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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Construction cost estimation is done to know in advance the expected cost in varying degree of accuracy, at different phases of the project.

Owner’s Purpose of Estimate

Making investment decision in the conceptual stage.
Negotiate and finalize the contract at the implementation phase.
To implement cost control measures.

Contractor‘s Purpose of Estimate

Determine project cost and profit.
To Implement cost control measure.
To [...]

Modern construction project management has incorporated quality management principles and initiatives in their activities. Modern quality management systems such as ISO 9000 series of standards require incessant monitoring of construction processes. This presentation attempts to consolidate key quality management tools to a real, large and complex building project that took place in Athens, Greece by [...]

Hazard identification is fundamental to construction safety management; unidentified hazards present the most unmanageable hazards.
Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9% for a construction project within the nuclear industry
the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project [...]