Abstract In India construction industry is improving the social, economic and environmental indicators of sustainability. We aware about
that the endangering the future of forth coming generations due to leaving depleted resources or no resources. As far as concerns
with growing sustainability have led the construction industry to adopt various policies for reducing the impacts caused by
construction activities. The aim of this study are to find out the awareness and extent to which sustainable procurement practices
in Nasik city is carried in construction industry. To find out what construction industry thinks on sustainable procurement. In this
qualitative methods is used which are based on descriptive scales. The entire analysis is carried out by statistical analysis method
and relative important index, and then by the score computed ranking is be done. There are many barriers that came forward
through the survey which needs to be worked out by the industry so that such an important issue can be solved. Lack of
sustainable performance in the project is because of issue is not being brought into the focus and even the industry is not well
known about the benefits of the green products. From the overall survey carried it can be concluded that the entire topic needs to
be focused and for the same experts opinion and views for the same should be taken into consideration, and also use of
sustainable materials should be increased and social awareness should be created.
Keywords: Sustainable Public Procurement, Relative Important Index, Sustainable Development
BRAND IMAGE, SERVICE QUALITY AND HOUSEHOLDER’S SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY TOWAR...IAEME Publication
The aim of the study is to analyse the brand image, service quality and householder’s satisfaction and service loyalty towards the construction builders in Coimbatore. The research design for the study is descriptive. A sample of 215 householders was responded for the survey. Advertisement plays a vital role in selling apartments. The role of celebrity and the advertisement messages are the two leading factors to be considered when construction companies are launching their advertisement. Brand image, service quality and householder’s satisfaction are the major factors for service loyalty.
IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING HUMAN RESOURCE PRODUCTIVIT...IAEME Publication
Productivity plays a key role in construction industry in which only productive resource is labour power and industry is mainly dependent upon the effort and performance of human resource. As construction is a human intensive industry, this study focuses on productivity of labour in construction site. Construction industry is facing lot of problems of low productivity. Therefore any improvement of labour productivity provides high productivity and improvement in the whole performance such as cost, quality and time in construction industry. From this study the critical factors that affecting labour productivity in construction industry can be identified and from those again identify the factors which affecting a greater extent and assess its impact in productivity. The advantages of maximization of labour productivity in construction includes increase rate of output, reduction of overall cost, maintaining the planned rate of production, maintain high quality standard etc. This study is conducted; therefore to identify the factors affecting labour productivity which is confined to construction projects undertaken by Chennai based construction companies and the rank the relative importance of factors that affect labour productivity in construction site. A various interviews response by direct interview and journal study were done to identify the common factors affecting labour productivity at construction site and these were used to prepare the questionnaire. In questionnaire, factors are classified in six main categories. The data are collected from residential and commercial constructions projects in Chennai only. The collected data are analyzed using statistical analysis of SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science). Based on finding and also on suggestions given by experts, this paper recommends that supervisors should be experienced, labours should be trained, financial incentives (bonus, award etc) should be given, communication should be improved, wastage should be minimized, clarity of technical information should be given to the workers and weekly progress report should be maintained.
TRANSFORMING TO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AND COST ANALYSIS OF PARAMETERS FOR GREE...IAEME Publication
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ANALYSIS OF THAI DENDROCALAMUS GIGANTUES BAMBOO (TDG) STRIPS OF PRODUCTION IN...IAEME Publication
This document analyzes three different methods for producing strips from Thai Dendrocalamus Gigantues Bamboo (TDG). Method 1 uses manual labor and basic tools, Method 2 uses traditional manual labor techniques, and Method 3 uses a specially designed bamboo cutting machine. Over 30 days:
- Method 3 produced the most strips (around 1470 pieces), followed by Method 1 (around 576 pieces), then Method 2 (around 424 pieces).
- Method 3 had the highest maximum daily production (192 strips), followed by Methods 1 and 2 (both 48 strips maximum).
- Statistical analysis found Method 3 to be significantly more productive than the other two methods.
Evaluate the effective resource management through pert analysiseSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
ASSESEMENT ON FACTORS DECLINING LABOUR PRODUCTIVTY IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSIAEME Publication
Objective: Identifying the factors which are affecting the labour productivityand leading to its decline. Defining the major causingfactors which minimize 80% of maximum damage done to decline the labourproductivity. Methodology: Survey isconducted and data collected through questionnaire followed by reliabilitytest, ranking and Pareto analysis, Pareto analysis is done to indicate thefactors which can minimize the damage about 80%. Findings: Results reveals that Cronbach coefficient value 0.7-0.8which proves that collected data is consistent, factors lack of skilled labourwith RII value 0.92, improper planning with RII value 0.83 and malfunctioningof equipment with RII value 0.78 are major that would affect the labourproductivity and Pareto analysis shows that factors from efficiency related,management related and technical related are main in declining labour productivityin Indian scenario construction projects. Novelty/Improvement:Decline inlabour productivity is concern for resource management which is critical in executionof construction projects. Efficiency and technical related factors proves to becritical in declining the productivity on job site.
There are different types of relationships that can exist in a supply chain. An integrated hierarchy is where a firm controls all activities from raw material sourcing to distribution. A semi-hierarchy is where firms are owned by the same parent company but operate independently. Co-contracting involves long-term alliances between organizations through equity sharing or technology transfers. Coordinated contracting uses sub-contractors for specific tasks. Coordinated revenue links include licensing and franchising agreements.
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This document discusses a research study that aimed to identify the crucial factors affecting sustainable construction projects. A literature review was conducted to determine potential factors. A questionnaire survey was then distributed to construction stakeholders to gather data on the importance of factors. 41 potential factors were identified and stakeholders rated them on a scale. The Relative Important Index method was used to analyze the results and rank the factors. The top factors for architects/engineers included cost parameters, minimizing use of non-renewable resources, and minimizing environmental harm. For contractors, the top factors were also cost parameters, minimizing use of non-renewable resources, and minimizing environmental harm. The findings will help decision-makers assess sustainable practices for construction projects.
BRAND IMAGE, SERVICE QUALITY AND HOUSEHOLDER’S SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY TOWAR...IAEME Publication
The aim of the study is to analyse the brand image, service quality and householder’s satisfaction and service loyalty towards the construction builders in Coimbatore. The research design for the study is descriptive. A sample of 215 householders was responded for the survey. Advertisement plays a vital role in selling apartments. The role of celebrity and the advertisement messages are the two leading factors to be considered when construction companies are launching their advertisement. Brand image, service quality and householder’s satisfaction are the major factors for service loyalty.
IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING HUMAN RESOURCE PRODUCTIVIT...IAEME Publication
Productivity plays a key role in construction industry in which only productive resource is labour power and industry is mainly dependent upon the effort and performance of human resource. As construction is a human intensive industry, this study focuses on productivity of labour in construction site. Construction industry is facing lot of problems of low productivity. Therefore any improvement of labour productivity provides high productivity and improvement in the whole performance such as cost, quality and time in construction industry. From this study the critical factors that affecting labour productivity in construction industry can be identified and from those again identify the factors which affecting a greater extent and assess its impact in productivity. The advantages of maximization of labour productivity in construction includes increase rate of output, reduction of overall cost, maintaining the planned rate of production, maintain high quality standard etc. This study is conducted; therefore to identify the factors affecting labour productivity which is confined to construction projects undertaken by Chennai based construction companies and the rank the relative importance of factors that affect labour productivity in construction site. A various interviews response by direct interview and journal study were done to identify the common factors affecting labour productivity at construction site and these were used to prepare the questionnaire. In questionnaire, factors are classified in six main categories. The data are collected from residential and commercial constructions projects in Chennai only. The collected data are analyzed using statistical analysis of SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science). Based on finding and also on suggestions given by experts, this paper recommends that supervisors should be experienced, labours should be trained, financial incentives (bonus, award etc) should be given, communication should be improved, wastage should be minimized, clarity of technical information should be given to the workers and weekly progress report should be maintained.
