Search Subject Areas | Preprints.org

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0322.v1

A Century of Futurist Architecture: From Theory to Reality

Farhan Asim, Venu Shree

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Futuristic Architecture; Neo-futurism; Deconstructivism; Modernism; Antonio Sant’ Elia

Online: 27 December 2018 (11:31:13 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0309.v1

Acoustic Design of a Classical Concert Hall and Evaluation of its Acoustic Performance – A Case Study

Kwangbok Jeong, Taehoon Hong, Sung Hoon Kim, Jimin Kim, Sangyoub Lee

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Acoustic design; Reverberation time; Clarity; Lateral fraction; Acoustic measurements; Classical concert hall

Online: 22 May 2018 (13:49:31 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0100.v1

Geotechnical Properties of Lateritic Soil Stabilized with Periwinkle Shells Powder

Abiola. Michael Dauda, Joseph O. Akinmusuru, Oluwaseun. A. Dauda, Taiwo O. Durotoye, Kunle Elizah Ogundipe, Kehinde O. Oyesomi

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Periwinkle Shell Powder, Geotechnical Property, Expansive soil, Stabilization.

Online: 5 November 2018 (10:19:58 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0059.v1

The Construction Kit and the Assembly Line — Walter Gropius’ Concepts for Rationalizing Architecture

Atli Magnus Seelow

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: History of Modern Architecture; 20th Century; Walter Gropius; Rationalization; Construction Kit; Assembly Line; Weimar Republic; Bauhaus

Online: 2 November 2018 (13:23:10 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Supplementary Files| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0441.v1

A Feasibility Review of innovative Prefabricated Footing Systems for Residential Structures

Bertrand Teodosio, Shanaka Kristombu Baduge, Tuan Duc Ngo, Priyan Mendis, Maral Tecer, David Heath

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: prefabricated footing system; residential structures; reactive soils; modular construction; design for manufacture and assembly

Online: 24 July 2018 (05:45:06 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0377.v1

Development of a 3D-Printable Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Digital Construction

Ravendran Arunothayan, Behzad Nematollahi, Ravi Ranade, Shin Hau Bong, Jay Sanjayan

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC); mechanical properties; extrusion; 3D concrete printing (3DCP)

Online: 29 November 2019 (10:45:46 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0213.v1

Construction Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significance, Overlaps, and Proposed Action Plan

Borja García de Soto, Alexandru Georgescu, Bharadwaj Mantha, Žiga Turk, Abel Maciel

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: BIM; construction; critical infrastructure; cybersecurity; cyber-physical systems; digital twin; EPCIP; Industry 4.0

Online: 12 May 2020 (12:44:01 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1378.v1

Identifying Barriers to Effective BIM Adoption in the Re-Engineering of Construction Business Practices in Developing Countries

Firoz Alam, Javed Ali, Syed Madni, Hafiz Ali Husnain

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Building Information Modeling; BIM Adoption; Construction Business; Developing Countries; Re-Engineering.

Online: 19 May 2023 (04:39:32 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0067.v1

Comparative Study into the Environmental Impact of Traditional Clay Bricks and Mixed with a Biological Ingredient Using Life Cycle Analysis

José Adolfo Lozano-Miralles, Manuel Jesús Hermoso-Orzáez , Carmen Martínez-García, José Ignacio Rojas-Sola

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: life-cycle analysis (LCA); sustainable materials; sustainability climate impact; bioclimatic architecture; green buildings

Online: 4 July 2018 (10:27:22 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0067.v1

A Study on the Status and Thermal Environment Improvement of Ceiling-Embedded Indoor Cooling and Heating Unit

Miae Seong, Cheolsoo Lim, Daigon Kim, Sangkyun Kim, Jaewna Park

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: indoor unit; temperature stratification; PMV; heating; CFD

Online: 6 August 2016 (11:31:10 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0740.v1

Development of Novel Construction Material from Food Waste

Kota Machida, Yuya Sakai

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Food waste, recycling, construction materials

Online: 31 May 2021 (11:01:15 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0225.v1

Fusion of Infrared Thermal Image and Visible Image for 3D Thermal Model Reconstruction Using Smartphone Sensors

Ming-Der Yang, Tung-Ching Su, Hung-Yu Lin

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: 3D thermal model; image fusion; smart phone; thermal IR

Online: 16 May 2018 (08:26:39 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0034.v1

Phenotype, Genotype and Environment in Architecture Case Study: Traditional Malay House, West Borneo

Indah Kartika Sari, Wiendu Nuryanti, Ikaputra Ikaputra

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: the building and the environment; phenotype; genotype

Online: 3 May 2020 (08:10:53 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0191.v1

Characterization of Polyurethane Foam Waste for Reuse in Eco-Efficient Building Materials

Raúl Gómez Rojo, Lourdes Alameda, Ángel Rodríguez, Verónica Calderón, Sara Gutiérrez González

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: polymer waste; polyurethane foam; leaching test; microstructure

Online: 17 December 2018 (10:47:59 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0226.v1

Implementing Vertical Farming at University Scale to Promote Sustainable Communities: A Feasibility Analysis

He Zhang, Ashish Asutosh, Wei Hu

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: vertical farming; zero acreage farming; university; sustainability; economics; climate change

Online: 11 October 2018 (04:05:17 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0193.v1

A Review of Energy Saving Techniques in Mobile Hydraulic Machines

Sanjar Mirzaliev

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: agricultural machinery; load sensing; independent metering; digital flow control; displacement control; constant pressure systems.

