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Numerical investigation of truck aerodynamics on several classes of infrastructures

  • Alonso-Estebanez, Alejandro;del Coz Diaz, Juan J.;Rabanal, Felipe P.A lvarez;Pascual-Munoz, Pablo;Nieto, Paulino J. Garcia
    • Wind and Structures
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.35-43
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    • 2018
  • This paper describes the effect of different testing parameters (configuration of infrastructure and truck position on road) on truck aerodynamic coefficients under cross wind conditions, by means of a numerical approach known as Large Eddy Simulation (LES). In order to estimate the air flow behaviour around both the infrastructure and the truck, the filtered continuity and momentum equations along with the Smagorinsky-Lilly model were solved. A solution for these non-linear equations was approached through the finite volume method (FVM) and using temporal and spatial discretization schemes. As for the results, the aerodynamic coefficients acting on the truck model exhibited nearly constant values regardless of the Reynolds number. The flat ground is the infrastructure where the rollover coefficient acting on the truck model showed lowest values under cross wind conditions (yaw angle of $90^{\circ}$), while the worst infrastructure studied for vehicle stability was an embankment with downward-slope on the leeward side. The position of the truck on the road and the value of embankment slope angle that minimizes the rollover coefficient were determined by successfully applying the Response Surface Methodology.

BIM 라이브러리를 활용한 철도 인프라의 모델링 자동화 기술 개발 (Development of Automation Technology for Modeling of Railway Infrastructure using BIM Library)

  • 김윤옥;문소영;윤희택;박영곤;김지영
    • 한국BIM학회 논문집
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    • 제12권3호
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    • pp.18-29
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    • 2022
  • Recently, research on the application of BIM has continuously been active not only in architecture but also in civil engineering in order to improve work efficiency across the project's planning, design, construction and maintenance phases. However, the empirical applications of BIM targeting to civil engineering scope of construction sites still lags compared to architectural sized projects. This is because BIM tools are mainly based upon vertical structures of architecture, thereby most of them have difficulties and limitations to get utilized on horizontal structures of civil engineering. Therefore, this study intends to propose automation technology of design using BIM library and to indicate its field availability through case application on a railway project representing linear infrastructure. In addition, it put forward the utilization plan of the automation technology upto 4D and 5D by continue making use of the BIM model created in the project's design stage up through the maintenance stage. The novel method of the technology proposed in this paper incorporates the automatic creation of the BIM library based on two-dimensional tunnel cross-sections and sweeping of it over three-dimensional alignment to create a BIM model of linear infrastructure. The proposed technology is anticipated to improve the efficiecny of modeling process of railway projects based on linear structures.

CASE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL STADIUM: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA'S PPP IMPLEMENTATIONS IN MAJOR SPORTS FACILITIES

  • Xinyi Song;Wei Liang;Carlos A. Arboleda;Shouqing Wang;Feniosky Pena-Mora
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management Organized by the University of New South Wales
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    • pp.474-479
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    • 2011
  • With Beijing's success in bidding for the 2008 Olympic Games, the increasing demand for infrastructure development and reduced public sector funding capacity has created a significant funding gap which calls for alternative project delivery methods such as Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Although the exploration of infrastructure projects using PPP model have been practiced since the late 80s, the $560 million National Stadium which served as the main venue for the Olympic Games is the first stadium project in China to be delivered under PPP operation. The project is generally considered successful despite the concession transfer in 2009 with concern of better serving the public interest. Compared to other infrastructure projects such as transportation, waste management and water management, the development of major sports facilities for mega-sports events with PPP has its own unique features and is subject to different major risks. This research identifies and analyzes critical risks in the implementation of PPP in major sports facility development through case study of the National Stadium project. A questionnaire survey and several interviews are conducted to solicit expert opinions from experienced practitioners. The purpose is to provide additional insights in risk management strategies and opportunities in China's PPP implementations in major sports facilities for policy makers and private sectors involved with investment decisions in future similar infrastructure development.

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A formal representation of data exchange for slope stability analysis of smart road design and construction

  • Dai, Ke;Huang, Wuhao;Wen, Ya;Xie, Yuru;Kim, Jung In
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • pp.1130-1137
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    • 2022
  • The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) provides standardized product models for the building construction domain. However, the current IFC schema has limited representation for infrastructure. Several studies have examined the data schema for road and highway modeling, but not in a sufficiently comprehensive and robust manner to facilitate the overall integrated project delivery of road projects. Several discussions have focused on slope engineering for road projects, but no solution has been provided regarding the formalized parametric modeling up to now. Iterative design, analysis, and modification are observed during the process of slope design for road projects. The practitioners need to carry out the stability analysis to consider different road design alternatives, including horizontal, vertical, and cross-section designs. The procedure is neither formalized nor automated. Thus, there is a need to develop the formal representation of the product and process of slope analysis for road design. The objective of this research is to develop a formal representation (i.e., an IFC extension data schema) for slope analysis. It consists of comprehensive information required for slope analysis in a structured manner. The deliverable of this study contributes to both the formal representation of infrastructure development and, further, the automated process of slope design for road projects.

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Environmental Rating System (ERS) for assessing Infrastructure Projects in the United Arab Emirates

  • Jayawickrama, Thilini;Dulaimi, Mohammed;Ofori, George
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 6th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • pp.554-558
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    • 2015
  • With the increasing movement towards sustainable construct on, environmental rating systems (ERSs) came into use in the Middle Eastern (ME) region as similar to many other regions. ERSs were first developed to assess buildings and many ERSs have tended related ERSs. Despite the vast infrastructure development in the ME region and in the United Arab Emirates in particular, there is no understand the regional-specific requirements to attain sustainable construction and infrastructure. Tis research addresses these pags and study the theoretical underpinnings of sustainable infrastructure in the region, to propose a regional-specific, infrastructure-related ERS. This paper examines the underpinning factors of sustainable infrastructure in the UAE through a literature review in order to provide insights to determine criteria and subcriteria for the ERS.

