Conference Session

Construction Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Venkat Kadupukotta, Lamar University; Sandeep Tirunagari, Lamar University

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Construction

contract basis. Here, anowner who wishes to build signs an agreement with a contractor, taking specific requirementsunder consideration. Generally, a permit, house plan, structural design, and a contractor arerequired for construction. The legal permit states that, the owner is the legal heir of the property,and the plan of the buildings is approved by the local municipality.Construction is continuously facing new demands and pressures. The impact of globalization, theadvance of technology and cultural changes are just a few of the issues that are affecting theindustry. Hence, construction around the world, both in developed and developing countries, isfacing challenges created by these and numerous other issues. The identification of the issues

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury

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Construction

engineeringtechniques to the planning, design and construction of a project in order to controlthe time and cost to complete the project and the quality of the construction.The Bachelor's Degree program in Construction Management offered by AlabamaA&M University, Normal, Alabama is designed to provide a foundation inconstruction management, construction engineering and legal issues relating tothe construction management field. The program’s multidisciplinary approachcombines essential components of construction techniques with concepts ofbusiness management and behavioral science to develop technically qualifiedindividuals for responsible management roles in the design, construction, andoperation of major construction projects. In addition, Alabama A&M

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Lewis, North Carolina State University; Michael Leming, North Carolina State University

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Construction

economic factors, safety, reliability,aesthetics, sustainability, ethics and social impacts. The construction process can also includethe design of temporary engineered systems and components.CE 469 seeks to provide a transition-to-practice experience preparing the student to be asuccessful practicing engineer. CE 469 emphasizes management-level decision making andlearning to "think like the boss – think like the client." Development of alternatives, riskassessment, evaluation of opportunities and potential problems, cost control, professionaldocumentation, and an analysis of cash flow are required. The students develop an appreciationfor identifying critical, "make-or-break" aspects of planning and bidding a project in a timeconstrained

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

construction engineering specialty field • understanding of legal and professional practice issues related to the construction industry • understanding of construction processes, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, cost analysis, and cost control • understanding of management topics such as economics, business, accounting, law, statistics, ethics, leadership, decision and optimization methods, process analysis and design, engineering economics, engineering management, safety, and cost engineering.10Baccalaureate degree programs in construction engineering technology accredited by ABETTAC must demonstrate that graduates are capable of

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, College of Technology, Purdue University

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Construction

, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling,safety, cost control, and management. ACCE makes a more definitive statement in favor ofintegrating demolition and reconstruction requirements into the curriculum. In the generalrequirements of the accreditation criteria for construction education programs, the ACCE statesthat “the curriculum should be designed to accommodate continually expanding requirements ofthe profession, advancements in knowledge, and the contributions of related disciplines”10.Demolition and Reconstruction Course DevelopmentPurdue University has, since the fall of 2005, offered two elective courses in demolition andreconstruction management. These courses use the demolition process to introduce students

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Mutai, Bowling Green State University; Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

been defined as a “project simulation consisting ofthe 3D models of the project components with links to all the required information connectedwith the projects’ planning, construction or operation, and decommissioning” 1. It is a digitalrepresentation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility providing accurate 3Drepresentation of a building and the capability to affiliate attributes and data to the componentsand objects that form the model 2. Similarly, the National Institute of Building Sciencespublished the following definition: “Building information models, or BIMs (are) digital, easily managed and shared representations of physical and functional data that define buildings throughout their life cycles—are

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis Audo, Pittsburg State University; Seth O'Brien, Pittsburg State University

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Construction

the house to see if thestructure is sturdy. The students are then asked why they think the house is so strong. Theimportance of planning is again mentioned. The students are all invited inside the house to seethe interior and look at how all the framing members tie together.The students then return all the tools and materials issued to them prior to leaving the assemblyarea. After all the students have left the assembly area and headed off to another activity theadult volunteers and boss disassemble the house and stack the pieces in areas according to theircolor in preparation for the next group of student builders. The structure is designed to beassembled and disassembled one hundred times before a new kit is required.An independent third

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Daphene Koch, Purdue University

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Construction

constructive leadership component of the criteria is addressedthrough the assessment of lectures by the students and through the curriculum review by theindustry advisory board. The ongoing bidirectional feedback and subject matter contentadjustment to relate updates in the industry assures that the topics meet the constructive feedbackpart of the criteria.Institutional GoalsA new synergistic strategic plan was announced at this university in 2009. The plan will positionthe Purdue University to meet the challenges facing humanity, grow and create opportunities forthe state Indiana and the global economy, and enhance student learning for success in a changingworld6. The Purdue College of Technology new strategic plan has a mission to “provide astudent

