Abstract: Scrapers have established an important position in the earthmoving field as they are independently capable of accomplishing an earthmoving operation. Given that loading a scraper to its capacity does not entail its maximum ...

Abstract: Motorway bridges constitute a major part of modern transportation infrastructure networks. Interestingly, although foundations substantially influence the bridge construction cost, few studies have focused on predesign ...

Abstract: Linear scheduling methods provide an alternative way of scheduling repetitive projects, to the commonly used network methods. Critical path identification is a major attribute for both methods; therefore, it is very important ...

Abstract: Urban transportation infrastructure networks are highly sensitive to natural disasters yet critical for the success of rescue, recovery and renovation operations; as such, prompt restoration of such networks becomes of ...