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Ahadzie, D K, Proverbs, D G, Olomolaiye, P O and Ankrah, N (2009) Towards developing competency-based measures for project managers in mass house building projects in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 27(01), 89–102.
Al-Kharashi, A and Skitmore, M (2009) Causes of delays in Saudi Arabian public sector construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 27(01), 3–23.
Bageis, A S and Fortune, C (2009) Factors affecting the bid/no bid decision in the Saudi Arabian construction contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 27(01), 53–71.
Burford, N K and Smith, F W (1999) Developing a new military shelter system: a case study in innovation. Building Research & Information, 27(01), 35–55.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: advanced material; case study; design management; innovation; prototype; shelter; tent
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=bwt30345gmcr3uv5
- Abstract:
A lightweight, rapid-erect shelter system using a new combination of composite materials and fabric diaphragms in a truss support system has been developed in response to changes in military requirements. This paper outlines the background to the project and the reasons for its inception; it follows the development of the design from initial conceptual idea to eventual solution. Decisions influencing the overall design, structure, materials, prototyping and manufacturing techniques are discussed in relation to performance criteria and client capabilities. The focus is on the problems encountered in the development programme and the innovation process, highlight how these problems were overcome and detail the benefits that were created. In particular, the resulting tent incorporates lightweight sprung glass reinforced composite beams, post-tensioned by a fabric diaphragm. The new shelter uses a minimum number of these lightweight, rigid components and consequently achieves a reduction in weight, erect and strike times and packed bulk through its innovations.
Daget, Y T and Zhang, H (2019) Decision-making model for the evaluation of industrialized housing systems in Ethiopia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 296–320.
Du, J, Jing, H, Castro-Lacouture, D and Sugumaran, V (2019) Multi-agent simulation for managing design changes in prefabricated construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 270–95.
Durdyev, S, Hosseini, M R, Martek, I, Ismail, S and Arashpour, M (2019) Barriers to the use of integrated project delivery (IPD): a quantified model for Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 186–204.
Han, J, Rapoport, A and Fong, P S (2019) Incentive structures in multi-partner project teams. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 49–65.
Hossain, L (2009) Communications and coordination in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 27(01), 25–39.
Hwang, B, Zhao, X and Lim, J (2019) Job satisfaction of project managers in green construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 205–26.
Lam, P T I and Wong, F W H (2009) Improving building project performance: how buildability benchmarking can help. Construction Management and Economics, 27(01), 41–52.
Leaman, A and Bordass, B (1999) Productivity in buildings: the 'killer' variables. Building Research & Information, 27(01), 4–19.
Liao, X, Lee, C Y and Chong, H (2019) Contractual practices between the consultant and employer in Chinese BIM-enabled construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 227–44.
Liu, S, Jin, H, Liu, C, Xie, B and Mills, A (2019) Government compensation and costs of non-competition guarantee for PPP rental retirement villages. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 128–49.
Mahamadu, A, Manu, P, Mahdjoubi, L, Booth, C, Aigbavboa, C and Abanda, F (2019) The importance of BIM capability assessment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 24–48.
Moohialdin, A S M, Lamari, F, Miska, M and Trigunarsyah, B (2019) Construction worker productivity in hot and humid weather conditions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 83–108.
Ozyurt, B, Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2019) Clustering of host countries to facilitate learning between similar international construction markets. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 66–82.
Papamichael, K (1999) Application of information technologies in building design decisions. Building Research & Information, 27(01), 20–34.
Sang, L, Xia, D, Ni, G, Cui, Q, Wang, J and Wang, W (2019) Influence mechanism of job satisfaction and positive affect on knowledge sharing among project members. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 245–69.
Sarhan, J G, Xia, B, Fawzia, S, Karim, A, Olanipekun, A O and Coffey, V (2019) Framework for the implementation of lean construction strategies using the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) technique. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 1–23.
Sezer, A A and Bröchner, J (2019) Site managers’ ICT tools for monitoring resources in refurbishment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 109–27.
Wang, D, Fu, H and Fang, S (2019) The efficacy of trust for the governance of uncertainty and opportunism in megaprojects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 150–67.
Wang, Y, Liu, J, Zuo, J and Rameezdeen, R (2019) Ways to improve the project management efficiency in a centralized public procurement system. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(01), 168–85.
Yun, S and Caldas, C H (2009) Analysing decision variables that influence preliminary feasibility studies using data mining techniques. Construction Management and Economics, 27(01), 73–87.