Buildings, Volume 14, Issue 9

Blockchain technology (BT) is a promising solution to address information asymmetry and trust issues in the prefabricated construction supply chain (PCSC). However, its practical application in PCSC remains limited under the influence of stakeholders...

This study explores the increasing adoption of virtual alternative dispute resolution (VADR) in the construction industry, enhancing efficiency and accessibility in dispute resolution. VADR is crucial for streamlining processes and reducing participa...

Drywall systems comprising gypsum boards and steel C-studs are widely used due to their lightweight structure, rapid construction, and ease of installation. These systems must meet the required thermal insulation performance for their specific applic...

Green construction practices (GCPs) are essential for the construction industry to achieve carbon neutral and sustainable development. However, the promotion of GCPs faces multifaceted challenges, particularly within the context of recent global unce...

Joint deflection during curved pipe jacking in power tunnels poses a significant risk of structural failure due to the resulting eccentric and diagonal loading on the pipes. This study investigated the axial stress and strain characteristics of reinf...

A novel technique for upgrading the seismic resistance of steel buildings by adding knee braces to existing structures using vises was proposed by researchers in 2022. A feature of this retrofitting method is the easy setup owing to its use of vises...

The beam-to-column connection is a particularly vulnerable element in frame structures under seismic action and is often responsible for building damages. Experimental investigations carried out over the past six decades on shear strength in frame jo...

Anchor bolts are often used in nuclear power plants to connect equipment and equipment foundations. Under a severe earthquake, tensile breakout failure is prone to occur in the anchor bolts. As the total amount of installed machines rises, the inerti...

With global urbanization accelerating, high-rise buildings have become a common feature in the urban landscape, especially in coastal cities, where they encounter unique wind-load challenges. This study aims to quantify the structural response and oc...

This study explores the performance of asphalt mixtures modified with North American rock asphalt and desulfurized rubber particles at varying rubber-to-asphalt ratios ranging from 18% to 36% by weight. A comprehensive set of laboratory tests, includ...

Background: Smart building, as an emerging building concept, has been a key driving force for the transformation and upgrading of the building industry; Methods: To better understand the latest research progress and trends in the field of smart build...

With the rapid development of urban rail transit networks, constructing shield tunnels often requires passing underneath existing buildings, which can potentially impact their safety. This study examined the impact of constructing a double-line shiel...

Smart cities use technological solutions to reduce the drawbacks of urban living. The importance of BIM and GIS integration has increased with the popularity of smart city and 3D city concepts in recent years. In addition to 3D city models, Building...

This study presents a novel risk-assessment methodology for deep foundation pit projects in karst regions, aimed at enhancing project safety and decision-making processes. This approach amalgamates fuzzy dynamic Bayesian networks with a refined Demps...

Residential homes and apartments’ cooling and heating needs account for 63% of total building energy consumption. Improvements in the properties of building envelopes are among the best ways to reduce their energy consumption. The project&rsquo...

Research on odor preference is needed to improve indoor environment quality. There-fore, to create a better odor environment in the living space, it is necessary to determine the common characteristics of odor preferences in the living environment fo...

Falls are the most common type of accident in the construction industry, and falls to a lower level are among the leading causes of fatalities. Work-related fatalities due to falls, slips, and trips have been increasing, with Hispanic workers among t...

Continuous changes in society and the need for sustainable development demand updates in designing better built environments to respond to the variety of user needs. Notwithstanding the growing interest of research and the introduction of guidelines...

In this paper, the effects of the cement content and excavation speed parameters on the improvement effect of the artificial freezing method and the characteristics of frozen walls are studied by means of a field test, numerical simulation and theore...

In large-scale projects, such as transport infrastructures, the cost-planning phase stands out as one of the most crucial for the project’s success. Cost and time overruns, during the construction phase, are often the cause of project failure....

As one of the key ways to realize the industrialization and green development of construction, prefabricated construction is conducive to saving resources and energy and improving labor productivity and quality. Aiming to solve the problem of the lac...

In China, the “land-restructuring” policy provides balanced land for urban settlements that is strictly limited in expansion. Therefore, reassessing and adjusting the layout of rural settlements is of great practical significance for prom...

The average daily throughput of large-scale passenger high-speed railway stations is large, and the design of the inbound space connecting with the underground and other modes of transport affects the passengers’ wayfinding behaviour and time s...

The red revolutionary heritage is a valuable part of China’s historical and cultural legacy, with the potential to generate economic benefits through its thoughtful development. However, challenges such as insufficient understanding, lack of co...

