To advance intelligent construction,standards must come first.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has issued the List for Replicable Experience and Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction fou...To advance intelligent construction,standards must come first.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has issued the List for Replicable Experience and Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction four times successively and the Technical Guidelines for Intelligent Construction(Trial).展开更多
To investigate the impact of temporary structures on the mechanical behavior of shaped bridge towers during the construction process,the Dianbu River Special Bridge was selected as the engineering background.A finite ...To investigate the impact of temporary structures on the mechanical behavior of shaped bridge towers during the construction process,the Dianbu River Special Bridge was selected as the engineering background.A finite element model of the middle tower column during the construction stage was established using ABAQUS to analyze the effects of key parameters,including the angle and pretension of temporary cables,as well as the wall thickness and diameter of temporary diagonal braces.The study examines how these parameters influence the stresses at the towergirder consolidation.The results indicate that the angle of temporary cables significantly affects the tensile stresses at the tower-girder consolidation,while its impact on compressive stresses is minimal.Among all parameters,the pretension of temporary cables has the most pronounced effect on the stresses at the tower-girder consolidation.In contrast,the wall thickness of temporary diagonal braces has only a minor influence,whereas the diameter of temporary diagonal braces has an almost negligible impact.These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the design and arrangement of temporary support structures in similar bridge construction projects.展开更多
The construction industry is a significant contributor to global CO_(2) emissions,and urgent innovation is needed to mitigate its environmental impact.This paper provides a comprehensive review of scalable approaches ...The construction industry is a significant contributor to global CO_(2) emissions,and urgent innovation is needed to mitigate its environmental impact.This paper provides a comprehensive review of scalable approaches for CO_(2) uptake in construction materials,including the injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete,the CO_(2) curing of precast concrete,and the use of ceramics as CO_(2) sinks.Among these three approaches,CO_(2) curing methods for concrete represent the most advanced and widely adopted strategies within industrial practice,with substantial research supporting their effectiveness and scalability.The comparison of carbonation mineralisation across three distinct material groups reveals that the direct injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete mixes results in CO_(2) uptake of less than 3 kg/m3.For the precast concrete elements,the CO_(2) uptake ranges from 30 to 350 kg/m3,while ceramics can achieve uptake efficiencies up to 23 wt.%under pilot-scale conditions.Achieving efficient CO_(2) uptake in fresh and precast concrete without compromising mechanical properties relies on precise control over the CO_(2) dose,a tailored mix design,and optimised curing conditions,while avoiding excessive carbonation that could reduce alkalinity or durability.Valorisation of carbonated materials as supplementary cementitious components or aggregates is identified as an important circular solution,though further research is needed to address regeneration,performance,and standardisation.The review highlights ongoing gaps in life-cycle assessment and industrial-scale validation,and recommends future work on durability and techno-economic optimisation for robust decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industries.展开更多
Water resources health diagnosis is increasingly recognized as a critical tool.It should not only guide the preservation of water volume,quality,and ecological integrity but also assess the viability of carbon-neutral...Water resources health diagnosis is increasingly recognized as a critical tool.It should not only guide the preservation of water volume,quality,and ecological integrity but also assess the viability of carbon-neutral development pathways.But current research tends to consider water health assessment and carbon-neutrality planning as separate endeavors,which results in imprecise boundaries,disjointed metrics,and a weak linkage between diagnostic outcomes and testable management actions.This review brings together indicator systems,diagnostic systems,and environmental management systems architectures that make it possible to have integrated water-carbon governance.We define fundamental concepts and delimiting decisions followed by the examination of indicator designs across the hydrological regime,water quality,ecological integrity,service performance,resilience,and carbon-related measures,including intensity of energy/emissions,emissions caused by the watershed process of wastewater treatment,as well as the potential sink of the watershed.We compare diagnostic methods,such as composite indices and multi-criteria decision analysis,data-driven early-warning models,process-based and integrated simulations,as well as uncertainty-aware robustness models.Here,based on this synthesis,we suggest an environmental management systems(EMS)-based pathway,which connects the setting of the baseline,the diagnosis,the design of the intervention portfolio,and the measurement-reporting-verification into the closed-loop adaptive cycle.Digital enablement,comprising Internet of Things(IoT)monitoring,remote sensing,data fusion,optimization,and digital twins,is considered a viable way of scaling implementation,subject to interoperability,validation,and model governance.Among the major gaps,there are causal attribution to outcomes,cross-scale coupling of facility emissions and basin health,propagation of uncertainty in a coupled model,and credible Measurement,Reporting,and Verification(MRV)of non-CO_(2) gases and nature-based removals.The review gives a roadmap to normalize core metrics and fast-deployable systems to protect the health of the water resources and give verifiable progress towards carbon neutrality.展开更多
