RESEARCH ON STRUCTURAL DESIGN CONSIDERING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS: ANALYSIS OF STRESSES UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TRIAL

The paper describes a method of incorporating knowledge and data of the production process into a concept design model in a way which provides a flexible and powerful structural design tool. Interactive graphics is shown to be a useful design aid when defining geometry and scantlings particularly when combined with a database of information on standardization, build methods and production technology. An effective method of assessing work content is presented in which man-hours are assessed for each phase in the construction process, that is, preparation, fabrication and erection. The total build cost, including labor, material and overhead, is used as the criterion in a series of studies which demonstrate the application of the method to concept design and which show the sensitivity of total cost to changes in various parameters of design and production.

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Analysis of load bearing structure of selected hall buildings

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201928409005 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 284 ◽

pp. 09005

Author(s):

Sławomir Onopiuk ◽

Adam Stolarski

Keyword(s):

Heavy Rainfall ◽

Drainage System ◽

Design Stage ◽

Direct Result ◽

Construction Process ◽

Roof Structure ◽

Under Construction ◽

Bearing Structure ◽

Construction Works ◽

Correct Design

In this paper the issues associated with correct design of hall buildings has been presented. Large span roof structures require a particularly careful approach to design issues. In this paper examples of two building hall were presented. In the first example, the construction disaster occurred, while in the second of presented buildings due to the changes introduced while construction has been protected against such disaster. The first of the analyzed cause concerns storage hall, whose roof structure has been destroyed due to heavy rainfall. The main cause of this disaster was the malfunction of vacuum roof drainage system compounded by a number of design errors. Mentioned errors were not eliminated, during construction, despite the additional investor supervision, which was independent of parties involved in a construction process. The second case concerns the structure of a sports hall, which was built next to the existing school. Under construction of the hall building, the contractor and the supervision inspector, in conjunction with the designer, introduced a number of modifications of the structure to prevent the disaster. These modifications were a direct result of errors at the design stage, which were eliminated under the construction works. Based on analyzed cases, the scope of diagnostics, which should be performed during the operation of hall buildings with large roof areas, was determined.

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Pavement Concrete Construction Process on the Spatial Variability of the Pavement Structural Strength

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.204-208.1843 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 204-208 ◽

pp. 1843-1847

Author(s):

Da Wei Wang ◽

Hua Liang Chen

Keyword(s):

Spatial Variability ◽

Structural Design ◽

Structural Strength ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Construction Technology ◽

Construction Process ◽

Distribution Law ◽

Strength Tests ◽

The Impact ◽

Pavement Concrete

Obtained through the large number of field core samples from a variety of strength tests, the impact of the construction technology of concrete pavement structural strength spatial variability of the distribution law of the strength of concrete in the pavement structure, to find out the variability characteristics of the structural strength, to determine the structural design of reliability coefficient to provide a basis. On the basis of theoretical studies and experimental studies, practical techniques for pavement concrete structure and properties of the variability of design control and construction control, to control the variability of pavement concrete structural strength.

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Removable Weighing Lysimeter for Use in Horticultural Crops

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app10144865 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (14) ◽

pp. 4865

Author(s):

Juan Antonio Nicolás-Cuevas ◽

Dolores Parras-Burgos ◽

Manuel Soler-Méndez ◽

Antonio Ruiz-Canales ◽

José Miguel Molina-Martínez

Keyword(s):

Water Resources ◽

Water Supply ◽

Water Resources Management ◽

Structural Design ◽

Construction Process ◽

Crop Water ◽

Water Requirements ◽

Resources Management ◽

Horticultural Crops ◽

Weighing Lysimeter

Water resources management is a priority issue in agriculture, especially in areas with water supply problems. Recently, one of the most widespread technologies for measuring crop water requirements are weighing lysimeters. Nevertheless, this type of lysimeters are of large dimensions and require a civil work for their installation. In this article, we present a weighing lysimeter prototype (1000 × 600 mm and 350 mm depth) designed to be used in agricultural farming of horticultural crops. We described the design details that includes ease of assembly, carriage and minimum soil alteration. Structural design results and construction process are also provided showing their performance under different tractors scenarios. The measurements accuracy results show the outcomes of the prototype after being tested. Finally, we discuss our design and measurements results by comparing them with other weighing lysimeters. In comparison, the prototype designed is an accurate and reliable device which reduces the surface and depth of the current weighing lysimeters.

