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AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1992) Statistical Properties of Construction Duration Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 525–44.

De La Garza, J M and Mitropoulos, P (1992) Flavors and Mixins of Expert Systems Technology Transfer Model for AEC Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 435–53.

Eldin, N N and Senouci, A B (1992) Use of Scrap Tires in Road Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 561–76.

Harris, R B (1992) A Challenge for Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 422–34.

Hicks, J C (1992) Heavy Construction Estimates, with and without Computers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 545–60.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Government‐Industry Cooperation: Fast‐Track Concrete Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 454–71.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Innovation; Concrete pavements; Federal government; Cooperation; Pavement overlays; Concrete;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:3(454)
  • Abstract:
    Technology for fast‐cure concrete, used in other construction areas in the past, recently found application in highway pavement. During July 1986, a 4‐in. (10.2‐cm) concrete overlay was applied to 7 mi (11.2 km) of U.S. Highway 71 north of Storm Lake, Iowa. The project team developed a new type of concrete mix that cures fast to allow traffic onto the road in only 24 hours. This innovation provides an example of cooperative government‐industry effort and successful procurement policies implemented by a government agency. Initiated as a response to competition from other materials, the development of fast‐track concrete illustrates the process and involvement of many organizations in product innovation. This paper describes the development of paving technologies in Iowa, the formation of an industry association, and the innovation process to bring about technical improvements and cost competitiveness. The implications section describes elements of government policy to foster an increased rate of innovation in U.S. public construction, including supporting increased technical capability, using demonstration projects, encouraging competing technologies.

Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Strategies for Technology Push: Lessons from Construction Innovations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 507–24.

Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1992) Quantitative Study of Contractor Evaluation Programs and Their Impact. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 612–24.

Shaked, O and Warszawski, A (1992) CONSCHED: Expert System for Scheduling of Modular Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 488–506.

Skibniewski, M J and Chao, L (1992) Evaluation of Advanced Construction Technology with AHP Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 577–93.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Ponderlick, R M (1992) Resolving Contract Disputes Based on Misrepresentations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 472–87.

Tommelein, I D, Levitt, R E and Hayes‐Roth, B (1992) Site‐Layout Modeling: How Can Artificial Intelligence Help?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(03), 594–611.