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Validation of SD Models for the Valuation of Exotic Options in Infrastructure Investment
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: There has been a significant amount of research related to the valuation of real options that are increasingly complex in terms of payoff structure. In addition, infrastructure procurement is becoming more complex as ...
Field Experiments to Evaluate and Control Light Tower Glare in Nighttime Work Zones
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: An increasing volume of highway repair and construction work is being performed during the off-peak nighttime hours to mitigate the impact of construction-related daytime traffic congestions and shorten the duration of ...
Optimizing Quality Control and Assurance of Design-Build Transportation Projects through Alignment of RFP Selection Criteria with Owners Expectations
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Schedule, cost/budget, and quality are traditionally identified as the three key performance indicators (KPI) of success in project management and delivery. Government authorities charged with delivering public infrastructure ...
New Approach to Compare Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: With the increasing needs to adopt nighttime construction strategies in order to avoid disruption of traffic flow, state agencies are currently experimenting with a new class of light towers known as balloon lights. Compared ...
Performance of Temporary Rumble Strips at the Edge of Highway Construction Zones
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper describes the results of field experiments conducted to evaluate the performance of temporary rumble strips at the edge of work zones as a new safety measure to prevent inattentive drivers from encroaching onto ...
Key Challenges in Megabridge Design–Build Project Procurement
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Megabridge projects are those that cost more than $500 million to complete from the planning stages through completion of construction. In the evolving field of transportation design–build (DB) project delivery, it ...
Economic Sustainability of DBO Water Based on Wastewater Projects in the U.S.: Three Case Studies
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: As public utility owners face increased budget constraints and greater expectations, alternative project delivery methods will increasingly be used to fast track projects, reduce costs, promote innovation, and ensure proper ...