Aeolian deposits across the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin on the southern Tibetan Plateau record the landscape and atmospheric evolution of Earth's Third Pole.The complex mountain-basin system exhibits nonlinear resp...Aeolian deposits across the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin on the southern Tibetan Plateau record the landscape and atmospheric evolution of Earth's Third Pole.The complex mountain-basin system exhibits nonlinear responses to climate forcing,complicating the interpretation of its high-altitude environmental dynamics.Investigating the magnetic enhancement mechanism of aeolian deposits offers an opportunity to decipher climate signals.Our analysis of three aeolian sections from the basin indicates that magnetic minerals are predominantly low-coercivity ferrimagnetic minerals,and grain sizes fine from upper to lower reaches due to climate shifts from arid to humid.Magnetic enhancement in the upper reaches primarily originates from dust input,while dust input and pedogenesis contribute variably over time in the middle and lower reaches.Similar complex patterns occur in the Ili basin,a mountain-basin system in northwestern China.They differ from the Chinese Loess Plateau,where long-distance-transported dust is well-mixed and the pedogenic enhancement model is applied,and desert peripheries where short-distance dust is transported and the dust input model is applied.We summarize the magnetic enhancement mechanisms in various settings and offer a new framework for applying magnetic techniques in paleoclimate reconstruction within global mountain-basin systems,which highlights the need for caution in interpreting their magnetic susceptibility records.展开更多
Working toward an efficient duration and timeline for the preconstruction phase should be one of the main objectives for project owners.Failing to plan for and coordinate preconstruction decisions in order to control ...Working toward an efficient duration and timeline for the preconstruction phase should be one of the main objectives for project owners.Failing to plan for and coordinate preconstruction decisions in order to control preconstruction duration and manage time variances can lead to financial insecurities,incomplete contract documents,permitting issues,and unrealistic schedules and resource allocation during this phase.To minimize time variances and ensure a productive decision-making process,project owners should be familiar with critical elements in a project that cause variances in the preconstruction phase timeline.In this study,the impacts of eleven critical preconstruction elements on time variances were analyzed.These eleven preconstruction elements are considered critical in how they impact time variances during the preconstruction phase.They were determined to be critical based either on significantly impacting time variance during the preconstruction phase or believed to be critical from findings from previous studies,however,the findings from this study showed no significant impact on the time variances.In most previous studies focusing on the elements impacting project schedules,data were collected by surveying construction professionals.In this study,objective and quantitative data related to project preconstruction elements were used as opposed to self-reported data.Using the results of this study,project owners and stakeholders will be able to evaluate the critical preconstruction elements impacting the timing of their projects and prioritize decisions related to the critical elements early on during the preconstruction phase.展开更多
Construction engineering and management(CEM)has become increasingly complicated with the increasing size of engineering projects under different construction environments,motivating the digital transformation of CEM.T...Construction engineering and management(CEM)has become increasingly complicated with the increasing size of engineering projects under different construction environments,motivating the digital transformation of CEM.To contribute to a better understanding of the state of the art of smart techniques for engineering projects,this paper provides a comprehensive review of multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)techniques,intelligent techniques,and their applications in CEM.First,a comprehensive framework detailing smart technologies for construction projects is developed.Next,the characteristics of CEM are summarized.A bibliometric review is then conducted to investigate the keywords,journals,and clusters related to the application of smart techniques in CEM during 2000-2022.Recent advancements in intelligent techniques are also discussed under the following six topics:①big data technology;②computer vision;③speech recognition;④natural language processing;⑤machine learning;and⑥knowledge representation,understanding,and reasoning.The applications of smart techniques are then illustrated via underground space exploitation.Finally,future research directions for the sustainable development of smart construction are highlighted.展开更多
The integration of Human-Robot Collaboration(HRC)into Virtual Reality(VR)technology is transforming industries by enhancing workforce skills,improving safety,and optimizing operational processes and efficiency through...The integration of Human-Robot Collaboration(HRC)into Virtual Reality(VR)technology is transforming industries by enhancing workforce skills,improving safety,and optimizing operational processes and efficiency through realistic simulations of industry-specific scenarios.Despite the growing adoption of VR integrated with HRC,comprehensive reviews of current research in HRC-VR within the construction and manufacturing fields are lacking.This review examines the latest advances in designing and implementing HRC using VR technology in these industries.The aim is to address the application domains of HRC-VR,types of robots used,VR setups,and software solutions used.To achieve this,a systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology was conducted on the Web of Science and Google Scholar databases,analyzing 383 articles and selecting 53 papers that met the established selection criteria.The findings emphasize a significant focus on enhancing human-robot interaction with a trend toward using immersive VR experiences and interactive 3D content creation tools.However,the integration of HRC with VR,especially in the dynamic construction environment,presents unique challenges and opportunities for future research,including developing more realistic simulations and adaptable robot systems.This paper offers insights for researchers,practitioners,educators,industry professionals,and policymakers interested in leveraging the integration of HRC with VR in construction and manufacturing industries.展开更多
With the rapid advancement of construction industry and urban renovation,residential areas,office areas,commercial areas,and other buildings are densely distributed in cities.With the gradual deterioration of urban in...With the rapid advancement of construction industry and urban renovation,residential areas,office areas,commercial areas,and other buildings are densely distributed in cities.With the gradual deterioration of urban infrastructure and the increase of demolition projects for old construction sites,a large amount of construction waste has been produced.In this study,the“dual carbon”goal was as the core orientation,the generation characteristics,classification standards,management status,and existing problems of construction waste in China were systematically analyzed.Through literature research,field investigation,and data analysis,the negative impacts of construction waste on the environment,economy,and social development were discussed,and then the technical paths for the reuse of construction waste were analyzed,mainly covering source reduction and classification management,key technologies for resource processing,and comparative analysis of different processing modes.The aim is to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for promoting the green,low-carbon,and sustainable development of construction industry.展开更多
