System-Based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design

System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design, Bontempi (ed.)
© 2003 Swets & Zeitlinger, Lisse, ISBN 90 5809 599 1

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Organisation
Volume 1
1. Keynotes
Life-cycle maintenance strategies for deteriorating structures based on multiple probabilistic
performance indicators
D.M. Frangopol & L.C. Neves
Culture in construction â" âhuman reengineeringâ?
R.F. Fellows
Influence of the anchorage system and of the deck stiffness on the postcritical behaviour of
suspended bridges
P.G. Malerba
2. Risk analysis and structural reliability
Codified design and reliability aspects of structural timber elements
T. Keskk¼la & L. Ozola
Uncertainties of the method of partial safety factors
A. Kudzys & E.R. Vaidogas
Prototype testing for reliability-based design
S.G. Reid
Microbiology risvk anvd hydraulic of the hot water system
Z. Posp­chal & Zabicka
A general framework for risk management of stable links
F. Petrilli
3. Construction planning and project management
Improving construction processes: experiences in the field of contactâ"contractâ"conflict
W. Tijhuis & R.F. Fellows
International procurement of construction materials for the Middle East
E. Koehn, H.J. Tohme & A.P. Shukla
Building design evaluation â" facility managerâs and designerâs perspectives
K. Lueprasert & Y. Kanhawattana
Development of the logistics plans in building construction
S.M.B. Serra & O.J. Oliveira

A design/evaluation approach to building design and construction
T.H. Nguyen & S. Yazdani
Organisational and managerial attributes of innovation among firms in the construction industry
in the UK: why culture matters?
G. Zawdie, J. Abukhder & D. Langford
Lighting design for highway nighttime construction operations
K. El-Rayes & K. Hyari
Process analysis of interior finishing and building services works
N. Mine, T. Kunugi & N. Miura
Construction of super high-rise composite structures in Hong Kong
Raymond W.M. Wong
Design of a buried polyfunctional centre
A. Rago & P. Giura
Wall panels for industrialized housing method
S.P.G. Moonen
Development of a framework for valuing variations in concrete works
M. Sutrisna, K. Potts & D. Proverbs
An estimating system for construction and demolition waste management
A. Touran, J.Y. Wang, C. Christoforou & N. Dantata
Steel fabricator involvement in project design
M.J. Horman, M.H. Pulaski, C.M. Hewitt & J.P. Cross
Existing and emerging delivery system for construction projects
K.A. Tenah
Success factors of partnering in new project delivery models â" experience in Switzerland
G. Girmscheid
Alternative courses of action for industrialized construction processes in small and
medium-sized enterprises
J. B¤rthel
An industrialized foundation
S.P.G. Moonen
Applying the theory of constraints to construction scheduling
J.-B. Yang
Simplified simulation system of overlapping CPM networks
A.M. Odeh
Planning the installation of steel structures using simulation
G. Uzzi & J. Shi
Probability applications in the precedence diagram scheduling method
M.F. Samara & C.S. Putcha
The application of simulation modelling in identifying companyâs logistic system models
A. Sobotka
Resource scheduling of construction projects using a hybrid genetic algorithm model
A.B. Senouci & K.K. Naji
The importance of new information technologies in a concurrent design environment
P.J. B¡rtolo & H.M. B¡rtolo

