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A heuristic approach of modelling developing countries' construction sector uncertainties to improve the building environment
The building environment is predominated almost everywhere in developing countries by fuzzy and unconventional mechanisms, which forms the so-called “informal …
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Evaluation of the structural performance of T-section beams with construction defects utilizing numerical analysis
This study investigates recent incidents of slabs collapse in reinforced concrete T-beam constructions attributed to deficiencies in design detailing and …
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Crack influence and fatigue life assessment in rail profiles: a numerical study
Rail transportation is a pivotal mode of land transport for its efficiency in transporting passengers and freight across short or …
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Estimation of radon and natural radioactive emissions from two of the most widely used construction materials in Egypt
As the risk of lung cancer increases with increasing radon exposure, the preferred measure of this risk is the long-term …
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Sick building syndrome and its associated factors among adult people living in Hodan district Moqadishu Somalia
Background: Sick building syndrome (SBS) consists of a group of mucosal, skin, and general symptoms temporally that is related to …
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Enabling technologies of health and safety practices in the fourth industrial revolution: Nigerian construction industry perspective
Globally, different approaches have been applied to improve workplace safety practices due to the complexities of construction activities that pose …
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Investigating walkability and bikeability in compact vs. new extensions: the case of Greater Cairo
Despite the urgent need to adopt sustainable transportation methods to reduce pollution, some cities, particularly in developing countries, are still …
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The neighborhood as an energy-generating community: the case of the El Banafseg residential neighborhood, East Cairo
Nowadays, energy consumption is a global challenge due to the shortage of some energy sources and, consequently, their increasing prices. …
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Analysis of lightweight composite sections with reinforced concrete infill with autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)
The development of composite sections is of great importance in structural design, with the aim of reducing weight and deflection …
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Editorial: Sustainable and eco-friendly building materials
EDITORIAL article Front. Built Environ., 20 February 2023Sec. Construction Materials Volume 9 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2023.1160556
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Exploring constraining factors for use of private sector finance in delivery of public sector infrastructure in Tanzania: A qualitative study
While governments remain accountable for the delivery of infrastructure services, given the paucity of public resources, studies have recommended the …
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Nature inspiration, imitation, and emulation: Biomimicry thinking path to sustainability in the construction industry
The construction industry has been globally fingered as the major sector responsible for the continued deplorable state of the environment. …
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Identifying the key roles of a multicriteria framework for designing sustainable urban bridges in Ethiopia
This research investigates the role of using a multicriteria framework during the process of designing a sustainable urban bridge. A …
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Challenges confronting construction information management
This paper aims to present the results of an investigation of the prevailing challenges in construction information management. The study …
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Comparative utilization of drone technology vs. traditional methods in open pit stockpile volumetric computation: A case of njuli quarry, Malawi
Despite drones being successfully utilized for monitoring and detecting hazards in mines, there is limited research on their application for …
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BIM leadership theory for organisational BIM transformation
Construction firms are struggling to stay in business as a result of BIM’s new and compelling business model and potential. …
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Site response and liquefaction hazard analysis of Hawassa town, Main Ethiopian Rift
The study area is located in one of the most earthquake prone regions in southern Ethiopia, which is characterized by …
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Responses to Heat Stress Within an Unplanned Settlement in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Addressing the fallouts of a +1.5°C world is one of the key challenges for urban management in African cities. This …
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Thermal Performance Study of a Cement-Based Mortar Incorporating EPS Beads
Recycling plastic waste has been one of the most significant challenges in the recent decade. The reuse of one of …
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Perceived Benefits of Automation and Artificial Intelligence in the AEC Sector: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach
Increasing demand for infrastructure amidst the surge in the urbanization of cities and newly emerging commercial nerves has spurred the …