In the Shenzhen region,where strong karst development is widely distributed,karst caves pose significant difficulties and risks to pile foundation construction.This paper,based on the Yanba Expressway Municipalization...In the Shenzhen region,where strong karst development is widely distributed,karst caves pose significant difficulties and risks to pile foundation construction.This paper,based on the Yanba Expressway Municipalization Reconstruction Project and referencing previous engineering experiences,proposes the application of sleeve valve pipe grouting technology for pre-treatment of small-to medium-sized and bead-shaped karst caves.Specific implementation measures and construction precautions are presented.Practical results demonstrate that the pre-treated karst cave areas achieved stable soil conditions,providing favorable prerequisites for subsequent pile foundation construction.The method proves convenient and feasible in operation,substantially reducing safety and quality risks during construction.This successful practice offers valuable experience for similar projects.展开更多
This article focuses on the overall construction duration,explaining the core role of the critical path method and its relationship with the total construction period.It analyzes the factors influencing the total cons...This article focuses on the overall construction duration,explaining the core role of the critical path method and its relationship with the total construction period.It analyzes the factors influencing the total construction duration,introduces the application of BIM and other technologies in identifying and managing critical paths,emphasizes the importance of optimizing resource allocation,and illustrates measures to address disruptions through practical examples.Additionally,it discusses the evaluation system and incentive mechanisms.展开更多
This study systematically explores the refined strategies for construction management in building decoration and renovation projects,establishing a comprehensive management system that includes process control and qua...This study systematically explores the refined strategies for construction management in building decoration and renovation projects,establishing a comprehensive management system that includes process control and quality assurance.By integrating BIM technology with intelligent tool development,the study achieved an improvement in construction quality compliance to 98.7%,a reduction in project delay rate to 1.2%,and a comprehensive cost savings of 12.7%.The“3D Standards+Five-Dimensional Monitoring”method proposed in the study effectively addresses the unique challenges of decoration projects.A total of 128 quality control points and dynamic early warning mechanisms form a replicable management paradigm,providing technical support for the industry’s implementation of the“14th Five-Year Plan for the Construction Industry.”展开更多
The management of architectural decoration and renovation technology encompasses multiple aspects,including the implementation of design standards,process flow control,and material quality monitoring.Housing construct...The management of architectural decoration and renovation technology encompasses multiple aspects,including the implementation of design standards,process flow control,and material quality monitoring.Housing construction projects have specific requirements,such as cross-construction,finishing treatment,and finished product protection.The text also introduces BIM deepening design and modular installation techniques.It emphasizes the importance of material management,quality control,and the PDCA cycle,as well as various specialized inspections,smart site management,and mobile terminal applications.Intelligent management is seen as the future direction.展开更多
Real estate construction management faces technological innovation and risk-control challenges.Digital,intelligent,and green construction technologies are driving management transformation.This paper explores innovati...Real estate construction management faces technological innovation and risk-control challenges.Digital,intelligent,and green construction technologies are driving management transformation.This paper explores innovation paths like BIM,IoT,AI robots,and eco-friendly materials,analyzes risk characteristics,and proposes strategies such as a full-process risk management framework,technology verification,standardization,and data security systems.It also discusses the supporting role of government regulation,industry standards,corporate governance,and personnel training,aiming to provide theoretical and practical guidance for modernizing real estate construction management.展开更多
This study aims to examine the challenges and future directions of large-scale wooden construction education at universities in Japan and Finland.It compares the wooden construction curricula at universities and the a...This study aims to examine the challenges and future directions of large-scale wooden construction education at universities in Japan and Finland.It compares the wooden construction curricula at universities and the architectural education initiatives undertaken by firms specializing in large-scale wood construction design in both countries.The target applications for large-scale wooden construction are residential,commercial,and public buildings.Comparing university education revealed many commonalities between the two countries,allowing them to be classified into two types:“seminar-centered”and“lecture-centered”.Japanese universities are categorized by building type and scale for educational purposes.Finnish universities focus their education on the properties and functions of wood.Based on these results,we infer that incorporating both Japan’s architecture-planning-focused education and Finland’s materials-focused education into teaching,using familiar housing buildings as a theme,will lead to the wider adoption of large-scale wooden construction.展开更多