IT tools for collaborative working in relationally integrated supply chains
O.O. Ugwu, M.M. Kumaraswamy, M.M. Rahman & S.T. Ng
Information technology training: aligning competence with corporate capability
J.S. Goulding, M. Alshawi & A. Alani
E-commerce in the construction industry in Lebanon
T. Mezher, M.A. Abdul-Malak & M. Ajam
Decomposition of data base â" modulation for management of designing and construction of highways
M. Knezevic
4. Cost control and productivity management
A Bayesian approach for updating change order uncertainty
A. Touran
Study on the development of the curing system for concrete in construction site
T. Tamura, Y. Tominaga, O. Sakamoto, H. Ueno & H. Sumito
Methodological problems of productivity measurement in the construction industry
J. Iwamatsu & K. Endo
An expert system for construction cost indexing and forecasting
M.F. Samara
Driving down construction project labor cost
H.E. Picard
Production planning and cost optimization for prestressed concrete alveolar slabs
G. Greco, A. Rago & G. Iaconianni
Productivity management, improvement and cost reduction
L.H. Forbes, S.M. Ahmed, M. Hocaoglu & S. Azhar
Design team characteristics in aerospace, construction and product design for co-located and
distributed projects
F. T. Edum-Fotwe, A. Thorpe, M.J. Gregory, P.J. Deasley, A.B. Wootton, A.N.W. North & R. Cooper
Advanced developments in semiconductor facility construction
S.J. Eibl
Construction productivity of multistory buildings in developing countries
E. Koehn, P. Shukla & H.J. Tohme
A life-cycle energy model of the UK steel construction sector
J. Ley, M. Sansom & A.S.K. Kwan
Robotics and the construction industry
N. Pires & T.D. Pereira
A review of capital procurement in the UK National Health Service
D.G. Proverbs, M. Sutrisna & G. Riley
Construction techniques for efficient and economical housing
R.K. Jain
Automating quantity takeoff and decision support for in-place reinforced concrete structures
R. Drogemuller, S. Foo, C. McNamara & J. Oliver
Analyses on the productivity of multi-skilled team in the reinforced concrete construction site of
the residential buildings
K. Endo, H. Kanisawa & Y. Kimura

Comparative study of UK and Italian refurbishment sites involving demolition activities and
structural instability: risk factors and Health & Safety management strategies
B.M. Marino Duffy, C.O. Egbu, C.J. Anumba, A. Gottfried & B. Neale
Integrated risk management for construction system providers
T.A. Busch
Cost and risk management utilizing an integrated master plan
A.R. Minter, D.W. Ebersole, P.D. Howorth, M. Plank, K. Raum & I. Henderson
Three missing elements of construction risk management: a conceptual exploration
C.-Yu Chang & M.-T. Wang
Developing benchmarks for project schedule risk estimation
F.T. Edum-Fotwe & Y. Nielsen
Practical cost management system for construction projects
K.A. Tenah
The cost caused by lack of interoperability in design
C.A. Jacoski & R. Lamberts
The choice of the rib thickness in the mass-production of ribbed R/C floors
L. Fenu
5. Human factor, socialâ"economic constraints on the design process
Reciprocal model of construction safety culture
W.F. Maloney
Impossibility claims in construction projects
Y.M. Wong, T.W. Yiu, S.O. Cheung & C.H. Suen
Engineering the World Trade Center disaster recovery
D.A. Cuoco
Highest and best use of people
W.L. Kelly
Barriers to constructability in Saudi Arabian construction industry
S. Assaf, O. Jannadi & F. Al-Yousif
Ethics of surveyors â" a study of Hong Kong SAR
R.F. Fellows & A.M.M. Liu
Organizational culture of the Chinese construction companies: towards a C-E model
A.M.M. Liu & S.B. Zhang
Environment friendly design of residential buildings in hot-dry climate
R. Ahuja & V.M. Rao
Claim analysis involving multiple compensable factors
A. Singh
How soccer results effects concrete cracking
S.P.G. Moonen
6. Structural optimization and evolutionary procedures
Identification of Strut-and-Tie mechanisms in reinforced concrete structures using the
cell method and genetic optimization techniques
D. Baron, S. No¨ & G.A. Rassati

