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RISParametric Excitation of a Microbeam-String With Asymmetric Electrodes: Multimode Dynamics and the Effect of Nonlinear Damping
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: The dynamic motion of a parametrically excited microbeam-string affected by nonlinear damping is considered asymptotically and numerically. It is assumed that the geometrically nonlinear beam-string, subject to only modulated ...
Effect of Authoritative Information and Message Characteristics on Evacuation and Shadow Evacuation in a Simulated Flood Event
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study examines the factors influencing shadow evacuation. A mock television evacuation order was used to experimentally manipulate the presenter level of authority and message script. The dependent measures were the ...
Computation of Acoustic Velocity of Natural Gases With an Alternative Heat Capacity Ratio Equation and Application to Seismic Modeling
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: We investigate three formulations for computing acoustic velocity of natural gas and derive an equation for the heat capacity ratio, which plays a central role in these formulations. The first formulation is a compilation ...
Effective Partnering in Innovative Procured Multicultural Project
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Effective partnering has been shown to improve projects in numerous ways including cost, schedule, safety, quality, and claims. However, partnering in a multicultural, multiphase environment has some additional challenges. ...
Effect of Delivery Systems on Collaborative Negotiations for Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In large-scale projects, collaboration is an essential key for the success of projects. Since different participants from different organizations try to work together in projects, competitive stresses exist in their ...
Information Technology Planning Framework for Japanese General Contractors
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: their IT investments remains an important managerial concern. Recently, Peña-Mora, Vadhavkar, Perkins, and Weber introduced a strategic IT planning framework for construction projects that includes four steps: environmental scan, internal scrutiny, IT diffusion...
Precipitation and Water Vapor Transport in the Southern Hemisphere with Emphasis on the South American Region
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: December?March climatologies of precipitation and vertically integrated water vapor transport were analyzed and compared to find the main paths by which moisture is fed to high-rainfall regions in the Southern Hemisphere ...
Distributed Multi-Reasoning Mechanism to Support Conceptual Structural Design
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The conceptual phase of structural design involves selecting preliminary materials, selecting the overall structural form of the building, producing a rough dimensional layout, and considering technological possibilities. ...
Hybrid Model Incorporating Real Options with Process Centric and System Dynamics Modeling to Assess Value of Investments in Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Project-specific dispute resolution ladders (DRLs) are typically implemented in construction projects to resolve issues arising between the project participants. The DRL typically consists of single or multiple alternative ...
Dynamic Planning for Fast-Tracking Building Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The fast-tracking delivery method has received considerable attention over the last decade, and its time saving feature has placed it as a possible alternative to the traditional more sequential method. Along with its ...