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Alinaitwe, H, Nyamutale, W and Tindiwensi, D (2014) Design phase constructability improvement strategies for highway projects in Uganda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), 127-40.

Ameh, O J and Odusami, K T (2014) Nigerian construction professional's education and deficiencies in the area of project management. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), 1-14.

Enshassi, A and Al Swaity, E (2014) Key stressors leading to construction professionals' stress in the gaza strip, palestine. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), 53-79.

Ikediashi, D I, Ogunlana, S O and Alotaibi, A (2014) Analysis of project failure factors for infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia: A multivariate approach. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), 35-52.

Mishra, S P, Parbat, D K and Modak, J P (2014) Field data-based mathematical simulation of manual rebar cutting. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), 111-26.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: developing countries; fdbm simulation; human energy; performance error; productivity; rebar cutting
ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol19_1_2014/JCDC%2019(1)%202014-Art.%207%20(111-126).pdf
Abstract:
Construction process activities are very complex in nature and there have been attempts to simulate them via numerous methods. Manual work, which constitutes a large proportion of total construction in India and developing countries, requires emphasis. Field data-based mathematical simulations develop an empirical relation between inputs and outputs; once the model is developed and weaknesses have been identified, methods can be easily improved and optimised for output goals. This paper covers in detail the process of developing models for the rebar cutting subactivity of reinforced concrete construction in residential buildings. These models are evaluated using sensitivity analysis, optimisation techniques and reliability analysis and are validated using artificial neural networks. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2014.

Ngoma, S, Mundia, M and Kaliba, C (2014) Benefits, constraints and risks in infrastructure development via public-private partnerships in Zambia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(1), 15-33.