Abstract: The postdisaster survival of communities and cities largely depends on their capabilities to rapidly reconstruct damages. Temporary increases in construction costs following natural hazards, also known as demand surge, ...

Abstract: The socioeconomic losses in the aftermath of large-scale natural disasters have increased dramatically over the last few decades. The postdisaster survival of cities and communities depend on their capabilities to reconstruct ...

Abstract: Because of the availability of internet resources including audio and video on virtually any subject, the flipped classroom is being increasingly used in many areas. However, the benefits of using a flipped classroom on ...

Abstract: Because of the importance of budget planning and contract bidding, accurate prediction of future movements of the construction cost index (CCI) has been a crucial part of construction cost management. Despite the fact that ...

Abstract: Past earthquakes have revealed that earthquakes disrupt operations of underground water infrastructure systems. Assessment of the seismic vulnerability of underground water pipe networks plays a critical role in formulating ...

Abstract: Despite precautions taken by the operators of maintenance vehicles, insufficient visibility of winter operations vehicles causes many collisions in the United States. Numerous methods have been developed to enhance the ...

Abstract: Pipe material and labor costs constitute about 70% of pipeline construction costs. Pipe and labor costs are subject to considerable fluctuations over time. These fluctuations are problematic for cost estimation and bid ...

Abstract: Operation of critical infrastructure facilities such as hospitals, firefighting stations, and disaster shelters are critical during a postearthquake scenario. The serviceability of many such facilities is, in turn, dependent ...

Abstract: In the wake of a disaster, the price of essential goods and services, including reconstruction materials and labor, sharply increases. Price gouging refers to sellers and supply companies charging exorbitant prices for ...

Abstract: Seismic events disrupt the operation of water distribution networks. Proactive seismic rehabilitation decision-making methods are necessary to ensure maximum serviceability after a seismic event. Most recent proactive ...