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  • Direction, method, and model for implementing design for construction worker safety in the US

    Creator:
    Tymvios, Nicholas
    Abstract:
    The construction industry employs about 7% of the total US workforce, and yet it accounts for 15.7% of all occupational fatalities. Specifically in 2011, there were 721 deaths in construction, second only to transportation with 733. The cause of a large number of these construction deaths can be attributed to...
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    thank my committee: Dr. David Sillars, Dr. David Rogge, Dr. Anthony Veltri and Dr. Christoph Thomas

  • Framework for assessing the potential safety performance of construction mechanical and electrical field employees

    Creator:
    Moghaddam Vahed, Ali
    Abstract:
    In the field of construction safety, many researchers have worked to create assessment tools. These tools focus on different aspects of construction safety, such as assessing safety climate, safety culture, etc. Although research indicates that the majority of incidents are caused by unsafe behaviors and acts, there are no comprehensive...
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    the best advisor and mentor any student could wish for. I took several classes with Dr. David

  • Development of an improved system for Oregon to accurately quantify dense-graded hot mix asphalt pavement density

    Creator:
    Darra, Suraj
    Abstract:
    The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) standard specifications require a minimum density for the construction of dense-graded hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements. Currently, the standard specifications call for density measurements for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) testing to be made using nuclear density gauges that are calibrated using...
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    other professors at Oregon State University, specially Dr. John A. Gambatese and Dr. David N. Sillars

  • Root Cause Analysis of Transportation Infrastructure Accidents Using Fault Trees

    Creator:
    Yang, Rebecca
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    The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites construction as the most hazardous industry within the United States. The construction industry was responsible for 20% of all fatal occupational injuries in 2014. Approximately 20% of the construction injuries occur within Heavy Civil Engineering, in which there are 950,000 workers employed annually. This...
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    Masters Thesis
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    class as well as working with her on this thesis. I would like to thank Dr. David Sillars for

  • A formal model of construction safety and health risk management

    Creator:
    Hallowell, Matthew R.
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    Despite recent efforts to improve site safety, construction still accounts for a disproportionate injury and illness rate. According to the 2007 injury and illness data released by the National Safety Council, the construction industry has a fatality and disabling injury rate that is approximately three times higher than the all-industry...
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    great care in his advice. I feel that I have made a life- long friend and mentor. David Sillars

  • Multi-Criteria Risk Mapping Using Lean Tools for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry

    Creator:
    Viriato Maia Ferreira Pestana, Ana Catarina
    Abstract:
    Over the past two decades, the Lean Construction academic and practicing engineering community has used lean practices and tools to help improve the performance of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Lean practices have led to improved competitiveness of construction companies that have adopted them, by focusing on ways...
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    given to all the members of my doctoral committee, Professors David Sillars, Ingrid Arocho, Charlotte

  • Introducing the Concept of Foundational Attributes and Project Metabolism to Assess Construction Project Similarity

    Creator:
    Zhang, Fan
    Abstract:
    A construction project is considered to be unique due to the process of delivering a customer-designed product, diverse stakeholders involved, the unique location and timeframe of construction, and specific social, economic, and environmental constraints attached to it. The uniqueness of construction projects brought great challenges to the construction industry professionals...
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    members: Dr. David Sillars, Dr. Ingrid Arocho, Dr. Sarah Emerson, and Dr. Jimmy Yang, for their patience

  • Evaluation of straw wattle placement and surficial slope stability

    Creator:
    Rikli, Anthony M.
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    Straw wattles are common erosion control devices used to trap sediment. This thesis studies the relationship of straw wattles on slope stability through a case study demonstrating their use on steep slopes (1.5H:1V) for the US20 highway realignment project. Several surficial slope failures have occurred on these fill slopes, often...
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    Masters Thesis
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    me acquainted with the US 20 project. Dr. Jerry Yamamuro and Dr. David Sillars developed much of

  • Sustainable construction safety and health rating system

    Creator:
    Rajendran, Sathyanarayanan
    Abstract:
    The main objective of this research study is to incorporate construction worker safety and health into sustainable design and construction practices. This can be fulfilled by the development of an innovative construction worker safety and health planning tool, called Sustainable Construction Safety and Health (SCSH) Rating System that will: •...
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    writing skills. I am very grateful to the members of my committee: Dr. Anthony Veltri, Dr. David

  • An Integrated Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Public Housing

    Creator:
    Sharafeddin, Asma
    Abstract:
    Public housing (PH) provides a substantial portion of the housing in both developed and less developed countries, and the demand for it is increasing. The PH projects, however, are facing many challenges that are affecting their performance and cause their failures. The United States has demolished large portions of their...
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    profound appreciation to my doctorate committee members, Dr. David Sillars, Dr. Bell Christ, Dr. Mark