Buildings, Volume 15, Issue 3

The schedule is a critical factor in the development of prefabricated buildings. This paper establishes the schedule risk influencing factors for prefabricated building projects across five dimensions—design, production, transportation, install...

A tunnel excavation model with weak interlayers is established to analyze the effect of different angles and thicknesses on the displacement of the surrounding rock. Based on catastrophe theory, a stability criterion for surrounding rock displacement...

Based on the previous axial compression tests by the authors, this study investigates the eccentric compression behavior of rectangular concrete-filled steel tubular (RCFST) columns with web-perforated T-shaped stiffeners through finite element analy...

In the context of global climate change and accelerated urbanization, the construction of resilient and safe cities has become key to addressing both natural and human-made disasters. This literature review systematically analyzes relevant data from...

Urban development driven by population growth and technological advancements has intensified urban heat islands (UHIs), contributing to environmental damage and health risks. This study explores the potential of cool pavements as a critical strategy...

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The advent of BIM in the construction sector has brought about a significant change in the construction process of public projects in developed and developing countries. However, there is limited information on BIM implementation in low-income countr...

This study presents an innovative 4D digital model that integrates Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM) with several types of data to defect detection in complex bridge structures. The model promotes precise data preparation, navigation, visualization,...

Amid global efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improving the energy efficiency of buildings has emerged as a strategic priority. Buildings account for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and a significant share of CO₂ emissions,...

Construction projects’ unsatisfactory performance has been linked to factors influencing individuals’ well-being and mental alertness on projects. Drowsiness is a significant indicator of sleep deprivation and fatigue, so being able to id...

This case study conducted a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) on the production of hardwood lumber in New Brunswick, Canada, evaluating the environmental impacts from raw material extraction to the point where lumber exited the mill as rough...

This study aims to investigate the flexural performance of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) wet joints subjected to vibration load during the early curing period. The parameters investigated included vibration amplitude (1 mm, 3 mm, and 5 mm) a...

Globalization has profoundly impacted architecture by promoting urban homogenization, where global styles and materials overshadow local character. This shift prioritizes standardized functionality and energy efficiency over cultural identity, erasin...

Natural and man-made disasters significantly challenge the safety and stability of urban infrastructure (UI), disrupting daily operations and impeding economic development. However, existing research on urban infrastructure resilience (UIR) lacks com...

This research investigates integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and blockchain technology to enhance building information’s security, reliability, and accuracy in Martian environments. Given the unique challenges posed by extraterres...

Natural weathering of carbonate building surfaces exposed to outdoor conditions can be effectively tackled by appropriate products. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effectiveness of nano-zirconia (n-ZrO₂) as a consolidant for ca...

This study uses the finite element software Midas GTS NX (2019), combined with actual engineering projects, to establish numerical models and analyze the impact of different support types (pile-anchor support and double-row pile support) on the excav...

The increased concerns about climate change, diminishing natural resources, and environmental degradation call for deep research into new environmentally friendly building systems that use natural or recycled materials. The article presents an assess...

Technology has led to the advent of digitally enabled workforces like the gig workforce, but a number of issues confront this workforce. This study aims to identify the various issues facing the gig workforce as well as the regulatory measures and re...

Traditional Chinese villages and architectural cultural resources are abundant. Against the backdrop of rapid development in contemporary socioeconomic and urbanization processes, rural construction is facing multiple challenges such as imbalanced ur...

With the rapid proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, the landscape of transportation carbon emissions has undergone significant changes. However, research on the impact of the built environment on the carbon emissions of mixed traffic fr...

The article presents the results of an experimental study on driven reinforced concrete piles with hybrid shaft, which incorporates several wedge-shaped elements with inclined side faces. A technology for the installing of these piles, involving the...

(1) Background: The construction industry faces high occupational accident rates due to complex work environments and physical hazards, significantly impacting worker safety and well-being. Drawing on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and th...

Bridge fires present unique challenges due to their potential for catastrophic structural failures, leading to extensive traffic disruptions, economic losses, and, in some cases, loss of life. In the aftermath of a fire incident, assessing the struct...

The construction industry, being labor-intensive, prioritizes productivity to boost project performance, yet struggles to achieve expected levels despite increased focus by scholars and practitioners. This lagging causes significant losses in time, c...

This study investigates the optimization of urban ventilation in Zhao’an Old Town, Fujian, through the integration of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and field measurements. The findings underscore the critical roles of spatial l...

