Abstract: This article reviews the results of two studies examining the effects of exposure to elevated temperatures on the dynamic elastic (Young’s) modulus

Abstract: The engineering assessment of fire damage to a concrete slab provided the opportunity to compare the results of in situ, nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques and laboratory testing of specimens taken from cores ...

Abstract: A quantitative gel fluorescence technique was used to investigate relationships between the extent of alkali silica reactivity (ASR) and properties of concrete cores of varying ages taken from over 20 bridges or pavements ...

Abstract: Concrete precast plants require strict control over and adherence to the timing and sequence of operations. Variation for this research is divided into the variation in task starting time (the difference between the planned ...

Abstract: In construction projects, construction managers spend a significant portion of their time gathering project data, assessing production rates, communicating with project participants, and tracking project quality. Executing ...

Abstract: It is widely accepted in the construction industry that contract documents, specifying the responsibility and risk of each participant, are the basis for project managers’ and superintendents’ decision making (DM). However, ...