Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 14 Issue 2

The impact of rework and organisational culture on project delivery

Luqman Oyekunle Oyewobi, Ojo Abiola-Falemu, Olajide Timothy Ibironke

It is generally accepted that organisational culture is capable of influencing how project organisation performs. It can also impact on how people set individual goals and…

Impact of construction-related rework on selected Ugandan public projects

John Muhumuza Kakitahi, Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe, Anne Landin, Simon James Mone

The purpose of this paper was to assess the magnitude of the impact of construction-related rework on selected project budgets and schedule in public building construction in…

Assessing the use of ICT systems and their impact on construction project performance in the Nigerian construction industry

Dubem Isaac Ikediashi, Amaka Chinweude Ogwueleka

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) for business processes has witnessed exponential growth over the past two decades. This paper aims to explore the level…

Energy loss due to unbalance in rotor–shaft system

Mukesh A. Bulsara, Anil D. Hingu, Pratik S. Vaghasiya

One of the major problems faced by industry is vibrations in rotating parts. Vibration is a to-and-fro movement of rotating mechanical parts and has many detrimental effects on…

Effect of controlling airflow in a solar chimney on thermal load in a built environment

Amos Madhlopa

The purpose of this paper is to investigate a wall-integrated solar chimney for passive ventilation of a building cavity. Ventilation is required to improve the circulation of air…

Development of an integrated bionic design system

Jia-Yen Huang, Shih-Tian Siao

This paper aims to propose an integrated bionic optimal design system to assist engineers in bionic design tasks. In this age of ecological awareness and sustainability, engineers…

University entry score: Is it a consideration for spatial performance in architecture design students?

K. Sutton, A. Williams, D. Tremain, P. Kilgour

The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into the relationship between students’ spatial ability and their university entrance score (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank…

Multi-objective optimization of composite two-stage vibration isolation system for sensitive equipment

Wei Huang, Jian Xu, Dayong Zhu, Cheng Liu, Jianwei Lu, Kunlin Lu

The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel strategy of optimal parameters configuration and placement for sensitive equipment.

A comparison effect of aircraft main gear configuration on runway damages by LED and FE method

Gholam Ali Shafabakhsh, Ehsan Kashi, Abbas Akbari

This paper aims to apply a pavement design by LEDFAA for a sample airport, and design results involving layer thickness, modulus and cumulative damage factor (CDF) achieved are…

Investigating the true costs of construction accidents

Theo C. Haupt, Kersey Pillay

The construction industry contributes significantly to national economic growth and offers substantial opportunities for job creation; however, the industry has continually been…