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One-Part Alkali-Activated Slag/Fly Ash for Soft Soil Stabilization: Freeze-Thaw Durability Assessment and Mechanism Elucidation

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The climate in extremely cold regions is becoming increasingly unstable, resulting in more frequent freeze-thaw cycles. These cycles significantly degrade the mechanical properties of soft soil foundations, reducing their bearing capacity and ultimately ...
Li Liu, Mengjie Yuan, Xiyao Zheng, Jun Wu   +3 more
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Proactive and Data-Driven Decision-Making Using Earned Value Analysis in Infrastructure Projects

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Timely and informed decision-making is essential for the successful execution of construction projects, where delays and cost overruns frequently pose significant risks.
Bayram Ateş, Mohammad Azim Eirgash
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Evaluating the Economic Impact of Digital Twinning in the AEC Industry: A Systematic Review

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This study conducts a comprehensive systematic review of the economic impact of Digital Twin (DT) technology within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, following the PRISMA methodology.
Tharindu Karunaratne, Ikenna Reginald Ajiero, Rotimi Joseph, Eric Farr, Poorang Piroozfar   +4 more
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Improving City Centre Project Delivery in Small Cities: Developer Perspectives on Public Authority Conduct

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Urban development through property development in central parts of cities rather than through sprawl is key to achieving sustainable future cities. However, realising desired projects in complex city centre environments is challenging and risky due to ...
Aud Tennøy, Oddrun Helen Hagen
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Urban Heat Island Mitigation by LEED and BIM Integration—A Review

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Rising temperatures are one of the most severe consequences of climate change, and the built environment plays a significant role in exacerbating heat, particularly in urban areas.
Hafiz Saeed Ur Rehman, Sabahat Alamgir, Muhammad Arif Khan, Rehan Masood, Muhammad Hassan Sammad, Krishanu Roy   +5 more
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Enhancing Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Mortar with Eggshell Powder and Fibers for Improved Sustainability

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This research explores the effectiveness of eggshell powder (ESP) and polypropylene (PP) fiber in geopolymer (GP) mortars. It examines how various doses of ESP, ranging from 0% to 25%, and two volumes of PP fibers, at 0.1% and 0.2% (by volume), impact ...
Demet Yavuz
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Liquefaction Response and Reinforcement Effect of Saturated Soil Treated by Dynamic Compaction Based on Hydro-Mechanically Coupled Explicit Analysis

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In order to accurately analyze the liquefaction and the reinforcement effect of saturated silty and sandy soils treated by dynamic compaction, a hydro-mechanically coupled explicit analysis method was proposed.
Sihan Ma, Guo Zhao, Xiaoyuan Yang, Run Xu, Zhiqiang Weng, Jiawei Liu, Chong Zhou, Chao Li   +7 more
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Efficient Swell Risk Prediction for Building Design Using a Domain-Guided Machine Learning Model

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Expansive clays damage the foundations, slabs, and utilities of low- and mid-rise buildings, threatening daily operations and incurring billions of dollars in costs globally.
Hani S. Alharbi
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Moving Toward Automated Construction Management: An Automated Construction Worker Efficiency Evaluation System

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In the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, traditional labor efficiency evaluation methods have limitations, while computer vision technology shows great potential.
Chaojun Zhang, Chao Mao, Huan Liu, Yunlong Liao, Jiayi Zhou   +4 more
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Experimental Study on Compressive Capacity Behavior of Helical Anchors in Aeolian Sand and Optimization of Design Methods

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The compressive capacity of helical anchors constitutes a pivotal performance parameter in geotechnical design. To precisely predict the compressive bearing behavior of helical anchors in aeolian sand, this study integrates in situ testing with finite ...
Qingsheng Chen, Wei Liu, Linhe Li, Yijin Wu, Yi Zhang, Songzhao Qu, Yue Zhang, Fei Liu, Yonghua Guo   +8 more
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