Abstract: Partnering in engineering and construction usually involves an agreement between an owner and contractor to work together for an extended period of time, over several consecutive contracts. Because of legal regulations, ...

Abstract: This paper considers the use of “profile-planning” to (i) improve/optimize certain performance characteristics of pneumatic servos and (ii) simplify procedures associated with their tuning. The ...

Abstract: This investigation introduces a rigorous mathematical transformation of variance–covariance matrices between a global geocentric frame and a plate-fixed geodetic frame. A practical example between the geocentric frame of ...

Abstract: This investigation introduces a rigorous mathematical transformation of variance–covariance matrices between a global geocentric frame and a plate-fixed geodetic frame. A practical example between the geocentric frame of ...

Abstract: The deflection of the vertical is an important parameter that combines both physical (astronomic) and geometric (geodetic) determined quantities. This paper introduces an alternative didactic approach based on rotations ...

Abstract: Owners often attempt to use construction contract language to apportion responsibility for unforeseen site conditions among themselves, contractors, and designers. The legal merits and limitations of alternate contract ...

Abstract: With arbitration, a person or panel approved by the disputants is charged with establishing an equitable settlement. At least in the construction industry, arbitration is primarily limited to smaller disputes between the ...

Abstract: This paper compares Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 9.5- and 12.5-mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) mixtures using cost, mix design, field quality assurance, and field pavement management system ...