Online: 9 October 2018 (15:56:08 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0195.v1

Causes of Construction Delay in Petrochemical Projects in KSA

Abdullah Alhajri, Adel Alshaibani

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: petrochemical projects; critical factors; schedule delay

Online: 14 May 2018 (12:23:50 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0517.v1

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for Optimum Productivity in the Construction Industry

Nwosu Obinnaya Chikezie Victor

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Commitment; Collaboration; Trust; Construction projects; Artificial Intelligence

Online: 28 November 2022 (13:42:19 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201708.0018.v1

Effects of Unstable Stratification on Ventilation in Hong Kong

Tobias Gronemeier, Siegfried Raasch, Edward Ng

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: convective boundary layer; LES; street-level ventilation

Online: 4 August 2017 (16:00:16 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0019.v1

Benefit-Cost Analysis of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in a Railway Site

Min Ho Shin, Hye Kyung Lee, Hwan Yong Kim

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Building Information Modeling (BIM); Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA); Railway construction; Liquidated damage; Infrastructure; Planning and design

Online: 1 October 2018 (16:54:20 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0202.v1

The Feasibility of Using Marble Cutting Waste in a Sustainable Building Clay Industry

Medhat S. El-Mahllawy, Ayman M. Kandeel, Mahmoud L. Latif , Abdeen M. El Nagar

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: marble cutting waste; stabilized clay bricks; hydrated lime; Shaq El-Thoban

Online: 13 June 2018 (05:23:31 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0238.v1

Connecting the Knowhow of Design, Production and Construction Professionals through Mixed Reality

Rizal Sebastian, Rosamaria Olivadese, Emanuele Piaia, Roberto Di Giulio, Peter Bonsma, Jan-Derrick Braun, Günther Riexinger

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: building information modelling (BIM); mixed reality; energy performance gap; knowhow gap; prefab buildings

Online: 14 August 2018 (03:52:39 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0010.v1

Recycling Strategies of Mine Tailing, with Environmental, Safety, Technical and Materials Considerations

Francisco S. M. Araujo, Isabella Taborda Llano, Hugo Fantucci, Everton Barbosa Nunes, Rafael M. Santos

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: mining; tailings; waste; recycling; restoration

Online: 1 July 2022 (09:00:31 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0339.v1

Development of an Innovative Modular Foam-Filled Panelised System for Rapidly Assembled Post Disaster Housing

Pezhman Sharafi, Saeed Nemati, Bijan Samali, Maryam Ghodrat

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: post disaster housing; rapid assembly systems; foam filled sandwiches; modular construction;

Online: 21 June 2018 (12:52:55 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0474.v1

Monitoring System Analysis Used for Evaluating the Building’s Envelope Energy Performance Through Estimation of Its Heat Lost Coefficient

Catalina Giraldo-Soto, Aitor Erkoreka, Laurent Mora, Irati Uriarte, Luis Alfonso del Portillo

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: building energy monitoring system; heat lost coefficient (hlc); fault sensor

Online: 31 May 2018 (11:38:30 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0278.v1

Buildings as a Global Carbon Sink? The Design of Mass Timber Panels as Heat-exchangers (Dynamic Insulation)

Salmaan Craig, Anna Halepaska, Jacob Elbrecht, Katherine Ferguson, Preston Rains, Andrew Freear, David Kennedy, Kiel Moe

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: dynamic insulation; heat-exchangers; mass timber; low carbon; carbon utilization; thermally active surfaces

Online: 12 August 2020 (08:39:38 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0012.v1

Integrated BIM-Based LCA for the Entire Building Process Using an Existing Structure for Cost Estimation

Anita Naneva, Marcella Bonanomi, Alexander Hollberg, Guillaume Habert, Daniel Hall

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Building Information Modelling (BIM); Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA); Building process; Level of Development (LOD); Embodied environmental impacts; Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG); LCA databases; LCA values; LCA benchmarks; cost estimation structure

Online: 1 March 2020 (13:16:52 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0239.v1

Plug-and-Play Solutions for Energy-Efficiency Deep Renovation of European Building Stock

Rizal Sebastian, Anna Gralka, Rosamaria Olivadese, Marco Arnesano, Gian Marco Revel, Timo Hartmann, Christoph Gutsche

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: energy-efficient buildings; deep renovation; Plug-and-Play (PnP); building information modelling (BIM); building energy modelling (BEM)

Online: 14 August 2018 (03:59:42 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0261.v1

Technical, Financial, Social Barriers and Challenges in Deep Building Renovation: Integration of Lessons Learned from the H2020 Cluster Projects

Simona D'Oca, Anna Gralka, Annarita Ferrante, Clara Ferrer, Roberta Pernetti, Rizal Sebastian , Peter op 't Veld

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: building deep renovation; energy performance; renovation rate; prefabrication; Plug-and-Play solutions; review; innovation action; H2020; social acceptance

Online: 14 September 2018 (10:55:48 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0622.v1

A Conceptual Model for Safety-Based Theory of Lean Construction

Soheila Moaveni, Seyed Y. Banihashemi, Mohammad Mojtahedi

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: prevention through design; safety climate; lean construction; transformation-flow-value; lean project delivery system

Online: 30 November 2018 (07:57:22 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0024.v1

An Investigation on Virtual Information Modeling Acceptance Based on Project Management Knowledge Areas

Nasim Didehvar, Mohammadnabi Teymourifard, Mohammad Mojtahedi, Samad Sepasgozar

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: virtual information modeling; project management knowledge areas; construction projects; communication management.

