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Chang, L M, Georgy, M E and AbdelRazig, Y A (2000) Warranting Quality of Steel Bridge Coating. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 374–80.

Chua, D K H and Li, D (2000) Key Factors in Bid Reasoning Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 349–57.

Hinze, J and Wilson, G (2000) Moving toward a Zero Injury Objective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 399–403.

Holland, N and Hinze, J (2000) Daylight Savings Time Changes and Construction Accidents. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 404–6.

Luna, R and Wu, Y (2000) Simulation of Temperature and Stress Fields during RCC Dam Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 381–8.

Mitropoulos, P and Tatum, C B (2000) Forces Driving Adoption of New Information Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 340–8.

Navon, R, Shapira, A and Shechori, Y (2000) Automated Rebar Constructability Diagnosis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 389–97.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2000)126:5(389)
  • Abstract:
    In spite of impressive progress in project modeling and computer-integrated construction, there is little real integration—manual or computerized—between design and construction of building projects. Consequently, constructability problems are experienced during the construction phase. With regard to rebar, constructability problems are discovered either after casting the reinforced concrete element or not at all, resulting in a weaker element. This paper describes a rebar constructability model, which was developed in an object-oriented graphic environment. The model is intended to be used during the design phase to automatically diagnose potential rebar-related constructability problems (the Diagnosis Module), as well as to offer solutions and implement them (the Correction Module). Of these two modules, the Diagnosis Module was implemented in a concept-proving prototype. The proposed model searches for constructability problems through all relevant parts of the building. This search includes the structural design, as well as other building systems (e.g., sanitary, drainage, HVAC). The model also checks for potential collisions between reinforcement bars and temporary inserts (e.g., form ties). Thus, in addition to the resulting increased constructability, the model also has potential as a system coordination tool.

O'Brien, W J and Fischer, M A (2000) Importance of Capacity Constraints to Construction Cost and Schedule. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 366–73.

Palaneeswaran, E and Kumaraswamy, M M (2000) Contractor Selection for Design/Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 331–9.

Schexnayder, C (2000) John F. Stevens—A Great Civil Engineer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 325–30.

Thomas, H R and Sanvido, V E (2000) Role of the Fabricator in Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 358–65.