Pile splicing is generally considered in construction because of transportation limits, length requirements, construction means and methods, and strength capacity. A major challenge in the use of precast prestressed UHPC piles is the lack of efficien...

The Spanish cement sector must adapt its production model to a green economy model. This study focuses on the use of new secondary main constituents (SMCs) suitable for a cement plant that specializes in sulfate-resistant (SR) cement production, defi...

The rapid expansion of global infrastructure has amplified the environmental impact of construction, particularly through the carbon footprint of structures. Addressing this challenge, this study examined the potential of vibration control systems to...

To ensure the connection performance of precast concrete square piles, a screw clamping and welding joint connection is applied to the solid square piles. By conducting full-scale bending performance tests on six solid square pile specimens with cros...

Existing refined creep calculation methods primarily include the numerical recursive method. Previous algorithms merely provided a theoretical possibility for refined creep calculations. Their massive computational load, complex derivation processes,...

To achieve environmental and economic goals in ground improvement, a one-part geopolymer (OPG), synthesized from binary precursors (fly ash [FA] and granulated blast furnace slag [GGBFS]) and a solid activator (solid sodium silicate [NS]), was used t...

The use of waste, recycled, and modified materials is increasingly popular in roadway construction for sustainability and pavement longevity. This research examines the combination of steel slag (SS) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), commonly used...

The growing adoption of off-site construction methods has increased the critical role of mobile cranes within the construction sector. This study develops a Construction Digital Twin (CDT) framework to optimize crane lifting positions and capacities...

The effective management of the triple constraints, time, cost, and quality, is imminently essential for the success of construction projects, and it is considered a hot research topic nowadays. For this purpose, we carried out this study to systemat...

The execution of a construction project faces many potentials challenges, and delays are one of them. Communal construction projects in Burundi (CCP-Burundi projects) were considered as one field that could generate a Burundi government development p...

Vertical greening systems, in addition to enhancing the aesthetic design of building facades, contribute to energy saving and carbon reduction. This study proposes a simplified calculation method for the annual comprehensive carbon reduction potentia...

This study focuses on constructing a heritage corridor for traditional villages in the Taihu Lake region, aiming to promote the cultural heritage preservation and sustainable development of these villages through innovative pathway design. Based on t...

Based on the narrative perspective, this paper studies the spatial characteristics and cultural significance of the Shike Ancestral Hall in En Village, Guangdong, as a sacred building. By drawing on Lefebvre’s theory of spatial production, the...

When a beam twists, localized flexural deformation in the plate occurs at the connection between the corrugated plate and the beam, resulting in a reduction in the bracing stiffness of the corrugated plate. To accurately assess the bracing stiffness...

Exposure to elevated temperatures leads to the deterioration of the mechanical properties of cementitious materials. However, the inclusion of fibers can mitigate, to some extent, the negative effects of high temperatures on these materials. Specific...

The effects of buildings on the environment can be reduced with research-based alternative building designs. This study focuses on reducing the building space to lower the overall size of a building as a strategy to reduce the building’s embodi...

Urban areas increasingly face complex challenges in achieving sustainability, particularly in balancing economic, social, cultural, and environmental needs. Despite their significant potential, multifunctional infrastructures remain underexplored, es...

This study investigates the use of Mobilized Thermal Energy Storage (MTES) systems to enhance energy efficiency in large-scale Mediterranean buildings, focusing on a university campus in Tripoli, Lebanon. The research question addresses whether MTES...

Debonding in concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) is a common defect that often occurs during the construction phase of CFST structures, significantly reducing their load-bearing capacity. Current methods for detecting debonding in CFSTs using infrare...

The foundation pit area of Kunming International Comprehensive Transportation Hub is 56,800 m², and the excavation depth ranges from 18 m to 25 m. Because the surrounding environment is very complex, the foundation pit is supported by an underground...

As the penetration rate of renewable energy in the power grid increases, the imbalance between power supply and demand has become one of the key issues. Buildings and their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are considered exce...

Over the past few decades, a significant number of large concrete structures with deterioration problems related to the alkali–silica reaction (ASR) have been identified in Portugal and worldwide. Assessing the condition of ASR-affected concret...

The flexural behavior of geogrid-reinforced foamed lightweight soil (GRFL soil) is investigated in this study using unconfined compressive and four-point bending tests. The effects of wet density and reinforcement layers on flexural performance are a...

This study investigates the control of seismic and wind-induced responses in reinforced concrete chimneys, incorporating material nonlinearity and soil–structure interaction. Using the Force Analogy Method (FAM), an innovative approach for nonl...