Online: 2 May 2018 (11:40:14 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0055.v1

Building Mass Reconfiguration as an Energy-Sensitive Design Strategy for Green Campus Implementation

Nabila Afif, Agus Hariyadi, Nedyomukti Imam Syafii, Esti Setyaning Jati

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Green campus; Sunlight hour; Solar radiation; Building reconfiguration

Online: 5 February 2020 (10:27:13 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0331.v1

Reality Capture of Buildings Using 3D Laser Scanners

Avar Almukhtar, Henry Abanda, Zaid O. Saeed, Joseph H.M. Tah

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: 3D Laser Scanners 1; Point-cloud Data 2; Reality Capture; BIM; Refurbishment

Online: 18 January 2021 (12:23:24 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201907.0178.v2

The Optimal Tuning, within Carbon Limits, of Thermal Mass in Naturally Ventilated Buildings

Salmaan Craig

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: thermal mass; natural ventilation; thermal resilience; materials design; life cycle analysis; thermal optimization; low carbon

Online: 16 July 2019 (08:50:05 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0290.v1

Effects of Warming Climate on Overheating and Energy Use in Urban Office Buildings

Tanvir Morshed, Monjur Mourshed

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: climatic change; office buildings; overheating; carbon emissions; energy consumption; mixed-mode ventilation; natural ventilation

Online: 13 November 2018 (04:15:59 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0216.v1

Safety Helmet Wearing Management System for Construction Workers Using Three-Axis Accelerometer Sensor

SungHun Kim, Changwon Wang, Se Dong Min, Seung-Hyun Lee

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Construction, worker safety, safety helmet, three-axis accelerometer sensor, data mining

Online: 8 November 2018 (14:03:21 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0580.v2

Optimization of the Mix Formulation of Geopolymer using Nickel-laterite Mine Waste and Coal Fly Ash

Alberto Jr Longos, April Anne Tigue, Ithan Jessemar Dollente, Roy Alvin Malenab, Ivyleen Bernardo-Arugay, Hirofumi Hinode, Winarto Kurniawan, Michael Angelo Promentilla

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: geopolymer; laterite; alkali-activated; alumino-silicates; I-optimal; response surface methodology; optimization; mine waste.

Online: 17 December 2020 (11:43:45 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0335.v1

Three-Dimensional Printing Using Recycled High-Density Polyethylene: Technological Challenges and Future Directions for Construction

Faham Tahmasebinia, Marjo Niemelä, Sanee M. Ebrahimzadeh Sepasgozar, Tin Yiu Lai, Winson Su, Kakarla Raghava Reddy, Sara Shirowzhan, Samad M. E. Sepasgozar, Fernando Alonso Marroquin

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: 3D printing (3DP), Construction processes, Architectural design, Concrete Engineering, Numerical Modelling, Arch-Roof, High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Additive manufacturing (AM), Computer-aided design (CAD), Manufacture, Design, Sustainability

Online: 14 November 2018 (10:39:43 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0020.v1

Digital Transformation Framework for Facility Management based on Building Information Modelling

Adrian August Wildenauer, Josef Basl, Peter Poór

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: conceptual framework; Information Modelling; Building Information Modelling (BIM); Facility Management; Smart Buildings; Smart Applications

Online: 1 July 2022 (16:48:35 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0286.v1

A Study on the Risk Management Strategy for Military Installations Project of Yongsan Relocation Plan Using Structural Equation Model

Hobin Yoon, Chansik Lee

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: military installations project; risk factor; structural equation model

Online: 15 October 2018 (06:32:30 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0126.v1

Evaluating the Pricing Strategy for Change Orders between General Contractors and Subcontractors Using ET-SD Model

Chien-Liang Lin, Yu Che Lai

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: change order; pricing; game theory; evolutionary stable strategy (ESS); system dynamics

Online: 8 March 2020 (01:19:49 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0619.v1

Feasibility of Zero Energy Multi-Family Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Developments

Armin Jeddi Yeganeh, Philip R. Agee, Xinghua Gao, Andrew P. McCoy

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Affordable housing; Cost-benefit analysis; Monte Carlo simulation; Solar energy

Online: 25 July 2020 (18:03:50 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201906.0097.v1

Evaluation of Wedge-Block Concrete Beams Reinforced with EBR-CFRP Laminates by Modified ACI 440.2R-2017 Guide

Ali Abdulhameed, AbdulMuttalib Said

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: segmental beams; cementitious adhesive; epoxy resin; CFRP laminates; ACI 440.2R-17 procedure

Online: 11 June 2019 (12:02:00 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0041.v1

Technology-Business-Management of Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) for Sustainable Urban Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Emmanuel Olatunbosun Benjamin, Oreoluwa Ola, Gertrud R Buchenrieder

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Food security; Urban farming; Fish protein; RAS; Land; Water; Sub-Sahara Africa

Online: 5 October 2022 (12:30:37 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Working Paper ARTICLE

Mass Timber Solutions for Eight Story Mixed-Use Buildings: A Comparative Study of GHG emissions

Aurora Jensen, Zlatan Sehovic, Nicole St. Clair Knobloch, John Klein, Paul Richardson, Julie Janiski

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: mass timber; life cycle assessment; embodied carbon; sustainable design; functional equivalence

Online: 20 August 2020 (03:59:10 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0146.v1

Development of Window-Mounted Air Cap Roller Module

Heangwoo Lee, Janghoo Seo

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: air cap; roller module; energy saving; performance evaluation; building envelope

Online: 9 July 2018 (13:44:24 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0010.v3

Recycling and Reuse of Mine Tailings: A Review of Advancements and Their Implications

Francisco S. M. Araujo, Isabella Taborda Llano, Everton Barbosa Nunes, Rafael M. Santos

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: beneficiation; slag; flotation; construction material; soil remediation

Online: 12 August 2022 (06:20:08 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0487.v1

