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Al-Zarrad, M A (2018) Multi-criteria decision-making model to improve linear repetitive projects time-cost trade-off in uncertain environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Awolusi, I G (2017) Active construction safety leading indicator data collection and evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Chau, A D (2018) Conceptual cost estimation decision support system in university construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Egan, C M (1989) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Mankato State university construction management program, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Giron Matute, W A (2018) Sustainability analysis for construction companies under the LEED code, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Harbin, K B (2020) A decision analysis tool for building renovations regarding adaptive reuse, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Hatamleh, M T (2020) Enhancing the management proficiencies in developing countries: The impact of project risk management within a project management maturity model on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Macdonald, R N (2013) A strategy for materials price risk mitigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Mejia Aguilar, G (2013) Improving accuracy of project outcome predictions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Nguyen, T T (2017) Modeling of clt creep behavior and real-time hybrid simulation of a clt-lifs building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Ogunrinde, O (2020) Enhancing quality management in highway construction using emerging methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: economic development; effectiveness; efficiency; highway; highways; pavement; automation; investment; quality assurance; quality control; quality management; rehabilitation; safety; sustainable construction; stakeholders; Jersey
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2427500776
- Abstract:
Highway systems contribute immensely to economic development and growth. However, the recent D+ rating for highway infrastructure in the US highlights the dire state of highways across the nation and the need to invest in renovating or building new roads. The cascading impact of regular highway projects creates a need to construct highways that will last longer. The adverse effect of these operations increases the economic cost for state highway agencies (SHA) and commuters. For example, congestion costs for the freight industry in 2018 exceeded $87 billion. Efficient and sustainable construction practices can increase the return on investment and provide the infrastructure that meets and possibly exceeds the design life. With respect to pavements, asphalt concrete (AC) comprises over 90% of pavement surface materials. A well-designed AC pavement can have a lifespan of over 15 years with minor maintenance; however, this design life may be reduced without strongly enforced quality management processes (i.e. quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs). In cases of exceptional QC/QA programs, SHAs have observed long AC pavement service lives. For example, there is a section of I-90 in Washington state that has been in service for 35 years with no rehabilitation except minor resurfacing. The New Jersey DOT found the same to be true on a section of I-287 with 26-year-old AC pavement. This dissertation focuses on the quality of highway construction in these aspects: 1. Effect of nighttime construction on quality of asphalt paving, 2. A review of the application of emerging technologies for highway construction quality management, 3. Quality management technologies in highway construction: stakeholders' perception of utility, benefits, and barriers, 4. Model development for automation assessment readiness in highway construction quality management processes: a fuzzy synthetic evaluation approach. Existing literature for pavement construction practices and operations have primarily focused on cost, schedule, and safety whereas this study will examine the issues surrounding quality during construction in the context of paving operation technology and efficiency. Similarly, existing literature for pavement construction practices contains numerous studies evaluating nondestructive testing NDT technology. However, this study will evaluate the application of various technologies holistically to identify information on the current state, effectiveness, and automation readiness of some quality management technologies in the highway construction industry. Information from the study will enhance the adoption of emerging methods for quality management processes and procedures in highway construction.
Okpala, I U (2022) Robotics and automation in construction: Developing foundational insight and tools to support safe implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Premraj, P (2017) Assessment of project controls for shutdowns/turnarounds/outages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Shen, X (2017) Location-based leading indicators in BIM for construction safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Song, S (2017) Construction equipment travel path visualization and productivity evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Stone, M L C (2013) Development of unit cost estimating models with respect to scale economies and material price volatility for use in probabilistic life cycle cost analyses, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Thomas, W K (2013) The impact of RFP phase project scope development on the successful outcome of construction projects using the design build project delivery method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Watson, S V (2010) Pre-disaster planning for transportation infrastructure recovery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama at Birmingham.