Abstract: Polycentric urban networks (PUNs) have been found to be an important factor for urban economic growth. This study is based on a PUN analytical framework and features agglomeration effects and network externalities. We ...

Abstract: To minimize human errors, the propagation mechanics of hazards that can lead to human error must be clarified. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to quantify the effects of hazards on human errors and determine ...

Abstract: International construction is a high-risk undertaking with multiple objectives and uncertainties. This study aims to clarify the complex relationships between the risks of international construction and the objectives of ...

Abstract: This paper reports comparative studies of the fire behavior of partially encased composite beams (PECBs), slim-floor composite beams (SFCBs), and fully encased composite beams (FECBs) using validated numerical models. The ...