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A Multi-Level Optimization Approach
Researchers optimizes Chlorine Booster Stations (CBS) location on a network with two main objectives; (1) to deliver minimal Free Residual Chlorine (FRC) throughout all demand nodes according to country regulations, and (2) to reduce day chlorine mass concentration supplied in the system by applying an hour time pattern in CBS, consequently associated economic, energy and environmental impacts complying with regulatory standards
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  • 28 Oct 2021
Topic Review
Large Section Bifurcated Small Clear Distance Tunnel
A bifurcated tunnel refers to the intersection of one tunnel with another, including the intersection of auxiliary tunnel inclined shafts, vertical shafts, or transverse tunnels with the main tunnel, as well as the intersection of hydropower tunnels and working tunnels.
  • 806
  • 30 Jan 2024
Topic Review
Structural Health Monitoring of the Wilford Suspension Bridge
Structural health monitoring (SHM) is vital for ensuring the service safety of aging bridges. As one of the most advanced sensing techniques, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) could capture massive spatiotemporal information for effective bridge structural health monitoring (BSHM). Unfortunately, GNSS measurements often contain outliers due to various factors (e.g., severe weather conditions, multipath effects, etc.). All such outliers could jeopardize the accuracy and reliability of BSHM significantly. Previous studies have examined the feasibility of integrating the conventional multi-rate Kalman filter (MKF) with an adaptive algorithm in the data processing processes to ensure BSHM accuracy. However, frequent parameter adjustments are still needed in tedious data processing processes.
  • 804
  • 22 May 2023
Topic Review
Investigating Viroc's Compression Behavior and Mechanical Properties
To meet energy-saving requirements, in recent years, Saudi Arabia’s construction industry has focused on researching the use of naturally available resources as raw materials.
  • 804
  • 19 Jun 2023
Topic Review
Recent Trends in Treatment and Fabrication
Natural fiber (NF) is one of the many resources that nature has provided. NFs decompose quickly and are biodegradable, renewable, and cost-effective. It may be scavenged from a variety of plant and animal sources. They are employed as reinforcing materials in polymers for NF composite development. Because of its environmental friendliness and long-term survivability, NF is growing in appeal among academics and researchers for usage in polymer composites.
  • 798
  • 27 Mar 2023
Topic Review
Blockchain in the Construction Industry
Applications of Blockchain technology (BCT) have been progressing at a galloping rate in miscellaneous fields, such as finance, education, travel, healthcare, and insurance.
  • 795
  • 21 Mar 2023
Topic Review
Hemp as Internal Curing Agent in Concrete Materials
The construction industry is facing increased demand for adopting sustainable 'green' building materials to minimise the carbon footprint of the infrastructure sector to meet the United Nations 2030 Sustainability Goals. Natural bio-composite materials such as timber and bamboo have been widely used in construction for centuries. Hemp has also been used in different forms in the construction sector for decades for its thermal and acoustic insulation capability owing to its moisture buffering capacity and thermal conductivity. 
  • 794
  • 13 Jun 2023
Topic Review
The Concept of Sustainability in Civil Construction
The concept of sustainability appeared with the creation of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCCD) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1983.
  • 792
  • 01 Feb 2024
Topic Review
Inflow of Goods in City
Delivery of goods significantly affects the sustainable development of the city center. As the population of people gravitating to city centers grows, the challenges of delivering necessary goods in an appropriate manner are increasing. Numerous flows of goods from and within the city center increase the level of congestion in city centers, which are already congested by public transport and cars. High emissions of harmful gases occur due to the rising turnover of goods and due to the fact that conventional trucks equipped with outdated technology are used for transport.
  • 790
  • 21 Jul 2021
Topic Review
Local Buckling of Hollow Box FRP Profiles
Hollow box pultruded fibre-reinforced polymers (PFRP) profiles are increasingly used as structural elements in many structural applications due to their cost-effective manufacturing process, excellent mechanical properties-to-weight ratios, and superior corrosion resistance. Despite the extensive usage of PFRP profiles, there is still a lack of knowledge in the design for manufacturing against local buckling on the structural level. 