Strut-and-Tie model of deep beams with web openings using optimisation technique
H. Guan & J. Parsons
Analysis and optimization of a cable stayed bridge with external prestressing
G. Agostino
Searching for innovative structural layouts by means of graph grammars and evolutionary optimization
A. Borkowski, E. Grabska, P. Nikodem & B. Strug
An overall approach to structural design of steelworks using genetic algorithms
N. Bel Hadj Ali, J.C. Mangin & A.F. Cutting-Decelle
Optimal arrangement of studded paving block system by multi-objective genetic algorithm
H. Furuta & T. Nis
Optimal design of space structures with stability constraints
A. Cs©bfalvi
A design procedure for multi-component structures
Q. Li, G.P. Steven & Y.M. Xie
Discrete Lagrangian method for optimal design of truss structures
D.S. Junag, Y.T. Wu & W.T. Chang
The optimal topology of composite beams: analysis, design and experiment
B. Wethyavivorn & K. Atchacosit
Design optimization of tall steel buildings
L. Catallo, L. Sgambi & S. Tranquilli
Shape optimal design of skeletal structures
B. Harl, M. Kegl, D. Dinevski & M.M. Oblak
Multidimensional design and systemic vision in structural engineering
F. Biondini & A. Marchiondelli
On the design of optimised R/C sections in bending
L. Fenu
7. Shaping structures and form finding architectures
The design of structural systems for geometrically irregular buildings
M. Veltkamp & M. Eekhout
Integrating architectural and structural form-finding processes for free-form digital architectures
T. Kocaturk, C. van Weeren & M.W. Kamerling
An interdisciplinary approach to the design of free-form buildings
M. W. Kamerling & T. Kocaturk
Form finding research: development between empirical and numerical methods
D. Abruzzese & A. Tursi
On the shaping of cable-membranes by using âsimulated annealingâ
L. Fenu & S. Manca
8. Issues in computational mechanics of structures
Nonuniform torsion of bars of variable thickness
E. J. Sapountzakis & V.G. Mokos
From load path method to classical models of structural analysis
F. Palmisano, A. Vitone & C. Vitone

Algebraic method for sensitivity analysis of eigensystems with repeated eigenvalues
K.M. Choi, S.W. Cho, I.W. Lee & J.H. Lee
Expression of rotational motion on flexible body
K. Miura, T. Nishimura & T. Yamada
Modified modal methods for calculating eigenpair sensitivity of asymmetric systems
Y.J. Moon, I.W. Lee & J.H. Lee
Efficient eigensolution method of large structural systems with proportional and
non-proportional dampers
H.-J. Jung, J.-S. Jo, I.-W. Lee & M.-G. Ko
On static limit analysis using the p-version FEM
F. Tin-Loi & N.S. Ngo
Analysis of edge and corner column-slab connections with and without stud shear reinforcement
H. Guan & Y.C. Loo
Elasticâ"plastic large displacement analysis of thin-walled beam type structures
G. Turkalj, J. Brnic & D. Lanc
A strain based solid element for plate bending
L. Belounar, S. Benmebarek, M. Guenfoud & A. Charif
Study of full composite action in slab-beam systems
N. Chikh & J. Harrop
9. Advanced modelling and non-linear analysis of concrete structures
Modelling non-linear behavior of shear walls with damage
S. Yazdani
Non-linear analysis of reinforced concrete slabs
B. Belletti, P. Bernardi, R. Cerioni & I. Iori
Finite deformation analysis using natural strain (on anisotropy in yield surface under large
uni-axial tension and shear)
Y. Kato & Y. Moriguchi
The effective length factors for the framed columns with variable cross sections
S.G. Lee, S.C. Kim & Y.J. Moon
Development of a continuum-mechanics-based tool for 3D finite element analysis of reinforced
concrete structures
H. Hartl
Stringer Panel Method: a discrete model to project structural reinforced concrete elements
G. Tarquini & L. Sgambi
Design of reinforced structures with Strut-and-Tie model
S. Arangio, L. Catallo & A. Rago
Approximate methods for analysis of viscoelastic behavior of concrete structures
D.Veglianti & L. Sgambi
Studying of elasticâ"plastic behavior of concrete ceiling, joints, supports by live loading of
concrete ceiling
A. Turk
Crack width control in two dimensional reinforced concrete elements
G. Bertagnoli, V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini

