Abstract: Since the initial “Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation Engineering” conference in 1989, numerous examples of advanced technology applications have appeared. The need for such applications has grown, ...

Abstract: The roofing industry in the United States generates annual revenues in excess of $23 billion. This represents a significant annual investment in infrastructure maintenance cost and the opportunity cost of these resources ...

Abstract: A failed or failing roof system represents a heightened opportunity for failure in the building envelope and inherently increases the risk of additional costs. A leaking roof system also imposes costs on building occupants. ...

Abstract: Potential applications of knowledge based expert systems in the area of construction project monitoring and control are described. Originally developed from research in artificial intelligence, these systems are computer ...

Abstract: This study compares the cradle-to-gate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), energy use, water use, and potential environmental toxicity of conventional (Conv), glass powder (GP), and alkali-activated slag (AAS) concrete and ...

Abstract: This study reports the findings of an experimental investigation into the behavior of an inclined shear plane in reinforced concrete, such as a diagonal crack in the web of a beam, strengthened with externally bonded carbon ...

Abstract: The transportation sector is the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States. This study examines the cost effectiveness of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)–certified ...

Abstract: Regular inspections are common for roof systems. In this paper, we consider the relationships among inspection condition assessment, leaks, and costs for roof systems. We analyze a visual inspection method and consider the ...

Abstract: Unanchored U-wrapped externally bonded carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) fabrics are widely used to increase the design shear strength of existing reinforced concrete slab-on-beam structures, but current design models ...