Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 17 Issue 6

Potential identification and industrial evaluation of an integrated design automation workflow

Doris Entner, Thorsten Prante, Thomas Vosgien, Alexandru-Ciprian Zăvoianu, Susanne Saminger-Platz, Martin Schwarz, Klara Fink

The paper aims to raise awareness in the industry of design automation tools, especially in early design phases, by demonstrating along a case study the seamless integration of a…

Microscoping the challenges of sustainable construction in developing countries

Douglas Omoregie Aghimien, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

This paper aims to present the result of an assessment of the challenges of sustainable construction (SC) in two developing countries (Nigeria and South Africa). This was done…

Spatial variability modeling and reliability analysis of flexible pavement through mechanistic–empirical model

Amit Srivastava, Dharmendra Kumar Srivastava, Anil Kumar Misra

The present study aims to demonstrate the performance assessment of flexible pavement structure in probabilistic framework with due consideration of spatial variability modeling…

A multi-criteria decision-making approach to minimising fire risk in detached house designs

Salaheddine Bendak, Ahlam A. Alhammadi

House fire risk would be minimised if fire safety principles were incorporated at the design stage. This issue is rarely addressed in the literature. The purpose of this study is…

Quadrant and gap analysis of required and exhibited quantity surveyors’ competencies

Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Deji Rufus Ogunsemi, Morenike Adeyelu

In their delivery of service, quantity surveyors are not in any way protected against threats and changes in their operating environment as a result of globalisation and…

A framework integrating corporate social responsibility for marketing architectural design firms in developing countries

Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Mai Gamal Hafez

This paper aims to develop a framework based on corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a novel approach for marketing architectural design firms (ADFs) in developing countries.

Analysis of the outcome features of effective monitoring and evaluation in construction project delivery

Callistus Tengan, Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, Francis Guribie, Joseph Annor-Asubonteng

This study aims to analyze the outcome features of effective monitoring and evaluation in construction projects delivery.

Short run causal relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and infrastructure development

De-Graft Owusu-Manu, David John Edwards, A. Mohammed, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala, Tony Birch

Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows for infrastructure development have grown in volume to become more widely dispersed among home (outward investor) and host (recipient…

The role of knowledge sharing in supply chain success: Literature review, classification and current trends

Lila Rajabion, Amin Sataei Mokhtari, Mohammad Worya Khordehbinan, Mansoureh Zare, Alireza Hassani

The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive and detailed review of the state-of-the-art mechanisms of knowledge sharing (KS) in the supply chain (SC) field, as well as…

Design and fabrication of a safety frame for workers carrying out head lifting at construction sites

Varun Katoch, Sanjay Mohan

The purpose of this paper is to identify the musculoskeletal problems faced by the workers carrying out head lifting at the construction sites and to present a solution for the…

Investigation of crack in beams using anti-resonance technique and FEA approach

Vyankatesh Prabhakar Bhaurkar, Ajaykumar Gulabsing Thakur

In the case of machines, structures and assemblies, the crack generation and propagation is becoming a great concern, especially in airplane wings, turbine blades and such other…

An investigation of mechanical behavior of concrete containing crushed waste glass

Eric Asa, Ahmed Shaker Anna, Edmund Baffoe-Twum

This paper aims to discuss the evaluation of the compressive and splitting tensile strength of concrete mixes containing different proportions of up to 20 per cent glass…

BIM-based facilities information: streamlining the information exchange process

Sandra Matarneh, Mark Danso-Amoako, Salam Al-Bizri, Mark Gaterell, Rana Matarneh

The purpose of this study is to address challenges in the current information exchange process between building information modelling (BIM) and facilities management (FM) systems…

Neural network models for actual duration of Greek highway projects

Magdalini Titirla, Georgios Aretoulis

This paper aims to examine selected similar Greek highway projects to create artificial neural network-based models to predict their actual construction duration based on data…

Key risk factors affecting renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) set-up projects in developing countries: The case of Ghana

Michael Nii Addy, Stephen Akunyumu, Barbara Simons

Sustained access to efficient electricity plays an essential role in improving living conditions of people and contributes to the economic development of the nation as a whole…