Modelling Buildings in CityGML LOD1: Building Parts, Terrain Intersection Curve and Address Features

Evgeny Shirinyan, Dessislava Petrova-Antonova

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: 3D City Model; CityGML 2.0; Spatial Data Integration

Online: 30 December 2021 (12:51:35 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0411.v1

Nature of Occupational Incidents among Electrical Contractors

Pouya Gholizadeh, Behzad Esmaeili

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: safety; electrical contractors; construction accidents; nature and outcome of injuries; Chi-square test of independence

Online: 31 December 2019 (11:19:50 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Electrical contractors have experienced a rise in occupational fatalities in recent years. In 2017, electrical contractors also had the second highest number of non-fatal injuries among specialty trade contractors. Identifying statistically significant dependencies between these catastrophic outcomes and a handful of well-defined contributing factors in construction accidents offers a first step in mitigating the risks of construction accidents in this trade. Therefore, this study used methodologies of descriptive and quantitative statistics to identify the contributing factors most affecting occupational accident outcomes among electrical contracting enterprises, given an accident occurred. Accident reports were collected from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s fatality and catastrophe database. To ensure the reliability of the data, the team manually codified more than 600 incidents through a comprehensive content analysis using injury-classification standards. Inclusive of both fatal and non-fatal injuries, the results showed that most accidents happened in nonresidential buildings, new construction, and small projects (i.e., $50,000 or less). The main source of injuries manifested in parts and materials (46%), followed by tools, instruments, and equipment (19%), and structure and surfaces (16%). The most frequent types of injuries were fractures (31%), electrocutions (27%), and electrical burns (14%); the main injured body parts were upper extremities (25%), head (23%), and body system (18%). Among non-fatal cases, falls (37%), exposure to electricity (36%), and contact with objects (19%) caused most injuries; among fatal cases, exposure to electricity was the leading cause of death (50%), followed by falls (28%) and contact with objects (19%). The analysis also investigated the impact of several accident factors on the degree of injuries and found significant effects from such factors such as project type, source of injury, cause of injuries, injured part of body, nature of injury, and event type. In other words, the statistical probability of a fatal accident—given an accident occurrence—changes significantly based on the degree of these factors. Beyond these outcomes, the described content-analysis methodology contributes to the accident-analysis body of knowledge by providing a framework for codifying data from accident reports to facilitate future analysis and modeling attempts (e.g., developing logistic regression models) to subsequently mitigate more injuries in other fields.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0160.v1

Green Affordable Housing: Implications of Costs and Benefits for Municipal Incentives

Armin Jeddi Yeganeh, Andrew Patton McCoy, Steve Hankey

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: density incentive; earthcraft; energystar; green premium; hedonic pricing; LIHTC; rehabilitation

Online: 15 October 2019 (04:00:55 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0274.v1

Mechanical properties of glass-based geopolymer affected by activator and curing conditions under the optimal aging conditions

Tai-An Chen

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Waste glass; Inorganic binder; Curing temperature; Curing duration

Online: 12 April 2021 (09:38:07 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0002.v1

Green for the Environment and Green for the Pocketbook: A Decade of Living Sustainably

Lawrence Fulton, Bradley Beauvais, Matthew Brooks, Clemens Scott Kruse, Kimberly Lee

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: construction; rainwater harvesting; solar; spray foam; finger-jointed studs

Online: 3 February 2020 (03:04:44 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0190.v2

Validation of Sustainable Building Planning and Design Criteria for Cambodia: A Delphi Study

Puthearath Chan

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Delphi methods; consensus decision analysis; building sustainability plan and design; Cambodia urban buildings; sustainable site selection; sustainable building shape design

Online: 5 May 2022 (08:05:09 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0065.v1

Influence of the Fibre Distribution and Orientation in the Fracture Behaviour of Polyolefin Fibre Reinforced Concrete

Alejandro Enfedaque, Marcos G. Alberti, Jaime C. Gálvez

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: fibre reinforced concrete; polyolefin fibres; fibre distribution; fracture behaviour; structural fibres

Online: 5 December 2018 (07:57:24 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0037.v1

Resource harvesting through a systematic deconstruction of the residential house: a case study of the ‘Whole House Reuse’ project in Christchurch, New Zealand

Atiq U. Zaman, Juliet Arnott, Kate Mclntyre, Jonathon Hannon

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: residential house; deconstruction; resource harvesting; whole house reuse; circular economy

Online: 3 September 2018 (13:49:34 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

This study analyses the case study of a deconstruction project called the ‘Whole House Reuse’ (WHR) which aimed, firstly, to harvest materials from a residential house, secondly, to produce new products using the recovered materials, and thirdly, to organize exhibition for the local public to promote awareness on resource conservation and sustainable deconstruction practices. The study applies characterization of recovered materials through deconstruction. In addition to the material recovery, the study assesses the embodied energy saving and greenhouse gas emission abatement of the deconstruction project. Around twelve tonnes of various construction materials were harvested through a systematic deconstruction approach, most which would otherwise be disposed to landfill in the traditional demolition approach. The study estimates that the recovered materials could potentially save around 502,158MJ of embodied energy and prevent carbon emission of around 27,029kg (CO2e). Deconstruction could eventually contribute to New Zealand’s national emission reduction targets. In addition, the project successfully engages local communities and designers to produce 400 new products using the recovered materials and exhibited to the local people. The study concludes that there is a huge prospect in regard to resource recovery, emission reduction, employment and small business opportunities using deconstruction of the old house. The socio-cultural importance of the WHR project is definitely immense; however, the greater benefits of such projects are often ignored and remain unreported to wider audiences as most of the external and environmental costs have not been considered in the traditional linear economy. It is acknowledged that under a favourable market condition and with appropriate support from local communities and authorities, deconstruction could contribute significantly to resource conservation and environmental protection despite its requirement of labour intensive efforts.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1217.v1