TRANSFORMING TO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AND COST ANALYSIS OF PARAMETERS FOR GREE...IAEME Publication
In today's era of urbanization, the environment has been disturbed by human beings. Environmental imbalance is produced because of various activities created by us. The construction industry is performing an enormous role in this. While building procedures and after construction because of faulty preparation, pollution is produced in addition to many natural resources being wasted or exploited. A green Building design offers solutions to problems and contributes to keeping the surroundings clean, green, and eco-friendly. The green building momentum began in 1990 with the establishment of 1st green rating system - BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method) in the U.K., then after followed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993 led a rating system' LEED' (Leadership in Energy & Environment Design). The green building and sustainable development moment is an entirely new environmentally friendly lifestyle that is steadily emerging worldwide and in India. In India, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) started in 2001 with its rating and certification process. In the current research of current building taking advantage of the unlimited resource, e.g., utilizing sunlight through photo-voltaic tools and led lighting effects, numerous additional methods to transform the structure on the green building and also concentrates on the beneficial results, as well as results after the structure, is changed to green building, Case 1: The study is conducted on Residential complex of G+3 buildings having total flats of 27nos, Situated in dist.- Thane, state - Maharashtra Case 2: The project deals with studying the case study of g+4 storey building eco-friendly ideas, a set case in point of an eco-friendly building that could well be healthy for the people inside in addition to exterior.
ANALYSIS OF THAI DENDROCALAMUS GIGANTUES BAMBOO (TDG) STRIPS OF PRODUCTION IN...IAEME Publication
This document analyzes three different methods for producing strips from Thai Dendrocalamus Gigantues Bamboo (TDG). Method 1 uses manual labor and basic tools, Method 2 uses traditional manual labor techniques, and Method 3 uses a specially designed bamboo cutting machine. Over 30 days:
- Method 3 produced the most strips (around 1470 pieces), followed by Method 1 (around 576 pieces), then Method 2 (around 424 pieces).
- Method 3 had the highest maximum daily production (192 strips), followed by Methods 1 and 2 (both 48 strips maximum).
- Statistical analysis found Method 3 to be significantly more productive than the other two methods.
Evaluate the effective resource management through pert analysiseSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
ASSESEMENT ON FACTORS DECLINING LABOUR PRODUCTIVTY IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSIAEME Publication
Objective: Identifying the factors which are affecting the labour productivityand leading to its decline. Defining the major causingfactors which minimize 80% of maximum damage done to decline the labourproductivity. Methodology: Survey isconducted and data collected through questionnaire followed by reliabilitytest, ranking and Pareto analysis, Pareto analysis is done to indicate thefactors which can minimize the damage about 80%. Findings: Results reveals that Cronbach coefficient value 0.7-0.8which proves that collected data is consistent, factors lack of skilled labourwith RII value 0.92, improper planning with RII value 0.83 and malfunctioningof equipment with RII value 0.78 are major that would affect the labourproductivity and Pareto analysis shows that factors from efficiency related,management related and technical related are main in declining labour productivityin Indian scenario construction projects. Novelty/Improvement:Decline inlabour productivity is concern for resource management which is critical in executionof construction projects. Efficiency and technical related factors proves to becritical in declining the productivity on job site.
There are different types of relationships that can exist in a supply chain. An integrated hierarchy is where a firm controls all activities from raw material sourcing to distribution. A semi-hierarchy is where firms are owned by the same parent company but operate independently. Co-contracting involves long-term alliances between organizations through equity sharing or technology transfers. Coordinated contracting uses sub-contractors for specific tasks. Coordinated revenue links include licensing and franchising agreements.
IRJET- Identification of Crucial Factor Affecting to Sustainable Construc...IRJET Journal
This document discusses a research study that aimed to identify the crucial factors affecting sustainable construction projects. A literature review was conducted to determine potential factors. A questionnaire survey was then distributed to construction stakeholders to gather data on the importance of factors. 41 potential factors were identified and stakeholders rated them on a scale. The Relative Important Index method was used to analyze the results and rank the factors. The top factors for architects/engineers included cost parameters, minimizing use of non-renewable resources, and minimizing environmental harm. For contractors, the top factors were also cost parameters, minimizing use of non-renewable resources, and minimizing environmental harm. The findings will help decision-makers assess sustainable practices for construction projects.
Vibgyor a sustainability assessment tool for residential buildingeSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Construction Equipment Monitoring By using Relative Important Indices RII Ana...ijtsrd
During the construction phase, selection of right equipment is a important key factor in the success of any construction project. Equipment usage will give fast and accurate results at a reduced cost. Advantage of equipment utilization includes increased rate of output, reduction in overall cost, carrying out activities that cannot be carried out manually etc. Thus proper choice and use of the equipment contributes to quality, economy, safety, speed and timely completion of the project. But the selection of most appropriate equipment from the available options is highly challenging. Therefore, this paper aims to determine a selection criteria based on the fundamental concept of sustainability and provides an assessment framework. Mr. V. D. Sakhare | Dr. M. B. Chougule "Construction Equipment Monitoring: By using Relative Important Indices (RII) Analysis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31012.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/31012/construction-equipment-monitoring-by-using-relative-important-indices-rii-analysis/mr-v-d-sakhare
Barriers to Implement Lean Principles in the Indian Construction IndustryAM Publications
Lean construction emerged from attempts of transferring and applying the Japanese Lean production
philosophy to the construction industry. Lean construction is a confluence of ideas including continuous
improvement, flattened organization structure, efficient usage of resources, elimination of waste, and cooperative
supply chain. Based on the success of Lean Production in manufacturing and the development of Lean Construction
in countries such as Brazil, Denmark and the USA, the application of Lean Construction is currently debated in India.
The aim of the study is identification of barriers to successful implementation of lean construction in the Indian
construction sector. The data was collected by questionnaire survey of project managers of building construction
organizations and senior consultants of architectural and project management firms. The data collected was then
analyzed to rank the main barriers and lean principles are suggested to overcome these barriers
Green Ratings of Residential Buildings: Survey, Analysis and SuggestionsIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on green ratings for residential buildings in India. It aims to analyze the current status of green building concepts in the Sangli and Kolhapur regions of India. The study will assess residential buildings according to the criteria of the SVAGRIHA green building rating system. It will then provide suggestions to improve the buildings' performance and create awareness of green building standards among builders and the public. The analysis will also compare the costs of buildings before and after applying green building criteria. The overall goal is to promote more sustainable residential construction.
Impact of Sustainable Construction on Business DecisionsIRJET Journal
This document discusses how adopting green construction and certification impacts business decisions. It begins by introducing the topic and need for the study. The objectives are to identify how green rating programs impact aspects like design, procurement, and costs during different project phases, and to determine if the impacts are beneficial or detrimental. The methodology involves interviews and a case study comparison. Literature identifies factors like requirements, strategies, design/construction economics, material selection and procurement, construction management, and cost analysis that are impacted. Key points discussed are integrated design processes, higher upfront costs but long term savings, effects on scheduling and materials selection, and analysis showing higher design/construction costs but lower operating costs.
IRJET- Assessment of Role of Material Management in Construction ProjectsIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research study that assessed the role of material management in construction projects. Material management aims to ensure the right quality and quantity of materials are obtained in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. Materials make up 60-70% of construction project costs, so effective material management is important to control costs. The study involved a survey of construction professionals in India to identify and rank factors that affect material management. Training staff, forecasting market prices, and communication between suppliers and purchasers were among the top ranked factors. The study provides a ranking of 64 factors and categorizes them into groups to help identify areas for improved material management practices.
