Journal of Construction Research

Articles

• Concepts and Materialization of Envelope of Architectural Buildings in the Future

  Ahmet Hadrovic

  1-18

  
  Article ID: 4071    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4071
  
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  Abstract:

  This paper is based on a scientific methodology developed by its author

  (1987) in his doctoral dissertation and later (2004) published in a book.

  According to this methodology, architecture is understood as a system

  consisting of four basic elements: Environment, Man, Boundaries and

  Perspectives. As a case study, this methodology was checked and confirmed

  (in the dissertation and in the... More

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• Study on Ground Deformation During Shield Tunnel Construction

  Zhongkun Zhang

  19-26

  
  Article ID: 4075    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4075
  
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  Abstract:

  Through the systematic analysis of the ground settlement generated

  by the process of shield tunneling, the relationships between ground

  deformation and construction parameters are studied in this paper. Based

  on the assumption of linear small deformation, a mathematical model of

  the relationship between ground deformation and construction parameters

  is set up. The principle and method of optimization for estimating ground

  deformation... More

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• Development of a Fuzzy Fire Risk Evaluation Model for Building Construction Sites in Hong Kong

  John F.Y. Yeung, Daniel W.M. Chan

  27-42

  
  Article ID: 4106    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4106
  
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  Abstract:

  Earlier research works on fire risk evaluation indicated that an objective,

  reliable, comprehensive, and practical fire risk evaluation model is essential

  for mitigating fire occurrence in building construction sites. Nevertheless,

  real empirical studies in this research area are quite limited. This journal

  paper gives an account of the second stage of a research study aiming at

  developing a fuzzy fire... More

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• Analysis on Factors Causing Project Delays in Road and Highways Sector in India Using Relative Ranking Index Technique

  Siddesh K. pai, Neeraj Anand, Ankut Mittal

  43-48

  
  Article ID: 4157    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4157
  
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  Abstract:

  On-time completion of road infrastructure projects is a critical goal. When

  projects were not completed on schedule and real construction progress is

  slower than expected, the inconvenience and disruption to business access

  increases. On time completion is linked to economic and social welfare,

  as well as safety. Construction delays continue to be a typical occurrence,

  despite the need of prompt... More

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• Evaluation the Effects of Coarse Aggregates Size on Concrete Properties

  Mamaru Dessalegn Belay

  49-55

  
  Article ID: 4049    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4049
  
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  Abstract:

  Concrete is the most generally used construction material in buildings,

  pavements, and infrastructures. Concrete is a construction material

  composed of cement as binder, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates

  mixed with water which hardens with time. Concrete is a versatile

  construction material within the housing industry of the planet. The

  standard of the concrete is tormented by various factors and from... More

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• Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in The Design of Student Hostel at Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria

  Akande O.K., Lembi J.J., Momoh M.S.

  56-62

  
  Article ID: 4137    DOI：https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4137
  
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  Abstract:

  Buildings are designed to offer protection to the occupants against harsh

  outdoor environment thereby enhancing optimal indoor comfort. Over

  the years, there have been a rise in population of students applying for

  admission into tertiary institution, which has led to an increase in the

  number of students that resides at the university hostel. These rise in the

  number of students,... More

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