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Al‐Bahar, J F and Crandall, K C (1990) Systematic Risk Management Approach for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 533–46.

Blakey, L H (1990) Bar Codes: Prescription for Precision, Performance, and Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 468–79.

Jaafari, A and Mateffy, V K (1990) Realistic Model for Equipment Replacement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 514–32.

Jackson, J T (1990) Technical Specifications' Effect on Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 463–7.

Jahren, C T and Ashe, A M (1990) Predictors of Cost‐Overrun Rates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 548–52.

Kalu, T C U (1990) New Approach to Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 494–513.

Maloney, W F (1990) Framework for Analysis of Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 399–415.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Vanegas, J A (1990) Framework for Construction Robot Fleet Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 448–62.

Sarisley, E F (1990) Construction Methods and Costs of Stress‐Laminated Timber Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 432–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Laminated wood; Bridges, wooden; Timber construction; Construction methods; Bridge decks; Cost control; Constructability; Specifications;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:3(432)
  • Abstract:
    Modern timber bridges are being considered by several states as a cost‐effective alternative to steel and concrete bridges for municipal and rural use. Before full‐scale adoption of stress‐laminated timber bridges can occur, a U.S. bridge specification needs to be developed incorporating research findings from experimental structures that have recently been built in this country. Although much attention has been focused on defining structural behavior and modeling prestress forces, little has been written about construction methods, engineering development, and the transfer of construction technology. This paper presents the results of an analysis of the construction process for a prototype stress‐laminated timber‐deck bridge. The constructibility, material specifications, projected maintenance, and life‐cycle costs are addressed and compared to conventional bridge construction. This case study in Connecticut documents that a relatively short project duration was achieved (three months), along with significant cost savings, despite the experimental nature of the study.

Stanton, W A and Willenbrock, J H (1990) Conceptual Framework for Computer‐Based, Construction Safety Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 383–98.

Stukhart, G and Cook, E L (1990) Bar‐Code Standardization in Industrial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 416–31.

Touran, A (1990) Integration of Simulation with Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 480–93.