Effect of cracking and material non-linearities on the dynamic behavior of reinforced concrete beams
K.S. Numayr & S.K. Jubeer
Continuous-discontinuous failure analysis in a rate-dependent elastoplastic damage model
A. Simone & L.J. Sluys
10. Concrete and masonry structures
Cracking around the interface joint between masonry panels and their supporting reinforced
concrete beams in buildings
J.L.M. Dias
Restoration and repair of existing masonry structures
W.C. Bracken
Mechanical response of solid clay brick masonry reinforced with CFRP strips under eccentric loading
A. Brencich, C. Corradi, E. Sterpi & G. Mantegazza
On the numerical analysis of localized damage in masonry structures
J. Alfaiate, A. Gago & J.R. de Almeida
Load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges
A. Brencich, A. Cavicchi, U. De Francesco, L. Gambarotta & A. Sereno
Limit analysis of masonry domes: two case studies
P. Foraboschi & M. Nart
ACI shear reinforcement for flat slabs
R. L. Vollum & U.L. Tay
Shear behavior of prestressed concrete beams reinforced by CFRP grids bonded on the web surface
A. Yonekura, H. Ito, U. Idehara, Y. Kawauti, K. Era, T. Mihara & K. Zaitsu
Rotation capacity in shear crack hinges of R.C. beams
S. Coccia, M. Como & U. Ianniruberto
Bond recovery in reinforced high strength concrete after post-fire recuring
R.H. Haddad & L.G. Shannis
Ultimate strength of rectangular CFT column
R.V. Jarquio
Bonded-in reinforcement for frame node connections
J. Kunz, F. Muenger, H. Kupfer & A. Jaehring
11. Steel structures
Minimum stiffness requirements of intermediate transverse stiffeners in plate girders
Y. Ogawa & K. Fujii
Experimental noise improvement and vibration attenuation of an old steel-bridge
R. Geier, P. Furtner, G. Magonette & F. Marazzi
Elasto-plastic response of a bar structure to oscillatory external agency
K. Hasegawa, T. Nishimura & N. Kayama
Water filled steel structures
J.P. Paoluccio
Moment-rotation relationships of single plate connections
X. Sun & T.H. Tan

Prestressed steel structures: historical and technological analysis
A. Masullo & V. Nunziata
Collapse and buckling of sheet piles, modification solution in Mared pump station, ABADAN
A. Turk
Effect of number of bay on sway of building frames
B. Ahmed & M. Ashraf
CFRP reinforcement design of steel members damaged by fatigue
P. Colombi
Buckling strength evaluation of corroded flange of plate girder
T. Kaita & K. Fujii
Testing equipment for fatigue and damage tests of steel cords
M. Kopecky, V. Cuth, I. Letko & J. Vavro
Performance of bolted semi-rigid connections under cyclic loading in steel portal frames
Y.M. Kim & C.M. Yang
Sway estimation of rigid frames using equation
B. Ahmed & M. Ashraf
Prestressed steel structures design: a new frontier for structural engineering
V. Nunziata
Development of criteria for using of bracing and shear walls in tall buildings
S. Azizpour, M. Mofid & M. Menshari
Linear stability bearing capacity analysis of pin-connected steel structures
S.J. Duan, H.M. Jia, S.Y. Li & Z.Y. Liang
Author index
Volume 2
12. Bridges and special structures
Croatian experience in design of long span concrete bridges
J. Radic, G. Puz & I. Gukov
Hydrogen embrittlement of suspension bridge cable wires
K. M. Mahmoud
An universal approach to analysis and design of different cable structures
V. Kulbach
The Maya suspension bridge at Yaxchilan
J.A. OâKon
Roles of stiffening systems of steel plate girder bridges
E. Yamaguchi, K. Harada, S. Yamamoto & Y. Kubo
Continuity diaphragms in continuous span concrete bridges with AASHTO Type II girders
A. Saber, J. Toups & A. Tayebi
Modification of walking bridge into semi-heavy load bridge by new steel connection opener
A.A. Turk & B.P. Samani
Bridge deck analysis through the use of grillage models
G. Battaglia, P.G. Malerba & L. Sgambi
Hybrid truss and full web systems in composite bridges: the SS125 viaducts in Sardinia
M. E. Giuliani

