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Alkass, S and Harris, F (1988) Expert System for Earthmoving Equipment Selection in Road Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 426–40.

Chang, L, Hancher, D E, Napier, T R and Kapolnek, R G (1988) Methods to Identify and Assess New Building Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 408–25.

Diekmann, J E and Kraiem, Z (1988) Explanation of Construction Engineering Knowledge in Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 364–89.

Hagerty, D J, Schmitt, N G and Vandevelde, G T (1988) Shot‐Rock Fill Construction: Case History. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 489–502.

Kangari, R, Pruitt, J D and Cheema, T S (1988) Slipforming IBM Tower. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 472–88.

Karaftath, L L (1988) Rolling Resistance of Off‐Road Vehicles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 458–71.

Koehn, E and Manuel, J (1988) Variation in Work Improvement Potential for Small/Medium Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 505–9.

Levitt, R E, Kartam, N A and Kunz, J C (1988) Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Generating Construction Project Plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 329–43.

Stewart, W S and Tatum, C B (1988) Segmental Placement of Renton Outfall: Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 390–407.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Outfall sewers; Offshore pipelines; Deep water; Construction methods; Innovation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1988)114:3(390)
  • Abstract:
    The installation of the outfall pipeline for the Renton Effluent Transfer System presented challenges and resulted in construction innovation. Introduction of new equipment (a deepwater minisubmarine and a remotely controlled bolt‐up tool) and modification of the method of construction enabled the contractor to place large‐diameter pipe in water depths unattainable using existing construction methods. This paper describes the construction project, reviews the technology for the installation of offshore pipelines, and analyzes the process leading to product and process innovation. It compares this process with a model of innovation on the construction project and develops conclusions and practical applications based on this example of construction innovation. These conclusions emphasize the role of the owner and the importance of technical challenge. This paper is part of an ongoing investigation of mechanisms for innovation in construction.

Tatum, C B (1988) Classification System for Construction Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 344–63.

Tomlinson, D P and Rhomberg, E J (1988) Contract Officer in Military Service Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(03), 441–57.