This paper expounds the connotation of construction engineering technology management,including the core points and the application of related theories.Introduce the framework construction of the three-dimensional tec...This paper expounds the connotation of construction engineering technology management,including the core points and the application of related theories.Introduce the framework construction of the three-dimensional technology management system,emphasizing the PDCA cycle optimization technology solution and risk early warning.It also involves the application of technologies such as BIM at various stages,green construction technology management,technological innovation,and management in different cases,and finally points out the value of technology management strategies and future directions.展开更多
Extreme environments are unstructured and change rapidly,making human exploration in unfamiliar areas difficult.Construction robotics can help reduce risks to human safety and property in these environments by integra...Extreme environments are unstructured and change rapidly,making human exploration in unfamiliar areas difficult.Construction robotics can help reduce risks to human safety and property in these environments by integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence.This technology has the potential to significantly improve the quality and efficiency of construction,making it a key area for future research.Extreme environments include hazardous work sites,polluted areas,and harsh natural conditions.Our review of construction robotics in these settings highlights several knowledge gaps.We focused on four main areas:mechanism design,perception,planning,and control.Our analysis reveals challenges in practical applications,such as creating adaptable mechanisms,accurately perceiving changing environments,planning for unstructured sites,and optimizing control models.Future research should explore:biomimetic designs inspired by nature,multimodal data fusion for perception,adaptive planning strategies,and hybrid control models that combine data-driven and mechanism-based approaches.展开更多
Complex bridge structures designed and constructed by humans often necessitate extensive on-site execution,which carries inherent risks.Consequently,a variety of engineering practices are employed to monitor bridge co...Complex bridge structures designed and constructed by humans often necessitate extensive on-site execution,which carries inherent risks.Consequently,a variety of engineering practices are employed to monitor bridge construction.This paper presents a case study of a large-span prestressed concrete(PC)variable-section continuous girder bridge in China,proposing a feedback system for construction monitoring and establishing a finite element(FE)analysis model for the entire bridge.The alignment of the completed bridge adheres to the initial design expectations,with maximum displacement and pre-arch differences from the ideal state measuring 6.39 and 17.7 mm,respectively,which were less than the 20 mm limit required by the specification.Additionally,the stress monitoring showed that the maximum compressive stress was 10.44 MPa,which was 7.5%different from the finite element results,and better predicted the most unfavorable possible location.These results demonstrate that a scientifically rigorous construction monitoring and feedback system can ensure the safety of bridge construction and meet the expected construction standards.The findings presented in this paper provide valuable insights for bridge construction monitoring practices.展开更多
With the rapid development of socialist modern economy, the construction of railway transportation facilities in China is also improving. At present, China's railway construction is mostly the construction of long...With the rapid development of socialist modern economy, the construction of railway transportation facilities in China is also improving. At present, China's railway construction is mostly the construction of long-span continuous beam or multi span railway business line. The railway construction of multi span passenger overpass beam needs very complicated construction procedures, which is easy to produce large safety risks in the process of cast-in-place beam. Therefore, during the construction of multi span passenger overpass continuous beam railway business line, constructors must adopt various safety protection measures such as covering, isolation and reinforcement, avoid high-risk points to the greatest extent, fully understand the actual situation of construction, and select and apply appropriate construction scheme, so as to improve the quality and safety of railway construction. Based on this, this paper makes an in-depth analysis on the safety protection measures for the construction of multi span passenger overpass railway business line, and puts forward relevant suggestions on the safety management and implementation cases of the construction of additional passenger overpass in high-speed railway operation stations. The new overpass across multiple railway tracks and multiple passenger platforms at the high-speed railway station in operation has great safety risks to the high-speed trains, existing railway equipment, facilities, passengers and pedestrians. The safety monitoring, inspection contents and methods formulated according to the risk situation have a certain reference value for the bridge construction across the existing railway.展开更多
Change orders have a significant impact on many aspects of construction projects.They are known to be the primary cause of litigation in the construction industry.Change orders are almost inevitable due to the uniquen...Change orders have a significant impact on many aspects of construction projects.They are known to be the primary cause of litigation in the construction industry.Change orders are almost inevitable due to the uniqueness of each project from many perspectives,such as the type of building,complexity of the design,human factors,and the available resources.Change orders are the formal mechanism to implement design changes during the execution phase.These changes are usually the outcome of lack of visualization by the owner,misunderstanding,miscommunication between different parties involved in the project,shortage in resources,and other factors.This research aims to investigate and rank causes,effects,and control measures of change orders in the construction industry in the U.S.This research presents the results of a questionnaire surveying owners,contractors,and consultants.A total of 123 industry professionals in the Architecture,Engineering,and Construction(AEC)field,with either significant or final decision-making authority on reviewing,issuing,and approving change orders responded to the survey.Results indicated that owners are the primary source followed by consultants and contractors,respectively.Some of the more important control measures identified in this research are collaboration and visualization technologies.展开更多
文摘To advance intelligent construction,standards must come first.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has issued the List for Replicable Experience and Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction four times successively and the Technical Guidelines for Intelligent Construction(Trial).