Effectiveness of intermediate diaphragms in PC girder bridges subjected to impact loads
F.S. Fanous, R.E. Abendroth & B. Andrawes
Modelling aspects for the analysis of a box girder steel bridge
L. Catallo, S. Loreti & S. Silvi
Structures for covering railways with real estate
Th.S. de Wilde
Grain silos problem and solution
F. Shalouf
Structural response characteristics of stack with hole
T. Hara
Tendencies for solid structures in waterway engineering
C.U. Kunz
Performance of a fibre-reinforced polymer bridge deck under dynamic wheel loading
A.F. Daly & J.R. Cuninghame
Numerical simulation of steel and concrete composite beams subjected to moving loads
N. Gattesco, I. Pitacco & A. Tracanelli
Ultimate and service load simulation of a masonry arch bridge scheduled for controlled demolition
P.J. Fanning, V. Salomoni & T.E. Boothby
Comparison of methods to determine strengths due to mobile loads, in simply supported bridge beams
H. Pankow
Design and construction aspects of a soil stabilized dome used for low-cost housing
M. Gohnert & S.J. Magaia
The last mile â" deployment of optical fibers through sewers
S. Gokhale, M. Najafi & E. Sener
13. Precast structures
Nonlinear analysis of prestressed hollow core slabs
B. Belletti, P. Bernardi, R. Cerioni & I. Iori
R.C. shell revival: the Malaga airport new control tower
M. E. Giuliani
Building system with joints of high-strength reinforced concrete
L.P. Hansen
Moment-rotation relationships of hybrid connection under monotonic and cyclic loading
X. Sun & T.H. Tan
Mechanical response of pre-cast concrete wall panels to combined wind and thermal loads
A. Brencich & R. Morbiducci
Strength of precast slab subjected to torsion
S. Nakano
Column-foundation connection for pre-cast elements
E. Dolara & G. Di Niro
14. Earthquake and seismic engineering
Modal damage of structures during earthquake
H. Kuwamura

Architectural design influence on seismic building behavior: evaluation elements
A. Gianni
Seismic retrofit of a historic arch bridge
S. Morcos, A. Hamza & J. Koo
Effects of taking into consideration realistic force-velocity relationship of viscous dampers in the
optimisation of damper systems in shear-type structures
T. Trombetti, S. Silvestri, C. Ceccoli & G. Greco
Rational estimation of the period of RC building frames having infill
K.M. Amanat & E. Hoque
Experimental results and numerical simulation of a concrete sandwich panel system proposed
for earthquake resistant buildings
O. Bassotti, E. Speranzini & A. Vignoli
Theoretical and experimental investigation on the seismic behaviour of concrete frames
F. Biondini & G. Toniolo
Seismic effectiveness of direct and indirect implementation of MPD systems
S. Silvestri, T. Trombetti, C. Ceccoli & G. Greco
A practical code for seismic risk mitigation of historical centers: the case of Umbria (Central Italy)
F. Maroldi
Effect of column characteristics on its inelastic seismic behavior
A. Khairy Hassan
Effects of building vibration to low intensity ground motion: towards human perceptions
A. Adnan & T.C. Wei
Probabilistic hazard models: is it possible a statistical validation?
E. Guagenti, E. Garavaglia & L. Petrini
Fixing steel braced frames to concrete structures for earthquake strengthening
J. Kunz & P. Bianchi
15. Geotechnical engineering and tunnelling
Mechanical properties of steel-concrete composite segment for micro multi box shield tunnel
I. Yoshitake, M.I. Junica, K. Nakagawa, M. Ukegawa, M. Motoki & K. Tsuchida
To an estimation of dynamic stresses around of the immersed body with a rectangular form
L. V. Nuzhdin, A.O. Kolesnikov & V.N. Popov
Design of a railway junction in Palermo: underground structures and building damage risks
D. Pelonero, A. Pigorini, E. Scattolini & E.M. Pizzarotti
Computational methods for deep tunneling design
S. Francia, E.M. Pizzarotti, M. Rivoltini & C. Pecora
Life-cycle maintenance management of traffic tunnels â" strategy assessment to develop new
calcification reduction methods in tunnel drainage system
T. Gamisch & G. Girmscheid
Foundation design formulation: a process approach
J.F. van den Adel, S.H. Al-Jibouri, U.F.A. Karim & M. Mawdesley
Relationships between soil conditions and construction costs
J.F. van den Adel, S.H. Al-Jibouri, U.F.A. Karim & M. Mawdesley
A mathematical model for the analysis of the rectangular machine foundations on a layered medium
M. Z. As¸ik