USING LEAN TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE WASTE AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN MUNICIPAL CO...IRJET Journal
This document discusses using lean techniques to reduce waste and improve performance in municipal construction projects. It begins with an abstract that outlines the goal of applying lean construction approaches and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify and prioritize waste in municipal projects. The introduction provides background on lean construction and its benefits. The objectives are then stated as investigating how lean approaches can improve municipal project delivery efficiency and effectiveness. The methodology section describes using AHP to organize data and prioritize initiatives collected from a survey. Results found the top wastes associated with construction management and that over 60% of respondents were from the private sector and located in NCR Delhi.
A STUDY ON THE APPLICABILITY OF QUALITY CIRCLES TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSAmy Roman
This document summarizes a study on the applicability of quality circles to construction projects in India. Quality circles are small groups of employees who meet regularly to identify and solve work-related problems. The study aims to analyze whether quality circles can be effectively applied to the Indian construction industry. A literature review was conducted on quality circles and a questionnaire survey of construction industry personnel was administered. The survey examined conditions needed for quality circles and respondents' opinions. The results were analyzed statistically. The study concluded that while conditions favoring quality circles exist, the temporary nature of construction project teams and current organizational culture may present challenges unless improved.
A study on the applicability of quality circles to construction projectseSAT Journals
Abstract There is a rising need for infrastructural development in the city of Bangalore. As there are over 800 construction, civil engineering, building and development firms in and around the city, there is high competition. One of the factors which proves to be imperative in giving a competitive edge to these firms is good quality of their work among others like improved productivity and timely completion of their projects. Quality circles (QC) have been found to be a simple and productive technique of Total Quality Management (TQM) , despite having low cost of quality. Although QC is native to the production industry, it has been proposed to be implementable in construction industry. QC’s have never reportedly been used in the Indian construction industry. As the construction industry is significantly different from the production industry and the Indian organisational culture is also very different as compared to many countries like Japan where QC’s thrive, this paper seeks to analyse and study the applicability of QCs as an efficient TQM method to construction projects in and around Bangalore city. This paper seeks to accomplish this by highlighting the favourable conditions and hindrances that application of QC’s might face in Indian construction industry. The research methodology includes a detailed literature review and a questionnaire survey. The data was analysed using Index Average Method and percentage representations, both accompanied by descriptive analysis. Based on the analysis of the data obtained from the survey it was concluded that the Indian construction industry possesses various conditions which prove to be highly favourable towards the application of QC, however the temporary nature of the teams formed on construction projects, and the present organisational culture which might not support participative management have been found to be questionable conditions, which require improvement. Key Words: Quality Circles (QC), Total Quality Management (TQM), Participative Management, and Facilitator
IRJET- Improving Labour Productivity in Construction IndustriesIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on improving labor productivity in the construction industry. A questionnaire was distributed to construction professionals to identify and rank factors that affect labor productivity. The factors were classified into 5 groups: manpower, external, communication, resources, and miscellaneous. Statistical analysis methods like Pearson's correlation, ANOVA tests, and mean value analysis were used to analyze the questionnaire data. The results aimed to determine the most significant factors influencing productivity in order to provide recommendations for improving it.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Causes of delay in indian transportation infrastructure projectseSAT Journals
Abstract A survey on time performance of different types of construction projects in western Maharashtra was conducted to determine the causes of delay and their importance according to each of the project participants, i.e., the owner, consultant and the contractor. Sixty four causes of delay were identified during the research. It seems that the problem is common and notable as 72% of the total infrastructure projects reported by all the respondents were delivered late, whereas only 28% were completed on time. Clients’ respondents indicated that 59% of the public projects they were involved in were delivered late. Consultants’ respondents reported that 62% of the projects they were involved in were completed late. Contractors’ respondents also share the same view and articulated that 77% of the projects they are involved in exceeded the preset duration. The top five important causes of construction delays in transportation infrastructure projects are mainly Land Acquisition, Environmental Impact of the project, financial closure, Change orders by the client, Poor site management and supervision by contractor .Respondent’s opinion about the contribution towards the delay is 50 % respondent feels that delay in the construction in mainly due to the contractor. 40 % of respondent feel that client is mainly responsible for the delay in construction projects. And only 10 % of respondent feel that delay mainly occur due to consultant. It is evident that consultant as a mediator has less responsibility in construction delays. Keywords: Transportation infrastructure projects; Construction delays; Questionnaire survey; Relative importance index.
IRJET- Influence of Stakeholder Management on the Success Construction Pr...IRJET Journal
The document discusses stakeholder management in construction projects and its influence on project success. It analyzes current stakeholder management practices through a questionnaire survey of construction professionals. The results show that while stakeholders are important to project success, stakeholder management is not fully embraced in the industry. Most projects do not assign responsibility or provide funding for stakeholder management. Acquiring new information is often why stakeholder interests change. The most effective engagement techniques are design charrettes and Delphi techniques. A compromising strategy is generally the most used response to stakeholders, while avoidance and adaptation are also common. Stakeholder management needs to be a more deliberate strategy to improve project delivery and outcomes.
IRJET- Study on Economic Sustainability of Industrial BuildingsIRJET Journal
This study compares the economic sustainability and construction duration of conventional steel buildings and pre-engineered steel buildings. A construction schedule was created for each building using Microsoft Project software. The results showed that pre-engineered buildings have a shorter construction duration of 89 days compared to 115 days for conventional steel buildings. Additionally, pre-engineered buildings were found to be more economically sustainable with a total construction cost of Rs. 17,60,076 compared to Rs. 26,15,215 for conventional steel buildings, a savings of 32.69%. This is because pre-engineered buildings eliminate on-site fabrication, have less steel usage, and require fewer resources during construction. Therefore, the study concludes that pre-engineered buildings prove
IRJET- Cost Control Methods used in Construction ProjectsIRJET Journal
This document discusses cost control methods used in construction projects. It begins by defining cost control as the process of measuring and collecting cost records and comparing actual progress to plans in order to maximize profit within a designated period while maintaining work quality. It then describes several cost control processes used including identifying cost-influencing factors, mitigation strategies, data collection, and providing recommendations to contractors. The objectives of materials management in cost control are to minimize costs, ensure quality materials are available when needed, reduce inventory levels, and efficiently purchase, handle, and store materials. Effective cost control requires timely responses to cost data in order to take corrective actions.
IRJET- Identification of Critical Factors Affecting Infrastructure Projec...IRJET Journal
This document identifies and analyzes critical factors affecting the performance of infrastructure projects in India. It conducted a literature review to identify potential factors and designed a survey questionnaire to collect data from construction professionals. The survey found that cost overruns, delays in work completion, and improper project planning were the most important factors negatively impacting infrastructure project performance in India. The study aims to help improve infrastructure project outcomes by better understanding the key dependencies and bottlenecks.
Impact assessment of factors affecting information technology projects in riv...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Construction Standards of Residential Buildings Post HandoverIRJET Journal
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Integration Of Primavera For Smart Construction Of Water Tank - BE Civil (Fin...vipuldhumal201
Primavera, a renowned project management software, offers comprehensive features tailored to the needs of construction projects, including circular water tank construction. This abstract presents an overview of how Primavera facilitates the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of circular water tank projects. Primavera enables project managers to create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) for circular water tank projects, breaking down the construction process into manageable tasks. With its robust scheduling capabilities, Primavera assists in establishing realistic timelines, considering factors such as material availability, manpower allocation, and weather conditions. Resources management is critical in circular water tank construction to ensure the availability of skilled labor, equipment, and materials at the right time. Primavera's resource allocation tools help optimize resource utilization and
prevent bottlenecks, thereby enhancing project efficiency.
Key words: Primavera, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Monitoring, Project Resource Allocation, Weather conditions, Labour requirement.
