challenges in the Higher Education Sector
Abstract: This epidemic is not a new concept, it has been in every era, but the arrival has been seen in every era with a new form and new name; in the 21st century, it was inscribed with the name of Corona. And that is an effort to stop the ego. If a person escaped the appearance of the ego, he or she experienced these pandemics. Due to this pandemic, everyone’s …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article