文摘To investigate the impact of temporary structures on the mechanical behavior of shaped bridge towers during the construction process,the Dianbu River Special Bridge was selected as the engineering background.A finite element model of the middle tower column during the construction stage was established using ABAQUS to analyze the effects of key parameters,including the angle and pretension of temporary cables,as well as the wall thickness and diameter of temporary diagonal braces.The study examines how these parameters influence the stresses at the towergirder consolidation.The results indicate that the angle of temporary cables significantly affects the tensile stresses at the tower-girder consolidation,while its impact on compressive stresses is minimal.Among all parameters,the pretension of temporary cables has the most pronounced effect on the stresses at the tower-girder consolidation.In contrast,the wall thickness of temporary diagonal braces has only a minor influence,whereas the diameter of temporary diagonal braces has an almost negligible impact.These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing the design and arrangement of temporary support structures in similar bridge construction projects.
基金funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan(PRR)to support Collaborative Laboratories(CoLABs),Interface Mission[Notice No.01/C05-i02/2022].
文摘The construction industry is a significant contributor to global CO_(2) emissions,and urgent innovation is needed to mitigate its environmental impact.This paper provides a comprehensive review of scalable approaches for CO_(2) uptake in construction materials,including the injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete,the CO_(2) curing of precast concrete,and the use of ceramics as CO_(2) sinks.Among these three approaches,CO_(2) curing methods for concrete represent the most advanced and widely adopted strategies within industrial practice,with substantial research supporting their effectiveness and scalability.The comparison of carbonation mineralisation across three distinct material groups reveals that the direct injection of CO_(2) into fresh concrete mixes results in CO_(2) uptake of less than 3 kg/m3.For the precast concrete elements,the CO_(2) uptake ranges from 30 to 350 kg/m3,while ceramics can achieve uptake efficiencies up to 23 wt.%under pilot-scale conditions.Achieving efficient CO_(2) uptake in fresh and precast concrete without compromising mechanical properties relies on precise control over the CO_(2) dose,a tailored mix design,and optimised curing conditions,while avoiding excessive carbonation that could reduce alkalinity or durability.Valorisation of carbonated materials as supplementary cementitious components or aggregates is identified as an important circular solution,though further research is needed to address regeneration,performance,and standardisation.The review highlights ongoing gaps in life-cycle assessment and industrial-scale validation,and recommends future work on durability and techno-economic optimisation for robust decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industries.
