Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study on the effect of high temperatures on the mechanical properties of high-strength concretes. Mixtures were prepared with water to cementitious material ratios of 0.40, 0.35, and ...

Abstract: The parties involved in build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects have conflicting financial interests regarding the value of concessionary items, including concession period length and equity to debt ratio. Determining the ...

Abstract: Equity:debt ratio and concession period length are the most important financial variables to consider when analyzing a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement. Because the involved parties have conflicting interests regarding ...