This document summarizes a study examining factors that affect the success of construction projects. 63 factors were identified from literature and grouped into 10 categories: cost, time, quality, productivity, client satisfaction, regular/community satisfaction, people, health/safety, innovation/learning, and environment. A questionnaire survey of owners, consultants, and contractors was conducted to determine their perceptions of the importance of each factor using a relative importance index. The top-ranked factors across the three groups included on-time delivery, quality conformance, leadership skills, and minimizing delays from closures/shortages. Understanding critical success factors can help construction organizations improve project effectiveness.
Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete for pavementseSAT Journals
Abstract
The effect of addition of mono fibers and hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of concrete mixture is studied in the present
investigation. Steel fibers of 1% and polypropylene fibers 0.036% were added individually to the concrete mixture as mono fibers and
then they were added together to form a hybrid fiber reinforced concrete. Mechanical properties such as compressive, split tensile and
flexural strength were determined. The results show that hybrid fibers improve the compressive strength marginally as compared to
mono fibers. Whereas, hybridization improves split tensile strength and flexural strength noticeably.
Keywords:-Hybridization, mono fibers, steel fiber, polypropylene fiber, Improvement in mechanical properties.
Material management in construction – a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The objective of the present study is to understand about all the problems occurring in the company because of improper application
of material management. In construction project operation, often there is a project cost variance in terms of the material, equipments,
manpower, subcontractor, overhead cost, and general condition. Material is the main component in construction projects. Therefore,
if the material management is not properly managed it will create a project cost variance. Project cost can be controlled by taking
corrective actions towards the cost variance. Therefore a methodology is used to diagnose and evaluate the procurement process
involved in material management and launch a continuous improvement was developed and applied. A thorough study was carried
out along with study of cases, surveys and interviews to professionals involved in this area. As a result, a methodology for diagnosis
and improvement was proposed and tested in selected projects. The results obtained show that the main problem of procurement is
related to schedule delays and lack of specified quality for the project. To prevent this situation it is often necessary to dedicate
important resources like money, personnel, time, etc. To monitor and control the process. A great potential for improvement was
detected if state of the art technologies such as, electronic mail, electronic data interchange (EDI), and analysis were applied to the
procurement process. These helped to eliminate the root causes for many types of problems that were detected.
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philosophy to the construction industry. Lean construction is a confluence of ideas including continuous
improvement, flattened organization structure, efficient usage of resources, elimination of waste, and cooperative
supply chain. Based on the success of Lean Production in manufacturing and the development of Lean Construction
in countries such as Brazil, Denmark and the USA, the application of Lean Construction is currently debated in India.
The aim of the study is identification of barriers to successful implementation of lean construction in the Indian
construction sector. The data was collected by questionnaire survey of project managers of building construction
organizations and senior consultants of architectural and project management firms. The data collected was then
analyzed to rank the main barriers and lean principles are suggested to overcome these barriers
Green Ratings of Residential Buildings: Survey, Analysis and SuggestionsIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on green ratings for residential buildings in India. It aims to analyze the current status of green building concepts in the Sangli and Kolhapur regions of India. The study will assess residential buildings according to the criteria of the SVAGRIHA green building rating system. It will then provide suggestions to improve the buildings' performance and create awareness of green building standards among builders and the public. The analysis will also compare the costs of buildings before and after applying green building criteria. The overall goal is to promote more sustainable residential construction.
Impact of Sustainable Construction on Business DecisionsIRJET Journal
This document discusses how adopting green construction and certification impacts business decisions. It begins by introducing the topic and need for the study. The objectives are to identify how green rating programs impact aspects like design, procurement, and costs during different project phases, and to determine if the impacts are beneficial or detrimental. The methodology involves interviews and a case study comparison. Literature identifies factors like requirements, strategies, design/construction economics, material selection and procurement, construction management, and cost analysis that are impacted. Key points discussed are integrated design processes, higher upfront costs but long term savings, effects on scheduling and materials selection, and analysis showing higher design/construction costs but lower operating costs.
IRJET- Assessment of Role of Material Management in Construction ProjectsIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research study that assessed the role of material management in construction projects. Material management aims to ensure the right quality and quantity of materials are obtained in a timely manner at a reasonable cost. Materials make up 60-70% of construction project costs, so effective material management is important to control costs. The study involved a survey of construction professionals in India to identify and rank factors that affect material management. Training staff, forecasting market prices, and communication between suppliers and purchasers were among the top ranked factors. The study provides a ranking of 64 factors and categorizes them into groups to help identify areas for improved material management practices.
USING LEAN TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE WASTE AND IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN MUNICIPAL CO...IRJET Journal
This document discusses using lean techniques to reduce waste and improve performance in municipal construction projects. It begins with an abstract that outlines the goal of applying lean construction approaches and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify and prioritize waste in municipal projects. The introduction provides background on lean construction and its benefits. The objectives are then stated as investigating how lean approaches can improve municipal project delivery efficiency and effectiveness. The methodology section describes using AHP to organize data and prioritize initiatives collected from a survey. Results found the top wastes associated with construction management and that over 60% of respondents were from the private sector and located in NCR Delhi.
A STUDY ON THE APPLICABILITY OF QUALITY CIRCLES TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSAmy Roman
This document summarizes a study on the applicability of quality circles to construction projects in India. Quality circles are small groups of employees who meet regularly to identify and solve work-related problems. The study aims to analyze whether quality circles can be effectively applied to the Indian construction industry. A literature review was conducted on quality circles and a questionnaire survey of construction industry personnel was administered. The survey examined conditions needed for quality circles and respondents' opinions. The results were analyzed statistically. The study concluded that while conditions favoring quality circles exist, the temporary nature of construction project teams and current organizational culture may present challenges unless improved.
A study on the applicability of quality circles to construction projectseSAT Journals
Abstract There is a rising need for infrastructural development in the city of Bangalore. As there are over 800 construction, civil engineering, building and development firms in and around the city, there is high competition. One of the factors which proves to be imperative in giving a competitive edge to these firms is good quality of their work among others like improved productivity and timely completion of their projects. Quality circles (QC) have been found to be a simple and productive technique of Total Quality Management (TQM) , despite having low cost of quality. Although QC is native to the production industry, it has been proposed to be implementable in construction industry. QC’s have never reportedly been used in the Indian construction industry. As the construction industry is significantly different from the production industry and the Indian organisational culture is also very different as compared to many countries like Japan where QC’s thrive, this paper seeks to analyse and study the applicability of QCs as an efficient TQM method to construction projects in and around Bangalore city. This paper seeks to accomplish this by highlighting the favourable conditions and hindrances that application of QC’s might face in Indian construction industry. The research methodology includes a detailed literature review and a questionnaire survey. The data was analysed using Index Average Method and percentage representations, both accompanied by descriptive analysis. Based on the analysis of the data obtained from the survey it was concluded that the Indian construction industry possesses various conditions which prove to be highly favourable towards the application of QC, however the temporary nature of the teams formed on construction projects, and the present organisational culture which might not support participative management have been found to be questionable conditions, which require improvement. Key Words: Quality Circles (QC), Total Quality Management (TQM), Participative Management, and Facilitator
IRJET- Improving Labour Productivity in Construction IndustriesIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on improving labor productivity in the construction industry. A questionnaire was distributed to construction professionals to identify and rank factors that affect labor productivity. The factors were classified into 5 groups: manpower, external, communication, resources, and miscellaneous. Statistical analysis methods like Pearson's correlation, ANOVA tests, and mean value analysis were used to analyze the questionnaire data. The results aimed to determine the most significant factors influencing productivity in order to provide recommendations for improving it.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Causes of delay in indian transportation infrastructure projectseSAT Journals
Abstract A survey on time performance of different types of construction projects in western Maharashtra was conducted to determine the causes of delay and their importance according to each of the project participants, i.e., the owner, consultant and the contractor. Sixty four causes of delay were identified during the research. It seems that the problem is common and notable as 72% of the total infrastructure projects reported by all the respondents were delivered late, whereas only 28% were completed on time. Clients’ respondents indicated that 59% of the public projects they were involved in were delivered late. Consultants’ respondents reported that 62% of the projects they were involved in were completed late. Contractors’ respondents also share the same view and articulated that 77% of the projects they are involved in exceeded the preset duration. The top five important causes of construction delays in transportation infrastructure projects are mainly Land Acquisition, Environmental Impact of the project, financial closure, Change orders by the client, Poor site management and supervision by contractor .Respondent’s opinion about the contribution towards the delay is 50 % respondent feels that delay in the construction in mainly due to the contractor. 40 % of respondent feel that client is mainly responsible for the delay in construction projects. And only 10 % of respondent feel that delay mainly occur due to consultant. It is evident that consultant as a mediator has less responsibility in construction delays. Keywords: Transportation infrastructure projects; Construction delays; Questionnaire survey; Relative importance index.
