Abstract: Results from volume calculation of soils are a major input in heavy construction and earth‐moving operations. Traditional methods for volume calculation have been based on the application of the end‐area method or prismoidal ...

Abstract: In the process of system modeling, the components of the system, their interactions, and the possible outcomes of their association are identified. The next step is the mapping of these components to the respective terminology ...

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to identify and study the feedback mechanisms required for the operational simulation of construction projects. To illustrate the concepts involved, we choose a demonstration in earth‐moving ...

Abstract: Traditionally, complex data models are developed to completely describe constructed facilities. These data models could be significantly simplified if the amount of information to be represented is reduced to basic or ...

Abstract: Postoccupancy evaluation (POE) is the assessment of the success of a project in meeting its design and service requirements. POE involves the capture, collection, and synthesis of information related to the facility ...

Abstract: A geographic information system (GIS) is a hybrid between computer‐assisted drafting and data‐base programs, where geographically characterized information retrieved from the data base is displayed on a graphical representation ...

Abstract: Maintenance has a profound impact on the efficiency and overall budget of facilities. Today many maintenance organizations are developing and using computer programs geared toward control of this maintenance program. ...

Abstract: Site investigation is an important step in estimating and planning new construction projects. Surface and subsurface conditions influence construction methods and choice of equipment, which, in turn, affect the cost and ...

Abstract: The highway network is an economically necessary form of transportation that has a significant impact on the quality of the life of the citizens who use it. Cost overruns in highway projects have been a universal occurrence ...