Pushover analysis – cyclic loading, deterioration effect in RC Moment Frames in pushover analysis
Rehabilitation – Evaluation of drift distribution
Analysis of large dynamic structure in environment industry
Theoretical study on High frequency fatigue behavior of concrete
Seismic analysis of interlocking blocks in walls
Estimation of marine salts behavior around the bridge structures
A comparative study on durability of concrete tunnels [...]

CLASSIFICATION OF RISK

Understanding and addressing the risks of a PPP project early on is important for both the parties in PPP. This chapter presents many of the risks involved and actions that can be taken to mitigate them.

Promoters would invest in a project only if the risks in the project are less than the [...]

Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, which is based on a contract or concession agreement between a government or statutory entity on one side and a private sector company on the other side, for delivering an infrastructure service on payment of user charges. The goal is to combine the best capabilities of the public and private [...]

Construction procurement system is the organizational framework adopted by the client for the management of design and construction of a project. With the introduction of new and innovative ways of construction, many new and alternative procurement systems have been developed over the past decades. These systems could be used to meet contemporary requirements of the [...]

Scaffolding is a temporary frame used to support people and material in the  construction or  building and other large structures. It is usually a modular system of  metal pieced  although it can be made out of other materials.  The purpose of a working scaffold is to provide a safe place of work with safe [...]

Ferro-cement In Construction

Ferro-cement is a relatively new material consists of wire meshes and cement mortar.
Developed by P.L.Nervi, an Italian architect in 1940.
Widely used due to the low self weight, lack of skilled workers, no need of framework etc.
Quality of ferro-cement works are assured because the components are manufactured on machinery set up and execution [...]

The underlying theme of the development will be to enhance Abu Dhabi’s natural wealth of water and beach frontage. The Development is a massive project and spreads over 5 square kilometres. The development includes construction of 11 precincts that will include hotels, marinas, parks, restaurants as well as leisure facilities. These precincts are known as [...]

UAE is not only advancing in common infrastructure but also specialized  infrastructure  which are energy efficient. It stands first in the category  by taking the initiative to create a city concerned with energy management. Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture is designing Masdar Headquarters.  Bob Forest, a partner at S+G is in Abu Dhabi [...]

Construction Waste Recycling

The promotion of environmental management and the mission of sustainable development have exerted the pressure demanding for the adoption of proper methods to protect the environment across all industries including construction.

Construction by nature is not an eco-friendly activity.

Construction,renovation and demolition activities leads to the formation of waste.

NEED FOR ADOPTION OF PROPER METHODS OF [...]

Need for mechanization in construction Industry

The work can be done speedily.

The work can be done in time.

Large quantity of materials can be handled , so the size of the project can be increased

The complex projects involving high grade material.

High quality standards can be maintained.

Time schedule can be kept.

Optimum use of material ,man power and finance.

Due [...]

One more marvelous project to be completed soon in UAE to make it a heaven for tourists, it is the Yas Island. The island is the site of a US$36 billion development project by Aldar Properties. It occupies a total land area of 2,500 hectares, of which 1,700 hectares will be claimed for development. The [...]

COSTRUCTION JOINTS

Construction joints are placed in a concrete slab to define the extent of the individual placements, generally in conformity with a predetermined joint layout.
They must be designed in order to allow displacements between both sides of the slab but, at the same time, they have to transfer flexural stresses produced in the slab [...]

In the USA, the National Highway System (NHS) Designation Act came into effect in November 1995. It requires every NHS project over $25 million to be subject to a life cycle cost analysis.

In the above example, the initial capital cost increase amounts to 4% for Type 304 and 8% for Type 316.

The above negative effects [...]

Quality assurance refers to the managerial process which determine the organisation’s design, objectives and resources, the project team, funding agencies, performance standards and feedback on the project’s performance, appropriate actions to deal with deviations and all steps necessary for promoting quality awareness at all levels and in all parts of the project organisation.
A typical quality [...]

Since most owners are generally interested in acquiring only a specific type of constructed facility, they should be aware of the common industrial practices for the type of construction pertinent to them. Likewise, the construction industry is a conglomeration of quite diverse segments and products. Some owners may procure a constructed facility only once in [...]

The acquisition of a constructed facility usually represents a major capital investment, whether its owner happens to be an individual, a private corporation or a public agency. Since the commitment of resources for such an investment is motivated by market demands or perceived needs, the facility is expected to satisfy certain objectives within the constraints [...]