Assessment of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Cement-Based Materials—Part 2: Perlite Concrete

Dorina Nicolina Isopescu, Alexandra Cojocaru, Ioana-Roxana Baciu, Sebastian George Maxineasa, Sergiu George Petre

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: sustainability; recycle; cement-based composites; energy performance; concrete; perlite; thermal performances; mechanical properties

Online: 29 April 2023 (05:46:08 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0554.v1

Recyclable and Efficient Construction using Mineral Landfill Materials and Demolition Wastes

Michael Max Bühler, Pia Hollenbach, Alexander Michalski, Sonja Meyer, Emanuel Birle, Rebecca Off, Christina Lang, Wolfram Schmidt, Roberto Cudmani, Oliver Fritz, Guido Baltes, Geraldine Kortmann

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: decarbonization; circular economy; recycled materials; demolition wastes; low-carbon construction; building with earth; compressed earth; rammed earth; sustainable construction

Online: 19 April 2023 (07:13:35 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0593.v1

Green Housing or Green Gentrification?

Armin Yeganeh, Andrew McCoy, Philip Agee, Todd Schenk, Steve Hankey

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: affordable housing; environmental justice; equity; green building; housing policy

Online: 26 July 2021 (15:45:31 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0388.v1

Stair Width, Pitch and Alignment in Stair Climbing and Descending Rates

John Zacharias, Guoqing Lu

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: stair climbing; behavior change; architecture; environmental design

Online: 17 July 2020 (15:10:26 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0566.v1

Self-Healing Biogeopolymers Using Biochar-Immobilized Spores of Pure- and Co-Cultures of Bacteria

Jadin Zam S. Doctolero, Arnel B. Beltran, Marigold O. Uba, April Anne S. Tigue, Michael Angelo B. Promentilla

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: geopolymer; self-healing; crack repair; biomineralization; healing agent; ureolytic bacteria; non-ureolytic bacteria; co-cultured bacteria

Online: 23 November 2020 (09:02:58 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0107.v1

Decision Making within the Built Environment as a Strategy for Mitigating the Risk of Malaria and other Vector-Borne Diseases

Esther Obonyo, Sumit Pareek, Dawit Okubatsion Woldu

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Built Environment, Design Decisions, Vector Borne Diseases, Malaria

Online: 5 November 2018 (11:01:08 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Although significant efforts have been made to combat the spread of vector-borne diseases (VBDs), they still account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 216 million estimated cases in 2016, which is a 9.3% decrease from the estimated cases reported one decade earlier. It is known that the built environment, through features such as openings, can propagate the spread of malaria. There have been some significant efforts directed at addressing this risk. This notwithstanding, there are some knowledge gaps that have resulted in a missed opportunity for synergistically tackling the problem of vectors through leveraging design decisions made by built environment professionals. This work assesses the extent to which design decisions in the built environment can have a positive impact on the efforts directed at mitigating the risk of malaria based on selected cases from East Africa. Secondary data derived from relevant urban health journals as well as repositories curated by leading health agencies such as WHO were synthesized and analyzed using a web of causation approach. The outcome of the analysis is a schema of primary and secondary source (risk) factors. The use of the web of causation approach revealed the existing factor-to-factor interactions that could have a reinforcing effect. This information was used to identify the critical linkages and interdependencies across different factors. The outcome of the analysis was mapped against risk factors that can be linked to decisions made during the six primary phases of the construction life cycle: preliminary phase, conceptual design, detailed design, construction, facilities management, and end of life/disuse. The findings of the research have established that 1) there is, in fact, a built environment–related opportunity that can be leveraged to advance the impact of malaria mitigation effort; 2) cross-disciplinary synergies are critical to managing the interdependencies and complexity of malaria risk factors that have a reinforcing effect; and 3) a knowledge-management framework that serves as a decision support tool would be valuable for sharing data under a push-and-pull mechanism, in which data shared in real time can address the timeliness of mitigating the spread of malaria at the earliest stages for the greatest impact. Based on the findings, a conceptual architecture for a decision support framework has been proposed. This will be developed into a knowledge-management platform in subsequent efforts.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0168.v1

Increasing the Prevalence of Offsite Construction in Housing Association Developments: Conceptual and Pragmatic Challenges

Andrew Agapiou

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: offsite construction; housing associations; strategic management

Online: 10 December 2021 (09:02:12 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201902.0217.v1

Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling for Examining the Relationship between Multidimensional Factors and Construction Project Cost

Linlin Zhao, Zhansheng Liu, Jasper Mbachu

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Construction project cost; influencing factors; Bayesian SEM; New Zealand

Online: 25 February 2019 (08:41:01 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0195.v1

Design and Optimization of Free-Form Surfaces for Modular Concrete 3D Printing

Zlata Tošić, Martin Friedrich Eichenauer, Egor Ivaniuk, Daniel Lordick, Sonja Krasić, Viktor Mechtcherine

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: circular meshes; free-form surfaces; 3D concrete printing; shell structures

Online: 15 March 2022 (06:51:19 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0184.v1

Mass Timber Envelopes in Passivhaus Buildings: Designing for Moisture Safety in Hot and Humid Australian Climates

Marcus Strang, Paola Leardini, Arianna Brambilla, Eugenia Gasparri

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: cross-laminated timber; hygrothermal; energy; moisture; durability; tropical; passivhaus

Online: 10 September 2021 (11:21:01 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0092.v1