IRJET- Influence of Stakeholder Management on the Success Construction Pr...IRJET Journal
The document discusses stakeholder management in construction projects and its influence on project success. It analyzes current stakeholder management practices through a questionnaire survey of construction professionals. The results show that while stakeholders are important to project success, stakeholder management is not fully embraced in the industry. Most projects do not assign responsibility or provide funding for stakeholder management. Acquiring new information is often why stakeholder interests change. The most effective engagement techniques are design charrettes and Delphi techniques. A compromising strategy is generally the most used response to stakeholders, while avoidance and adaptation are also common. Stakeholder management needs to be a more deliberate strategy to improve project delivery and outcomes.
IRJET- Study on Economic Sustainability of Industrial BuildingsIRJET Journal
This study compares the economic sustainability and construction duration of conventional steel buildings and pre-engineered steel buildings. A construction schedule was created for each building using Microsoft Project software. The results showed that pre-engineered buildings have a shorter construction duration of 89 days compared to 115 days for conventional steel buildings. Additionally, pre-engineered buildings were found to be more economically sustainable with a total construction cost of Rs. 17,60,076 compared to Rs. 26,15,215 for conventional steel buildings, a savings of 32.69%. This is because pre-engineered buildings eliminate on-site fabrication, have less steel usage, and require fewer resources during construction. Therefore, the study concludes that pre-engineered buildings prove
IRJET- Cost Control Methods used in Construction ProjectsIRJET Journal
This document discusses cost control methods used in construction projects. It begins by defining cost control as the process of measuring and collecting cost records and comparing actual progress to plans in order to maximize profit within a designated period while maintaining work quality. It then describes several cost control processes used including identifying cost-influencing factors, mitigation strategies, data collection, and providing recommendations to contractors. The objectives of materials management in cost control are to minimize costs, ensure quality materials are available when needed, reduce inventory levels, and efficiently purchase, handle, and store materials. Effective cost control requires timely responses to cost data in order to take corrective actions.
IRJET- Identification of Critical Factors Affecting Infrastructure Projec...IRJET Journal
This document identifies and analyzes critical factors affecting the performance of infrastructure projects in India. It conducted a literature review to identify potential factors and designed a survey questionnaire to collect data from construction professionals. The survey found that cost overruns, delays in work completion, and improper project planning were the most important factors negatively impacting infrastructure project performance in India. The study aims to help improve infrastructure project outcomes by better understanding the key dependencies and bottlenecks.
Impact assessment of factors affecting information technology projects in riv...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Construction Standards of Residential Buildings Post HandoverIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on construction defects found in residential buildings after handover to residents. The study used a post-occupancy evaluation technique involving surveys of residents to identify defects. Key findings included that the most common defects were leakages and cracks. The locations with the most defects were the kitchen, bathroom, and washroom. Possible causes of defects identified were poor quality materials and poor workmanship. The goal of the study was to improve construction standards by learning from resident feedback on defects.
Integration Of Primavera For Smart Construction Of Water Tank - BE Civil (Fin...vipuldhumal201
Primavera, a renowned project management software, offers comprehensive features tailored to the needs of construction projects, including circular water tank construction. This abstract presents an overview of how Primavera facilitates the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of circular water tank projects. Primavera enables project managers to create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) for circular water tank projects, breaking down the construction process into manageable tasks. With its robust scheduling capabilities, Primavera assists in establishing realistic timelines, considering factors such as material availability, manpower allocation, and weather conditions. Resources management is critical in circular water tank construction to ensure the availability of skilled labor, equipment, and materials at the right time. Primavera's resource allocation tools help optimize resource utilization and
prevent bottlenecks, thereby enhancing project efficiency.
Key words: Primavera, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Monitoring, Project Resource Allocation, Weather conditions, Labour requirement.
This document summarizes a study examining factors that affect the success of construction projects. 63 factors were identified from literature and grouped into 10 categories: cost, time, quality, productivity, client satisfaction, regular/community satisfaction, people, health/safety, innovation/learning, and environment. A questionnaire survey of owners, consultants, and contractors was conducted to determine their perceptions of the importance of each factor using a relative importance index. The top-ranked factors across the three groups included on-time delivery, quality conformance, leadership skills, and minimizing delays from closures/shortages. Understanding critical success factors can help construction organizations improve project effectiveness.
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Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete for pavementseSAT Journals
Abstract
The effect of addition of mono fibers and hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of concrete mixture is studied in the present
investigation. Steel fibers of 1% and polypropylene fibers 0.036% were added individually to the concrete mixture as mono fibers and
then they were added together to form a hybrid fiber reinforced concrete. Mechanical properties such as compressive, split tensile and
flexural strength were determined. The results show that hybrid fibers improve the compressive strength marginally as compared to
mono fibers. Whereas, hybridization improves split tensile strength and flexural strength noticeably.
Keywords:-Hybridization, mono fibers, steel fiber, polypropylene fiber, Improvement in mechanical properties.
Material management in construction – a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
The objective of the present study is to understand about all the problems occurring in the company because of improper application
of material management. In construction project operation, often there is a project cost variance in terms of the material, equipments,
manpower, subcontractor, overhead cost, and general condition. Material is the main component in construction projects. Therefore,
if the material management is not properly managed it will create a project cost variance. Project cost can be controlled by taking
corrective actions towards the cost variance. Therefore a methodology is used to diagnose and evaluate the procurement process
involved in material management and launch a continuous improvement was developed and applied. A thorough study was carried
out along with study of cases, surveys and interviews to professionals involved in this area. As a result, a methodology for diagnosis
and improvement was proposed and tested in selected projects. The results obtained show that the main problem of procurement is
related to schedule delays and lack of specified quality for the project. To prevent this situation it is often necessary to dedicate
important resources like money, personnel, time, etc. To monitor and control the process. A great potential for improvement was
detected if state of the art technologies such as, electronic mail, electronic data interchange (EDI), and analysis were applied to the
procurement process. These helped to eliminate the root causes for many types of problems that were detected.
Managing drought short term strategies in semi arid regions a case studyeSAT Journals
Abstract
Drought management needs multidisciplinary action. Interdisciplinary efforts among the experts in various fields of the droughts
prone areas are helpful to achieve tangible and permanent solution for this recurring problem. The Gulbarga district having the total
area around 16, 240 sq.km, and accounts 8.45 per cent of the Karnataka state area. The district has been situated with latitude 17º 19'
60" North and longitude of 76 º 49' 60" east. The district is situated entirely on the Deccan plateau positioned at a height of 300 to
750 m above MSL. Sub-tropical, semi-arid type is one among the drought prone districts of Karnataka State. The drought
management is very important for a district like Gulbarga. In this paper various short term strategies are discussed to mitigate the
drought condition in the district.
Keywords: Drought, South-West monsoon, Semi-Arid, Rainfall, Strategies etc.
