Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 12 results ...

Abbasianjahromi, H, Shadhy, V P and Beykian, A (2021) Developing a smart helmet based on the internet of things to manage hearing problems in the construction projects. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 231-50.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: noise-induced hearing loss; internet of things; wearable device; construction project
  • ISBN/ISSN:
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.21315/jcdc2021.26.2.11
  • Abstract:

    Construction sites are renowned as the noisiest places that may cause hearing loss to workers. Lack of awareness about the level of harmful sounds causes more prevalence of hearing loss than other industries. This article intends to solve this issue by an innovative idea that is designing a wearable device called "smart helmet" (SH). The SH uses the concept of the Internet of things (IoT) for real-time monitoring workers’ hearing health in construction sites. SH works online to send notifications in the presence of harmful sounds and offline due to storing data to analyse workers’ health conditions. The results are divided into two sections: The first section presents the detail of the architecture, hardware and software of the SH and the second section offers a formula to convert noisy situations into allowable working time. By combining the proposed procedure and SH’s prepared data, the allowable working time can be calculated for workers. The results of applying this device in practical projects show that steelworkers are more at risk than the others with exposure to 98 dB sounds.

Adade-Boateng, A O, Fugar, F and Adinyira, E (2021) Framework to improve the attitudes of construction workers towards safety helmets. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 65-86.

Akeila, M, Preece, C and Kuok, K K K (2021) Evaluating the environmental performance of 3D printed shelters in Jordan. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 117-34.

Aliu, J, Aigbavboa, C and Wellington Didibhuku, T (2021) Driving the fourth industrial revolution initiative through university and industry collaborations. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 211-30.

Bapat, H, Debasis, S and Rajesh, G (2021) Selection of sustainable materials for energy savings of infrastructure-transportation project in Ahmedabad, India using BIM and FCM. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 135-61.

Kouch, K A, Panuwatwanich, K, Sancharoen, P and Sahachaisaree, P (2021) Development of augmented reality application for onsite inspection of expressway structures using Microsoft HoloLens. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 87-116.

Rafique, M Ahmed, S and Ismail, M (2021) Impact of safety climate on safety behaviour in construction projects: Mediating mechanism and interacting effect. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 163-81.

Saleh, N, Enshassi, A and Sundermeier, M (2021) Challenges hindering the resourcing for post-disaster housing reconstruction in Gaza. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 183-210.

Soemardi, B W, Kusuma, B, Pribadi, K S and Yuliar, S (2021) Technological capabilities of medium-sized contractors in Indonesia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 1-15.

Tutesigensi, A, Kibwami, N and Matege, S B (2021) The status of value management practice on construction projects in Uganda and strategies for improvement. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 251-67.

Ullal, A and Tombesi, P (2021) Dimensions and correlates of development in construction. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 37-64.

Wong, C C, Faizul Azli, M-R and Loo, S C (2021) Enterprise risk management and risk culture in construction public listed companies. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 26(2), 17-36.