Computing in Civil Engineering
Computers in Engineering Practice
This book contains papers presented at the Sixth Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering held on September 11-13, 1989 in Atlanta, GA. This series, initiated in 1978, provides a continuing...
Computerized Decision Support Systems for Water Managers
More than 200 public and private water experts from across the United States, Canada, England, France, Belgium, and Portugal gathered at Colorado State University, June 27-30, 1988, to...
Guidelines for Failure Investigation
The
Cautious Risk Taking
Traditionally, the design engineer could bear virtually unlimited liability for design failure. Now he is less vulnerable. The concept is less than 20 years old, but since the early 70s,...
Grouting Trends
The grouting industry is discussed and North American practice compared to European practice. There has been more innovation in this field overseas, but there have also been failures....
The Race for Smart Cars
Prendergast describes the technological elements involved in Intelligent Vehicle/Highway Systems (IVHS), current programs in Europe, Japan and the U.S. aimed at implementing IVHS systems,...
Automated People Movers II
New Links for Land Use?Automated People Mover Opportunities for Major Activity Centers
This Proceedings, which consists of 94 papers presented at the Second International Conference on Automated People Movers (APM's) held in Miami, Florida on March 13-15, 1989,...
Building Commissioning
In order to detect and correct defects in a timely, cost effective manner, HVAC system commissioning has recently been used as part of building construction. Preliminary evidence suggests...
Selection of Consultants for Municipal Water/Wastewater Projects
The City of Dallas, Texas Water Utilities Department is responsible for the design and construction of all needed water and wastewater facilities including treatment plants, pump stations,...
Highway Project Constructability
Results from on-going research into highway project constructibility are discussed. Research objectives and methods are outlined. Prime constructibility objectives are presented along...
Specification as a Requirement for Hot Mix Asphalt
A brief description of the current national research programs that affect the development of specifications is included in this paper. Elements of the Strategic Highway Research Program...
Utilization of Specifications
Project specifications need to be practical, enforceable, and above all must be clear and specific enough to enable any competent builder to understand them, bid on them and carry them...
An Effective Cost Control System
Project budgeting consists of converting the capital cost estimate into accountable cost centers by physical or process area and classifications of work. The primary purpose of the project...
The Cost of Quality: A Management Tool
In design and construction of engineered facilities, the cost of quality is a major cost item; perhaps exceeding one fourth the total installed project cost. A simple, flexible Quality...
Tunnel Maintenance Operations
Maintenance considerations during both the design and operational phases are very important to good tunnel maintenance. The use of proper materials able to withstand the rigorous environment...
Maintenance on Underground Subway Construction
The paper discusses maintenance the three types of subway construction in the Bag Area Rapid Transit system: cut and cover, driven tunnel, and prefabricated subaqueous railroad tube. Specialized...
Issues in Computer Based Design/Construction Integration
Design and construction processes are widely regarded as too splintered for industry effectiveness. By improving communication and process integration, reduced costs and improved facilities...
Effectiveness of Computers in Construction Execution
Although the effectiveness of computers in construction control during execution has been shown in several case studies, their use is largely made for planning functions. Also, their use...
Real-Time Project Tracking
Too often project tracking is based on a job costing program which charges costs to the project based upon invoices from vendors and payrolls of employees. The information obtained from...
Microcomputers in Construction Claims
The increase in litigation is driven primarily by economic factors. The increased use of microcomputers has followed as a direct result of the need for better information control and dissemination....
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