Life cycle cost analysis of overlay for an urban road in bangaloreeSAT Journals
Abstract
Pavements are subjected to severe condition of stresses and weathering effects from the day they are constructed and opened to traffic
mainly due to its fatigue behavior and environmental effects. Therefore, pavement rehabilitation is one of the most important
components of entire road systems. This paper highlights the design of concrete pavement with added mono fibers like polypropylene,
steel and hybrid fibres for a widened portion of existing concrete pavement and various overlay alternatives for an existing
bituminous pavement in an urban road in Bangalore. Along with this, Life cycle cost analyses at these sections are done by Net
Present Value (NPV) method to identify the most feasible option. The results show that though the initial cost of construction of
concrete overlay is high, over a period of time it prove to be better than the bituminous overlay considering the whole life cycle cost.
The economic analysis also indicates that, out of the three fibre options, hybrid reinforced concrete would be economical without
compromising the performance of the pavement.
Keywords: - Fatigue, Life cycle cost analysis, Net Present Value method, Overlay, Rehabilitation
Laboratory studies of dense bituminous mixes ii with reclaimed asphalt materialseSAT Journals
Abstract
The issue of growing demand on our nation’s roadways over that past couple of decades, decreasing budgetary funds, and the need to
provide a safe, efficient, and cost effective roadway system has led to a dramatic increase in the need to rehabilitate our existing
pavements and the issue of building sustainable road infrastructure in India. With these emergency of the mentioned needs and this
are today’s burning issue and has become the purpose of the study.
In the present study, the samples of existing bituminous layer materials were collected from NH-48(Devahalli to Hassan) site.The
mixtures were designed by Marshall Method as per Asphalt institute (MS-II) at 20% and 30% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).
RAP material was blended with virgin aggregate such that all specimens tested for the, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II (DBM-II)
gradation as per Ministry of Roads, Transport, and Highways (MoRT&H) and cost analysis were carried out to know the economics.
Laboratory results and analysis showed the use of recycled materials showed significant variability in Marshall Stability, and the
variability increased with the increase in RAP content. The saving can be realized from utilization of recycled materials as per the
methodology, the reduction in the total cost is 19%, 30%, comparing with the virgin mixes.
Keywords: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, Marshall Stability, MS-II, Dense Bituminous Macadam-II
Laboratory investigation of expansive soil stabilized with natural inorganic ...eSAT Journals
This document summarizes a study on stabilizing expansive black cotton soil with the natural inorganic stabilizer RBI-81. Laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the effect of RBI-81 on the soil's engineering properties. The tests showed that with 2% RBI-81 and 28 days of curing, the unconfined compressive strength increased by around 250% and the CBR value improved by approximately 400% compared to the untreated soil. Overall, the study found that RBI-81 effectively improved the strength properties of the black cotton soil and its suitability as a soil stabilizer was supported.
Influence of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block masonry p...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Reinforced masonry was developed to exploit the strength potential of masonry and to solve its lack of tensile strength. Experimental
and analytical studies have been carried out to investigate the effect of reinforcement on the behavior of hollow concrete block
masonry prisms under compression and to predict ultimate failure compressive strength. In the numerical program, three dimensional
non-linear finite elements (FE) model based on the micro-modeling approach is developed for both unreinforced and reinforced
masonry prisms using ANSYS (14.5). The proposed FE model uses multi-linear stress-strain relationships to model the non-linear
behavior of hollow concrete block, mortar, and grout. Willam-Warnke’s five parameter failure theory has been adopted to model the
failure of masonry materials. The comparison of the numerical and experimental results indicates that the FE models can successfully
capture the highly nonlinear behavior of the physical specimens and accurately predict their strength and failure mechanisms.
Keywords: Structural masonry, Hollow concrete block prism, grout, Compression failure, Finite element method,
Numerical modeling.
Influence of compaction energy on soil stabilized with chemical stabilizereSAT Journals
This document summarizes a study on the influence of compaction energy on soil stabilized with a chemical stabilizer. Laboratory tests were conducted on locally available loamy soil treated with a patented polymer liquid stabilizer and compacted at four different energy levels. The study found that increasing the compaction effort increased the density of both untreated and treated soil, but the rate of increase was lower for stabilized soil. Treating the soil with the stabilizer improved its unconfined compressive strength and resilient modulus, and reduced accumulated plastic strain, with these properties further improved by higher compaction efforts. The stabilized soil exhibited strength and performance benefits compared to the untreated soil.
Geographical information system (gis) for water resources managementeSAT Journals
This document describes a hydrological framework developed in the form of a Hydrologic Information System (HIS) to meet the information needs of various government departments related to water management in a state. The HIS consists of a hydrological database coupled with tools for collecting and analyzing spatial and non-spatial water resources data. It also incorporates a hydrological model to indirectly assess water balance components over space and time. A web-based GIS portal was created to allow users to access and visualize the hydrological data, as well as outputs from the SWAT hydrological model. The framework is intended to facilitate integrated water resources planning and management across different administrative levels.
Forest type mapping of bidar forest division, karnataka using geoinformatics ...eSAT Journals
Abstract
The study demonstrate the potentiality of satellite remote sensing technique for the generation of baseline information on forest types
including tree plantation details in Bidar forest division, Karnataka covering an area of 5814.60Sq.Kms. The Total Area of Bidar
forest division is 5814Sq.Kms analysis of the satellite data in the study area reveals that about 84% of the total area is Covered by
crop land, 1.778% of the area is covered by dry deciduous forest, 1.38 % of mixed plantation, which is very threatening to the
environmental stability of the forest, future plantation site has been mapped. With the use of latest Geo-informatics technology proper
and exact condition of the trees can be observed and necessary precautions can be taken for future plantation works in an appropriate
manner
Keywords:-RS, GIS, GPS, Forest Type, Tree Plantation
Factors influencing compressive strength of geopolymer concreteeSAT Journals
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To study effects of several factors on the properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete on the compressive strength and also the
cost comparison with the normal concrete. The test variables were molarities of sodium hydroxide(NaOH) 8M,14M and 16M, ratio of
NaOH to sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5, alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio 0.35 and 0.40 and replacement of water in
Na2SiO3 solution by 10%, 20% and 30% were used in the present study. The test results indicated that the highest compressive
strength 54 MPa was observed for 16M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 2.5 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35. Lowest
compressive strength of 27 MPa was observed for 8M of NaOH, ratio of NaOH to Na2SiO3 is 1 and alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of
0.40. Alkaline liquid to fly ash ratio of 0.35, water replacement of 10% and 30% for 8 and 16 molarity of NaOH and has resulted in
compressive strength of 36 MPa and 20 MPa respectively. Superplasticiser dosage of 2 % by weight of fly ash has given higher
strength in all cases.
Keywords: compressive strength, alkaline liquid, fly ash
Experimental investigation on circular hollow steel columns in filled with li...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Composite Circular hollow Steel tubes with and without GFRP infill for three different grades of Light weight concrete are tested for
ultimate load capacity and axial shortening , under Cyclic loading. Steel tubes are compared for different lengths, cross sections and
thickness. Specimens were tested separately after adopting Taguchi’s L9 (Latin Squares) Orthogonal array in order to save the initial
experimental cost on number of specimens and experimental duration. Analysis was carried out using ANN (Artificial Neural
Network) technique with the assistance of Mini Tab- a statistical soft tool. Comparison for predicted, experimental & ANN output is
obtained from linear regression plots. From this research study, it can be concluded that *Cross sectional area of steel tube has most
significant effect on ultimate load carrying capacity, *as length of steel tube increased- load carrying capacity decreased & *ANN
modeling predicted acceptable results. Thus ANN tool can be utilized for predicting ultimate load carrying capacity for composite
columns.