Numerical studies of seepage failure of sand within a cofferdam
N. Benmebarek, S. Benmebarek, L. Belounar & R. Kastner
Criterion of crack initiation and propagation in rock
Y. L. Chen & T. Liu
16. Structural problems and safety devices of road and railways
Load-carrying capability of PC beam during shear destruction by impact
N. Furuya, I. Kuroda, K. Shimoyama & S. Nakamura
Study on performance of aluminum alloy-concrete hybrid guard fence
T. Hida, R. Kusama, B. Liu, Y. Itoh & T. Kitagawa
Dynamic actions on bridge slabs due to heavy vehicle impact on roadside barriers
G. Bonin & A. Ranzo
The structural behavior of high strength aluminum alloy sections
Y.B. Kwon, K.H. Lee, H.C. Kim & D.H. Kim
Vehicle-structure interaction modelling
F. Giuliano
Criteria for airport terminal roadway analysis post 911
H. W. Hessing
17. Structural damage assessment
Assessment of fire damage in historic masonry structures
D.M. Lilley & A.V. March
Detection of crack patterns on RAC pre-stressed beam using ultrasonic pulse velocity
E. Dolara & G. Di Niro
Structural failures: lessons for a brighter future
K. L. Carper
Behavior of epoxy-coated reinforcement concrete beams with sodium chloride contamination
M.M.A. Elmetwally
Damage analysis of masonry walls under foundation movements by distinct element method
Y. Zhuge & S. Hunt
18. Materials, composite materials and structures
Ultimate strength of CFT columns â" an analytical method
R.V. Jarquio
Shear transfer mechanism of Perfobond strip in steel-concrete composite members
H. Kitoh, S. Yamaoka & K. Sonoda
Delamination of FRP plate/sheets used for strengthening of R/C elements
M. Savoia, B. Ferracuti & C. Mazzotti
The abrasion resistance of fiber concrete surface
Y.W. Liu, T. Yen & T.H. Hsu
Calculation and check of steel-concrete composite beams subject to the compression
associated with bending
G. P. Gamberini & G.F. Giaccu

Application of steel fibre reinforced concrete for the revaluation of timber floors
K. Holschemacher, S. Klotz, Y. Klug & D. Wei?e
Application of fiber composite materials with polymer-matrix in building industry â"
new possibilities of structure durability rise
L. Bodnarova, R. Hela, M. Filip & J. Prokes
Flexural design of steel or FRP plated RC beams
P. M. Heathcote & M. Raoof
Design methods for slabs on grade in fiber reinforced concrete
A. Meda
Economic aspects of steel composite beam stiffened with C-channel
M. Md. Tahir, A.Y.M. Yassin, N. Yahaya, S. Mohamed & S. Saad
Deformation capacity of concrete columns reinforced with CFT
K. Maegawa, M. Tomida, A. Nakamura, K. Ohmori & M. Shiomi
The deformability of hybrid (carbon and glass fibers) pultruded profiles
S. Russo & G. Boscato
Comparison between BS5400 and EC4 for concrete-filled tubular columns
A.K. Alrodan
A cohesive model for fiber-reinforced composites
A.P. Fantilli & P. Vallini
19. Innovative methods for repair and strengthening structures
Heat straightening repairs of damaged steel bridge members
K. K. Verma & R.R. Avent
Laboratory and field observations of composite-wrapped reinforced concrete structures
E. Berver, J.O. Jirsa, D.W. Fowler & H.G. Wheat
Improving interface bond in pile repair
G. Mullins, J. Fischer, R. Sen & M. Issa
Effectiveness of FRP strengthening of masonry systems of arches and columns
U. Ianniruberto, M. Imbimbo & Z. Rinaldi
Uses of composite design for new and rehabilitated tall buildings
J.P. Colaco
Structural repair of brick masonry chimneys
B. De Nicolo, Z. Odoni & L. Pani
Replacement of Metro-Northâs Bronx River Bridge
T. Henning & P. Pappas
20. Artificial intelligence in civil engineering
Joint stiffness estimation of thin-walled structure using neural network
A. Okabe, Y. Sato & N. Tomioka
Integrating neural networks, databases and numerical software for managing early age concrete
crack prediction
M. Lazzari, R. Pellegrini, P. Dalmagioni & M. Emborg
An ANN model for biaxial bending of reinforced concrete column
M. E. Haque
Development of a high performance fully automated application system for shotcrete
S. Moser & G. Girmscheid

