System-Based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design

by F. Bontempi (Editor)

Overview

Exploring the findings of the conference entitled 'System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design', this text focuses around the following key themes: · systemic framework - the capacity to survey all aspects and connections of any problem and its solution · creative work - the challenge to develop something new · design - a method to improve the world and make it better With the main objective of the conference being to define the knowledge and technologies needed in the design and development of project processes able to produce competitive, 'green' and consumer-friendly structures, the text also clearly relates to the development and use of quality materials, as well as to excellence in construction management, and to reliable measurement and testing methods.

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ISBN-13:	9781041021926
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/31/2025
Pages:	2616
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

System-based Vision for Strategic and Creative Design, Bontempi (ed.) © 2003 Swets & Zeitlinger, Lisse, ISBN 90 5809 599 1 Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements Organisation Volume 1 1. Keynotes Life-cycle maintenance strategies for deteriorating structures based on multiple probabilistic performance indicators D.M. Frangopol & L.C. Neves Culture in construction – “human reengineering”? R.F. Fellows Influence of the anchorage system and of the deck stiffness on the postcritical behaviour of suspended bridges P.G. Malerba 2. Risk analysis and structural reliability Codified design and reliability aspects of structural timber elements T. Keskküla & L. Ozola Uncertainties of the method of partial safety factors A. Kudzys & E.R. Vaidogas Prototype testing for reliability-based design S.G. Reid Microbiology risvk anvd hydraulic of the hot water system Z. Pospíchal & Zabicka A general framework for risk management of stable links F. Petrilli 3. Construction planning and project management Improving construction processes: experiences in the field of contact–contract–conflict W. Tijhuis & R.F. Fellows International procurement of construction materials for the Middle East E. Koehn, H.J. Tohme & A.P. Shukla Building design evaluation – facility manager’s and designer’s perspectives K. Lueprasert & Y. Kanhawattana Development of the logistics plans in building construction S.M.B. Serra & O.J. Oliveira A design/evaluation approach to building design and construction T.H. Nguyen & S. Yazdani Organisational and managerial attributes of innovation among firms in the construction industry in the UK: why culture matters? G. Zawdie, J. Abukhder & D. Langford Lighting design for highway nighttime construction operations K. El-Rayes & K. Hyari Process analysis of interior finishing and building services works N. Mine, T. Kunugi & N. Miura Construction of super high-rise composite structures in Hong Kong Raymond W.M. Wong Design of a buried polyfunctional centre A. Rago & P. Giura Wall panels for industrialized housing method S.P.G. Moonen Development of a framework for valuing variations in concrete works M. Sutrisna, K. Potts & D. Proverbs An estimating system for construction and demolition waste management A. Touran, J.Y. Wang, C. Christoforou & N. Dantata Steel fabricator involvement in project design M.J. Horman, M.H. Pulaski, C.M. Hewitt & J.P. Cross Existing and emerging delivery system for construction projects K.A. Tenah Success factors of partnering in new project delivery models – experience in Switzerland G. Girmscheid Alternative courses of action for industrialized construction processes in small and medium-sized enterprises J. Bärthel An industrialized foundation S.P.G. Moonen Applying the theory of constraints to construction scheduling J.