Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021

Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 625
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ISBN-10 : 9789811909689
ISBN-13 : 9811909687
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021 by : Scott Walbridge

This book comprises the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering 2021. The contents of this volume focus on specialty conferences in construction, environmental, hydrotechnical, materials, structures, transportation engineering, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.

Workforce Optimization Workbook for Transportation Construction Projects

Workforce Optimization Workbook for Transportation Construction Projects
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 80
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ISBN-10 : 0309481120
ISBN-13 : 9780309481120
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Workforce Optimization Workbook for Transportation Construction Projects by : Timothy R. B. Taylor

State transportation agencies are increasingly tasked with doing more with less in managing highway transportation networks. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP Research Report 923: Workforce Optimization Workbook for Transportation Construction Projects provides state transportation agencies with guidance to identify their construction staffing needs and how to best allocate their state or consultant engineering and inspection staff and consultant resources to highway construction projects. The guidance provides 35 specific staffing strategies that may help alleviate construction staff challenges.

Forecasting Highway Construction Staffing Requirements

Forecasting Highway Construction Staffing Requirements
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : UCBK:C101770451
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Forecasting Highway Construction Staffing Requirements by : Timothy R. B. Taylor

"Adequate construction staffing is critical for performance of highway construction projects. The variable nature of these projects, however, can make it difficult to estimate construction staff requirements for both the short and long term. This study gathered information on the methods being used at highway transportation agencies to forecast staffing requirements. These methods are diverse and range from simple heuristics based on generic project types to multi-variate regression models developed from historical project data. Information for this study was acquired through a literature review, surveys of state transportation agencies, and site visits to non-state agencies. Timothy R.B. Taylor and William F. Maloney, University of Kentucky Department of Civil Engineering, Lexington, Kentucky, collected and synthesized the information and wrote the report. The members of the topic panel are acknowledged on the preceding page. This synthesis is an immediately useful document that records the practices that were acceptable with the limitations of the knowledge available at the time of its preparation. As progress in research and practice continues, new knowledge will be added to that now at hand"--Preface.

Transportation Planning Handbook

Transportation Planning Handbook
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 1204
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ISBN-10 : 9781118762356
ISBN-13 : 1118762355
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Transportation Planning Handbook by : ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)

A multi-disciplinary approach to transportation planning fundamentals The Transportation Planning Handbook is a comprehensive, practice-oriented reference that presents the fundamental concepts of transportation planning alongside proven techniques. This new fourth edition is more strongly focused on serving the needs of all users, the role of safety in the planning process, and transportation planning in the context of societal concerns, including the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. The content structure has been redesigned with a new format that promotes a more functionally driven multimodal approach to planning, design, and implementation, including guidance toward the latest tools and technology. The material has been updated to reflect the latest changes to major transportation resources such as the HCM, MUTCD, HSM, and more, including the most current ADA accessibility regulations. Transportation planning has historically followed the rational planning model of defining objectives, identifying problems, generating and evaluating alternatives, and developing plans. Planners are increasingly expected to adopt a more multi-disciplinary approach, especially in light of the rising importance of sustainability and environmental concerns. This book presents the fundamentals of transportation planning in a multidisciplinary context, giving readers a practical reference for day-to-day answers. Serve the needs of all users Incorporate safety into the planning process Examine the latest transportation planning software packages Get up to date on the latest standards, recommendations, and codes Developed by The Institute of Transportation Engineers, this book is the culmination of over seventy years of transportation planning solutions, fully updated to reflect the needs of a changing society. For a comprehensive guide with practical answers, The Transportation Planning Handbook is an essential reference.

Transportation Decision Making

Transportation Decision Making
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 576
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ISBN-10 : 9781118169667
ISBN-13 : 1118169662
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Transportation Decision Making by : Kumares C. Sinha

This pioneering text provides a holistic approach to decisionmaking in transportation project development and programming, whichcan help transportation professionals to optimize their investmentchoices. The authors present a proven set of methodologies forevaluating transportation projects that ensures that all costs andimpacts are taken into consideration. The text's logical organization gets readers started with asolid foundation in basic principles and then progressively buildson that foundation. Topics covered include: Developing performance measures for evaluation, estimatingtravel demand, and costing transportation projects Performing an economic efficiency evaluation that accounts forsuch factors as travel time, safety, and vehicle operatingcosts Evaluating a project's impact on economic development and landuse as well as its impact on society and culture Assessing a project's environmental impact, including airquality, noise, ecology, water resources, and aesthetics Evaluating alternative projects on the basis of multipleperformance criteria Programming transportation investments so that resources can beoptimally allocated to meet facility-specific and system-widegoals Each chapter begins with basic definitions and concepts followedby a methodology for impact assessment. Relevant legislation isdiscussed and available software for performing evaluations ispresented. At the end of each chapter, readers are providedresources for detailed investigation of particular topics. Theseinclude Internet sites and publications of international anddomestic agencies and research institutions. The authors alsoprovide a companion Web site that offers updates, data foranalysis, and case histories of project evaluation and decisionmaking. Given that billions of dollars are spent each year ontransportation systems in the United States alone, and that thereis a need for thorough and rational evaluation and decision makingfor cost-effective system preservation and improvement, this textshould be on the desks of all transportation planners, engineers,and educators. With exercises in every chapter, this text is anideal coursebook for the subject of transportation systems analysisand evaluation.

