Tag: Building and Construction
SME contractors face three main barriers to IBS adoption
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in EngineeringWhat the study found Low adoption of Industrialised Building System (IBS) among small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) contractors in Malaysia is linked to three main challenges: lack of IBS knowledge, lack of financial backup, and clients’ preference for the conventional method. Why the authors say this matters The authors say the findings will be used…
BIM data model proposed for tension-supporting geotechnical elements
Novel BIM data model for tension-based ground reinforcement integrates design, installation, inspection, and maintenance phases with defined LOD requirements and IFC compatibility.
BIM-based graph method optimizes hospital AGV routes
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in EngineeringMethodology for optimizing automated guided vehicle routes in hospitals using BIM, IFC standards, and graph-based pathfinding algorithms to enhance logistics efficiency.
Mudbrick samples revealed seven plant species in Sudan
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in ArchaeologyArchaeobotanical analysis of mudbricks from Christian-period sites in Sudan reveals mixed subsistence practices combining cereal agriculture with wild plant exploitation and pastoral activity.
Rubber-stiffened steel plates showed delamination as the main failure mode
Study on rubber-stiffened steel plates and rapid-hardening concrete for sustainable bridge expansion joints, examining static performance, failure mechanisms, and design parameters for jointless.
Beam integration reduced low-frequency impact sound in CLT floors
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in EngineeringBeam integration in CLT floors reduces low-frequency impact noise; LAFmax metric demonstrates strong perceptual validity for floor-impact design in timber construction.
