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Arif, M, Egbu, C, Haleem, A, Kulonda, D and Khalfan, M (2009) State of green construction in India: drivers and challenges. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(02), 223–34.

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2009) Construction plant and equipment management research: thematic review. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(02), 186–206.

Ibrahim, Y M, Ibrahim, A M and Kabir, B (2009) Geographic diversification, performance, and the risk profile of UK construction firms. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(02), 171–85.

Oduori, M and Mbuya, T (2009) Wire rope selection for manual winch application. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(02), 207–22.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: hoists; materials management; mechanical behaviour of materials; wires
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/17260530910974998
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the application of analytical decision making during the selection of engineering entities in an engineering design setting. Design/methodology/approach – The paper develops a quantitative method for wire rope selection and uses handbook data to demonstrate the use of the method in selecting a suitable type and size of wire rope for the hoisting/hauling mechanism of a hypothetical manual winch. Findings – Wire rope data can be processed into forms that are more readily useable in a quantitative selection method. Moreover, computer software such as Microsoft Excel may be used in the selection process, so long as the data are in suitable form. Originality/value – The selection of engineering entities often occurs in engineering design processes. An information processing approach to wire rope selection has been developed and demonstrated. The method demonstrated in this paper should be applicable in other situations in which a need for the selection of engineering entities arises.

Vinodh, S, Sundararaj, G, Devadasan, S R, Kuttalingam, D, Jayaprakasam, J and Rajanayagam, D (2009) Agility through the interfacing of CAD and CAM. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(02), 143–70.

Wong, F K W, Chan, A P C, Yam, M C H, Wong, E Y S, Tse, K T C, Yip, K K C and Cheung, E (2009) Findings from a research study of construction safety in Hong Kong: Accidents related to fall of person from height. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 7(02), 130–42.