-B. Yang Simplified simulation system of overlapping CPM networks A.M. Odeh Planning the installation of steel structures using simulation G. Uzzi & J. Shi Probability applications in the precedence diagram scheduling method M.F. Samara & C.S. Putcha The application of simulation modelling in identifying company’s logistic system models A. Sobotka Resource scheduling of construction projects using a hybrid genetic algorithm model A.B. Senouci & K.K. Naji The importance of new information technologies in a concurrent design environment P.J. Bártolo & H.M. Bártolo IT tools for collaborative working in relationally integrated supply chains O.O. Ugwu, M.M. Kumaraswamy, M.M. Rahman & S.T. Ng Information technology training: aligning competence with corporate capability J.S. Goulding, M. Alshawi & A. Alani E-commerce in the construction industry in Lebanon T. Mezher, M.A. Abdul-Malak & M. Ajam Decomposition of data base – modulation for management of designing and construction of highways M. Knezevic 4. Cost control and productivity management A Bayesian approach for updating change order uncertainty A. Touran Study on the development of the curing system for concrete in construction site T. Tamura, Y. Tominaga, O. Sakamoto, H. Ueno & H. Sumito Methodological problems of productivity measurement in the construction industry J. Iwamatsu & K. Endo An expert system for construction cost indexing and forecasting M.F. Samara Driving down construction project labor cost H.E. Picard Production planning and cost optimization for prestressed concrete alveolar slabs G. Greco, A. Rago & G. Iaconianni Productivity management, improvement and cost reduction L.H. Forbes, S.M. Ahmed, M. Hocaoglu & S. Azhar Design team characteristics in aerospace, construction and product design for co-located and distributed projects F. T. Edum-Fotwe, A. Thorpe, M.J. Gregory, P.J. Deasley, A.B. Wootton, A.N.W. North & R. Cooper Advanced developments in semiconductor facility construction S.J. Eibl Construction productivity of multistory buildings in developing countries E. Koehn, P. Shukla & H.J. Tohme A life-cycle energy model of the UK steel construction sector J. Ley, M. Sansom & A.S.K. Kwan Robotics and the construction industry N. Pires & T.D. Pereira A review of capital procurement in the UK National Health Service D.G. Proverbs, M. Sutrisna & G. Riley Construction techniques for efficient and economical housing R.K. Jain Automating quantity takeoff and decision support for in-place reinforced concrete structures R. Drogemuller, S. Foo, C. McNamara & J. Oliver Analyses on the productivity of multi-skilled team in the reinforced concrete construction site of the residential buildings K. Endo, H. Kanisawa & Y. Kimura Comparative study of UK and Italian refurbishment sites involving demolition activities and structural instability: risk factors and Health & Safety management strategies B.M. Marino Duffy, C.O. Egbu, C.J. Anumba, A. Gottfried & B. Neale Integrated risk management for construction system providers T.A. Busch Cost and risk management utilizing an integrated master plan A.R. Minter, D.W. Ebersole, P.D. Howorth, M. Plank, K. Raum & I. Henderson Three missing elements of construction risk management: a conceptual exploration C.-Yu Chang & M.-T. Wang Developing benchmarks for project schedule risk estimation F.T. Edum-Fotwe & Y. Nielsen Practical cost management system for construction projects K.A. Tenah The cost caused by lack of interoperability in design C.A. Jacoski & R. Lamberts The choice of the rib thickness in the mass-production of ribbed R/C floors L. Fenu 5. Human factor, social–economic constraints on the design process Reciprocal model of construction safety culture W.F. Maloney Impossibility claims in construction projects Y.M. Wong, T.W. Yiu, S.O. Cheung & C.H. Suen Engineering the World Trade Center disaster recovery D.A. Cuoco Highest and best use of people W.L. Kelly Barriers to constructability in Saudi Arabian construction industry S. Assaf, O. Jannadi & F. Al-Yousif Ethics of surveyors – a study of Hong Kong SAR R.F. Fellows & A.M.M. Liu Organizational culture of the Chinese construction companies: towards a C-E model A.M.M. Liu & S.B. Zhang Environment friendly design of residential buildings in hot-dry climate R. Ahuja & V.M. Rao Claim analysis involving multiple compensable factors A. Singh How soccer results effects concrete cracking S.P.G. Moonen 6. Structural optimization and evolutionary procedures Identification