Keywords: Light weight concrete, GFRP, Artificial Neural Network, Linear Regression, Back propagation, orthogonal
Array, Latin Squares
Experimental behavior of circular hsscfrc filled steel tubular columns under ...eSAT Journals
This document summarizes an experimental study that tested circular concrete-filled steel tube columns with varying parameters. 45 specimens were tested with different fiber percentages (0-2%), tube diameter-to-wall-thickness ratios (D/t from 15-25), and length-to-diameter (L/d) ratios (from 2.97-7.04). The results found that columns filled with fiber-reinforced concrete exhibited higher stiffness, equal ductility, and enhanced energy absorption compared to those filled with plain concrete. The load carrying capacity increased with fiber content up to 1.5% but not at 2.0%. The analytical predictions of failure load closely matched the experimental values.
Evaluation of punching shear in flat slabseSAT Journals
Abstract
Flat-slab construction has been widely used in construction today because of many advantages that it offers. The basic philosophy in
the design of flat slab is to consider only gravity forces; this method ignores the effect of punching shear due to unbalanced moments
at the slab column junction which is critical. An attempt has been made to generate generalized design sheets which accounts both
punching shear due to gravity loads and unbalanced moments for cases (a) interior column; (b) edge column (bending perpendicular
to shorter edge); (c) edge column (bending parallel to shorter edge); (d) corner column. These design sheets are prepared as per
codal provisions of IS 456-2000. These design sheets will be helpful in calculating the shear reinforcement to be provided at the
critical section which is ignored in many design offices. Apart from its usefulness in evaluating punching shear and the necessary
shear reinforcement, the design sheets developed will enable the designer to fix the depth of flat slab during the initial phase of the
design.
Keywords: Flat slabs, punching shear, unbalanced moment.
Evaluation of performance of intake tower dam for recent earthquake in indiaeSAT Journals
Abstract
Intake towers are typically tall, hollow, reinforced concrete structures and form entrance to reservoir outlet works. A parametric
study on dynamic behavior of circular cylindrical towers can be carried out to study the effect of depth of submergence, wall thickness
and slenderness ratio, and also effect on tower considering dynamic analysis for time history function of different soil condition and
by Goyal and Chopra accounting interaction effects of added hydrodynamic mass of surrounding and inside water in intake tower of
dam
Key words: Hydrodynamic mass, Depth of submergence, Reservoir, Time history analysis,
Evaluation of operational efficiency of urban road network using travel time ...eSAT Journals
This document evaluates the operational efficiency of an urban road network in Tiruchirappalli, India using travel time reliability measures. Traffic volume and travel times were collected using video data from 8-10 AM on various roads. Average travel times, 95th percentile travel times, and buffer time indexes were calculated to assess reliability. Non-motorized vehicles were found to most impact reliability on one road. A relationship between buffer time index and traffic volume was developed. Finally, a travel time model was created and validated based on length, speed, and volume.
Estimation of surface runoff in nallur amanikere watershed using scs cn methodeSAT Journals
Abstract
The development of watershed aims at productive utilization of all the available natural resources in the entire area extending from
ridge line to stream outlet. The per capita availability of land for cultivation has been decreasing over the years. Therefore, water and
the related land resources must be developed, utilized and managed in an integrated and comprehensive manner. Remote sensing and
GIS techniques are being increasingly used for planning, management and development of natural resources. The study area, Nallur
Amanikere watershed geographically lies between 110 38’ and 110 52’ N latitude and 760 30’ and 760 50’ E longitude with an area of
415.68 Sq. km. The thematic layers such as land use/land cover and soil maps were derived from remotely sensed data and overlayed
through ArcGIS software to assign the curve number on polygon wise. The daily rainfall data of six rain gauge stations in and around
the watershed (2001-2011) was used to estimate the daily runoff from the watershed using Soil Conservation Service - Curve Number
(SCS-CN) method. The runoff estimated from the SCS-CN model was then used to know the variation of runoff potential with different
land use/land cover and with different soil conditions.
Keywords: Watershed, Nallur watershed, Surface runoff, Rainfall-Runoff, SCS-CN, Remote Sensing, GIS.
Estimation of morphometric parameters and runoff using rs & gis techniqueseSAT Journals
This document summarizes a study that used remote sensing and GIS techniques to estimate morphometric parameters and runoff for the Yagachi catchment area in India over a 10-year period. Morphometric analysis was conducted to understand the hydrological response at the micro-watershed level. Daily runoff was estimated using the SCS curve number model. The results showed a positive correlation between rainfall and runoff. Land use/land cover changes between 2001-2010 were found to impact estimated runoff amounts. Remote sensing approaches provided an effective means to model runoff for this large, ungauged area.
Effect of variation of plastic hinge length on the results of non linear anal...eSAT Journals
Abstract The nonlinear Static procedure also well known as pushover analysis is method where in monotonically increasing loads are applied to the structure till the structure is unable to resist any further load. It is a popular tool for seismic performance evaluation of existing and new structures. In literature lot of research has been carried out on conventional pushover analysis and after knowing deficiency efforts have been made to improve it. But actual test results to verify the analytically obtained pushover results are rarely available. It has been found that some amount of variation is always expected to exist in seismic demand prediction of pushover analysis. Initial study is carried out by considering user defined hinge properties and default hinge length. Attempt is being made to assess the variation of pushover analysis results by considering user defined hinge properties and various hinge length formulations available in literature and results compared with experimentally obtained results based on test carried out on a G+2 storied RCC framed structure. For the present study two geometric models viz bare frame and rigid frame model is considered and it is found that the results of pushover analysis are very sensitive to geometric model and hinge length adopted. Keywords: Pushover analysis, Base shear, Displacement, hinge length, moment curvature analysis
Effect of use of recycled materials on indirect tensile strength of asphalt c...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Depletion of natural resources and aggregate quarries for the road construction is a serious problem to procure materials. Hence
recycling or reuse of material is beneficial. On emphasizing development in sustainable construction in the present era, recycling of
asphalt pavements is one of the effective and proven rehabilitation processes. For the laboratory investigations reclaimed asphalt
pavement (RAP) from NH-4 and crumb rubber modified binder (CRMB-55) was used. Foundry waste was used as a replacement to
conventional filler. Laboratory tests were conducted on asphalt concrete mixes with 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent replacement with RAP.
These test results were compared with conventional mixes and asphalt concrete mixes with complete binder extracted RAP
aggregates. Mix design was carried out by Marshall Method. The Marshall Tests indicated highest stability values for asphalt
concrete (AC) mixes with 60% RAP. The optimum binder content (OBC) decreased with increased in RAP in AC mixes. The Indirect
Tensile Strength (ITS) for AC mixes with RAP also was found to be higher when compared to conventional AC mixes at 300C.
Keywords: Reclaimed asphalt pavement, Foundry waste, Recycling, Marshall Stability, Indirect tensile strength.
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Comparative analysis between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquapon...bijceesjournal
The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needs water, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use and minimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The study applied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponic methods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significant factors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponics and reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number of fruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop than the traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement. Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditional aquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, and dead fish.
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Construction industry survey and study the sustainable public procurement
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SURVEY AND STUDY THE
SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Deepali D Kadam1
, R.V.Devalkar2
1
M.E Construction Mgt. Student, Civil Engineering, N.D.M.V.P.S’S.K.B.T.C.O.E Nasik, Maharashtra, India
2
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, N.D.M.V.P.S’S.K.B.T.C.O.E Nasik, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
In India construction industry is improving the social, economic and environmental indicators of sustainability. We aware about
that the endangering the future of forth coming generations due to leaving depleted resources or no resources. As far as concerns
with growing sustainability have led the construction industry to adopt various policies for reducing the impacts caused by
construction activities. The aim of this study are to find out the awareness and extent to which sustainable procurement practices
in Nasik city is carried in construction industry. To find out what construction industry thinks on sustainable procurement. In this
qualitative methods is used which are based on descriptive scales. The entire analysis is carried out by statistical analysis method
and relative important index, and then by the score computed ranking is be done. There are many barriers that came forward
through the survey which needs to be worked out by the industry so that such an important issue can be solved. Lack of
sustainable performance in the project is because of issue is not being brought into the focus and even the industry is not well
known about the benefits of the green products. From the overall survey carried it can be concluded that the entire topic needs to
be focused and for the same experts opinion and views for the same should be taken into consideration, and also use of
sustainable materials should be increased and social awareness should be created.
