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  • Evaluating

    Creator:
    Claveria, Joseph B.
    Abstract:
    Distracted driving is an adverse driving behavior that is widely known to impair the safety of all roadway users and traffic flow. Despite the extensive research efforts on the prevalence and effects of distracted driving on roadway safety and performance, the number of vehicular crashes and fatalities resulting from distracted...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Joseph B. Claveria for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering presented on May 10, 2018

  • Perceived Effectiveness of Highway Work Zone Intrusion Mitigation Technologies: A State DOT Perspective

    Creator:
    Kadalli, Manjunath Veeresh
    Abstract:
    Highway work zones are extremely dangerous environments due to the presence of workers near high-speed traveling vehicles. This dynamic environment results in a disproportionate number of accidents that cause injury and casualty to both drivers and workers due primarily to vehicular intrusions into work zones. Several emerging work zone intrusion...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Highway work

  • An Empirical Study of Work-zone Safety and Mobility Using Surveys and Anonymous User Generated Trip Information

    Creator:
    Fiawoyife, Kenneth K.
    Abstract:
    The two primary considerations for highway work-zones are its effect on commuter mobility and worker safety which are often spoken of together. However, it must be noted that they often conflict with each other. For example, traffic control plans that reduce travel speed in work-zones improve both commuter and worker...
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    Masters Thesis
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    - mous User Generated Trip Information. Abstract approved: Joseph Louis . The two primary

  • Automated Monitoring of Construction Operations for Data-Driven Decision Making

    Creator:
    Rashid, Khandakar, M.
    Abstract:
    The continuous improvement of construction operations requires a systematic approach of monitoring and making appropriate control actions. However, the lack of real-time information hinders this workflow and eventually compromises timely and effective decision-making. Project managers spend a great deal of time and effort to solve problems emerging from lack of...
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    Dissertation
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis The

  • Automated Monitoring of Modular Construction Factories using Computer Vision

    Creator:
    Panahi, Roshan
    Abstract:
    Modular construction is increasingly seen as an efficient construction method in terms of time, cost, and energy. The full realization of these advantages partly relies on the efficiency of the production process inside the modular factories, which currently rely on tedious manual monitoring methods or expensive automated techniques. As a...
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    Dissertation
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Modular construction

  • A Framework for Analyzing Debris Removal Operations Using Discrete Event Simulation

    Creator:
    Vijay, Akash
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    Debris generated after a disaster event must be disposed efficiently for community recovery. This is a significant operation that accounts for up to 27% of the total recovery costs. Generally, debris removal takes place in two phases: the short-term relief phase, which involves debris removal immediately after a disaster to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Debris generated after a disaster event must be disposed efficiently for

  • Real-time Dynamic Schedule Updating Through Integrated Lean Construction Methods

    Creator:
    Lotti de Oliveira Paula, Gustavo
    Abstract:
    Planning and management methods in construction need to constantly evolve to keep pace with the growing demand and complexity of work in increasingly competitive environments. This need for innovation and process improvement has attracted lean construction philosophy in industry management practice. Lean has been used in the construction industry to...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis Planning and management methods in construction need to constantly evolve to

  • Improving Safety on Construction Sites by Using Real Time Sensor Data to Monitor Worker Field-of-View and Proximity to Hazards and Reduce the Generation of False Positive Alarms

    Creator:
    Chan, Kelsey
    Abstract:
    The construction industry is infamously recognized for having jobsites identified as hazardous working environments due to workers-on-foot commonly functioning at dangerous heights and in close proximity to other construction entities, among other reasons. These hazardous operations result in an increased risk of worker injuries and fatalities caused by fall hazards...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Dr. Joseph Louis The construction industry is infamously recognized for having jobsites

  • Cost-Benefit Evaluation of Energy-Efficient Building Strategies in Single-Family Affordable Housing

    Creator:
    Iliff, Helen M.
    Abstract:
    The goal of this thesis is to ease the adoption of energy-efficient (EE) building strategies for affordable homes in the United States (US). Low-wage earning households spend nearly three times the proportion of their gross annual income on home energy bills resulting in higher energy burden for them when compared...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Housing Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis

  • Decision-Making for Cross-Laminated Timber Modular Construction Logistics Using Discrete-Event Simulation

    Creator:
    Abiri, Bahar
    Abstract:
    The two primary considerations for construction project management are budget and time management. Modular construction has the potential to improve construction productivity by minimizing time and costs while improving safety and quality. Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels are beneficial for modular construction due to the high level of prefabrication, adequate dimensional...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Simulation Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joseph Louis