Abstract: After a brief review of the ductility and deformability indices currently used in the design of concrete beams reinforced or prestressed with steel or fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tendons, a new definition of a deformability ...

Abstract: This paper presents the methods for predicting the short-term and time-dependent deflections of fully or partially prestressed concrete beams with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tendons under sustained bending moment and ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the experimental results on properties and transfer length of the common types of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tendons. Based on the experimental results, an equation is proposed for predicting the ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the experimental result on the long-term deflection and cracking behavior of concrete beams prestressed with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons, under sustained long-term service load, ...

Abstract: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have been used globally as a method to procure infrastructure projects, such as expressways, bridges, water plants, and power plants. The risks involved in such PPP projects are unique ...

Abstract: Political skill, which consists of social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, and apparent sincerity dimensions, is considered as one of the most important skills in general management. However, its ...

Abstract: In construction projects, the management team needs to conceptualize the management of safety in order to foster a strong safety culture. The aim of this research is to investigate what constitutes project management ...

Abstract: Hitherto, it is not known if the integration of relationship concepts into traditional public-sector construction contracts would improve project performance. This study hence examines the effects of contract strategies ...

Abstract: Improving the performance of risk management has become necessary, and the concerns over the teaching of risk management are increasing. This research aims to explore the key contents of a risk management course and provide ...

Abstract: Implementing risk management in construction projects and organizations may bring a number of benefits and therefore it is necessary to have risk management as an integral part of a construction organization’s management ...