Keywords: Sustainable Public Procurement, Relative Important Index, Sustainable Development
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1. INTRODUCTION
Now a day’s industries are more concentrating and involved
in designing and implementing sustainable procurement
policies and keep attention on how environmental issues and
issues relating to other aspects of the sustainable
development pillars can be integrated in the procurement
process activities. In India construction industry is
improving the social, economic and environmental
indicators of sustainability. We are aware about that the
endangering the future of forth coming generations due to
leaving depleted resources or no resources. Therefore
construction industry in India an active effort is extremely
essential for sustainable development and leave resources
for the future generation to satisfy their needs. In recent
years, the construction industry has also adopted green
public procurement in which a process whereby contracting
authorities aim is to procure services and products that meet
environmental requirements. In some cases the green public
procurement has stretched to sustainable public procurement
in which involves the incorporation of both environmental
and social aspects in the procurement of services and
products. Sustainability in the construction industry is a
significant challenge. This challenge is due to the
requirement of high levels of support among project
stakeholders on the one hand and coordination between
project planning and implementation on the other hand.
Traditional procurement has play complete attention upon
value for money considerations. Sustainable procurement
the aim and challenge is to integrate environmental and
social considerations into the procurement process with the
reducing adverse impacts upon health, social conditions and
the environment by saving valuable costs for public sector
organizations and the community at large extent.
Sustainable procurement is a key part of an overall push for
sustainable development by governments.
2. METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Method
In this Qualitative methods will be used which are based on
descriptive scales, and are used for describing the likelihood
and impact. The aim of this present work is to find out the
important factors affecting on performance of procurement
based on Principle of Sustainability i.e technical, social,
economic and environmental aspect. The questionnaire
interview was carried out among 53 construction companies
which are located in the Nasik region of Maharashtra
(India). The 53 interviews took place over a 3 month period
between August to October 2015 and each lasted
approximately half hours. The questionnaire was carried
through face-to-face interviews and it consisted of 56 closed
ended questions. The interviews reflects the opinion of
experts from 53 firms, it is believed that they can give an
idea about the important factors affecting on performance of
procurement based on Principle of Sustainability in the
Nasik region, Maharashtra (India) construction industry.
Descriptive survey is preferred because it gives quick
answers to the questions and does not consume much time
of the respondents. The entire analysis will be carried out by
Relative Important Index, and then by the score computed
ranking will be done.
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2.2 Relative Important Index
Relative important index is a regression-based index which
summarizes the magnitude of socio-economic status.RII is
useful because it takes into account the size of the
population and the relative disadvantage experienced by
different groups. By using this method we can rank a
particular aspect by means of the score computed which
depends upon the total responses received in terms of scale
by the highest scale value multiplied by number of
responses.
RII = ∑W/A×N
Where,
W= Weighting given to each factor by the respondents and
ranges from 1 to 5
Where ‘1’ is no significant,
‘5’ extremely significant
A= Highest weight
N= Total no. of respondents
3. RESULT
Overall 53 questionnaires was prepared and sent to various
companies through mails, and personal meetings.
Table 1. Show the questionnaire response rate
Question-
naire
Sent
Response
Received
Rejected Incomplete Total
53 27 10 16 53
Questionnaire Response Rate = 51%
Table 2. Showing technical aspects importance as per the
respondent
Sr.No Technical Aspects RII Rank
1 Building Byelaws,
®ulations 0.874074
1
2 Project Type 0.755556 5
3 Project Team Size 0.681481 7
4 Procurement Methods 0.785185 3
5 Project Completion Time 0.696296 6
6 Early Completion of
Project 0.585185
9
7 Project work flexibility 0.474074 10
8 Construction Risk 0.837037 2
9 Pre Contract Planning 0.777778 4
10 Cost overrun 0.688889 8
Table 3. Showing economic aspects as per the respondents
Sr.No Economic Aspect RII Rank
1 Local available material 0.822222 3
2 Procured material cost 0.8 4
3 Reuse of materials 0.733333 7
4 Material cost and its
reduction 0.733333
7
5 Quality of material 0.859259 1
6 Budget problems 0.703704 8
7 Shortage of suppliers 0.622222 9
8 Operational cost 0.748148 6
9 Greater efficiency 0.844444 2
10 New market opportunities 0.777778 5
Table 4. Showing environmental aspects as per the
respondents
Sr.No Environmental aspects RII Rank
1 Ecofriendly materials 0.725926 6
2 Protect the natural
environment
0.814815 3
3 Minimum resource
consumption
0.785185 4
4 Use of Lower hazardous
material
0.881481 1
5 Use of Green Products 0.6 9
6 Optimum use of
resources
0.659259 8
7 Effective disposal of
construction waste
0.844444 2
8 Climate change 0.518519 10
9 Emissions, effluents and
waste
0.777778 5
10 Use of water 0.696296 7
Table 5. Showing social aspects as per the respondents
Sr.No Social Aspects RII Rank
1
Management internal
issues
0.614815 9
2 Labor management issues 0.674074 7
3 Past experience 0.755556 4
4 Past performance 0.755556 4
5
Customer health and
safety
0.725926 5
6
Client’s needs and its
satisfaction
0.874074 2
7
Social awareness about
sustainable procurement
of construction materials
0.659259 8
8
ethical and responsible
treatment of labor
0.77037 3
9
Maximum use of local
suppliers
0.681481 6
10
Maintaining good
relations
0.903704 1
Table 6. Showing probable reasons due to which sustainable
procurement is not being practiced at high rate
Sr.No Probable reasons RII Rank
1 The lack of Building
Codes and Regulation
0.851852
2
2 Higher investment cost 0.807407 4
3 The lack of strategy that
promote sustainable
construction
0.688889
8
4 Lack of professional
knowledge
0.77037
5
5 Lack of Technology 0.696296 7
6 Lack of Government
support
0.62963
9
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7 Increased Documentation 0.474074 10
8 Lack of Demand 0.837037 3
9 Risk of investment 0.859259 1
10 Lack of Expertise 0.733333 6
4. CONCLUSION
From the overall survey carried it can be concluded that the
entire topic needs to be focused and for the same experts
opinion and views for the same should be taken into
consideration, and also use of sustainable materials should
be increased and social awareness should be created. As per
the technical aspect building byelaws and regulations are
considered there should be more precise information
compiling use of sustainable materials and procurement
methods and also there should be good awareness among the
top level to the bottom level personnel’s along with the
labors indulged in the project so as to reduce the
construction risk which will help increase use of sustainable
public procurement ways and methods thus helping the
nature and the environment. As per the economic aspect in
case of sustainable public procurement all the points can
only be achieved when the customer is ready to pay high
cost since sustainable materials are costlier than the
traditional ones which are easily available locally and with
which the workers work with greater efficiency. As per the
environmental aspect use of lower hazardous material,
Effective disposal of construction waste, protecting the
natural environment are some of the points which are
considered at the top most level. As per the social aspect
social dignity can only be maintained if the company
maintains and looks towards the interest of the people for
whom they are doing the business. As per the probable
reasons due to which sustainable procurement is not being
practiced at high rate because of the risk of investment, the
lack of building codes and regulation, lack of demand, the
higher investment cost, and the lack of professional
knowledge are the very important points which should be
worked out very seriously by the industry increase use of
sustainable public procurement. Now this can be achieved
only if good awareness is created and there are strict rules
and byelaws enforcing the use of such sustainable public
procurement methods and materials, thus by helping to
achieve the principle of sustainability in favor of the entire
earth and human beings.
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