of Strut-and-Tie mechanisms in reinforced concrete structures using the cell method and genetic optimization techniques D. Baron, S. Noè & G.A. Rassati Strut-and-Tie model of deep beams with web openings using optimisation technique H. Guan & J. Parsons Analysis and optimization of a cable stayed bridge with external prestressing G. Agostino Searching for innovative structural layouts by means of graph grammars and evolutionary optimization A. Borkowski, E. Grabska, P. Nikodem & B. Strug An overall approach to structural design of steelworks using genetic algorithms N. Bel Hadj Ali, J.C. Mangin & A.F. Cutting-Decelle Optimal arrangement of studded paving block system by multi-objective genetic algorithm H. Furuta & T. Nis Optimal design of space structures with stability constraints A. Csébfalvi A design procedure for multi-component structures Q. Li, G.P. Steven & Y.M. Xie Discrete Lagrangian method for optimal design of truss structures D.S. Junag, Y.T. Wu & W.T. Chang The optimal topology of composite beams: analysis, design and experiment B. Wethyavivorn & K. Atchacosit Design optimization of tall steel buildings L. Catallo, L. Sgambi & S. Tranquilli Shape optimal design of skeletal structures B. Harl, M. Kegl, D. Dinevski & M.M. Oblak Multidimensional design and systemic vision in structural engineering F. Biondini & A. Marchiondelli On the design of optimised R/C sections in bending L. Fenu 7. Shaping structures and form finding architectures The design of structural systems for geometrically irregular buildings M. Veltkamp & M. Eekhout Integrating architectural and structural form-finding processes for free-form digital architectures T. Kocaturk, C. van Weeren & M.W. Kamerling An interdisciplinary approach to the design of free-form buildings M. W. Kamerling & T. Kocaturk Form finding research: development between empirical and numerical methods D. Abruzzese & A. Tursi On the shaping of cable-membranes by using “simulated annealing” L. Fenu & S. Manca 8. Issues in computational mechanics of structures Nonuniform torsion of bars of variable thickness E. J. Sapountzakis & V.G. Mokos From load path method to classical models of structural analysis F. Palmisano, A. Vitone & C. Vitone Algebraic method for sensitivity analysis of eigensystems with repeated eigenvalues K.M. Choi, S.W. Cho, I.W. Lee & J.H. Lee Expression of rotational motion on flexible body K. Miura, T. Nishimura & T. Yamada Modified modal methods for calculating eigenpair sensitivity of asymmetric systems Y.J. Moon, I.W. Lee & J.H. Lee Efficient eigensolution method of large structural systems with proportional and non-proportional dampers H.-J. Jung, J.-S. Jo, I.-W. Lee & M.-G. Ko On static limit analysis using the p-version FEM F. Tin-Loi & N.S. Ngo Analysis of edge and corner column-slab connections with and without stud shear reinforcement H. Guan & Y.C. Loo Elastic–plastic large displacement analysis of thin-walled beam type structures G. Turkalj, J. Brnic & D. Lanc A strain based solid element for plate bending L. Belounar, S. Benmebarek, M. Guenfoud & A. Charif Study of full composite action in slab-beam systems N. Chikh & J. Harrop 9. Advanced modelling and non-linear analysis of concrete structures Modelling non-linear behavior of shear walls with damage S. Yazdani Non-linear analysis of reinforced concrete slabs B. Belletti, P. Bernardi, R. Cerioni & I. Iori Finite deformation analysis using natural strain (on anisotropy in yield surface under large uni-axial tension and shear) Y. Kato & Y. Moriguchi The effective length factors for the framed columns with variable cross sections S.G. Lee, S.C. Kim & Y.J. Moon Development of a continuum-mechanics-based tool for 3D finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures H. Hartl Stringer Panel Method: a discrete model to project structural reinforced concrete elements G. Tarquini & L. Sgambi Design of reinforced structures with Strut-and-Tie model S. Arangio, L. Catallo & A. Rago Approximate methods for analysis of viscoelastic behavior of concrete structures D.Veglianti & L. Sgambi Studying of elastic–plastic behavior of concrete ceiling, joints, supports by live loading of concrete ceiling