文摘Water resources health diagnosis is increasingly recognized as a critical tool.It should not only guide the preservation of water volume,quality,and ecological integrity but also assess the viability of carbon-neutral development pathways.But current research tends to consider water health assessment and carbon-neutrality planning as separate endeavors,which results in imprecise boundaries,disjointed metrics,and a weak linkage between diagnostic outcomes and testable management actions.This review brings together indicator systems,diagnostic systems,and environmental management systems architectures that make it possible to have integrated water-carbon governance.We define fundamental concepts and delimiting decisions followed by the examination of indicator designs across the hydrological regime,water quality,ecological integrity,service performance,resilience,and carbon-related measures,including intensity of energy/emissions,emissions caused by the watershed process of wastewater treatment,as well as the potential sink of the watershed.We compare diagnostic methods,such as composite indices and multi-criteria decision analysis,data-driven early-warning models,process-based and integrated simulations,as well as uncertainty-aware robustness models.Here,based on this synthesis,we suggest an environmental management systems(EMS)-based pathway,which connects the setting of the baseline,the diagnosis,the design of the intervention portfolio,and the measurement-reporting-verification into the closed-loop adaptive cycle.Digital enablement,comprising Internet of Things(IoT)monitoring,remote sensing,data fusion,optimization,and digital twins,is considered a viable way of scaling implementation,subject to interoperability,validation,and model governance.Among the major gaps,there are causal attribution to outcomes,cross-scale coupling of facility emissions and basin health,propagation of uncertainty in a coupled model,and credible Measurement,Reporting,and Verification(MRV)of non-CO_(2) gases and nature-based removals.The review gives a roadmap to normalize core metrics and fast-deployable systems to protect the health of the water resources and give verifiable progress towards carbon neutrality.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42501182The Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Western China’s Environmental System,Ministry of Education,Lanzhou Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,No.lzujbky-2024-jdzx01。
文摘Aeolian deposits across the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin on the southern Tibetan Plateau record the landscape and atmospheric evolution of Earth's Third Pole.The complex mountain-basin system exhibits nonlinear responses to climate forcing,complicating the interpretation of its high-altitude environmental dynamics.Investigating the magnetic enhancement mechanism of aeolian deposits offers an opportunity to decipher climate signals.Our analysis of three aeolian sections from the basin indicates that magnetic minerals are predominantly low-coercivity ferrimagnetic minerals,and grain sizes fine from upper to lower reaches due to climate shifts from arid to humid.Magnetic enhancement in the upper reaches primarily originates from dust input,while dust input and pedogenesis contribute variably over time in the middle and lower reaches.Similar complex patterns occur in the Ili basin,a mountain-basin system in northwestern China.They differ from the Chinese Loess Plateau,where long-distance-transported dust is well-mixed and the pedogenic enhancement model is applied,and desert peripheries where short-distance dust is transported and the dust input model is applied.We summarize the magnetic enhancement mechanisms in various settings and offer a new framework for applying magnetic techniques in paleoclimate reconstruction within global mountain-basin systems,which highlights the need for caution in interpreting their magnetic susceptibility records.
文摘Working toward an efficient duration and timeline for the preconstruction phase should be one of the main objectives for project owners.Failing to plan for and coordinate preconstruction decisions in order to control preconstruction duration and manage time variances can lead to financial insecurities,incomplete contract documents,permitting issues,and unrealistic schedules and resource allocation during this phase.To minimize time variances and ensure a productive decision-making process,project owners should be familiar with critical elements in a project that cause variances in the preconstruction phase timeline.In this study,the impacts of eleven critical preconstruction elements on time variances were analyzed.These eleven preconstruction elements are considered critical in how they impact time variances during the preconstruction phase.They were determined to be critical based either on significantly impacting time variance during the preconstruction phase or believed to be critical from findings from previous studies,however,the findings from this study showed no significant impact on the time variances.In most previous studies focusing on the elements impacting project schedules,data were collected by surveying construction professionals.In this study,objective and quantitative data related to project preconstruction elements were used as opposed to self-reported data.Using the results of this study,project owners and stakeholders will be able to evaluate the critical preconstruction elements impacting the timing of their projects and prioritize decisions related to the critical elements early on during the preconstruction phase.
基金funded by the project of Guangdong Provincial Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee(2022A1515240073)the Pearl River Talent Recruitment Program(2019CX01G338),Guangdong Province.
文摘Construction engineering and management(CEM)has become increasingly complicated with the increasing size of engineering projects under different construction environments,motivating the digital transformation of CEM.To contribute to a better understanding of the state of the art of smart techniques for engineering projects,this paper provides a comprehensive review of multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)techniques,intelligent techniques,and their applications in CEM.First,a comprehensive framework detailing smart technologies for construction projects is developed.Next,the characteristics of CEM are summarized.A bibliometric review is then conducted to investigate the keywords,journals,and clusters related to the application of smart techniques in CEM during 2000-2022.Recent advancements in intelligent techniques are also discussed under the following six topics:①big data technology;②computer vision;③speech recognition;④natural language processing;⑤machine learning;and⑥knowledge representation,understanding,and reasoning.The applications of smart techniques are then illustrated via underground space exploitation.Finally,future research directions for the sustainable development of smart construction are highlighted.
基金Supported by National Science Foundation under Grant No.2222881.
