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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

adoption of smart andautonomous systems fueled by advanced data processing and machine learning. Althoughconstruction management (CM) students are exposed to current fundamentals of constructiontechnologies including BIM, students may potentially lack the fundamental knowledge andtechnological skills required for efficiently integrating, programming, and controlling robotics onconstruction sites. As such, it is critical to investigate CM students’ skill gaps in order to preparethe graduating future workforces with the required advanced automation-based technologies.This study aims to investigate: (1) the preparedness of CM students in terms of their ability tounderstand machine learning techniques and work with smart technologies such as Robotics

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Rebekah Burke P.E., The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

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Construction Engineering

switchbetween the degrees. With the implementation of the construction engineering degree, came theneed to help educate students on the differences between construction and civil engineeringdegrees. The nuanced differences between civil and construction engineering can be a challengeto communicate to students, without oversimplifying either of the disciplines and their roles inindustry.BackgroundThere are a variety of reasons students pursue a major in engineering [1]. However, research hasshown the decision typically follows a predictable path, described by Cruz and Kellam as“students’ hero journey” that solidifies with a “crossing the first threshold experience” [2].Crossing the first threshold experience corresponds to a students’ belief that they

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Ramyani Sengupta, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anthony E. Sparkling, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Construction Engineering

incorporating newtechnology during educating young minds cannot be ignored. Due to the limitations of computersand handheld screens, namely storage issues, non-user-friendly interfaces, etc., more advancedtechnical equipment are gradually becoming a part of K-12 and undergraduate education [1]. Newwearable devices (Google Cardboard, Microsoft HoloLens, Oculus headsets, etc.) have introducedAugmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) into classrooms globally. While this technologyis mostly used in safety and training modules in CM [2], studies have begun to look into the effectsof AR and VR in CM education, often through virtual interaction like ‘creating’ or ‘building’elements of project sites [3], or also through interaction and collaborative

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology; Bilge Gökhan Çelik, Roger Williams University; Max Frasier Spaan, Rochester Institute of Technology; Natalie Mansson

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

techniques within virtualsettings.Keywords: Active learning, virtual education, construction scheduling and planning, constructionmanagement, undergraduate educationIntroductionStudents benefit from improved problem solving and critical thinking skills when active learningis employed. Active learning approaches also promote student engagement and facilitatecollaboration. These approaches have been implemented in various Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, enhancing students' thinking and retention ofmaterial [1, 2]. A study at Auburn University showed sixty-eight percent of the students believean active learning environment enhanced their learning. The same study revealed that eighty-twopercent of the students feel their

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Valentina Ferrer, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University

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Construction Engineering

SI tools, not only in residential or commercial construction, but alsofor infrastructure projects. The objective of this research paper is threefold: (1) to examine theefficacy of the applied PBL activity in terms of improving students’ knowledge and ability towork with FEP and SI tools, (2) to assess the student’s perspective on the convenience ofcoupling FEP and SI, and (3) to determine the student’s level of interest towards FEP and SIwithin construction management (CM) curricula. To achieve these objectives, this researchapplied a Problem Based Learning (PBL) activity and assessed 45 undergraduate and graduateCM students at a Hispanic Serving Institution. The PBL activity enhanced students’ knowledgeon FEP for SI projects and could

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Snigdha Rangineni, Texas State University; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

rates from Fall 2013 through Fall 2020 is presented in Figure 1. Note thatthese DFW rates are for the entire university, and not just for the students majoring in ourdepartment. The mathematics course with the lowest DFW rate was Statistics (MATH 2328),with all Calculus classes having a higher rate. The course that typically had the highest rate wasPre-Calculus (MATH 2417). As such, it appears evident that the students with the poorest pre-college mathematical preparation (those who are not calculus-ready when they arrived oncampus), had the greatest challenges successfully completing their mathematics requirements.This situation correlates with the trends reported in the literature (Kisi et al. 2011, Shields andKisi 2011, Orth 2004, Shrestha

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

Students, Contract DeliveryMethods, Construction Management CurriculaBackground and MotivationAccelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is an innovative bridge construction technique that hasdrastically improved highway construction practices through the integration of effective plans,high-performance materials, safe designs, and reducing the overall construction time of newbridges or rehabilitation of existing bridges. However, recent studies have highlighted majorissues in the ABC technique which include the high initial cost of ABC, lack of standardization,inexperienced contractors, and inefficacy of traditional project delivery methods [1]. Traditionalproject delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build (DBB) involve solicitation of theconstruction

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

, which can include mastery skills, software oreven using a token system.PERCEPTIONS PRIOR TO THE SESSIONPrior to the first session, a survey about spring semester was circulated among Construction EngineeringDivision members. This survey focused on examining the impacts of the mid-spring switch to onlineinstruction and the anticipated impacts of continued online instruction. Figure 1 presents theseinstructor perceptions in two graphs (n= 15). The questions presented in this figure were asked using aslider along a continuum from “Much Worse” to “Much Better”. The graph shows the count of instructorresponses to how their students were impacted from the switch in Spring 2020 in the areas of studentmotivation, participation in class, and ability to