A. Turk Crack width control in two dimensional reinforced concrete elements G. Bertagnoli, V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini Effect of cracking and material non-linearities on the dynamic behavior of reinforced concrete beams K.S. Numayr & S.K. Jubeer Continuous-discontinuous failure analysis in a rate-dependent elastoplastic damage model A. Simone & L.J. Sluys 10. Concrete and masonry structures Cracking around the interface joint between masonry panels and their supporting reinforced concrete beams in buildings J.L.M. Dias Restoration and repair of existing masonry structures W.C. Bracken Mechanical response of solid clay brick masonry reinforced with CFRP strips under eccentric loading A. Brencich, C. Corradi, E. Sterpi & G. Mantegazza On the numerical analysis of localized damage in masonry structures J. Alfaiate, A. Gago & J.R. de Almeida Load carrying capacity of masonry arch bridges A. Brencich, A. Cavicchi, U. De Francesco, L. Gambarotta & A. Sereno Limit analysis of masonry domes: two case studies P. Foraboschi & M. Nart ACI shear reinforcement for flat slabs R. L. Vollum & U.L. Tay Shear behavior of prestressed concrete beams reinforced by CFRP grids bonded on the web surface A. Yonekura, H. Ito, U. Idehara, Y. Kawauti, K. Era, T. Mihara & K. Zaitsu Rotation capacity in shear crack hinges of R.C. beams S. Coccia, M. Como & U. Ianniruberto Bond recovery in reinforced high strength concrete after post-fire recuring R.H. Haddad & L.G. Shannis Ultimate strength of rectangular CFT column R.V. Jarquio Bonded-in reinforcement for frame node connections J. Kunz, F. Muenger, H. Kupfer & A. Jaehring 11. Steel structures Minimum stiffness requirements of intermediate transverse stiffeners in plate girders Y. Ogawa & K. Fujii Experimental noise improvement and vibration attenuation of an old steel-bridge R. Geier, P. Furtner, G. Magonette & F. Marazzi Elasto-plastic response of a bar structure to oscillatory external agency K. Hasegawa, T. Nishimura & N. Kayama Water filled steel structures J.P. Paoluccio Moment-rotation relationships of single plate connections X. Sun & T.H. Tan Prestressed steel structures: historical and technological analysis A. Masullo & V. Nunziata Collapse and buckling of sheet piles, modification solution in Mared pump station, ABADAN A. Turk Effect of number of bay on sway of building frames B. Ahmed & M. Ashraf CFRP reinforcement design of steel members damaged by fatigue P. Colombi Buckling strength evaluation of corroded flange of plate girder T. Kaita & K. Fujii Testing equipment for fatigue and damage tests of steel cords M. Kopecky, V. Cuth, I. Letko & J. Vavro Performance of bolted semi-rigid connections under cyclic loading in steel portal frames Y.M. Kim & C.M. Yang Sway estimation of rigid frames using equation B. Ahmed & M. Ashraf Prestressed steel structures design: a new frontier for structural engineering V. Nunziata Development of criteria for using of bracing and shear walls in tall buildings S. Azizpour, M. Mofid & M. Menshari Linear stability bearing capacity analysis of pin-connected steel structures S.J. Duan, H.M. Jia, S.Y. Li & Z.Y. Liang Author index Volume 2 12. Bridges and special structures Croatian experience in design of long span concrete bridges J. Radic, G. Puz & I. Gukov Hydrogen embrittlement of suspension bridge cable wires K. M. Mahmoud An universal approach to analysis and design of different cable structures V. Kulbach The Maya suspension bridge at Yaxchilan J.A. O’Kon Roles of stiffening systems of steel plate girder bridges E. Yamaguchi, K. Harada, S. Yamamoto & Y. Kubo Continuity diaphragms in continuous span concrete bridges with AASHTO Type II girders A. Saber, J. Toups & A. Tayebi Modification of walking bridge into semi-heavy load bridge by new steel connection opener A.A. Turk & B.P. Samani Bridge deck analysis through the use of grillage models G. Battaglia, P.G. Malerba & L. Sgambi Hybrid truss and full web systems in composite bridges: the SS125 viaducts in Sardinia M. E. Giuliani Effectiveness of intermediate diaphragms in PC girder bridges subjected to impact loads F.S. Fanous, R.E. Abendroth & B. Andrawes Modelling aspects for the