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Forecasting Completed Cost of Highway Construction Projects Using LASSO Regularized Regression
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Finishing highway projects within budget is critical for state highway agencies (SHAs) because budget overruns can result in severe damage to their reputation and credibility. Cost overruns in highway projects have plagued ...
Preparation of Sludge Ash–Desulfurization Gypsum-Based Backfill Materials Using Microwave Calcination
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Paper mill sludge ash (PMSA), sewage sludge ash (SSA), and desulfurization gypsum (DG) were mixed and calcined by microwave radiation to acquire a product with higher hydration activity. The resulting mixture was used as ...
Chinese Organizations’ Actions, Attitudes, and Motivations When Faced with Counterfeit Items in Their Construction Supply Chains
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Industry Attitudes toward Alternative Contracting for Highway Construction in Florida
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Alternative contracting methods have become popular replacements for traditional practices based on low-bid acquisition. The benefits of decreased project duration, increased job quality, and improved delivery processes ...
Using Cloud-Based Augmented Reality to 3D-Enable the 2D Drawings of AISC Steel Sculpture: A Plan-Reading Educational Experiment
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Two-dimensional (2D) drawing is one of the most common communication approaches in the civil and construction engineering domain. However, there are limits to the traditional classroom setting for training in 2D drawing ...