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Realization of an integrated structural design process: analysis-suitable geometric modelling and isogeometric analysis

Computing and Visualization in Science ◽

10.1007/s00791-010-0147-z ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 315-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

R. Schmidt ◽

J. Kiendl ◽

K.-U. Bletzinger ◽

R. Wüchner

Keyword(s):

Design Process ◽

Structural Design ◽

Isogeometric Analysis ◽

Process Analysis ◽

Geometric Modelling

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Study on Structural Design and Driving Process of a Subway Station with Large Transection by Tunneling Method

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.353-356.1325 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 353-356 ◽

pp. 1325-1328 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Xiao Jun Zhou ◽

Chang Yu Yang

Keyword(s):

Rock Mass ◽

Structural Design ◽

Subway Station ◽

Great Success ◽

Construction Process ◽

Tunneling Method ◽

Geological Conditions ◽

Cut Method ◽

Transfer Station ◽

Composite Lining

Structural design and construction process for a subway station consists of two tunnels with large transection are discussed according to its function and geological conditions of rock mass in this paper. A composite lining is designed to support surrounding rock, and partial bench cut method, side drift method are utilized to build the special subway transfer station in rock mass. The practice of the designed scenario proves to be a great success and attains the safe construction of the station by tunneling method.

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Under construction: action research in innovation measurement

International Journal of Managing Projects in Business ◽

10.1108/ijmpb-01-2020-0036 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Ilse Svensson de Jong

Keyword(s):

Group Dynamics ◽

Design Methodology ◽

International Organization ◽

Construction Process ◽

Participatory Action ◽

Multiple Stakeholders ◽

Content Type ◽

Innovation Measurement ◽

Under Construction ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper has chosen a participatory action design (PAD) to approach the construction of KPIs in a novel way. A PAD will assist the researcher to encourage involvement, engagement of multiple stakeholders in the KPIs construction process.Design/methodology/approachA workshop series based on participatory action design was developed together with the researcher and stakeholders at the innovation department of a large international organization. PAD facilitated interaction between the researcher, stakeholders, and KPIs under construction.FindingsThe findings show that the PAD workshops created interlevel collaboration and group dynamics in constructing the KPI. The knowledge that was shared during the PAD workshops enabled an understanding of the process of constructing a KPI in innovation, where stakeholders design and implement simultaneously. In the end, it was a challenge to construct a KPI using the PAD, as certain conditions seemed not to be.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper enhances our empirical understanding of applying PAD to construct KPIs in innovation. This study adds to the growing interest in literature to implement novel methods such as PAD to construct a KPI in innovation.Practical implicationsPractically, the findings of this study will inform managers in innovation (projects) to use a method such as PAD to construct KPIs in innovation. This study shows the implication of using a PAD for a KPI and what opportunities and challenges it can bring.Originality/valueThis paper is one of the few papers that address using the participatory action design methodology for the construction of KPIs in innovation. To date, PAD is rarely used to construct KPIs in innovation.

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Structural Analysis for Bitumen Residuum Concrete Inclined Wall Rockfill Dam of Fengguo Reservoir

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.394.385 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 394 ◽

pp. 385-389

Author(s):

Dongy Yu Ji

Keyword(s):

Finite Element Method ◽

Finite Element ◽

Structural Analysis ◽

Mechanical Characteristics ◽

Process Analysis ◽

Dam Construction ◽

Construction Process ◽

Distribution Law ◽

Operational Process ◽

Rockfill Dam

Through analyzing bitumen residuum concrete inclined wall rockfill dam structures mechanical characteristics in construction process and operational process, this paper adopts finite element method to carry out structural analysis for bitumen residuum concrete inclined wall rockfill dam of Fengguo reservoir. Deducing distribution law of the dams stress and displacement in construction process and operational process. Analysis results show that, bitumen residuum concrete inclined wall rockfill dam construction of Fengguo reservoir is reasonable, it meets the requirements for design.

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Application of Finite Element Method for Dry Masonry Overflow Dam Analysis

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.394.332 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 394 ◽

pp. 332-335

Author(s):

Min Tan

Keyword(s):

Finite Element Method ◽

Finite Element ◽

Mechanical Characteristics ◽

Simulation Analysis ◽

Process Analysis ◽

Construction Process ◽

Distribution Law ◽

Operational Process ◽

Reservoir Construction ◽

Element Method

Through analyzing dry masonry overflow dam structures mechanical characteristics in construction process and operational process, this paper adopts finite element method to carry out simulation analysis for dry masonry overflow dam of Daxilong reservoir. Deducing distribution law of the dams stress and displacement in construction process and operational process. Analysis results show that, dry masonry overflow dam of Daxilong reservoir construction is reasonable, it meets the requirements for design.

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