A Methodology to Qualitatively Select Upcycled Building Materials from Urban and Industrial Waste

Sara Parece, Vasco Rato, Ricardo Resende, Pedro Pinto, Stefania Stellacci

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Circular Economy; Built Environment; Reuse; Upcycling; Industrial Waste; Urban Waste

Online: 7 March 2022 (09:14:42 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Supplementary Files| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0860.v1

Reviewing and Integrating AEC Practices into Industry 6.0: Strategies for Smart and Sustainable Future-Built Environments

Amjad Almusaed, Ibrahim Yitmen, Asaad Almssad

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: AEC Industry 6.0, Sustainable Smart Buildings; Industry 5.0; Human-centric Design; Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Online: 10 August 2023 (12:42:15 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

This article explores the possible ramifications of incorporating ideas from AEC Industry 6.0 into the design and construction of intelligent, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting structures. This statement highlights the need to shift away from the current methods seen in the AEC Industry 5.0 to effectively respond to the increasing requirement for creative and environmentally sustainable infrastructures. The preceding methodology, AEC Industry 6.0, has substantially improved the efficacy and sustainability of construction by using new technology, digitalization, and environmentally conscious methods. Extensive discussions have occurred on the various benefits of AEC Industry 5.0. These merits include heightened stakeholder involvement, increased efficiency via automation and robots, decision-making processes centered around data, and the optimization of resources. Nevertheless, this study also examines the obstacles linked to the complete adoption of AEC Industry 6.0. These challenges require proficient professionals who can effectively utilize contemporary technologies, manage diverse stakeholder technological competencies, establish interoperable systems and standards, and reinforce cybersecurity measures. This study examines the viability of implementing concepts from Industry 6.0 to create intelligent, sustainable, and environmentally friendly structures. The objective is to showcase the potentially revolutionary impact that these principles may have on the construction industry. This study explores the possible applications of AEC Industry 6.0 within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector, explicitly highlighting the anticipated industry-wide consequences of the forthcoming paradigm shift. This paper comprehensively examines big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and collaborative robots as they pertain to the AEC Industry 6.0. This research investigates the interplay between organizational dynamics, human actors, and robotic systems to provide light on the opportunities and obstacles associated with integrating AEC Industry 6.0 concepts into the construction of buildings.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0145.v1

Sustainability in Residential High-Rise Building Using Knowledge Management of Critical Success Technique

Yossakorn Chonratana, Vuttichai Chatpattananan

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: residential high-rise building; critical success to sustainability; KMITL PROCESS

Online: 5 August 2021 (11:49:51 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0088.v2

Alternative Methods For Preheating Outdoor Ventilation Air

Anna Romanska - Zapala Romanska - Zapala, Mark Bomberg, Miroslaw Dechnik, Malgorzata Fedorczak-Cisak, Marcin Furtak

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: earth-air heat exchanger; energy efficiency; using thermal mass; smart and integrated control systems, thermal comfort

Online: 29 October 2019 (09:58:31 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0324.v1

Assessment of Air Quality Perception and Its Effects on Users’ Thermal Comfort in Office Buildings

Candi Citadini de Oliveira, Ricardo Forgiarini Rupp, Enedir Ghisi

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: air quality; carbon dioxide (CO2); thermal comfort; office buildings; mixed-mode buildings.

Online: 11 June 2021 (14:55:27 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0332.v1

How did COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Safety on a Construction Project? A Case Study Comparing Pre and Post COVID-19 Influence on Safety at an Australian Construction Site.

Roberta Selleck, Marcus Cattani, Maureen Hassall

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: COVID-19; safety performance; safety climate; safety leadership; risk management

Online: 22 September 2022 (05:43:27 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0730.v1

Using PCM in two proposed residential buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand

Erik Schmerse, Charles Ikutegbe, Amar Auckaili, Mohammed Farid

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Structure component, occupant behaviour, energy savings, lightweight building and comfort enhancement

Online: 30 September 2020 (08:23:16 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0615.v1

Evaluating the Economic and Environmental Impacts of Smart Management Systems for Cooling and Heating Systems in Building: Case study of Office Building in Tehran

Gholamreza Heravi, Milad Rostami, Maryam Shekari

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Building management system; Smart building; Energy consumption management; Demand response management; Energy consumption optimization

Online: 25 May 2021 (14:19:32 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0244.v1

Delving into the Digital Twin Developments and Applications Beyond BIM in the Construction Industry

Muhammad Afzal, Rita Yi Man Li, Muhammad Shoaib, Muhammad Faisal Ayyub, Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue, Muhammad Bilal, Habiba Ghafoor

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Bi-directional Interoperability; Building Information Modelling (BIM); Construction 4.0; Digital Transformation; Digital Twin (DT); DT Advancements; DT Technologies; Holistic Review

Online: 3 November 2023 (11:04:37 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Construction 4.0 is witnessing exponential growth in Digital Twin (DT) technology developments and applications, revolutionizing the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other emerging technologies used throughout the lifecycle of the built environment. BIM provides technologies, procedures, and data schemas representing building components and systems. At the same time, DT enhances this with real-time data for cyber-physical integration, enabling live asset monitoring and better decision-making. Despite being in the early stages of development, DT applications have rapidly progressed in the AEC sector, resulting in a diverse literature landscape due to the various technologies and parameters involved in fully developing the DT technology. The intricate complexities inherent in digital twin advancements have confused professionals and researchers. This confusion arises from the nuanced distinctions between the two technologies, i.e., BIM and DT, causing a convergence that hinders realizing their potential. To address this confusion and lead to a swift development of DT technology, this study presents a holistic review of the existing research focusing on the critical components responsible for developing DT applications in the construction industry. The study identifies five crucial elements: technologies, maturity levels, data layers, enablers, and functionalities. Additionally, it identifies research gaps and proposes future avenues for streamlined DT developments and applications in the AEC sector. Future researchers and practitioners can target data integrity, integration and transmission, bi-directional interoperability, nontechnical factors, and data security to achieve mature digital twin applications for AEC practices. This study highlights the growing significance of DTs in construction and provides a foundation for further advancements in this field to harness its potential to transform built environment practices.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0408.v1

