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AbouRizk, S M and Wales, R J (1997) Combined Discrete-Event/Continuous Simulation for Project Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 11–20.

Crowley, L G (1997) Robust Statistical Estimators for Use within Competitive Bid Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 53–63.

Daoud, O E K (1997) The Architect/Engineer's Role in Rehabilitation Work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 1–5.

Elazouni, A M (1997) Constructability Improvement of Steel Silos during Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 21–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:1(21)
  • Abstract:
    Steel silos are widespread around the world, and are used for storing different materials, including cement, fertilizers, grains, and raw materials. Building a new silo provides a fairly big storage capacity within a short period of time. There are many types of steel silos, including field-welded silos, bolted silos, bolted silos with corrugated steel sheets, and silos (with small capacities) completely fabricated in shops. This paper presents a new method of construction that has been used in Egypt to build bolted silos with corrugated steel sheets. This method mainly features inverting the traditional sequence of field tasks, such that the building operation starts with the uppermost part of the structure and proceeds to the lowermost part. The method requires that the completed parts of the structure be lifted up, using specially devised tripod-mounted hoists, so that building operations always take place at grade. The new method is described in this paper in detail, along with the problems encountered during field operations. In addition, the merits, in terms of the basics of construction management, are discussed. They are cost, schedule, quality, and safety. Finally, this paper presents a new method that offers substantial opportunity for enhancing constructability of steel silos during field operations.

Everett, J G and Farghal, S H (1997) Data Representation for Predicting Performance with Learning Curves. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 46–52.

Farghal, S H and Everett, J G (1997) Learning Curves: Accuracy in Predicting Future Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 41–45.

Kangari, R and Miyatake, Y (1997) Developing and Managing Innovative Construction Technologies in Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 72–78.

Kartam, S, Ballard, G and Ibbs, C W (1997) Introducing a New Concept and Approach to Modeling Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 89–97.

Mondorf, P E, Kuprenas, J A and Kordahi, E N (1997) Segmental Cantilever Bridge Construction Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 79–84.

Russell, J S, Jaselskis, E J and Lawrence, S P (1997) Continuous Assessment of Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 64–71.

Shi, J and AbouRizk, S M (1997) Resource-Based Modeling for Construction Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 26–33.

Songer, A D and Molenaar, K R (1997) Project Characteristics for Successful Public-Sector Design-Build. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 34–40.

Tiong, R L K and Alum, J (1997) Final Negotiation in Competitive BOT Tender. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 6–10.

Touran, A, Sheahan, T C and Ozcan, E (1997) Rational Equipment Selection Method Based on Soil Conditions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(01), 85–88.