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Miles Book, Bucknell University

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Construction Engineering

delivercontent. In construction engineering education, the curriculum ranges from the means andmethods for a construction process, to line items required for estimating a task, the time it takesto schedule an activity, to the required temporary structures for the completion of a constructionproject. As such, faculty should be engaging with a variety of learning styles in developing theirclass activities. Students in Construction Management/Engineering, and Architecture programsgenerally prefer two learning styles; visual and kinesthetic [1]. For this reason, the researchersdecided to develop an educational prop to instruct the means and methods required to construct aone-story concrete building, focusing on formwork, and placement of reinforcement

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways. American

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E.; Rui Zhang, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E., Caroline M. Clevenger is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Construction

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs; Bhavya Rathna Kota, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

instructors with recent findings to discuss the role of women in constructionnowadays.IntroductionThe construction sector is one of the largest contributors to the United States’ gross domesticproduct (GDP), with 4.2% of the total GDP [1]. Though the construction industry employs closeto 11 million people [2], it still faces a shortage of workers due to increased demand for newprojects and a reduced number of skilled workers [3]. Despite employing millions of workers, itremains a male-dominated industry, with women accounting for roughly 10.9% of workers inconstruction [2]. And in the case of construction managers, that number is even lower, at 8.4%[4]. Though economic and societal changes have helped to increase women’s participation in theworkforce

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Chengyi Zhang P.E., University of Wyoming; David Arditi, Illinois Institute of Technology; Peng Liu

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Construction Engineering

potentialof adopting laser scanning in their curricula. This research aims to assess the need for andevaluate the feasibility of incorporating laser scanning technology into the constructionengineering and management curriculum. The study conducted a thorough literature reviewto assess how laser scanning technology can improve Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs),which are required by the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE). Thecontributions of the study involve (1) helping educators in construction engineering andmanagement programs to understand the importance of laser scanning technology in theconstruction industry, (2) improving current Student Learning Outcomes by using laserscanning technology.Key words: Laser scanning technology

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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George Okere, University of Cincinnati

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Construction Engineering

projects. He received his PhD in Technology Management from Indiana State University with a specialization in Construction Management. He joined academia in 2014. His research focus is on contract administration on heavy civil projects, as well as on construction education. His teaching areas include 1. introduction to the built environment and construction management, 2. construction materials and methods, 3. construction equipment, 4. building construction cost estimating, 5. heavy civil construc- tion cost estimating, 6. project planning, scheduling, and control, 7. temporary structures, and 8. contract changes and claims. American c Society for

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University

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Construction Engineering

department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University Pavan Meadati, Ph.D., LEED AP, is a professor in Construction Management Department. He received Doctorate in Engineering

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Michelle Garraway, Mississippi State University; Ali Karji

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Construction Engineering

and seeing their shared visions come to life.Mr. Ali Karji American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Community-Engaged Learning in Construction Education: A Case Study Saeed Rokooei 1, Michelle Garraway 2, Ali Karji 3 1&2 Mississippi State University, 3 Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstract Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) integrates academic education with the application of institutional resources to manage challenges facing communities through engagement so that societal needs identified by a community will be addressed. CEL provides opportunities to

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, with a background in

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

has always been praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

institutions noted that “the most common use of assessmentdata is related to accreditation” and “the two greatest needs to advance student learning outcomesassessment are greater involvement of faculty and more assessment expertise, resources andtools” [1]. A similar 2013 survey observed that “the prime driver of assessment remains thesame: expectations of regional and program or specialized accrediting agencies” and “the rangeof tools and measures to assess student learning has expanded significantly” [2].There are multiple examples of learning assessment studies from different perspectives,including program-level assessment systems [3-6], assessment tools [7-9], the effectiveness ofassessment methods [10, 11], effect of technology and methods on

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; John Gambatese, Oregon State University

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Construction Engineering

officer”, and “Safety Manager”, among others.For a more precise definition of their job description, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,through their Occupational Outlook Handbook, defines the job “Health and Safety Engineers”as follows: “Health and safety engineers combine knowledge of engineering and of health and safety to develop procedures and design systems to protect people from illness and injury and property from damage.” [1]Similarly, the job description for the occupation of Health and safety Specialists andTechnicians is described as: “Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures.” [2]According to O*Net, the

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University ; Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

being to put their own safety back in their hands and motivate workersto supplement company training with their own targeted focus.Research QuestionsWhile examining the effectiveness of the baseline scenario, other existing safety programs, anddeveloping a new AR/VR safety training module, the research team is guided by the followingresearch questions: 1. To what extent does playing a game that simulates a construction site improve student scores on the OSHA fall prevention questionnaire? 2. To what extent does playing a game that simulates a construction site improve student retention of fall prevention knowledge over time?MethodologyThe first phase of the research program is establishing the baseline efficacy of the