Towards A Comprehensive Model of Placemaking Strategy Assessment of Livability in Commercial Streets Via Placemaking

Ansam Saleh Ali, Salahaddin Yasin Baper

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Placemaking; Livability; Models; Practical Framework

Online: 23 March 2023 (04:04:49 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Supplementary Files| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0916.v1

Impact of Building Design in BIM on the Carbon Footprint of Single-Family Houses: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Case Study of Masonry and Timber Technology

Łukasz Mazur, Anatoli Olenchuk

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Carbon footprint of buildings; single-family houses; timber construction; life cycle assessment LCA; BIM

Online: 14 September 2023 (03:34:11 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0177.v1

Study on Physical Properties of Mortar for Section Restoration Using Calcium Nitrite and CO2 Nano-Bubble Water

Ho-jin Kim, Hyeonggil Choi, Heesup Choi, Bokyeong Lee, Dongwoo Lee, Dong-Eun Lee

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: calcium nitrite; CO2 nanobubble water; section restoration; mortar

Online: 7 August 2020 (08:54:21 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Working Paper ARTICLE

Green Building and Policy Innovation in Low-Income Housing Developments (LIHTC)

Armin Jeddi Yeganeh, Andrew P. McCoy, Georg Reichard, Todd Schenk, Steve Hankey

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: energy efficiency; green buildings; housing policy; innovation theory

Online: 10 May 2020 (16:47:52 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201907.0178.v1

The Optimal Tuning, within Carbon Limits, of Thermal Mass in Naturally Ventilated Buildings

Salmaan Craig

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: thermal mass; natural ventilation; thermal resilience; materials design; life cycle analysis; thermal optimization; low carbon

Online: 15 July 2019 (05:43:16 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201907.0225.v1

On “Arogi” Buildings’ Structural System and Construction Procedure after the 1953 Earthquake in Kefalonia

Eleni Theotokatou

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: arogi buildings; 1953 earthquake; confined masonry; Kefalonia

Online: 19 July 2019 (10:26:56 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0429.v1

Role of Fly Ash in Concrete Construction Industry

Amin Akhnoukh

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: supplementary cementitious materials; fly ash; pozzolan; binder; Portland cement; geopolymers; concrete; cement

Online: 24 January 2023 (10:25:08 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0010.v2

Recycling strategies of mine tailing, and its technical and practical considerations

Francisco S. M. Araujo, Isabella Taborda Llano, Hugo Fantucci, Everton Barbosa Nunes, Rafael M. Santos

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: beneficiation; slag; flotation; construction material; soil remediation

Online: 5 July 2022 (07:43:54 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0415.v1

Optical Sensing Approach to Recognition of Different Types of Particulate Matters for Sustainable Indoor Environment Management

Hosang Ahn, Jae Sik Kang, Gyeong-Seok Choi, and Hyun Jung Choi

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: optical sensing; particulate matter; sustainable indoor environment; contaminant control

Online: 20 October 2020 (15:05:25 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

As climate changes, our daily life has been much influenced by abnormal meteorological phenomena such as heavy rainfall, heat wave, heavy snowfall, and fine dust. Atmospheric air quality is worsening day by day and indoor air quality is also affected by interconnected daily activities throughout the inside and outside of buildings and houses. Nowadays, pollutants from various sources are emitted, transformed by sunlight, vapor, and ozone and transported into the city from country to country. Due to these reasons, there have been high demands to monitor the transportation of particulate matters and improve air quality. Monitoring of pollutants and identification of type and its concentration enables us to track and control its generation and consequently find out the solution. However, monitoring of pollutants, especially, particulate matter generation and its transportation is still not fully operated in atmospheric air due to its open nature and meteorological factors. Even though indoor air is relatively easy to monitor and control than outdoor in the aspect of specific volume and contaminant source, but it still needs to consider the meteorological parameters because indoor air is not fully separated from the outdoor air flow and contaminants transportation. In this study, optical approach using spectral sensor was attempted to reveal the feasibility of wavelength and chromaticity values of reflected light from specific particles. From the analysis of reflected light of various particulate matters according to different liquid additives, parameter studies were performed to investigate which experimental conditions can contribute to the enhanced selective sensing of particulate matters. Five different particulate matters such as household dust, soil, talc powder, gypsum powder and yellow pine tree pollen were utilized and observed to elucidate the relationship between property of particulate matter and detected light spectrum. Applicable approaches to assist current particle matter sensors and improve the selective sensing were suggested.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0466.v1

The Role of Active Design Approach in Improving the Environmental Psychology of a Healthy Built Environment: The Case-University Campus

Sweyda Abdullah Azeez, Faris Ali Mustafa, Rizgar Maghded Ahmad

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Environmental psychology; Active design; Physical activity; University campus; Factor analysis; ANOVA

Online: 6 June 2023 (14:46:15 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1089.v1

Reducing Rebar-Cutting Waste and Rebar Usage of Beam: A Two-stage Optimization Algorithm

Daniel Darma Widjaja, Sunkuk Kim

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: rebar-cutting waste; rebar usage; lap splice; cutting pattern; two-stage algorithm, optimization