A learning-based design computer tool
H.M. B¡rtolo & P.J. B¡rtolo
Architectural reverse design through a biomimetic-based computer tool
N.M. Alves & P.J. B¡rtolo
21. Knowledge management
Managing intellectual capital in construction firms
S. Kale & T. ivici
Process- and success-oriented knowledge management for total service contractors
R. Borner
An intelligent cooperation environment for the building sector, why?
I.S. Sariyildiz, B. Tun§er, -. Ciftcioglu & R. Stouffs
Knowledge acquisition for demolition techniques selection model
A. Abdullah & C.J. Anumba
Supporting verification of design intent
I. Faraj
Organization and decomposition of a complex structural project
S. Loreti & M. Salerno
22. Quality and excellence in constructions
Creativity and innovation
W.L. Kelly
Deploying and scoring the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence
Model (Part One)
P.A. Watson & N. Chileshe
Evaluation and improvement of public school facilities services using a TQM framework
K. Jayyousi & M. Usmen
Warranty practices on DOT projects in the US
Q. Cui, M.E. Bayraktar, M. Hastak & I. Minkarah
Why are some designs more interesting than others? The quest for the unusual, the
unconventional and the unique in design
L. Kiroff
Improved design by progressive awareness
S.P.G. Moonen
Deploying the European Foundation in Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence Model (Part Two)
P.A. Watson & N. Chileshe
23. Sustainable engineering
Production of artificial fly ash lightweight aggregates for sustainable concrete construction
C. Videla & P. Mart­nez
Sustainable buildings with the infra+ space floor
G.C.M. van der Zanden
Falling accident in the roofing work of residential houses
Y. Hino

Fly ashes thermal modification and their utilization in concrete
R. Hela, J. Marsalova & L. Bodnarova
Necessity of study on countermeasure for climate change to avoid possible disasters
K. Baba
Sustainable bearing structures for (office) buildings
M.J.P. Arets & A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen
Recycled aggregate concrete for structural purposes: ten years of research 1993â"2003
E. Dolara & G. Di Niro
24. Life cycles assessment
Estimating the environmental aspects of an office buildingâs life cycle
S. Junnila
Quality and life cycle assessment
J. Christian & L. Newton
Integrated life cycle design of structures
A. Sarja
Towards lifetime oriented structural engineering
A. Sarja
An approach to optimal allocation of transportation facilities on expressway
A. Oâhashi, A. Miyamura & A. De Stefano
An integrated computational platform for system reliability-based analysis of mixed-type
highway bridge networks
F. Akg¼l & D.M. Frangopol
25. New didactical strategies and methods in higher technical education
Architects and structures: how much structure is (not) enough for an architect?
D. Simic
Teaching creativity to undergraduate civil engineers
T. M. Lewis
A WWW-based learning framework for construction mediation
T.W. Yiu, S.O. Cheung, K.W. Cheung & C.H. Suen
Moving the university to the industry â" a successful case study
C. Cosma, Z.J. Herbsman & J.D. Mitrani
InfoBase: a multimedia learning environment to support group work and discourse
R. Stouffs, B. Tun§er & I.S. Sariyildiz
26. Durability analysis and lifetime assessment
Impact of low sulfate metakaolin on strength and chloride resistance of cement mortar and
high strength concrete
J. Suwanpruk, S. Sujjavanich & J. Punyanusornkit
Influence of environmental variables on moisture transport in cementitious materials
M.K. Rahman, M.H. Baluch, A.H. Al-Gadhib & S. Zafar
Stainless clad reinforcing for greater durability of motorways and infrastructure
A.G. Cacace & H.S. Hardy

