Browsing Theses and Dissertations(library) by Author "Kermanshachi, Sharareh"
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A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS OF POST-HURRICANE RECONSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURES
Safapour, Elnaz (2020-09-03)In the aftermath of hurricanes, when reliable transportation systems are vital, the chaotic and complex environment creates multiple uncertainties and risks in the reconstruction of transportation infrastructures. Damaged ... -
ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT FOR SEWER PIPE SYSTEM CONDITION ASSESSMENT USING MULTI-SENSOR (MSI) TECHNOLOGY
Al Asadi, Mohammed (2018-08-14)This study investigates the performance of all the current large-diameter pipeline system of The City of Arlington (COA) sewer lines of 48 miles (24-inch inner diameter and above for rigid and flexible pipes). Proper ... -
ANALYSIS OF BARRIERS CAUSING DELAY IN POST-HURRICANE RECOVERY: EXPERTS’ VS. PUBLIC’S PERSPECTIVES
Rouhanizadeh, Behzad (2020-09-04)Destructive natural disasters such as hurricanes, affect countries around the world. To recover from a hurricane, the managers need to make various decisions; however, what makes the post-hurricane decision making unique ... -
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CONSTRUCTION COST AND SCHEDULE OVERRUNS
Adepu, Nikhitha; 0009-0004-2598-5296 (2023-08-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** The construction industry, renowned for its dynamic nature, encountered unprecedented uncertainties throughout its history. However, the advent of the ... -
Decision Tool for Prioritizing Bridge Repair or Replacement
Florius, Nyoka Amy (2021-12-21)Bridges are typically damaged/deteriorated due to various factors that require close evaluation to make informed decisions about repair/replacement. There are several aspects of study to evaluate bridges for repair/replacement, ... -
Development of Multi Criteria Decision-Making Model to Evaluate the Adoption Effectiveness of Electronic Ticketing (e-Ticketing) in Highway Construction Projects
Subramanya, Karthik (2022-08-16)Highway and bridge construction projects are subject to cost and schedule overruns, as well as workforce shortages in remote locations, both of which can result in disputes over the quality of the end product. State ... -
Evaluating Usage, Acceptance, Integration, and Safety Impacts of Demand Responsive Transportation (DRT) Services
Khan, Muhammad Arif; 0000-0001-9290-5285 (2022-12-20)Transportation systems are vital in providing accessibility and mobility to city residents. Auto-oriented transportation systems have faced several challenges, including traffic congestion, crashes, and environmental ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF LEGAL AND POLICY BARRIERS TO TIMELY POST-DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT FOR EFFECTIVE RECOVERY PROCESSES IN UNITED STATES
Dhamangaonkar, Vaibhav; 0000-0002-7391-8272 (2019-05-02)Communities resilient to disasters have the ability to return to the normal state quickly and with the least possible delay; however, the causes of delays in the post-disaster recovery phase remain an important concern. ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF PHASE-BASED KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS AND THEIR BEST PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Habibi, Mohammadreza; 0000-0001-6511-0727 (2018-08-09)Delay and cost overrun in construction projects are two widespread problems arousing practitioners’ and scholars’ concerns as poor time and cost performance lead construction projects to failure. It is estimated that more ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MANAGEABLE CONSTRUCTION REWORK INDICATORS AND RELATED SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES
Taneja, Piyush; 0000-0001-7227-0040 (2019-05-08)In construction projects whether small or large scale, in the design and construction phases, contractors and owners face numerous reworks which finally leads to schedule delays and cost overruns. Although studying the ... -
Model Development for User Behavior While Adopting Autonomous Vehicles as Their On-Demand Transportation Mode
Patel, Ronik Ketankumar; 0000-0002-9843-0513 (2022-08-15)Shared autonomous vehicles (SAVs) are a new technology that allows passengers to skip hailing a cab using a smartphone app to summon an autonomous shuttle that does not require a human operator. SAVs are anticipated to ... -
MODEL DEVELOPMENT TO EVALUATE CONSUMERS’ INTENTION TO ADOPT ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Pamidimukkala, Apurva (2023-08-14)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2024** ABSTRACT: The ever-increasing concern over climate change is compelling global economies to employ alternative fuel technology to combat the vehicular emissions ... -
Performance of Lime- and Cement- based Treatments of Sulfate-rich Soil via RC Testing
Asghariastaneh, Azadeh (2017-09-20)Chemical treatment of expansive sulfate-rich soils, particularly lime- and cement-based methods, had been rather popular due to their relatively low cost and ready availability. However, over the last few decades, extensively ... -
Physical and Mental Health Challenges of Construction Workforce Active in Extreme Weather Conditions
Karthick, Sanjgna; 0000-0001-7561-4056 (2022-08-15)Construction sites continue to operate despite inclement weather, exposing workers to unpleasant working circumstances that can lead to various physical and mental health challenges. A thorough literature review yielded ...