Online: 17 July 2023 (11:29:05 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0190.v1

The Consensus Planning and Design Criteria for Sustainable Buildings in Cambodia

Puthearath Chan

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Delphi methods; consensus decision analysis; building sustainability plan and design; Cambodia urban buildings; sustainable site selection; sustainable building shape design

Online: 20 April 2022 (10:05:45 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1278.v1

Stakeholders’ Roles in the Delivery of Sustainable Housing Projects in Lagos State, Nigeria

Feyisetan Leo-olagbaye, Henry Odeyinka, Pavithra Rathnasiri

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Delivery; Housing; Projects; Roles; Stakeholders; Sustainability

Online: 19 June 2023 (03:59:46 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0254.v1

Architectural Significance of the Seokguram Buddhist Grotto in Gyeongju (Korea)

Francisco Salguero-Andújar, Fulgencio Prat-Hurtado, Inmaculada Rodriguez Cunill, Joseph Cabeza-Lainez

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Korean Heritage; Asian Architecture; Tadao Ando; Hypogeal Chambers; Architectural Proportions; Ashlar Construction; Innovative Architectural Projects.

Online: 15 November 2021 (11:23:12 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0145.v1

Seismic Behavior of Stone Pagoda Structure by Shaking Table Test

Ho-Soo Kim, Dong-Kwan Kim, Geon-Woo Jeon, Sang-Sun Jo, Se-Hyun Kim

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Stone pagoda; Masonry structure; Shaking table test; Earthquake resistance; Seismic behavior

Online: 4 March 2021 (09:15:13 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1715.v1

Improvement in Indoor Air Quality in Urban Pakistani Regions by Reducing Particulate Matter Size Concentration

Muhammad Usama Haroon, Bertug Ozarisoy, Hasim Altan

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Indoor air quality; Particulate matter (PM2.5); IAQ Assessment; Health and wellbeing

Online: 26 July 2023 (09:35:57 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0197.v1

Determining the Effectiveness of Critical Controls in Construction Projects

Roberta J. Selleck, Maureen Hassall, Marcus Cattani

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: construction; safety; risk; hazard; critical control risk management; critical control; fatality prevention

Online: 13 July 2022 (09:18:21 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0368.v2

Lessons Learned from Experimental Drone Application to Develop a UAV-to-BIM Curriculum for Sustainable Construction

Seojin Moon, Jongho Ock

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Drone; Laser Scanning; Drone Curriculum; Lessons Learned; Construction Operation Monitoring; Smart Construction; Construction 4.0; Sustainability

Online: 24 January 2023 (13:15:08 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0139.v1

Prediction of Dam Deformation Using SSA-LSTM Model Based on Empirical Mode Decomposition Method and Wavelet Threshold Noise Reduction

Caiyi Zhang, Shuyan Fu, Bin Ou, Zhenyu Liu, Mengfan Hu

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: concrete dams; prediction model; empirical modal decomposition method; wavelet threshold; sparrow search algorithm; long short-term memory

Online: 11 October 2022 (04:32:08 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0322.v1

Data Cooperatives as a Catalyst for Collaboration, Data Sharing and the Digital Transformation of the Construction Sector

Michael Bühler, Konrad Nübel, Thorsten Jelinek, David Riechert, Thomas Bauer, Thomas Schmid, Martin Schneider

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: digital platforms; data sharing and exchange; digital transformation; data cooperatives; in-teroperability; data sovereignty; construction industry; value networks; productivity; capital pro-ject performance

Online: 18 January 2023 (07:20:51 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Working Paper ARTICLE

Mass Timber Solutions for Eight Story Mixed-Use Buildings: A Comparative Study of GHG emissions

Aurora Jensen, Zlatan Sehovic, Nicole St. Clair Knobloch, John Klein, Paul Richardson, Julie Janiski

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: mass timber; life cycle assessment; embodied carbon; sustainable design; functional equivalence

Online: 9 July 2020 (07:41:32 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1183.v1

Digital Twins for Built Environment. A Review on Key Enablers

Giuseppe Piras, Sofia Agostinelli

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Digital Twin; Virtual Model; Building Information Modelling; Geographical Information System; Artificial Intelligence

Online: 18 July 2023 (07:54:09 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0566.v2

Self-Healing Biogeopolymers Using Biochar-Immobilized Spores of Pure- and Co-Cultures of Bacteria

Jadin Zam S. Doctolero, Arnel B. Beltran, Marigold O. Uba, April Anne S. Tigue, Michael Angelo B. Promentilla

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: geopolymer; self-healing; crack repair; biomineralization; healing agent; ureolytic bacteria; non-ureolytic bacteria; co-cultured bacteria

Online: 30 November 2020 (11:03:18 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0706.v1

Asset Information Model Management based GIS/BIM Integration in Facility Management Contract

Esam M. H. Ismaeil

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Asset management; Sustainability management; Geographical information system; Building integrated modelling

Online: 12 September 2023 (02:54:52 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0763.v1

Social Life-Cycle Assessment in the Construction Industry: A Review of Case Studies

Prisca Ayassamy, Robert Pellerin

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Social Life-Cycle Assessment; S-LCA; social impacts; construction industry; literature review; case studies

Online: 12 July 2023 (08:57:13 CEST)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Supplementary Files| Share

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0106.v1

Performance of Energy Consumption Using Natural Ventilation in Dwelling Design, CFD Simulation In Hot Dry Climate

Zeinab Abdallah Elhassan

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Energy Consumption; Natural Ventilation; Dwelling Design; CFD Simulation; Hot Dry Climate

Online: 5 January 2023 (11:02:08 CET)

Show abstract| Download PDF| Share