Geosynthetics have become well established construction materials for geotechnical and environmental applications in most parts of the world. Because they constitute manufactured materials, new products and Continue reading
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An Analysis of Success and Failure Factors for ERP Systems in Engineering and Construction Firms
Even though the use of ERP systems is growing and becoming more popular, these systems are still somewhat unfamiliar in the construction industry. Many engineering and construction firms know how beneficial ERP systems are, but they still hesitate to Continue reading
Model Calibration of a Wooden Building Block
Constructing multi floor buildings by light weight material have increased recently. There are many advantages of using light weight material, such as wood, for the environment. However, one of the Continue reading
Uncertainty in Simulated Fluxes and Physical Conditions of Two North European Wetlands
There is an extended concern for how to quantify the fluxes of greenhouse gasses (GHG) and how they are related to climate change and land use. Efforts have already been done, mostly regarding Continue reading
Analysis for Real Estate Investment of China
Real estate industry plays a significant role in high speed of economic development in China. However, with increasingly high housing price and scare land resources, real estate development is caught in Continue reading
Air Express Network Design with Hub Sorting
This study examines an innovative strategic operation for next day air package delivery. The proposed system, in which some packages are sorted twice at two distinct hubs before arriving at their destinations, is investigated for its Continue reading
Grain, Forage and Feed Structures
Good storage for farm crops is a sound investment, whether the material being stored is for use on the farm or for sale. Inadequate facilities and improper management can lead to substantial losses due to spoilage, insect and rodent damage, and fire from Continue reading
Effect of Dead, Live and Blast Loads on a Suspension Bridge
Bridges in America are of special importance. The analysis of these bridges should be carried out for different loading conditions. Bridges are normally designed for Continue reading
Ecological Impacts of Traffic Noise – A National Spatial Assessment for Sweden
Increased utilization of terrestrial vehicles requires devotion of huge efforts to provide road infrastructure for increased accessibility. Meanwhile, there is no doubt that transportation infrastructure has Continue reading
Direct and Indirect Real Estate in a Mixed-asset Portfolio: Is direct or indirect preferable?
Studies carried out during the 2000’s have shown that securitized real estate has outperformed the direct real estate market with as much as up to 500 basis points on an Continue reading
Building Energy Retrofitting: From Energy Audit To Renovation Proposals
The built environment is responsible for 40% of the global energy demand (1). To reduce building energy consumption, regulations are enhancing the appeal of sustainable Continue reading