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Charkhakan, M H and Heravi, G (2023) Quantifying the predictability and preventability of conflicts between construction project parties. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1932-50.

Chew, M Y L (2002) Resistance of polyurethane sealants to hot water. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 367–71.

Choy, L H T, Ho, W K O and Mak, S W K (2012) Housing attributes and Hong Kong real estate prices: a quantile regression analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 359-66.

Jacobsson, M and Linderoth, H C J (2012) User perceptions of ICT impacts in Swedish construction companies: 'it's fine, just as it is'. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 339-57.

Kerali, A G and Thomas, T H (2002) Effect of mix retention and curing on low-cement walling blocks. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 362–6.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: alternative technologies; blocks; cement; curing; hydration; production process; retention time; soil; stabilization; strength; walling
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=brpvj520crtdarvu
  • Abstract:
    Compressed and cement-stabilized soil blocks (CSBs) are building components of growing importance in tropical countries. Their performance (e.g. durability) has sometimes been lacking, so that its improvement is critical to their obtaining a larger market share. CSB durability is influenced by the interplay of three main factors: the process by which the CSB was produced, the choice of the constituent materials and the nature of the exposure conditions in service. This paper addresses a critical aspect of the first factor, examining the effects of retention delay before compaction moulding and curing conditions after demoulding. In the past, undue emphasis has been placed on the quantity of cement used rather than on the more critical quality of the production process employed to facilitate its proper hydration. From the experiments performed, it is concluded that moulding should occur within 30 minutes of the damp mixing of soil, cement and water, and that poor curing regimes, commonly observed in the field, waste over 85% of the wet compressive strength obtainable with ideal curing. The higher degree of hydration achieved via better curing ensures the realization of the full binding capacity of OPC. In this way, higher strength blocks, which are therefore dimensionally stable and durable, can be produced at tolerable cement costs.

Khanh, H D, Kim, S Y and Linh, L Q (2023) Construction productivity prediction through Bayesian networks for building projects: case from Vietnam. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2075-100.

Kohler, N and Lutzkendorf, T (2002) Integrated life-cycle analysis. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 338–48.

Liang, R, Li, R, Yan, X, Xue, Z and Wei, X (2023) Evaluating and selecting the supplier in prefabricated megaprojects using extended fuzzy TOPSIS under hesitant environment: a case study from China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1902-31.

Lingard, H C, Cooke, T and Blismas, N (2012) Designing for construction workers' occupational health and safety: a case study of socio-material complexity. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 367-82.

Liu, L, Wang, X and Sheng, Z (2012) Achieving ambidexterity in large, complex engineering projects: a case study of the Sutong Bridge project. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 399-409.

Maharjan, S, Shrestha, P P and Srirangam, D (2023) Impact of mobilization costs on schedule performance of highway projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2008-25.

Mansoori, S, Harkonen, J and Haapasalo, H (2023) Productization and product structure enabling BIM implementation in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2155-84.

Moshtaghian, F and Noorzai, E (2023) Integration of risk management within the building information modeling (BIM) framework. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1951-77.

Osuizugbo, I C, Kukoyi, P O, Abisuga, A O and Ibrahim, K (2023) Choosing to be a craftsperson: factors influencing career decision-making among apprentices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2026-47.

Pham, H T, Pham, T, Truong Quang, H and Dang, C N (2023) Impact of transformational leadership on green learning and green innovation in construction supply chains. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1883-901.

Qabaja, M and Tenekeci, G (2023) Nexus between construction sector and economic indicators for Turkey and European Union evidenced by panel data analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1978-2007.

Sena, T C and Fabricio, M M (2023) Framework proposal for BIM implementation in Brazilian construction and development companies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2101-23.

Sompolgrunk, A, Banihashemi, S, Hosseini, M R, Golzad, H and Hajirasouli, A (2023) An integrated model of BIM return on investment for Australian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2048-74.

Stasinopoulos, T N (2023) Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1835-63.

Straub, A (2002) Strategic technical management of housing stock: lessons from Dutch housing associations. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 372–81.

Tam, C M, Tam, V W Y and Zeng, S X (2002) Environmental Performance Evaluation (EPE) for construction. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 349–61.

Wuni, I Y, Shen, G Q and Saka, A B (2023) Computing the severities of critical onsite assembly risk factors for modular integrated construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1864-82.

Zhang, Q, Oo, B L and Lim, B T H (2023) Key practices and impact factors of corporate social responsibility implementation: Evidence from construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2124-54.

Zimina, D, Ballard, G and Pasquire, C (2012) Target value design: using collaboration and a lean approach to reduce construction cost. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 383-98.