YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Sustainable Acoustic Insulation in Nonstructural Concrete: Enhancing Performance with Ground Tire Rubber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThis study investigates the use of ground tire rubber (GTR), derived from recycled scrap tires, as a partial replacement for fine aggregates in lightweight nonstructural concrete. Varying proportions of GTR (10% ... -
Multiobjective Project Clustering Optimization for Enhancing Highway Contract Bundling Decisions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractProject bundling, which combines multiple projects into a single contract, has emerged as a strategic approach for state highway agencies (SHAs) to improve efficiency and reduce costs in highway construction. ... -
InsurAgent: A Large Language Model–Empowered Agent for Simulating Individual Behavior in Purchasing Flood Insurance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractFlood insurance is an effective strategy for individuals to mitigate disaster-related losses. However, participation rates among at-risk populations in the United States remain strikingly low. This gap underscores ... -
Advancing 3D Object Detection and Segmentation in Construction Jobsites Using an Open Vocabulary Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe construction industry has seen a surge in the use of vision-based methods to enhance project management by addressing quality control, progress monitoring, and safety risks. However, existing vision-based ... -
Blasting and Sliding Parameter Optimization for Efficient Autonomous Construction Rock Debris Sliding Transportation in an Inclined Shaft
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn the construction of inclined shaft projects, the efficient transportation of rock debris following blasting excavation is a crucial factor affecting the progress of the construction schedule. Given that traditional ... -
Exploring the Effect of Interface Management on Project Success in Complex Capital Projects: The Moderating Role of Relational Capital
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe recognition of the potential for interface management (IM) to enhance project success is widespread, both in academic literature and among industry professionals. The claim, however, lacks substantial empirical ... -
Insights for Key Professional Competencies of US Entry-Level Construction Positions: A Structural Topic Modeling Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe construction industry in the United States currently faces challenges, from the high labor shortage to the prospect of an increasing trend, along with changing job demands driven by evolving technologies. To ... -
Evaluating Factors Affecting Construction Technology Start-Up Investments and Investor Behavior
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDigitalization has become essential for the construction sector to increase productivity and maintain a competitive position. Construction technology (Contech) start-ups play a critical role in driving this digital ... -
Development of a Quantitative Assessment Method for Occupational Accident Risk of Construction Workers Using Resource and Cost Information in the Preconstruction Stage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe construction industry is one of the high-risk industries. One of the reasons why the construction industry is risky is that it involves a mix of different types of work and different types of workers. These ... -
Evaluation of Fuzzy Uncertainty Risk Identification for Waste-to-Energy Public–Private Partnership Projects on the Basis of the Cloud Model and Fuzzy Cognitive Map
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractIn the full lifecycle management of a waste-to-energy (WTE) public–private project (PPP), numerous risks are faced. To ensure the successful implementation of a project and to protect the environment and public ... -
Identification and Prioritization of Preventive Measures for Crane Overturning to Enhance Safety in Asymmetric Tandem Lifting: Fuzzy Logic Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAsymmetric tandem lifting (ATL) of superheavy structures in large industries poses significant risks, primarily crane overturning, leading to casualties and equipment loss. Despite these severe consequences, limited ... -
A Novel Approach for Pipeline Generation Using a Mixed GA and Tree Strategy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractA municipal pipeline is a typical and vital component of the urban lifeline in the urban infrastructure system. The rational layout of the municipal pipeline lays the foundation for the safe and resilient operation ... -
Process Model for Claim and Payment Management in a Construction Supply Chain Based on Smart Contracts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe construction supply chain often faces challenges such as contract disputes, inefficient payments, and difficult claim management due to its complexity and the involvement of multiple parties. Most existing ... -
Static–Dynamic Coupling Optimization Design of Battery Enclosure under Multigradient Loading Based on aHigh-Fidelity Digital Twin Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractAlthough digital twin high-fidelity models have demonstrated accuracy and effectiveness in battery system condition monitoring, performance prediction, and other fields, they have not yet been deeply integrated ... -
Hard Hats and Glass Ceilings: Women’s Experiences in the Construction Industry in Developed Western Nations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractContributing to the growing body of research, this systematic literature review (SLR) aims to investigate barriers faced by women in construction across developed Western nations, including Australia, New Zealand, ... -
Accurate Extraction of Construction Safety Requirements Tailored to Project Characteristics: Integrating Multivariate NLP Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractConstruction safety requirements (SRs) that document a wealth of safety information (e.g., codes, standards, preferences) are an important basis for project managers to develop safety strategies. The extensive ... -
Assessing the Criticality of Construction Trades: Skilled Labor Shortages and Their Cost and Schedule Impacts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractSkilled labor shortages are a pressing issue in the construction industry. Existing research has primarily focused on the effects of labor shortages at the project or industry level, but there is limited exploration ... -
Exploring the Mechanism of Hazard Detection Failure of Construction Workers from a Capability-Demand Matching Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractHeightened global concern regarding hazard detection failure among construction workers, resulting in unsafe behaviors and potential accidents, has escalated. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of understanding ... -
A Taxonomy of Urban Façade Defects and Their Distribution on Façade Components: A Data-Driven Analysis of Historical Inspection Reports
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractWell-maintained building façades are essential for public safety. Major cities across the globe have inspection programs to ensure façade safety. However, accidents caused by falling debris and complaints continuously ... -
Propagation Analysis and Assessment for the Risks in EPC Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe general contractor is solely responsible for executing the integrated and overlapping phases of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project. This delivery approach fosters intricate propagation ...