Abstract: In construction projects, the aim of project control is to ensure projects finish on time, within budget, and achieve other project objectives. During the last few decades, numerous project control methods have been developed ...

Abstract: Pedestrian safety remains a crucial issue, considering that pedestrian fatalities are increasing faster than motorist fatalities. In 2016, pedestrian fatalities reached nearly 6,000 in the United States, which is the highest ...

Abstract: Following its success in other sectors, the importance of supply chain management (SCM) has increasingly been recognized in the construction industry. A literature review reveals that most studies in this field have been ...

Abstract: Video detection system (VDS) sensors play an important role in monitoring traffic flows. Because of limited numbers of camera installations, there is a dilemma in positioning camera sensors between the system’s coverage ...

Abstract: Most connectors are made from copper or copper alloys, with beryllium copper and phosphor bronze being the most common base materials due to their high electrical conductivity, low stress ...

Abstract: Megaprojects are characterized by their large-scale capital costs, long duration, and extraordinary levels of technical and process complexity. Empirical data demonstrate that these projects experience alarming rates of ...

Abstract: This paper uses the time-depth dependent chloride diffusion coefficient obtained from the analytical solution of the nonlinear chloride diffusion equation at nonsteady state to propose a new life prediction model of concrete ...

Abstract: Value management (VM) is widely regarded as a useful tool for management to meet the challenges, such as limited resources and tight schedules arising in the construction industry. A rigorous measurement on the performance ...