Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 18 Issue 3

Experimental and numerical investigation of the effect of pre-existing utility tunnel on the bearing capacity of shallow footing in sandy soils

Monica Malhotra, Vaishali Sahu, Amit Srivastava, Anil Kumar Misra

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of presence of buried flexible pipe on the bearing capacity of shallow footing. First, a model study is performed where…

Critical factors affecting the performance of large construction projects in developing countries: A case study of Sri Lanka

Djoen San Santoso, Polwatta Gallage Madusha Piumal Gallage

This paper aims to analyse the factors affecting the performance of large construction projects in Sri Lanka. The causes, impacts and mitigations in association with the critical…

Prediction of impact response in construction safety helmet using FEA

Mohammed Rajik Khan, Atul Sonawane

This paper aims to present 3D finite element (FE) simulations of impact loading on a construction safety helmet over a headform to improve the ventilation slots profile in helmet…

Designing a practical lab-based assessment: a case study

Ademola Amida, Isaac Chang, David Yearwood

This paper aims to present the finding of a practical lab assessment used to evaluate students’ mastery of Ohm’s law. The researchers used an approach combining different…

Assessing the predictability of construction time overruns using multiple linear regression and Markov chain Monte Carlo

Richard Ohene Asiedu, William Gyadu-Asiedu

This paper aims to focus on developing a baseline model for time overrun.

Estimation of construction project building cost by back-propagation neural network

Qinghua Jiang

Building cost is an important part of construction projects, and its correct estimation has important guiding significance for the follow-up decision-making of construction units.

Evaluation of the impact of risk management on project performance in small construction firms in South Africa: The case study of construction systems

Christopher Amoah, Leon Pretorius

Risk management has become an integral part in businesses around the world. In the construction industry, risk management has also been introduced and has been mainly entrusted in…

Adopting green construction practices: health and safety implications

Hilary Omatule Onubi, Nor'Aini Yusof, Ahmad Sanusi Hassan

This study aims to assess the impact of adopting selected green construction site practices on the health and safety performance of the construction projects. The impact of…

Surface development by reinforcing nano-composites during friction stir processing – a review

Bhavya Swathi I., Suvarna Raju L., Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

Friction stir processing (FSP) is overviewed with the process variables, along with the thermal aspect of different metals.

Forklift truck performance simulation and fuel consumption estimation

Luigi d'Apolito, Hanchi Hong

Forklift trucks are generally operated with frequent accelerations and stops, reverse and operations of load handling. This way of operation increases the energy losses and…

Key challenges faced by Chinese contractors in Malaysian construction industry: Empirical study

Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Sin Yi Cheah

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the major challenges faced by Chinese international contractors (CICs) in the Malaysian construction industry.

Development of eco friendly brick using water treatment plant sludge and processed tea waste

Vaishali Sahu, Rounak Attri, Prashast Gupta, Rakesh Yadav

This paper aims to study the effect of the addition of water treatment plant sludge (WTPS) and processed tea waste (PTW) on the properties of burnt clay bricks. The reuse of WTP…