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RISStipends in Highway Design–Build Projects
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Considering that little guidance exists for determining the appropriate stipend amount in design–build projects, the goal of this study is to benchmark the current practices regarding stipends and determine the relative ...
Axisymmetric Consolidation in Unsaturated Soil Deposit Subjected to Time-Dependent Loadings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents an analytical solution to predict the axisymmetric consolidation in unsaturated soil deposits subjected to different time-dependent loadings. The mathematical procedure uses the separation of variables ...
One-Dimensional Consolidation Analysis of Unsaturated Soils Subjected to Time-Dependent Loading
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: During consolidation, excess pore-air and pore-water pressures are forced to dissipate through permeable boundaries. This dissipation process inevitably results in the reduction of the soil volume, and thus settlement. ...
Cost of Occupational Incidents for Electrical Contractors: Comparison Using Robust-Factorial Analysis of Variance
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Construction accidents can negatively affect the performance of a project. Evaluating the financial consequences of these accidents is an effective method for measuring their impacts on owners, contractors, and society. ...
Elastic Stiffness Comparisons between RBS Beams with Either Flange or Web Reductions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper compares the elastic stiffness of reduced beam section (RBS) beams with either flange or web reductions. The former has received considerable attention. However, recently the latter has been shown to have superior ...
Improving the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Oil Well Cement Slurries Using Multiple Chemical Admixtures for Enhancing Zonal Isolation: A Laboratory Evaluation
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The study uses chemical and mineral admixtures to understand the critical processes affecting the cement slurry characteristics, including rheological properties, free water, compressive strength, and thickening time. Using ...
Impact of In Situ Soil Shear-Wave Velocity Profile on the Seismic Design of Tall Buildings on End-Bearing Piles
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In this study, a numerical investigation into how the shear wave velocity profile affects the seismic performance of tall buildings and foundations was carried out using FLAC3D software. The in situ soil profile and ...
Investigation of the Causal Relationships among Different Barrier Categories to Timely Posthurricane Recovery
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The incidence of hurricanes has increased in the United States during recent years, affecting many aspects of the lives of those who have fallen victim to them. Delays that may be due to unexpected barriers to the recovery ...
Analytical and Numerical Approaches to Attain the Optimum Tapering Angle for Axially-Loaded Bored Piles in Sandy Soils
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This study aims to establish an equation to obtain the optimum tapering angle (αopt) for bored tapered piles that is correlated with pile geometry and sand properties that vary with the relative density. This αopt corresponds ...
Assessing Hazard Anticipation in Dynamic Construction Environments Using Multimodal 360-Degree Panorama Videos
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Given the dynamic and complex nature of a construction site, the ability to recognize hazards in a surrounding environment is highly associated with worker safety. While many studies have examined the hazard identification ...