analysis of a box girder steel bridge L. Catallo, S. Loreti & S. Silvi Structures for covering railways with real estate Th.S. de Wilde Grain silos problem and solution F. Shalouf Structural response characteristics of stack with hole T. Hara Tendencies for solid structures in waterway engineering C.U. Kunz Performance of a fibre-reinforced polymer bridge deck under dynamic wheel loading A.F. Daly & J.R. Cuninghame Numerical simulation of steel and concrete composite beams subjected to moving loads N. Gattesco, I. Pitacco & A. Tracanelli Ultimate and service load simulation of a masonry arch bridge scheduled for controlled demolition P.J. Fanning, V. Salomoni & T.E. Boothby Comparison of methods to determine strengths due to mobile loads, in simply supported bridge beams H. Pankow Design and construction aspects of a soil stabilized dome used for low-cost housing M. Gohnert & S.J. Magaia The last mile – deployment of optical fibers through sewers S. Gokhale, M. Najafi & E. Sener 13. Precast structures Nonlinear analysis of prestressed hollow core slabs B. Belletti, P. Bernardi, R. Cerioni & I. Iori R.C. shell revival: the Malaga airport new control tower M. E. Giuliani Building system with joints of high-strength reinforced concrete L.P. Hansen Moment-rotation relationships of hybrid connection under monotonic and cyclic loading X. Sun & T.H. Tan Mechanical response of pre-cast concrete wall panels to combined wind and thermal loads A. Brencich & R. Morbiducci Strength of precast slab subjected to torsion S. Nakano Column-foundation connection for pre-cast elements E. Dolara & G. Di Niro 14. Earthquake and seismic engineering Modal damage of structures during earthquake H. Kuwamura Architectural design influence on seismic building behavior: evaluation elements A. Gianni Seismic retrofit of a historic arch bridge S. Morcos, A. Hamza & J. Koo Effects of taking into consideration realistic force-velocity relationship of viscous dampers in the optimisation of damper systems in shear-type structures T. Trombetti, S. Silvestri, C. Ceccoli & G. Greco Rational estimation of the period of RC building frames having infill K.M. Amanat & E. Hoque Experimental results and numerical simulation of a concrete sandwich panel system proposed for earthquake resistant buildings O. Bassotti, E. Speranzini & A. Vignoli Theoretical and experimental investigation on the seismic behaviour of concrete frames F. Biondini & G. Toniolo Seismic effectiveness of direct and indirect implementation of MPD systems S. Silvestri, T. Trombetti, C. Ceccoli & G. Greco A practical code for seismic risk mitigation of historical centers: the case of Umbria (Central Italy) F. Maroldi Effect of column characteristics on its inelastic seismic behavior A. Khairy Hassan Effects of building vibration to low intensity ground motion: towards human perceptions A. Adnan & T.C. Wei Probabilistic hazard models: is it possible a statistical validation? E. Guagenti, E. Garavaglia & L. Petrini Fixing steel braced frames to concrete structures for earthquake strengthening J. Kunz & P. Bianchi 15. Geotechnical engineering and tunnelling Mechanical properties of steel-concrete composite segment for micro multi box shield tunnel I. Yoshitake, M.I. Junica, K. Nakagawa, M. Ukegawa, M. Motoki & K. Tsuchida To an estimation of dynamic stresses around of the immersed body with a rectangular form L. V. Nuzhdin, A.O. Kolesnikov & V.N. Popov Design of a railway junction in Palermo: underground structures and building damage risks D. Pelonero, A. Pigorini, E. Scattolini & E.M. Pizzarotti Computational methods for deep tunneling design S. Francia, E.M. Pizzarotti, M. Rivoltini & C. Pecora Life-cycle maintenance management of traffic tunnels – strategy assessment to develop new calcification reduction methods in tunnel drainage system T. Gamisch & G. Girmscheid Foundation design formulation: a process approach J.F. van den Adel, S.H. Al-Jibouri, U.F.A. Karim & M. Mawdesley Relationships between soil conditions and construction costs J.F. van den Adel, S.H. Al-Jibouri, U.F.A. Karim & M. Mawdesley A mathematical model for the analysis of the rectangular machine foundations on a layered medium M. Z. As¸ik