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

Page 15.1320.3tasks encountered in the delivery process for construction projects9.In the past, there has been a wide variation in the level of technology used in the MEP coordinationprocess. At the low-tech end of the spectrum, specialty contractors drafted plan-views ontranslucent media and prepare section-views when necessary. At the other extreme, progressivecontractors have used three-dimensional (3-D) computer-aided-design (CAD) software to improvethe process. With the recent development of BIM technology software, the process has gravitatedtoward the use of BIM technology as BIM is becoming standard practice now for large-scaleprojects and is able to provide more efficient coordination, scheduling, and cost estimating.BIM has been

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

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Construction

demographic research d. Research Environmental requirements e. Prepare a preliminary estimate and then revise the estimate in the second semester based on project progress f. Prepare a site logistics plan and site work layout plan (in phases as necessary) g. Prepare a preliminary schedule using Primavera, and revise the schedule according to work progress in the second semester h. Construct a 3-D Revit drawing of the project (or other project appropriate 3-D virtual model) i. Prepare a “green” analysis of the project.Milestones are given for each task which helps students schedule their time and stay on trackwith their project. A

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University; Eddy Rojas, University of Washington

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Construction

used for 3D dynamic construction process simulations toeffectively manage complex construction operation processes in 3D virtualenvironments. In addition, 3D computer models have been used to increase thespeed and quality of design review. Simultaneously, 4D computer-aided designmodels as a construction tool have been developed to create more flexible anddynamic 4D simulation environments of construction progress. 4D modelingprovides a mechanism to visualize elements of 3D computer-aided design modelsbased on associated schedule intervals34. Through 4D simulation environments,project teams can virtually practice the construction of a unique artifact beforebuilding it in reality for the purpose of detailed work planning and coordination

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University; Greg Lasker, Purdue University

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Construction

million metric tons of carbon dioxide,representing 4.7 percent of the world’s total emissions5. At present, the share of direct energy useof households in India is about 40% of the total direct commercial and noncommercialindigenous energy use12, 13. Although India has virtually no solar power now, the plan envisagesthe country generating 20GW from sunlight by 2020. Global solar capacity is predicted to be27GW by then, according to the International Energy Agency, meaning India expects to beproducing 74% of this within just 10 years. India is considered a developing country. Oncecitizens, who are mostly agricultural workers, want to become more advanced socially andeconomically, the energy saving techniques they have implemented within their

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech; Yong Han Ahn, East Carolina University; Hyun IK Shin, Kumoh National Instute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

education.Sustainable education is becoming one of the most important subjects areas of constructioneducation along with other key subjects including estimating, planning and scheduling, projectmanagement, etc. [4, 11, 12, 13 & 14]. Several scholars have already studied the importance ofsustainable education in several countries such as the U.K., the United States, and Australia.Along with presenting the importance of sustainable education, the purpose of this study was to Page 15.1206.3identify factors affecting undergraduate student’s attitudes toward sustainability in order tosuggest the most efficient way to change construction student’s attitude toward

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney Lutey, Montana State University; Penny Knoll, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Constructors (AIC) Exam results and in-class assessment.3. Student attitudes towards safety and their belief that safety is common sense, intuitive knowledge.In addition, the paper offers a brief overview of our current approach to teaching constructionsafety, our plans for course improvement, and recommendations for safety education for similarprograms.This paper follows a similar thread to Peterson1 on student knowledge of and attitude towardsafety. Specifically, we wanted to investigate the safety culture of outgoing graduates of theprogram, reflecting the goal of the National Occupational Research Agenda’s NationalConstruction Agenda: research goal 8.1.2: Evaluate how safety and health cultures influence keyconstruction industry subgroups. In

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University; Farzana Sultana, Vaughn Construction

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Chivi District,” Water SA, Vol. 32, No. 3.9. Rahman, M.H., Rahman, M.M., Watanabe, C. , & Yamamoto, K. , 2003, “Arsenic contamination of groundwater in Bangladesh and its remedial measures,” Proceedings of the UNU-NIES International Workshop, Tokyo, Japan: United Nations University, pp. 9-21.10. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, 1997, “Statistical year book of Bangladesh,” Bangladesh: Ministry of Planning, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.11. Kabir, M. R &Faisal, I. M., 1999, “Indigenous practices of water harvesting in Bangladesh,” Proceedings of the regional workshop on traditional water harvesting systems, Iran: Ministry of Jahad- E-Sazandegi of Iran and UNESCO.12. Thomas, T., 1998, “Domestic water

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Nishant Shah, Lamar University; John Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

water's edge. Boatexcursions along the bayou, past a 1,300 year old cypress dubbed "The Survivor," ferry visitorsto two educational outposts. Each features a unique learning shelter efficiently situated at theverge of three eco-zones swamp, forest, and grassland.As mentioned before, Shangri La is the first project in Texas and the fiftieth in the world to earnthe U.S. Green Building Council's Platinum Certification for LEED New Construction. (Fig.15)Significant to the environmental master planning strategy was the decision to use newlandscaping to filter and restore the water quality of the formerly nitrogen-stuffed, oxygen-starved pond and wetlands, which are nesting grounds for numerous species of water fowl. Thevegetated wetland system takes