With the gradual increase in population density, population migration poses unprecedented challenges to urban environments and their capacity. The fresh air system effectively ensures fresh air in indoor environments. An important parameter affecting...

Buildings account for a significant portion of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the urgent need for energy refurbishment and green procurement strategies. This study explores the potential of Living Labs, a collaborative...

This paper presents a case study of energy flexibility strategies for a building located in the hot climate of Dubai, a type of climate in which energy flexibility has been under-researched. Energy flexibility is changing the routine-consumption prof...

To satisfy the easy-construction demands of precast concrete (PCa) frames after an earthquake, a PCa frame with mortise–tenon (MT) connections is proposed in this paper. MT connections are secured solely through the binding force of unbonded pr...

This study explores how blockchain technology can enhance the resilience of the prefabricated building supply chain in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. The measurement model of the subject, stage, and overall resilienc...

Basement anti-flotation design is crucial in modern urban construction. An increase in groundwater buoyancy can cause basement structures to uplift, leading to structural instability or even damage. To ensure the stability and safety of underground s...

The conservation of 20th-century architectural heritage presents unique challenges due to the modern materials and construction techniques used by pioneering architects. This paper investigates the preservation challenges of iconic architectural work...

As the aging population in China increases, home-based elderly care is set to become the main mode of elderly care in the future. The construction of community elderly care service facilities is receiving more and more attention from society. Current...

In the context of China’s swift urbanization and heightened sustainability challenges, SMCEs in the construction industry play a critical role in driving both economic growth and sustainable development. This pioneering study introduces an inte...

The L-shaped partially encased steel–concrete composite (PEC) stub column, composed of profile steel, concrete, and transverse links, tends to occupy less space than the rectangle-shaped PEC column when used as side or corner columns. In this s...

The durability and strength of concrete in construction can be significantly compromised by permeability issues, which pose considerable challenges to its long-term effectiveness and reliability. By analyzing six selected articles from the Scopus dat...

Facility agriculture, which involves agricultural production in controlled environments such as greenhouses, indoor farms, and vertical farms, aims to maximize efficiency, yield, and quality while minimizing resource consumption and environmental imp...

Restricted by the existing construction technology, there are a lot of disconnections in the angle steel components of transmission towers. At present, there are more studies on single angle steel or cross bracing, but less on the main member contain...

Cracks, common indicators of deterioration in bridge frameworks, frequently stem from wear and rust, leading to increased local flexibility and changes in the structure’s dynamic behavior. This study examines how these cracks affect the dynamic...

Building a deep foundation pit in urban centers frequently confronts issues such as closeness to structures, high excavation depths, and extended exposure durations, making monitoring and prediction of the settlement and deformation of neighboring bu...

The intersectional relationship in bridge health monitoring refers to the mapping function that correlates bridge responses across different locations. This relationship is pivotal for estimating structural responses, which are then instrumental in a...

Energy-efficient materials are essential in buildings to reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance indoor comfort. These materials help address the increasing energy demand and environmental impact of traditional construc...

Shotcrete strain in the primary support of a tunnel will produce non-loading strain at an early age due to the influence of its own temperature change, hardening shrinkage, spraying force, and other factors, which means that current strain-monitoring...

Based on a systematic literature review, no design guidelines addressing practical issues related to steel circular hollow section (CHS) members under hydrostatic pressure have been documented thus far, except for the design recommendations proposed...

Construction in cities and agglomerations is one of the main sources of air pollution in most countries in the world. Fine dust particles, PM_0.5–PM₁₀, which form as a result of construction processes, are among the most dangerous pollutants. Wi...

In practical applications, steel single angles are often subjected to eccentric loading when connected to a gusset plate through one leg only, resulting in complex compression behaviour. This behaviour has not been as extensively studied as that of c...

An online inspection method based on machine vision was proposed and validated to address the issues of high work intensity, low efficiency, low accuracy, and risk of missed inspection in traditional sampling methods for screw threads of rebar head....

This paper investigates the structural performance of a new prefabricated H-shaped steel beam assembled using high-strength bolts under three-point bending. The study evaluates four bolt hole types in five layout schemes through experimental tests. T...

Relatively few studies have been conducted on the seismic performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) shear walls with concealed bracing. To promote the development of high-performance green building structures and the application of RAC in stru...

As global urbanization accelerates, the integration, readability, and connectivity of urban spaces are becoming focal points of international concern, particularly in rapidly developing regions like Asia. The inadequacies of urban wayfinding systems...

The improper treatment of steel slag (SS) will cause serious environmental problems. Therefore, appropriate management and disposal practices are essential to mitigate the potential environmental risks. This paper delineated the impact of steel slag...