Numerical studies of seepage failure of sand within a cofferdam N. Benmebarek, S. Benmebarek, L. Belounar & R. Kastner Criterion of crack initiation and propagation in rock Y. L. Chen & T. Liu 16. Structural problems and safety devices of road and railways Load-carrying capability of PC beam during shear destruction by impact N. Furuya, I. Kuroda, K. Shimoyama & S. Nakamura Study on performance of aluminum alloy-concrete hybrid guard fence T. Hida, R. Kusama, B. Liu, Y. Itoh & T. Kitagawa Dynamic actions on bridge slabs due to heavy vehicle impact on roadside barriers G. Bonin & A. Ranzo The structural behavior of high strength aluminum alloy sections Y.B. Kwon, K.H. Lee, H.C. Kim & D.H. Kim Vehicle-structure interaction modelling F. Giuliano Criteria for airport terminal roadway analysis post 911 H. W. Hessing 17. Structural damage assessment Assessment of fire damage in historic masonry structures D.M. Lilley & A.V. March Detection of crack patterns on RAC pre-stressed beam using ultrasonic pulse velocity E. Dolara & G. Di Niro Structural failures: lessons for a brighter future K. L. Carper Behavior of epoxy-coated reinforcement concrete beams with sodium chloride contamination M.M.A. Elmetwally Damage analysis of masonry walls under foundation movements by distinct element method Y. Zhuge & S. Hunt 18. Materials, composite materials and structures Ultimate strength of CFT columns – an analytical method R.V. Jarquio Shear transfer mechanism of Perfobond strip in steel-concrete composite members H. Kitoh, S. Yamaoka & K. Sonoda Delamination of FRP plate/sheets used for strengthening of R/C elements M. Savoia, B. Ferracuti & C. Mazzotti The abrasion resistance of fiber concrete surface Y.W. Liu, T. Yen & T.H. Hsu Calculation and check of steel-concrete composite beams subject to the compression associated with bending G. P. Gamberini & G.F. Giaccu Application of steel fibre reinforced concrete for the revaluation of timber floors K. Holschemacher, S. Klotz, Y. Klug & D. Weiße Application of fiber composite materials with polymer-matrix in building industry – new possibilities of structure durability rise L. Bodnarova, R. Hela, M. Filip & J. Prokes Flexural design of steel or FRP plated RC beams P. M. Heathcote & M. Raoof Design methods for slabs on grade in fiber reinforced concrete A. Meda Economic aspects of steel composite beam stiffened with C-channel M. Md. Tahir, A.Y.M. Yassin, N. Yahaya, S. Mohamed & S. Saad Deformation capacity of concrete columns reinforced with CFT K. Maegawa, M. Tomida, A. Nakamura, K. Ohmori & M. Shiomi The deformability of hybrid (carbon and glass fibers) pultruded profiles S. Russo & G. Boscato Comparison between BS5400 and EC4 for concrete-filled tubular columns A.K. Alrodan A cohesive model for fiber-reinforced composites A.P. Fantilli & P. Vallini 19. Innovative methods for repair and strengthening structures Heat straightening repairs of damaged steel bridge members K. K. Verma & R.R. Avent Laboratory and field observations of composite-wrapped reinforced concrete structures E. Berver, J.O. Jirsa, D.W. Fowler & H.G. Wheat Improving interface bond in pile repair G. Mullins, J. Fischer, R. Sen & M. Issa Effectiveness of FRP strengthening of masonry systems of arches and columns U. Ianniruberto, M. Imbimbo & Z. Rinaldi Uses of composite design for new and rehabilitated tall buildings J.P. Colaco Structural repair of brick masonry chimneys B. De Nicolo, Z. Odoni & L. Pani Replacement of Metro-North’s Bronx River Bridge T. Henning & P. Pappas 20. Artificial intelligence in civil engineering Joint stiffness estimation of thin-walled structure using neural network A. Okabe, Y. Sato & N. Tomioka Integrating neural networks, databases and numerical software for managing early age concrete crack prediction M. Lazzari, R. Pellegrini, P. Dalmagioni & M. Emborg An ANN model for biaxial bending of reinforced concrete column M. E. Haque Development of a high performance fully automated application system for shotcrete S. Moser & G. Girmscheid A learning-based design computer tool H.M. Bártolo & P.J. Bártolo Architectural reverse design through a biomimetic-based computer tool N.M. Alves & P.J. Bártolo 