文摘The integration of Human-Robot Collaboration(HRC)into Virtual Reality(VR)technology is transforming industries by enhancing workforce skills,improving safety,and optimizing operational processes and efficiency through realistic simulations of industry-specific scenarios.Despite the growing adoption of VR integrated with HRC,comprehensive reviews of current research in HRC-VR within the construction and manufacturing fields are lacking.This review examines the latest advances in designing and implementing HRC using VR technology in these industries.The aim is to address the application domains of HRC-VR,types of robots used,VR setups,and software solutions used.To achieve this,a systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology was conducted on the Web of Science and Google Scholar databases,analyzing 383 articles and selecting 53 papers that met the established selection criteria.The findings emphasize a significant focus on enhancing human-robot interaction with a trend toward using immersive VR experiences and interactive 3D content creation tools.However,the integration of HRC with VR,especially in the dynamic construction environment,presents unique challenges and opportunities for future research,including developing more realistic simulations and adaptable robot systems.This paper offers insights for researchers,practitioners,educators,industry professionals,and policymakers interested in leveraging the integration of HRC with VR in construction and manufacturing industries.
基金Sponsored by the College-level Teaching and Research Project of Shandong Urban Construction Vocational College(2023KJ06).
文摘With the rapid advancement of construction industry and urban renovation,residential areas,office areas,commercial areas,and other buildings are densely distributed in cities.With the gradual deterioration of urban infrastructure and the increase of demolition projects for old construction sites,a large amount of construction waste has been produced.In this study,the“dual carbon”goal was as the core orientation,the generation characteristics,classification standards,management status,and existing problems of construction waste in China were systematically analyzed.Through literature research,field investigation,and data analysis,the negative impacts of construction waste on the environment,economy,and social development were discussed,and then the technical paths for the reuse of construction waste were analyzed,mainly covering source reduction and classification management,key technologies for resource processing,and comparative analysis of different processing modes.The aim is to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for promoting the green,low-carbon,and sustainable development of construction industry.
文摘In the Shenzhen region,where strong karst development is widely distributed,karst caves pose significant difficulties and risks to pile foundation construction.This paper,based on the Yanba Expressway Municipalization Reconstruction Project and referencing previous engineering experiences,proposes the application of sleeve valve pipe grouting technology for pre-treatment of small-to medium-sized and bead-shaped karst caves.Specific implementation measures and construction precautions are presented.Practical results demonstrate that the pre-treated karst cave areas achieved stable soil conditions,providing favorable prerequisites for subsequent pile foundation construction.The method proves convenient and feasible in operation,substantially reducing safety and quality risks during construction.This successful practice offers valuable experience for similar projects.
文摘This article focuses on the overall construction duration,explaining the core role of the critical path method and its relationship with the total construction period.It analyzes the factors influencing the total construction duration,introduces the application of BIM and other technologies in identifying and managing critical paths,emphasizes the importance of optimizing resource allocation,and illustrates measures to address disruptions through practical examples.Additionally,it discusses the evaluation system and incentive mechanisms.
文摘This study systematically explores the refined strategies for construction management in building decoration and renovation projects,establishing a comprehensive management system that includes process control and quality assurance.By integrating BIM technology with intelligent tool development,the study achieved an improvement in construction quality compliance to 98.7%,a reduction in project delay rate to 1.2%,and a comprehensive cost savings of 12.7%.The“3D Standards+Five-Dimensional Monitoring”method proposed in the study effectively addresses the unique challenges of decoration projects.A total of 128 quality control points and dynamic early warning mechanisms form a replicable management paradigm,providing technical support for the industry’s implementation of the“14th Five-Year Plan for the Construction Industry.”
文摘The management of architectural decoration and renovation technology encompasses multiple aspects,including the implementation of design standards,process flow control,and material quality monitoring.Housing construction projects have specific requirements,such as cross-construction,finishing treatment,and finished product protection.The text also introduces BIM deepening design and modular installation techniques.It emphasizes the importance of material management,quality control,and the PDCA cycle,as well as various specialized inspections,smart site management,and mobile terminal applications.Intelligent management is seen as the future direction.
文摘Real estate construction management faces technological innovation and risk-control challenges.Digital,intelligent,and green construction technologies are driving management transformation.This paper explores innovation paths like BIM,IoT,AI robots,and eco-friendly materials,analyzes risk characteristics,and proposes strategies such as a full-process risk management framework,technology verification,standardization,and data security systems.It also discusses the supporting role of government regulation,industry standards,corporate governance,and personnel training,aiming to provide theoretical and practical guidance for modernizing real estate construction management.
基金supported by the Sugiyama Jogakuen University’s School Research Fund.
文摘This study aims to examine the challenges and future directions of large-scale wooden construction education at universities in Japan and Finland.It compares the wooden construction curricula at universities and the architectural education initiatives undertaken by firms specializing in large-scale wood construction design in both countries.The target applications for large-scale wooden construction are residential,commercial,and public buildings.Comparing university education revealed many commonalities between the two countries,allowing them to be classified into two types:“seminar-centered”and“lecture-centered”.Japanese universities are categorized by building type and scale for educational purposes.Finnish universities focus their education on the properties and functions of wood.Based on these results,we infer that incorporating both Japan’s architecture-planning-focused education and Finland’s materials-focused education into teaching,using familiar housing buildings as a theme,will lead to the wider adoption of large-scale wooden construction.