Construction Research Congress 2010

Construction Research Congress 2010
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Publisher : ASCE Publications
Total Pages : 772
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ISBN-10 : 0784411093
ISBN-13 : 9780784411094
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Construction Research Congress 2010 by : Janaka Ruwanpura

This peer-reviewed proceedings contains 156 papers presented at the 2010 Construction Research Congress from May 8 to 10 in Alberta, Canada. Fourteen countries were represented at this meeting and these papers cover over 15 general state-of-knowledge areas in construction engineering and management. The goal of Construction Research Congress 2010: Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice is to address and analyze revolutionary research findings, technological advances, emergent trends, and functional characteristics that are shaping the future of the industry. This proceedings will be invaluable to construction engineers and researchers, owners, consultants, contractors, and others involved in the architecture-engineering-construction industry.

Accelerated Bridge Construction

Accelerated Bridge Construction
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 651
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ISBN-10 : 9780124072251
ISBN-13 : 0124072259
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Accelerated Bridge Construction by : Mohiuddin Ali Khan

The traveling public has no patience for prolonged, high cost construction projects. This puts highway construction contractors under intense pressure to minimize traffic disruptions and construction cost. Actively promoted by the Federal Highway Administration, there are hundreds of accelerated bridge construction (ABC) construction programs in the United States, Europe and Japan. Accelerated Bridge Construction: Best Practices and Techniques provides a wide range of construction techniques, processes and technologies designed to maximize bridge construction or reconstruction operations while minimizing project delays and community disruption. - Describes design methods for accelerated bridge substructure construction; reducing foundation construction time and methods by using pile bents - Explains applications to steel bridges, temporary bridges in place of detours using quick erection and demolition - Covers design-build systems' boon to ABC; development of software; use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) - Includes applications to glulam and sawn lumber bridges, precast concrete bridges, precast joints details; use of lightweight aggregate concrete, aluminum and high-performance steel

AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide

AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide
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Publisher : AASHTO
Total Pages : 458
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ISBN-10 : 9781560514992
ISBN-13 : 156051499X
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide by : American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Aims to encourage transportation agencies to address strategic questions as they confront the task of managing the surface transportation system. Drawn form both national and international knowledge and experience, it provides guidance to State Department of Transportation (DOT) decision makers, as well as county and municipal transportation agencies, to assist them in realizing the most from financial resources now and into the future, preserving highway assets, and providing the service expected by customers. Divided into two parts, Part one focuses on leadership and goal and objective setintg, while Part two is more technically oriented. Appendices include work sheets and case studies.

Logistics Transportation Systems

Logistics Transportation Systems
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 455
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ISBN-10 : 9780128162873
ISBN-13 : 0128162872
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Logistics Transportation Systems by : MD Sarder

Logistics Transportation Systems compiles multiple topics on transportation logistics systems from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, providing detailed examples of real-world logistics workflows. It explores the key concepts and problem-solving techniques required by researchers and logistics professionals to effectively manage the continued expansion of logistics transportation systems, which is expected to reach an estimated 25 billion tons in the United States alone by 2045. This book provides an ample understanding of logistics transportation systems, including basic concepts, in-depth modeling analysis, and network analysis for researchers and practitioners. In addition, it covers policy issues related to transportation logistics, such as security, rules and regulations, and emerging issues including reshoring. This book is an ideal guide for academic researchers and both undergraduate and graduate students in transportation modeling, supply chains, planning, and systems. It is also useful to transportation practitioners involved in planning, feasibility studies, consultation and policy for transportation systems, logistics, and infrastructure. - Provides real-world examples of logistics systems solutions for multiple transportation modes, including seaports, rail, barge, road, pipelines, and airports - Covers a wide range of business aspects, including customer service, cost, and decision analysis - Features key-term definitions, concept overviews, discussions, and analytical problem-solving

Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry

Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 761
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ISBN-10 : 9781420094268
ISBN-13 : 1420094262
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry by : Adedeji B. Badiru

Project management for oil and gas projects comes with a unique set of challenges that include the management of science, technology, and engineering aspects. Underlining the specific issues involved in projects in this field, Project Management for the Oil and Gas Industry: A World System Approach presents step-by-step application of project manag