21. Knowledge management Managing intellectual capital in construction firms S. Kale & T. Çivici Process- and success-oriented knowledge management for total service contractors R. Borner An intelligent cooperation environment for the building sector, why? I.S. Sariyildiz, B. Tunçer, Ö. Ciftcioglu & R. Stouffs Knowledge acquisition for demolition techniques selection model A. Abdullah & C.J. Anumba Supporting verification of design intent I. Faraj Organization and decomposition of a complex structural project S. Loreti & M. Salerno 22. Quality and excellence in constructions Creativity and innovation W.L. Kelly Deploying and scoring the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model (Part One) P.A. Watson & N. Chileshe Evaluation and improvement of public school facilities services using a TQM framework K. Jayyousi & M. Usmen Warranty practices on DOT projects in the US Q. Cui, M.E. Bayraktar, M. Hastak & I. Minkarah Why are some designs more interesting than others? The quest for the unusual, the unconventional and the unique in design L. Kiroff Improved design by progressive awareness S.P.G. Moonen Deploying the European Foundation in Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence Model (Part Two) P.A. Watson & N. Chileshe 23. Sustainable engineering Production of artificial fly ash lightweight aggregates for sustainable concrete construction C. Videla & P. Martínez Sustainable buildings with the infra+ space floor G.C.M. van der Zanden Falling accident in the roofing work of residential houses Y. Hino Fly ashes thermal modification and their utilization in concrete R. Hela, J. Marsalova & L. Bodnarova Necessity of study on countermeasure for climate change to avoid possible disasters K. Baba Sustainable bearing structures for (office) buildings M.J.P. Arets & A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen Recycled aggregate concrete for structural purposes: ten years of research 1993–2003 E. Dolara & G. Di Niro 24. Life cycles assessment Estimating the environmental aspects of an office building’s life cycle S. Junnila Quality and life cycle assessment J. Christian & L. Newton Integrated life cycle design of structures A. Sarja Towards lifetime oriented structural engineering A. Sarja An approach to optimal allocation of transportation facilities on expressway A. O’hashi, A. Miyamura & A. De Stefano An integrated computational platform for system reliability-based analysis of mixed-type highway bridge networks F. Akgül & D.M. Frangopol 25. New didactical strategies and methods in higher technical education Architects and structures: how much structure is (not) enough for an architect? D. Simic Teaching creativity to undergraduate civil engineers T. M. Lewis A WWW-based learning framework for construction mediation T.W. Yiu, S.O. Cheung, K.W. Cheung & C.H. Suen Moving the university to the industry – a successful case study C. Cosma, Z.J. Herbsman & J.D. Mitrani InfoBase: a multimedia learning environment to support group work and discourse R. Stouffs, B. Tunçer & I.S. Sariyildiz 26. Durability analysis and lifetime assessment Impact of low sulfate metakaolin on strength and chloride resistance of cement mortar and high strength concrete J. Suwanpruk, S. Sujjavanich & J. Punyanusornkit Influence of environmental variables on moisture transport in cementitious materials M.K. Rahman, M.H. Baluch, A.H. Al-Gadhib & S. Zafar Stainless clad reinforcing for greater durability of motorways and infrastructure A.G. Cacace & H.S. Hardy Design models for deteriorated concrete bridges G. Bertagnoli, V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini A case study of a concrete bridge corrosion phenomenon A. Guettala & A. Abibsi Estimation of the residual capability of existing buildings subjected to re-conversion of use: a non linear approach H. Albertini Neto, L. Sgambi & E. Garavaglia Natural ageing of earth stabilized concrete A. Guettala, H. Houari & A. Abibsi Serviceability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures W. Lawanwisut, C.Q. Li, S. Dessa Aguiar & Z. Chen Vulnerability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete structures C. Q. Li, W. Lawanwisut & Z. Chen Influence of