文摘This paper expounds the connotation of construction engineering technology management,including the core points and the application of related theories.Introduce the framework construction of the three-dimensional technology management system,emphasizing the PDCA cycle optimization technology solution and risk early warning.It also involves the application of technologies such as BIM at various stages,green construction technology management,technological innovation,and management in different cases,and finally points out the value of technology management strategies and future directions.
基金supported in the Strategic Research and Consulting Project of the Chinese Academy of Engineering(2023-XZ-90 and 2023-JB-09-10)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFF0500301 and 2023YFB3711300)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(72171092 and 71821001)the Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hubei Province(2021CFA091).
文摘Extreme environments are unstructured and change rapidly,making human exploration in unfamiliar areas difficult.Construction robotics can help reduce risks to human safety and property in these environments by integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence.This technology has the potential to significantly improve the quality and efficiency of construction,making it a key area for future research.Extreme environments include hazardous work sites,polluted areas,and harsh natural conditions.Our review of construction robotics in these settings highlights several knowledge gaps.We focused on four main areas:mechanism design,perception,planning,and control.Our analysis reveals challenges in practical applications,such as creating adaptable mechanisms,accurately perceiving changing environments,planning for unstructured sites,and optimizing control models.Future research should explore:biomimetic designs inspired by nature,multimodal data fusion for perception,adaptive planning strategies,and hybrid control models that combine data-driven and mechanism-based approaches.
基金The Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant#2023A1515010535).
文摘Complex bridge structures designed and constructed by humans often necessitate extensive on-site execution,which carries inherent risks.Consequently,a variety of engineering practices are employed to monitor bridge construction.This paper presents a case study of a large-span prestressed concrete(PC)variable-section continuous girder bridge in China,proposing a feedback system for construction monitoring and establishing a finite element(FE)analysis model for the entire bridge.The alignment of the completed bridge adheres to the initial design expectations,with maximum displacement and pre-arch differences from the ideal state measuring 6.39 and 17.7 mm,respectively,which were less than the 20 mm limit required by the specification.Additionally,the stress monitoring showed that the maximum compressive stress was 10.44 MPa,which was 7.5%different from the finite element results,and better predicted the most unfavorable possible location.These results demonstrate that a scientifically rigorous construction monitoring and feedback system can ensure the safety of bridge construction and meet the expected construction standards.The findings presented in this paper provide valuable insights for bridge construction monitoring practices.
文摘With the rapid development of socialist modern economy, the construction of railway transportation facilities in China is also improving. At present, China's railway construction is mostly the construction of long-span continuous beam or multi span railway business line. The railway construction of multi span passenger overpass beam needs very complicated construction procedures, which is easy to produce large safety risks in the process of cast-in-place beam. Therefore, during the construction of multi span passenger overpass continuous beam railway business line, constructors must adopt various safety protection measures such as covering, isolation and reinforcement, avoid high-risk points to the greatest extent, fully understand the actual situation of construction, and select and apply appropriate construction scheme, so as to improve the quality and safety of railway construction. Based on this, this paper makes an in-depth analysis on the safety protection measures for the construction of multi span passenger overpass railway business line, and puts forward relevant suggestions on the safety management and implementation cases of the construction of additional passenger overpass in high-speed railway operation stations. The new overpass across multiple railway tracks and multiple passenger platforms at the high-speed railway station in operation has great safety risks to the high-speed trains, existing railway equipment, facilities, passengers and pedestrians. The safety monitoring, inspection contents and methods formulated according to the risk situation have a certain reference value for the bridge construction across the existing railway.
文摘Change orders have a significant impact on many aspects of construction projects.They are known to be the primary cause of litigation in the construction industry.Change orders are almost inevitable due to the uniqueness of each project from many perspectives,such as the type of building,complexity of the design,human factors,and the available resources.Change orders are the formal mechanism to implement design changes during the execution phase.These changes are usually the outcome of lack of visualization by the owner,misunderstanding,miscommunication between different parties involved in the project,shortage in resources,and other factors.This research aims to investigate and rank causes,effects,and control measures of change orders in the construction industry in the U.S.This research presents the results of a questionnaire surveying owners,contractors,and consultants.A total of 123 industry professionals in the Architecture,Engineering,and Construction(AEC)field,with either significant or final decision-making authority on reviewing,issuing,and approving change orders responded to the survey.Results indicated that owners are the primary source followed by consultants and contractors,respectively.Some of the more important control measures identified in this research are collaboration and visualization technologies.
