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Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
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Discussion of “United Kingdom Construction Claims: Views of Professionals” by Steve Scott and Richard Anthony Harris
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Change Orders Impact on Labor Productivity
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper describes a study conducted to investigate the impact of change orders on construction productivity and introduces a new neural network model for quantifying this impact. The study is based on a comprehensive ...
Optimization Algorithm for Selection and on Site Location of Mobile Cranes
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Mobile crane manufacturers provide operators and practitioners with tabulated lift-capacity charts. These charts are structured based on predetermined crane configurations, which consist of boom/jib length, lifting radius, ...
Fuzzy Clustering Model for Estimating Haulers’ Travel Time
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents a two-step fuzzy clustering method for estimating haulers’ travel time. The proposed method provides a generic tool that can be incorporated in models dedicated for estimating earthmoving production. ...
Optimization of Earthmoving Operations in Heavy Civil Engineering Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Large scale earthmoving operations require the use of heavy and costly construction equipment. Optimum utilization of equipment is a crucial task for the project management team. It can result in substantial savings in ...
Discussion of “Network Creation and Development for Repetitive-Unit Projects” by Kyoo Jin Yi, Hyun-Soo Lee, and Yoon Ki Choi
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Neural Networks as Tools in Construction
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The competitive and risk‐averse nature of the construction industry and its heuristic problem‐solving needs, among other reasons, have contributed to the development of nontraditional decision‐making tools. Research in ...
Hybrid Expert System for Construction Planning and Scheduling
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents an integrated hybrid expert system for construction planning and scheduling. The system integrates through an expert system building tool (ESBT) a relational data base, knowledge base, and its control ...
Fuzzy-Based Life-Cycle Cost Model for Decision Making under Subjectivity
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Decision support models are needed to facilitate long-term planning and priority setting among competing alternatives. Life-cycle cost is the most frequently used economic model that considers all cost elements and related ...
Scheduling Model for Rehabilitation of Distribution Networks Using MINLP
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Scheduling of the rehabilitation activities of water main networks depends mainly on available budget and planning time. Other factors such as network reliability, criticality, location, contract size, and rehabilitation ...