cover on the flexural performance of deteriorated reinforced concrete beams E.H. Hristova, F.J. O’Flaherty, P.S. Mangat & P. Lambert Evaluation of atmospheric deterioration of concrete R. Drochytka & V. Petránek Author index Volume 3 27. High performance concrete Biaxially loaded high strength concrete columns for strength design I. Patnaikuni, A.S. Bajaj & P. Mendis Testing eccentrically loaded externally reinforced high strength concrete columns M.N.S. Hadi Helically reinforced high strength concrete beams M.N.S. Hadi Time series modelling of high performance concrete column shortening due to creep and shrinkage C.Y. Wong & K.S.P. de Silva An experimental study of basic creep of High Strength Concrete J. Anaton, S. Setunge & I. Patnaikuni Double – tee prestressed unit made from high strength concrete E. Dolara & G. Di Niro Efficiency of repair of HSC beams subjected to combined forces by GFRP sheets H.A. Anwar & W. El-Kafrawy 28. Concrete properties and technology Three-dimensional quantitative simulation of flowable concrete and its applications M. A. Noor & T. Uomoto Rheological properties of fresh concrete before and after pumping K. Watanabe, M. Takeuchi, H. Ono & Y. Tanigawa The properties of lightweight aggregate concrete for pre-cast bridge slab H. Tanaka, I. Yoshitake, Y. Yamaguchi, S. Hamada, H. Tsuda & M. Kushida Bond behaviour of reinforcement in self-compacting concrete (SCC) K. Holschemacher, Y. Klug, D. Weiße, G. König & F. Dehn Self-compacting concrete – hardened material properties and structural behaviour K. Holschemacher, Y. Klug & D. Weiße Shrinkage cracking and crack control in fully-restrained reinforced concrete members R.I. Gilbert Properties of a self-compacting mortar with lightweight aggregate L. Bertolini, M. Carsana & M. Gastaldi Durability of cement and cement plus resin stabilized earth blocks A. Guettala, H. Houari & A. Abibsi Experimental investigation into the effect of fly ash on the fresh properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) M. Dignan & C.Q. Li Potentialities of extrusion molded cement composites K. Yamada, S. Ishiyama, S. Tanaka & A. Tokuoka Analytical modelling of rheology of high flowing mortar and concrete M.A. Noor & T. Uomoto 29. Innovative tools for structural design A web-based control and management environment for interoperation of structural programs J. Wang & C.-Mo Huang Attitudes to 3D and 4D CAD systems in the Australian construction industry S. Saha, M. Hardie & A. Jeary The 4D-CAD: a powerful tool to visualize the future M. Barcala, S.M. Ahmed, A. Caballero & S. Azhar Computer aided design of composite beams V.K. Gupta & R. Kumar 30. Issues in the theory of elasticity Variable pressure arresting opening of internal and external cracks weakening a plate R.R. Bhargava, S. Hasan & P.K. Bansal Vertical stress formulas for surface loads R.V. Jarquio Stress fields for a semi-infinite plane containing a circular hole subjected to stresses from infinite points T. Tsutsumi & K. Hirashima Study of two-dimensional elasticity on Functionally Graded Materials T. Seto, M. Ueda & T. Nishimura Equivalent shear modulus of Functionally Graded Materials T. Sakate, M. Ueda, T. Seto & T. Nishimura 31. Special session on “Structural monitoring and control” Structural health monitoring based on dynamic measurements: a standard and a novel approach F. Vestroni, F. dell’Isola, S. Vidoli & M.N. Cerri Control of vortex-induced oscillations of a suspension footbridge by Tuned Mass Dampers E. Sibilio, M. Ciampoli & V. Sepe Active control of cable-stayed bridges: large scale mock-up experimental analysis G. Magonette, F. Marazzi & H. Försterling The implementation of a cable-stayed bridge model and its passive seismic response control V. Barberi, M. Salerno & M. Giudici Active control in civil engineering: a way to industrial application M. Aupérin & C. Dumoulin Modal control for seismic structures using MR dampers S.W. Cho, K.S. Park, M.G. Ko & I.W. Lee New development of semi-active control with variable stiffness F. Amini & F. Danesh Reducing damages in structures during earthquake using energy dissipation devices K.K.F. Wong & D.F. Zhao Economical seismic retrofitting of bridges