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Arditi, D and Balci, G (2009) Managerial Competencies of Female and Male Construction Managers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1275–8.

Cable, J K, Jaselskis, E J, Walters, R C, Li, L and Bauer, C R (2009) Stringless Portland Cement Concrete Paving. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1253–60.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Concrete pavements; Geographic information systems; Global positioning; Robotics; Automation; Portland cement;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000083
  • Abstract:
    This paper describes results from a study evaluating stringless paving using a combination of global positioning and laser technologies. A concrete paver manufacturer and a machine guidance solution provider developed this technology and successfully implemented it on construction earthmoving and grading projects. Concrete paving is a new area for considering this technology. A concrete paving contractor in Iowa agreed to test the stringless paving technology on two challenging concrete paving projects located in Washington County, Iowa during the summer of 2003. The research team from Iowa State University monitored the guidance and elevation conformance to the original design. They employed a combination of physical depth checks, surface location and elevation surveys, concrete yield checks, and physical survey of the control stakes and string line elevations. A final check on profile of the pavement surface was accomplished by the use of the Iowa Department of Transportation Light Weight Surface Analyzer. Due to the speed of paving and the rapid changes in terrain, the laser technology was abandoned for this project. Total control of the guidance and elevation controls on the slip form paver were moved from string line to a global positioning system (GPS). Results indicate that GPS control is a feasible approach to controlling a concrete paver. Further enhancements are needed in the physical features of the slip form paver hydraulic system controls and in the computer program for controlling elevation.

Caerteling, J S, Halman, J I M, Song, M and Dorée, A G (2009) Impact of Government and Corporate Strategy on the Performance of Technology Projects in Road Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1211–21.

Chan, A P C, Chan, D W M and Yeung, J F Y (2009) Overview of the Application of “Fuzzy Techniques” in Construction Management Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1241–52.

Chan, A P C, Lam, P T I, Chan, D W M, Cheung, E and Ke, Y (2009) Drivers for Adopting Public Private Partnerships—Empirical Comparison between China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1115–24.

Chen, C and Orr, R J (2009) Chinese Contractors in Africa: Home Government Support, Coordination Mechanisms, and Market Entry Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1201–10.

Chen, H L (2009) Model for Predicting Financial Performance of Development and Construction Corporations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1190–200.

El-Rayes, K and Jun, D H (2009) Optimizing Resource Leveling in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1172–80.

Goh, Y M and Chua, D K H (2009) Case-Based Reasoning for Construction Hazard Identification: Case Representation and Retrieval. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1181–9.

Gransberg, D D and Riemer, C (2009) Impact of Inaccurate Engineer’s Estimated Quantities on Unit Price Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1138–45.

Lee, H, Seo, J, Park, M, Ryu, H and Kwon, S (2009) Transaction-Cost-Based Selection of Appropriate General Contractor-Subcontractor Relationship Type. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1232–40.

Park, M, Ji, S, Lee, H and Kim, W (2009) Strategies for Design-Build in Korea Using System Dynamics Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1125–37.

Park, S H (2009) Whole Life Performance Assessment: Critical Success Factors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1146–61.

Park, T, Kim, M K, Kim, C and Kim, H (2009) Interactive 3D CAD for Effective Derrick Crane Operation in a Cable-Stayed Bridge Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1261–70.

San Cristóbal, J R (2009) Time, Cost, and Quality in a Road Building Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1271–4.

Wethyavivorn, P, Charoenngam, C and Teerajetgul, W (2009) Strategic Assets Driving Organizational Capabilities of Thai Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1222–31.

Zahraie, B and Tavakolan, M (2009) Stochastic Time-Cost-Resource Utilization Optimization Using Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm and Discrete Fuzzy Sets. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(11), 1162–71.