  • 786
  • 28 Mar 2022
Topic Review
Risk Management of Subway Shield and Text Mining
Among the construction methods for subway projects, shield method construction technology has become a more widely used construction method for urban subway construction due to the advantages of a high degree of construction mechanization, low impact of the construction process on the environment, and strong adaptability of the shield machine to the stratum, etc. However, because of the complexity of the surrounding buildings (structures) in the subway construction, coupled with the diversity of the subway shield method construction activities and the uncertainties in the construction environment, to a certain extent, it is determined that the subway construction process is very complicated.
  • 786
  • 21 Feb 2024
Topic Review
Construction Digital Twin
The Digital Twin (DT), as a real-time and data-connected virtual replica of a physical asset, introduces a new paradigm in the construction industry. Industry 4.0 encompasses ample benefits for various industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, systems engineering, oil and gas, construction, etc. As one of the main concepts of Industry 4.0, Digital Twin bespeaks a new paradigm in the construction industry as a real-time virtual replica of a physical asset. Several industries, such as manufacturing, automotives, aviation and healthcare, are extensively using the concepts of Industry 4.0, but the construction industry is in its infancy in terms of adopting and implementing Industry 4.0 principles. Moreover, to date, most construction industry studies and practices have focused on implementing DT in the operation and maintenance phase of facilities and the use of DT in the construction phase has not been addressed sufficiently.
  • 782
  • 14 Nov 2023
Topic Review
To Achieve Goal Alignment by Inter-Organizational Incentives
Commonly recognized as an effective management technique, the use of incentives plays a vital role in the successful application of these approaches.
  • 779
  • 11 Oct 2023
Biography
Marcin Kiciński
Freight and passenger transport and logistics, Sustainability transport and logistics, Transport infrastructure development, Military logistics (military air bases), Transport accessibility. Methods and techniques: multicriteria decision making (MCDM/MCDA), multiple criteria optimization, mathematical modelling.  2014-2015: postgraduate studies: project manager of research and dev
  • 774
  • 26 Jul 2023
Topic Review
Major Application of Machine Learning in WRM
In accordance with the rapid proliferation of machine learning (ML) and data management, ML applications have evolved to encompass all engineering disciplines. Owing to the importance of the world’s water supply throughout the rest of this century, much research has been concentrated on the application of ML strategies to integrated water resources management (WRM). 
  • 770
  • 08 May 2023
Topic Review
Implementation of Blockchain for the Supply Chain Resilience
The construction industry plays an essential role in economic development since it is one of the largest industries all over the world. Blockchain has the potential to reshape the structure of all accessible networks in the future. Construction businesses are increasingly interested in embracing blockchain technology to improve supply chain sustainability performance and supply chain resilience in times of globally increasing risks and volatility. 
  • 763
  • 27 Jun 2022
Topic Review
Eco-Friendly Geopolymer Composites Prepared from Agro-Industrial Wastes
Portland cement (PC) is a common material used in civil infrastructure engineering. Cement production emits roughly 2.2 billion tons of CO2 per year, contributing 8% of global emissions in 2016. This contributes to almost half of the calcination process, and together with thermal combustion, clinker generation could be responsible for 90% of the sector’s emissions. One effective technique for dealing with these industrial by-product wastes is to employ them to make cement replacements such as concrete and mortar, which can be used in a variety of applications.
  • 745
  • 05 Jun 2023
Topic Review
Social and Financial Sustainability of Real Estate Investment
Real estate markets play a crucial role in the economy, providing opportunities for investment and housing. Blockchain technology has emerged as a potential solution among other Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs), offering secure transactions and transparency through encryption algorithms and reducing dependence on intermediaries. It has the potential to revolutionize real estate by reducing reliance on third-party verification and intermediaries, lowering costs, and increasing transparency to mitigate fraud risk. This entry assess the knowledge and perceptions of professionals in the real estate sector and evaluate the possible impact of the technology in the Portuguese market.
  • 734
  • 21 Aug 2023
Topic Review
ANN Model to Predict Final Construction Contract Duration
Forecasting the final construction contract duration at an early stage plays a vital role in the progress of a project. An inaccurate project duration prediction may lead to the project’s benefits being lost. It is essential to precisely predict the duration due to the presence of several different factors.
  • 731
  • 25 Jul 2023
Topic Review
Environmentally Friendly Smart Construction
Modern economic, social and environmental challenges require a new type of construction that ensures resilience, low construction costs and ease of maintenance. Material production, manufacturing of structural elements and final assembly should minimise the environmental impacts, such as greenhouse emissions and waste production. 
  • 730
  • 21 Dec 2023
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