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Cattell, D W, Bowen, P A and Kaka, A P (2011) Proposed Framework for Applying Cumulative Prospect Theory to an Unbalanced Bidding Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1052–9.

Cheung, S O and Chow, P T (2011) Withdrawal in Construction Project Dispute Negotiation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1071–9.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2011) Mini-Excavator Safety: Toward Innovative Stability Testing, Procurement, and Manufacture. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1125–33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction equipment; Safety; Procurement; Innovation; Construction equipment; Safety; Procurement; Innovation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000383
  • Abstract:
    Mini-excavators (m-excs) are commonly used in construction and allied industries to maximize productivity and reduce costs, but they present considerable health and safety hazards, the greatest of which is arguably their tendency to overturn. Assessment of m-exc stability is not prescribed in recognized standards and is primarily achieved using a “tilt-test.” The tilt-test has considerable limitations and its application in practice varies, indicating that procurers have incomplete information on selecting the most stable (i.e., safest) machine. The purpose of this study was to compare three types of m-exc stability tests (i.e., tilt, operational, slewing) and contrast these to determine the most reliable testing regime. From these results, an innovative mini-excavator procurement model is proffered that incorporates the assessment of machine stability and practical selection criteria. The effect of the study to date (and for the future) on encouraging original equipment manufacturers to engender innovative m-exc design and production is presented; and a call for the development of a new stability testing standard is made.

Eybpoosh, M, Dikmen, I and Talat Birgonul, M (2011) Identification of Risk Paths in International Construction Projects Using Structural Equation Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1164–75.

Fonte, G C A (2011) Energy Management Reduces Great Pyramid Build Effort by More Than 98%. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1195–204.

Golparvar-Fard, M, Peña-Mora, F and Savarese, S (2011) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1099–116.

Gouett, M C, Haas, C T, Goodrum, P M and Caldas, C H (2011) Activity Analysis for Direct-Work Rate Improvement in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1117–24.

Hartmann, T (2011) Goal and Process Alignment during the Implementation of Decision Support Systems by Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1134–41.

Heon Jun, D and El-Rayes, K (2011) Multiobjective Optimization of Resource Leveling and Allocation during Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1080–8.

Kale, S and Karaman, E A (2011) Evaluating the Knowledge Management Practices of Construction Firms by Using Importance–Comparative Performance Analysis Maps. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1142–52.

Kirgiz, M S (2011) Chemical Properties of Blended Cement Pastes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1036–42.

Li, J and Zou, P X W (2011) Fuzzy AHP-Based Risk Assessment Methodology for PPP Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1205–9.

Li, N and Becerik-Gerber, B (2011) Life-Cycle Approach for Implementing RFID Technology in Construction: Learning from Academic and Industry Use Cases. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1089–98.

Li, Y Y, Chen, P, Chew, D A S, Teo, C C and Ding, R G (2011) Critical Project Management Factors of AEC Firms for Delivering Green Building Projects in Singapore. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1153–63.

Love, P E D, Edwards, D J, Irani, Z and Goh, Y M (2011) Dynamics of Rework in Complex Offshore Hydrocarbon Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1060–70.

Nahmens, I and Bindroo, V (2011) Is Customization Fruitful in Industrialized Homebuilding Industry?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1027–35.

Swarup, L, Korkmaz, S and Riley, D (2011) Project Delivery Metrics for Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1043–51.

Xia, B, Chan, A P C and Yeung, J F Y (2011) Developing a Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision-Making Model for Selecting Design-Build Operational Variations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1176–84.

Zhou, H and Zhang, H (2011) Risk Assessment Methodology for a Deep Foundation Pit Construction Project in Shanghai, China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(12), 1185–94.