Cement production is one of the world's biggest sources of CO₂ emissions, thus the
development of green options like the Alkali-Activated Concrete (AAC). Recently, MIBA
is considered as more environmentally friendly ...
Cold formed steel (CFS) strap-braced stud walls are used as the main lateral force resisting
system in light gauge steel (LGS) framed construction. Application of LGS construction in high
seismic risk regions or high-rise ...
By looking at the changes in the formation and structure of the claims and dispute resolution
mechanisms in the FIDIC contracts, 1987, 1999 and 2017, it is shown that no attempt has been
made to improve procedural ...
The FIDIC 2017 framework agreements claims to transform construction operations through
updated mechanisms for dispute settlement alongside strategies to handle current industry
obstacles. The analysis examines how ...
Water is a crucial and fundamental element in irrigation and agriculture. Understanding water
dynamics in natural and engineered channels allows irrigation experts to distribute water
efficiently. The irrigation canal ...
The construction industry is pivotal in tackling worldwide energy issues and promoting sustainable
growth. Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) offer a transformative solution by incorporating
renewable energy ...
Over the last 50 years, the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry's
productivity has declined by nearly 20%, while other sectors have seen a growth of over
150%. This research explores the integration ...
Bridges are subjected to a variety of loads throughout their service life, including
service loads, seismic events, and environmental forces, which may compromise their
structural integrity. As these structures are ...
Carbon dioxide emissions mitigation from road construction activities is one of potential
pathways to deal with climate change. Aiming to estimate the magnitude of carbon dioxide
emissions from construction phase of real ...
The aim of this research is to conserve natural aggregate resources, which are heavily used in the
building, cement, and marble industries. This study focuses on utilizing granular material produced
from excavated soil ...
This study investigates the use of brick dust (BD) as a supplementary cementitious material
(SCM) for high early strength grout systems, specifically designed for rapid repairs of civil
and military infrastructure where ...
The longevity and safety of asphalt pavements which form the foundation of
our transportation infrastructure, are directly impacted by their performance.
Pavement performance has traditionally been measured using the ...
Without precise temperature data, hydro-climatology analysis is challenging. This thesis
developed high-resolution (0.08°x 0.08°) gridded maximum and minimum datasets for
Afghanistan spanning 60 years (1961–2021). First, ...
The three-wheeled motorized rickshaw (3-MR) is the dominant mode of transportation in
developing countries for short trips with passenger carrying capacity of four to six and
movement of goods at a small-scale level. ...
Water is one of the most precious resources in the world, being both abundant and
essential for life. Although it is impossible to exhaust the world's water supply altogether,
water quality can be degraded, making it ...
In recent years we have seen an exponential increase in the construction of highrise buildings due to the advent of new materials, modern construction technologies
which have paved way for the construction of new type of ...
This study assesses the sustainability practices, community involvement, governance, and
technical proficiency of urban planning firms, analyzing their conformity with sustainable
development goals (SDGs) and pinpointing ...
This study undertakes a comprehensive exploration of seismic risk assessment in Pakistan,
focusing around the application of “MCE(R) Risk Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake”,
using the methodology devised by (USGS) ...
Reinforced concrete squat wall is the prime lateral resisting structure in middle to low
rise buildings which experience shear forces. In majority cases, due to occupant needs,
ventilation and architectural requirements, ...
This study offers a detailed analysis of potential rainwater harvesting sites in the Lower
Indus Basin, particularly in the Sukkur-Kotri region. Using Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA)
and the Analytical Hierarchy Process ...