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  • Application of quality function deployment in the conceptual design of a construction project

    Creator:
    Hinkle, Verda O.
    Abstract:
    Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a product development process that assures the needs and desires of the customer are heard and heeded during the design, development and production of a product. Though it has been used successfully in other industries, only a few companies in the U. S. Engineering and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Quality Function Deployment in the Conceptual Design of a Construction Project. Abstract approved: Neil

  • Statistical quality control applied to asphalt concrete

    Creator:
    Coghlan, Gerald Thomas
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to investigate an application of statistical concepts to quality control of highway construction. The application was presented qualitatively and demonstrated quantitatively by an investigation of asphalt content in asphalt concrete. For the example, an Oregon State Highway Project was sampled and tested. The average...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Statistical quality control applied to asphalt concrete

  • Framework for Measuring Construction Project Performance using Energy

    Creator:
    Nnaji, Chukwuma A.
    Abstract:
    Over the years, the performance of construction projects has been a main source of concern given the percentage of a project cost associated with poor project performance. As a result of the growing clamor to improve the output of the built industry, comprehensive studies have been conducted to examine the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    manner, while adhering to outlined safety measures and quality control parameters. In addition, such

  • Multiobjective Optimization of Wetlands for Attaining Flood, Water Quality and Bird Habitat Benefits

    Creator:
    Noa-Yarasca, Efrain
    Abstract:
    A significant number of historically existing wetlands that naturally stored rainwater and attenuated flood peaks have now been drained and employed as new farming areas. Beyond the water quality and flow problem, this has resulted in loss of natural habitats of diverse ecological species. Restoring wetlands have hence been proposed...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Water Quality and Bird Habitat Benefits Abstract approved: Meghna Babbar-Sebens