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농촌마을종합개발사업 주민참여 방법론 탐색 (Exploring Methodologies for Facilitating Residents' Participation at Comprehensive Rural Village Development Projects in Korea)

  • 주대진;김진모
    • 농촌지도와개발
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.303-320
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    • 2004
  • Comprehensive rural village development projects were launched by MAF(Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry) and KARICO (Korea Agricultural and Rural Infrastructure Cooperation). Since 2004, they received much attention for rural development policy, such as the bottom-up approach, inducing participation of residents and enhancing regional capacity. However, there still remain several problems to be solved. The purpose of this study was to suggest methodologies to facilitate residents' participation in comprehensive rural village development projects by literature review. The core problems of comprehensive rural village development projects in the planning stage were the conflicts among residents and the lack of resident capacity for rural development. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made to facilitate the residents' participation. In order to reinforce the residents' participation, the mediating skills of conflicts among residents and the strategies for strengthening the residents' capacity should be introduced in comprehensive rural village development projects.

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A Probabilistic Fuzzy Logic Approach to Identify Productivity Factors in Indian Construction Projects

  • Princy, J. Darwin;Shanmugapriya, S.
    • Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • 제7권3호
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    • pp.39-55
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    • 2017
  • Preeminent performance of construction industry are unattainable with poor productivity resulting in time and cost over runs. Enhancement in productivity cannot be achieved without identifying and analyzing factors that adversely affect productivity. The objective therefore is to propose a productivity analysis model to quantify the probability of effect of factors influencing productivity by using fuzzy logic incorporated with relative importance index method, for various types of construction projects. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire survey was carried out targeting respondents of Indian construction industry, from four distinct projects, namely, residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects. Based on questionnaire administered, the relative importance and ranks of factors demonstrated using relative importance index method. Probability assessment model to analyze productivity was then developed by using Fuzzy Logic Toolbox of MATLAB. The applicability of the proposed model was tested in seven construction projects and the probability of impact of factors on productivity evaluated. The results of application of model in the construction firms infers that the most contributing factor groups for most of the projects were discerned to be manpower, motivation and time group.

EVALUATING CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ACCURATE FIRST COST ESTIMATES OF LARGE-SCALE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

  • Jin-Lee Kim;Ok-Kyue Kim
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 3th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • pp.354-360
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    • 2009
  • The demands for large-scale construction projects such as Mega-projects are largely increasing due to the rapid growth of increasing populations as well as the need to replace existing buildings and infrastructure. Increasing costs of materials, supplies, and labors require the first cost estimates at the preliminary planning stage to be as accurate as possible. This paper presents the results obtained from the survey on evaluating nine critical success factors that influence the accurate first cost estimates for large-scale projects from practical experiences. It then examines the current cost structures of construction companies for large-scale projects, followed by the causes for cost and schedule overrun. Twenty completed surveys were collected and the Analytic Hierarchy Process was applied to analyze the data. The results indicate that technology issues, the contract type, and social and environmental impacts are the significant leading factors for accurate first cost estimates of large-scale construction projects.

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RISK MANAGEMENT IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - FROM COST ESTIMATING PERSPECTIVE

  • Ashley Jaensch;Jian Zuo;Nicholas Chileshe
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 4th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management Organized by the University of New South Wales
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    • pp.162-167
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    • 2011
  • Construction projects are full of risks. This is particularly the case in civil construction projects that are often featured with large scale, complexity and involving a large number of participating parties. The eventuation of risks typically results in extended project durations leading to an increase in the total project budget. The consequence can be amplified considering the significant impacts of civil construction projects on the society, from economical, environmental and social perspectives. This research investigates the significance of risks within civil construction projects and approaches to deal with risks. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with local industry practitioners in South Australia on this matter. It is found that the industry is fairly aware of risks associated with civil construction projects and subsequently has procedures in place to attempt to minimize the impacts of these risks on the project outcomes. The interview results also indicate that there is limited utilization of software for the risk management purpose from the cost estimation perspective.

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건설사업관리 활성화를 위한 국토교통부 지방청 조직 재설계 (Organizational Structures Re-Design for the Regional Construction Management Administrations of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for Improving Management Performance of Construction Projects)

  • 정근채;박형근
    • 한국건설관리학회논문집
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    • 제16권1호
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    • pp.92-100
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    • 2015
  • 본 연구에서는 국토교통부의 지방청 조직의 재설계를 통해 건설사업관리를 활성화하기 위한 방안을 제시하고 있다. 재설계 방안은 지방청 현황분석, 현업 요구사항 분석, 국 내외 선진사례분석을 통해 수립된 조직 통합 및 광역화, 사업관리 조직화, 지식관리 조직화라는 3대 개선방향을 바탕으로 도출되었다. 이후 조직 재설계방안을 구현하기 위해 16개의 추진과제를 도출하였으며, 이들 과제에 대한 중요도, 실현가능성 및 선 후행관계를 바탕으로 추진일정계획을 수립하였다. 수립된 추진일정계획을 바탕으로 도출된 추진과제를 성공적으로 수행한다면, 국토교통부 지방청 조직의 건설사업관리가 보다 활성화 될 수 있을 것이라 기대한다. 궁극적으로는 시설 운영 및 유지보수관리로 대변되는 비핵심역량 영역을 외부에 위탁하고, 지방청 역량을 신규 SOC 건설에 대한 사업관리에 집중함으로써 비용절감 및 대국민 서비스향상을 이룰 수 있을 것이라 기대한다.