Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 13 results ...

Alavipour, S M R and Arditi, D (2018) Optimizing Financing Cost in Construction Projects with Fixed Project Duration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Chong, D, Wang, Y, Zhao, K, Wang, D and Oeser, M (2018) Asphalt Fume Exposures by Pavement Construction Workers: Current Status and Project Cases. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Asphalt pavement construction; Health hazards; Construction occupational environment hazards; Construction occupational environment; Sustainable construction;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001454
  • Abstract:
    Workers involved in asphalt pavement construction are exposed to asphalt fumes. The adverse health effects of asphalt fumes have long been recognized; however, there is still a lack of consistent and systematic approaches to measurement, assessment, and mitigation of asphalt fume exposures. This study reviewed the current status of research and practice on this issue and conducted case studies in 12 pavement construction projects. Literature review suggests that much work needs to be done in (1) health effect identification, (2) development of standard methods for exposure measurement, (3) characterization of harmful components in asphalt fumes, (4) establishment of exposure limits, and (5) quantification of factors that affect exposures. Case studies indicate that short-term exposures to the respirable portions of asphalt fumes can be quite high on some projects, and the high exposures are related to construction factors. The detected chemicals in fume samples appear to be affected by construction materials and construction temperature. From the perspective of construction management, a simple guideline to help field managers and workers to estimate exposure risk and avert risky situations will be beneficial. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in construction management by providing renewed and first-hand information on asphalt fume exposures by workers.

Durdyev, S, Ismail, S and Kandymov, N (2018) Structural Equation Model of the Factors Affecting Construction Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Hammad, M W, Abbasi, A and Ryan, M J (2018) Developing a Novel Framework to Manage Schedule Contingency Using Theory of Constraints and Earned Schedule Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Kalhor, E and Valentin, V (2018) Cost Estimation Framework for Optimal Retrofit Planning to Mitigate Residential Building Vulnerability to Wildfires. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Li, S, Fan, M and Wu, X (2018) Effect of Social Capital between Construction Supervisors and Workers on Workers’ Safety Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Namian, M, Albert, A and Feng, J (2018) Effect of Distraction on Hazard Recognition and Safety Risk Perception. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Nnaji, C, Lee, H W, Karakhan, A and Gambatese, J (2018) Developing a Decision-Making Framework to Select Safety Technologies for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Sankaran, B and O’Brien, W J (2018) Bayesian Second-Order Factor Model for Maturity Assessment of CIM Technologies and Practices at Highway Agencies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Shrestha, A, Chan, T, Aibinu, A A, Chen, C and Martek, I (2018) Risk Allocation Inefficiencies in Chinese PPP Water Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Su, Y, Isaac, S and Lucko, G (2018) Integrated Temporal-Spatial Model for Construction Plans with Boolean Logic Operators. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Umer, W, Li, H, Szeto, G P Y and Wong, A Y L (2018) Proactive Safety Measures: Quantifying the Upright Standing Stability after Sustained Rebar Tying Postures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).

Yoon, S, Hastak, M and Lee, J (2018) Suitability of Intelligent Compaction for Asphalt Pavement Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(04).