Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology: Volume 8 Issue 3

The effect of type and volume fraction (VF) of steel fiber on the mechanical properties of self‐compacting concrete

S. Ghanbarpour, H. Mazaheripour, S.H. Mirmoradi, A. Barari

Self‐compacting concrete (SCC) offers several economic and technical benefits; the use of steel fibers extends its possibilities. Steel fibers bridge cracks, retard their…

Relationship between energy consumption and economic development in construction industry

Diao Xundi, Shen Liyin, Zeng Saixing, Ochoa Jose Jorge, Zhang Xiaoling

This paper aims to explain the current state of energy consumption and economic development in Beijing's construction industry and identify the relationship between the two…

Buildability factors influencing formwork labour productivity of isolated foundations

Abdulaziz M. Jarkas

The objective of this paper is to investigate the effects and relative influence of: grid patterns; variability of foundation sizes; total surface area; and average surface area…

Benefits and impacts of THRIP‐supported applied research projects

Maurice Oscar Dassah, Ernst Uken

The aim of this paper is to highlight the benefits, impacts and spin‐offs of 52 THRIP‐supported applied research projects conducted in South Africa between 2001 and 2003…

Cleaner production for environmental conscious manufacturing in the foundry industry

S. Fore, C.T. Mbohwa

The purpose of the paper is to illustrate application of the cleaner production concept so as to incorporate environmental protection into business performance. The study analyses…

Performance comparison of carbon nanotube, nickel silicide nanowire and copper VLSI interconnects: Perspectives and challenges ahead

Yograj Singh Duksh, Brajesh Kumar Kaushik, Sankar Sarkar, Raghuvir Singh

The purpose of this paper is to explore and evaluate the performance comparison of carbon nanotubes (CNT) and nickel silicide (NiSi) nanowires interconnects as prospective…

Application of creative design concept to braking system synchronization in two wheeler bikes

S. Vinodh, M. Arun

The purpose of this paper is to report a research in which creative design concepts have been applied for braking system synchronization in two wheeler bikes.

Editorial

Theo C. Haupt