Design models for deteriorated concrete bridges
G. Bertagnoli, V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini
A case study of a concrete bridge corrosion phenomenon
A. Guettala & A. Abibsi
Estimation of the residual capability of existing buildings subjected to re-conversion of use:
a non linear approach
H. Albertini Neto, L. Sgambi & E. Garavaglia
Natural ageing of earth stabilized concrete
A. Guettala, H. Houari & A. Abibsi
Serviceability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures
W. Lawanwisut, C.Q. Li, S. Dessa Aguiar & Z. Chen
Vulnerability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures
C. Q. Li, W. Lawanwisut & Z. Chen
Influence of cover on the flexural performance of deteriorated reinforced concrete beams
E.H. Hristova, F.J. OâFlaherty, P.S. Mangat & P. Lambert
Evaluation of atmospheric deterioration of concrete
R. Drochytka & V. Petr¡nek
Author index
Volume 3
27. High performance concrete
Biaxially loaded high strength concrete columns for strength design
I. Patnaikuni, A.S. Bajaj & P. Mendis
Testing eccentrically loaded externally reinforced high strength concrete columns
M.N.S. Hadi
Helically reinforced high strength concrete beams
M.N.S. Hadi
Time series modelling of high performance concrete column shortening due to creep and shrinkage
C.Y. Wong & K.S.P. de Silva
An experimental study of basic creep of High Strength Concrete
J. Anaton, S. Setunge & I. Patnaikuni
Double â" tee prestressed unit made from high strength concrete
E. Dolara & G. Di Niro
Efficiency of repair of HSC beams subjected to combined forces by GFRP sheets
H.A. Anwar & W. El-Kafrawy
28. Concrete properties and technology
Three-dimensional quantitative simulation of flowable concrete and its applications
M. A. Noor & T. Uomoto
Rheological properties of fresh concrete before and after pumping
K. Watanabe, M. Takeuchi, H. Ono & Y. Tanigawa
The properties of lightweight aggregate concrete for pre-cast bridge slab
H. Tanaka, I. Yoshitake, Y. Yamaguchi, S. Hamada, H. Tsuda & M. Kushida
Bond behaviour of reinforcement in self-compacting concrete (SCC)
K. Holschemacher, Y. Klug, D. Wei?e, G. K¶nig & F. Dehn

Self-compacting concrete â" hardened material properties and structural behaviour
K. Holschemacher, Y. Klug & D. Wei?e
Shrinkage cracking and crack control in fully-restrained reinforced concrete members
R.I. Gilbert
Properties of a self-compacting mortar with lightweight aggregate
L. Bertolini, M. Carsana & M. Gastaldi
Durability of cement and cement plus resin stabilized earth blocks
A. Guettala, H. Houari & A. Abibsi
Experimental investigation into the effect of fly ash on the fresh properties of self-compacting
concrete (SCC)
M. Dignan & C.Q. Li
Potentialities of extrusion molded cement composites
K. Yamada, S. Ishiyama, S. Tanaka & A. Tokuoka
Analytical modelling of rheology of high flowing mortar and concrete
M.A. Noor & T. Uomoto
29. Innovative tools for structural design
A web-based control and management environment for interoperation of structural programs
J. Wang & C.-Mo Huang
Attitudes to 3D and 4D CAD systems in the Australian construction industry
S. Saha, M. Hardie & A. Jeary
The 4D-CAD: a powerful tool to visualize the future
M. Barcala, S.M. Ahmed, A. Caballero & S. Azhar
Computer aided design of composite beams
V.K. Gupta & R. Kumar
30. Issues in the theory of elasticity
Variable pressure arresting opening of internal and external cracks weakening a plate
R.R. Bhargava, S. Hasan & P.K. Bansal
Vertical stress formulas for surface loads
R.V. Jarquio
Stress fields for a semi-infinite plane containing a circular hole subjected to stresses from
infinite points
T. Tsutsumi & K. Hirashima
Study of two-dimensional elasticity on Functionally Graded Materials
T. Seto, M. Ueda & T. Nishimura
Equivalent shear modulus of Functionally Graded Materials
T. Sakate, M. Ueda, T. Seto & T. Nishimura
31. Special session on âStructural monitoring and controlâ
Structural health monitoring based on dynamic measurements: a standard and a novel approach
F. Vestroni, F. dellâIsola, S. Vidoli & M.N. Cerri
Control of vortex-induced oscillations of a suspension footbridge by Tuned Mass Dampers
E. Sibilio, M. Ciampoli & V. Sepe

Active control of cable-stayed bridges: large scale mock-up experimental analysis
G. Magonette, F. Marazzi & H. F¶rsterling
The implementation of a cable-stayed bridge model and its passive seismic response control
V. Barberi, M. Salerno & M. Giudici
Active control in civil engineering: a way to industrial application
M. Aup©rin & C. Dumoulin
Modal control for seismic structures using MR dampers
S.W. Cho, K.S. Park, M.G. Ko & I.W. Lee
New development of semi-active control with variable stiffness
F. Amini & F. Danesh
Reducing damages in structures during earthquake using energy dissipation devices
K.K.F. Wong & D.F. Zhao
Economical seismic retrofitting of bridges