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Al-Humaidi, H M (2007) A fuzzy logic approach to model delays in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
Al-Kaabi, N S (2006) A fuzzy-based construction safety advisor (CSA) for construction safety in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Bu-Qammaz, A S A S (2015) Risk management model for international public construction joint venture projects in Kuwait, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
El-khawas, I N (1997) The optimal design of buildings: A life-cycle approach to energy efficiency, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Ellis, R A (1980) An analysis of the impact of public participation activities in water and transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: water resource; highway; communication; documentation; public participation; heuristic; case study
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/303065829
- Abstract:
Described is a heuristic analysis of variables potentially influential in public participation processes involving projects in water resources, wastewater management, and highway construction. Methodology involved a comprehensive review of the public participation literature to inductively identify variables noted as being present, or normatively recommended for presence in public participation processes. These variables were then organized into sets of logically-associating variables such that a resultant conceptual framework of a systems model for public participation was created. This conceptual framework was then converted into an analysis work sheet containing the 161 variables gathered during the inductive examination of the literature. One hundred five case studies, divided among public participation in projects in the categories of water resources, wastewater, and highways were then analyzed for the presence or absence of the 161 variables. The resulting analyses were then transposed to a computer analysis medium for analysis of frequency and correlational information. Variables were then screened using the data produced by the computer analysis such that selected variables were characterized by (1) assured frequency of documentation within the sample; (2) correlations of significance beyond p (LESSTHEQ) .05; and (3) sufficient frequency of correlation between independent and dependent variables to satisfy screening criteria. The variables selected by the three-level screening process were then examined for their independent/dependent relationships, i.e., how variables relating to the context and the process of the participatory effort were associated with particular outcome variables. Conclusions drawn from the examination of these relationships included: (1) The maintenance of two-way flow of communication between agency and participants was strongly positively correlated with desirable out-comes and strongly negatively correlated with undesirable outcomes; (2) participatory characteristics which interfere with two-way flow of communication are strongly negatively associated with desirable outcomes, and strongly positively associated with undesirable outcomes; and (3) certain contextual factors surrounding public participation in the sample projects planning are associated with undesirable outcomes for the participatory effort.
Fereshtehnejad, S (2018) Multi-hazard lifecycle methods for aging structures and infrastructure systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
Garrett, C C (1991) Roadway infrastructure management and investment behavior studies for developing countries: A multicriteria approach to road improvement decision-making, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Godby, C J (2002) A computational study of lexicalized noun phrases in English, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Halfawy, M M R (1998) A multi-agent collaborative framework for concurrent design of constructed facilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Hauenstein, A D (1966) Construction: A taxonomy and syllabus of production practices with implications for industrial arts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Jin, R (2013) A statistical modeling approach to studying the effects of alternative and waste materials on green concrete properties, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
Mahmood, N A (2021) Real-time site safety risk assessment and intervention for on-foot building construction workers using RFID-based multi-sensor intelligent system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Pan, N-F S (2001) Fuzzy reasoning expert scheduling system (FRESS) for highway construction subject to rain impact: A case study in Taiwan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
Sadoun, B I (1992) A modeling methodology for energy-conserving site design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Sarma, K C (2001) Fuzzy discrete multicriteria cost optimization of steel structures using genetic algorithm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Sirca, G F (2019) Analysis of full-scale in-service civil engineering structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Stanbury, J A C (1992) An exploratory empirical study of the international consulting engineering design services industry: A United States perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
Tseng, C-H (2006) Safety performance analyzer for constructed environments (SPACE), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Vargas, C A (1998) Investigating construction falls using fault tree analysis and developing a prototype tool to reduce falls using expert system and computer-assisted instruction methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Wee, S (1993) A prototype of an expert system for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation strategy in the state of Ohio (espresso), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Yang, F (2022) Ascending the pagoda: A ground-up exploration of the ancient construction methods of dayanta using virtual reality, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Yoo, W S (2007) An information-based decision making framework for evaluating and forecasting a project cost and completion date, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Ohio State University.
Young, D R (1968) The development of a construction industry interest inventory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.
Yu, B (2007) Essays on structural analysis of procurement auctions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The Ohio State University.