Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the construction industry, the full extent and scope of which are still being felt and evaluated. These impacts came in many forms; chief among them are the practical and ...

Abstract: AbstractThe construction industry faces a critical skilled labor shortage, a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This research explores the root causes of this shortage, including the pandemic’s effects on the ...

Abstract: Although coastal bridges have exhibited significant susceptibility to damage during hurricane-induced wave and surge events, probabilistic models are lacking to quantify the vulnerability of bridges under a range of ...

Abstract: Insulated rail joints (IRJs) are widely used in signaling and broken rail identification systems. Track deterioration adjacent to IRJ is frequent due to excessive dynamic forces generated at IRJs by the repetitive passage ...

Abstract: The main factors that make longwall mining projects economical are roof control and prediction of roof behavior in roof caving and face advance. Sudden and unexpected roof fall not only endangers the safety of employees ...

Abstract: A new idea for model updating of masonry arch bridges is presented, which employs relative displacement of adjacent masonry blocks (RDAMB). Applicability and accuracy of the proposed method is proved by a case study. The ...

Abstract: The differing site conditions (DSC) clause, commonly known as changed conditions, is one of the most frequently litigated clauses in construction contracts. It is well established that the purpose of a DSC clause is to ...

Abstract: Buildings are the single largest user of energy in the US and can account for 50%–75% of carbon emissions in large cities. Adopting effective regulations for encouraging more energy-efficient buildings is therefore paramount. ...

Abstract: Construction disputes are among the most stressful events that may occur throughout the course of a project. Construction executives are increasingly seeking new means to avoid and resolve disputes. Artificial intelligence ...

Abstract: AbstractThe increasing backlog of aging civil infrastructure, particularly bridges, has created an urgent need for efficient inspection, repair, and rehabilitation methods. In the United States, 7.5% or 46,154 of the ...