Abstract: A new experimental method to estimate the compliances induced by the compression of smooth steel balls and rollers of different sizes, between two rigid flat smooth surfaces, is presented. When ...

Abstract: This paper discusses empirical research aimed at examining the relationship between the safety climate and safe work behavior in construction site environments. A literature review has identified a number of independent ...

Abstract: This paper promotes adopting the balanced scorecard tool to benchmark organizational safety culture in construction. It argues that this tool has the potential to provide a medium to translate the organization’s safety ...

Abstract: This paper reports on a self-reported survey of performance in international construction joint ventures formed and operated by Australian and British contracting organizations. Based on previous studies, a questionnaire ...

Abstract: A version of a Reynolds stress turbulence model was adopted and applied for calculating turbulence in internal combustion engine flows. Simultaneously, to improve the numerical accuracy of the ...

Abstract: Geotechnical engineers face serious problems when building on collapsible soils. These types of soil show considerable strength when dry and experience excessive and sudden settlement when inundated. Due to the expansion ...

Abstract: This paper reports on an interactive computer-aided-learning (CAL) tool that was developed for the education of construction engineering students: the excavation game. It builds on the large potential of using CAL in ...

Abstract: In the case of complex multibody systems, an efficient and timesaving computation of the equations of motion is essential; in particular, concerning the inertia forces. When using the floating frame of reference formulation ...

Abstract: A study is conducted to evaluate factors affecting retention of professional employees in firms practicing in civil geotechnical and environmental engineering. The study is based on a literature review and questionnaires ...