Abstracts – Browse Results
Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 19 results ...
Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Al-Fares, M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ammar, A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, J (2003) Strategic motives underlying M and A transactions in the United States public construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, K (2008) Applications of its archived data for improved highway planning and design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Huang, C-N (2003) Time study on two-echelon supply chain for steel framing construction: Field investigation and networking model simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ibrahim, M W W (2018) Improving project performance by mitigating out-of-sequence work and assessing construction readiness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Jang, H (2002) Construction material logistics: Project manager level of satisfaction and facilities layout planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: energy consumption; social sustainability; sustainability; noise; pavement; decision making; expert system; life cycle
- ISBN/ISSN:
- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1556532094
- Abstract:
Pavement preservation is one of the most cost effective, environmentally and socially sustainable ways to manage deteriorating roadway systems when applied in a proper way. However, the current practice does not consider a long-term sustainability strategy and lacks the systematic approach of establishing the pavement preservation strategy considering sustainability. The principal objective of this study was to develop an expert system for the evaluation of various pavement strategies by incorporating economic, environmental and social sustainability aspects into decision-making. Sustainable pavement preservation was defined to be able to maintain the roadway in good condition (engineering), be cost effective (economic) and reduce energy consumption and global warming potential (GWP) emissions (environmental) and minimize the impact on water quality and on noise level (social) during the entire life cycle of the pavement. The cost effectiveness was measured by the ratio of user benefit to maintenance cost. The modified pavement Life-Cycle Assessment Tool for Environmental and Economic Effects (PaLATE) was used to assess the energy consumption and GWP. Water quality and noise impacts were quantified by in-depth studies and rated by an ordinal categorical values such as moderate or good. Based on the proposed framework of sustainability, a user-friendly expert system named the Expert System for Sustainable Pavement Preservation Strategy (ES2P2S) was developed using the Visual Basic Application (VBA). ES2P2S is capable of quantifying the impacts of multiple pavement preservation strategies in terms of economic, environmental and social perspectives. Multiple performance criteria analysis in ES2P2S also allows for the evaluation of the overall sustainability of pavement preservation strategies. The results of ES2P2S analysis of an actual project showed that micro surfacing could save 63.1% of the cost, consume only 11.1% of energy, and emit 11.2% of GWP compared with the thin hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlay. The expert system developed was able to successfully evaluate the overall sustainability of strategies. Thus, ES2P 2S can be used to assist pavement preservation decision makers in understanding how the sustainability concept can be integrated into pavement preservation decision-making. It would result in maintaining a sound roadway system in a sustainable and economical way.
Kim, S-K (2001) Toward a framework for an intelligent earthwork system (ies), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Koo, K-J (2000) Organizational program management for multiple maintenance projects under multi-trade capacity constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, J C (2010) Evaluating the sustainability of construction with recycled materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, S (2000) Spatial model and decentralized path planning for construction automation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lukito, P K (2000) A framework for environmental monitoring infrastructure investment planning in developing areas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Schwab, A (2000) Management practices in short-term network organizations: The performance impact of the shadow of the future and psychological contracts in the United States movie industry, 1931--1940, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Shr, J-F (1999) Model development for cost-plus-time bidding applied to Florida department of transportation highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Sullivan, K T (2004) Quantification of the cumulative impact of change orders on sheet metal labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Taha, M A-E (1994) Applying distributed artificial intelligence to the prequalification of construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.