Time–space conflicts are one of the most common issues facing construction practices, impacting safety and productivity in several negative ways at sites. Therefore, implementing developing methods to reduce frequency such occurring activity workspaces can effectively enhance project performance. Space is usually a constrained resource sites; therefore, this project, we propose an approach as m...

Most earthen burial mounds of eastern North America have been destroyed—or they? We review geophysical methods for assessing whether leveled retain intact deposits or features. Magnetic survey holds promise locating and evaluating because it is rapid sensitive to magnetic variations associated with anticipated features such as pits mound fill. As a case study, we discuss our the Gast Farm site ...

Abstract Open channels are one of the most used water conveyance systems for delivering different purposes. Existing models design open mainly assume uniform flow, focus on cross-section sizing, and generally decouple sizing from selection channel alignment profile. In this study, we developed an optimization model a comprehensive transmission channels. The minimizes sum costs earthwork, lining...

Utilisation of bauxite residue, the secondary material of alumina production, has been the object of numerous research efforts striving to introduce the by-product in useful applications. In fact, bauxite residue is used today in fabrication of ceramics, in cement production as a colouring agent and in abandoned quarries as a filling material. On the contrary, rare are the research initiatives ...

Timely effective cost management requires reliable cost estimates at every stage of project development. While underestimation of transportation costs seems to be a global trend, improving early cost prediction accuracy in estimates is difficult. This paper presents a parametric estimating technique applied to Texas highway projects using a set of project characteristics. Generalized linear mod...