American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2019

  • Earned Value Analysis for Construction Projects Using Project Management Scheduling Engine

    Mohammad Azim Eirgash

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2019
    Pages: 121-125
    Received: 19 September 2019
    Accepted: 15 October 2019
    Published: 23 October 2019
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Application of Earned Value Analysis in Construction Projects
    Abstract: One of the most important functions of project management is the monitoring and control of the project process. To perform it, Earned Value Analysis (EVA) in project management is a well-known management system to be applicable. This analysis is a very significant technique to measure and control the performance and progress of a project and is use... Show More
  • Philosophy and Perception of Beauty in Architecture

    Reham Alasmar

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2019
    Pages: 126-132
    Received: 20 October 2019
    Accepted: 12 November 2019
    Published: 20 November 2019
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Aesthetics and Perception of Beauty in Architecture
    Abstract: Definitions of beauty and space are as diverse as defined by the disciplines in which it plays a fundamental role; from science and philosophy to art and architecture, each field’s definition for the perception of the beauty of space is often simplified or reduced. This consequently denies us access new spaces whose definitions and perspectives, st... Show More
  • Discussion on the Development Barriers of BIM Construction Costs in China

    Qirui Zhang, Bin Guo

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2019
    Pages: 133-140
    Received: 04 November 2019
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    Published: 03 December 2019
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    Abstract: BIM is regarded as a new problem-solving method in the field of architecture construction. With the continuous development and progress of BIM, it also has a series of impacts on the field of project cost. In this paper, through literature research, expert interviews, questionnaires, data analysis, and other ways, the current front-line AEC (archit... Show More
  • Experimental Study on Microseismic Monitoring Highway Bridge Pile Foundation Construction

    She Yanhua, Cai Gaojie

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2019
    Pages: 141-146
    Received: 03 November 2019
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    Published: 03 December 2019
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    Abstract: With the development of urban construction, it is inevitable that new or expanded highways cross or parallel with existing buried pipelines. The impact vibration caused by the construction of perforated pile foundation of highway bridge is bound to have adverse effects on the safe operation of adjacent buried pipelines. Based on the micro seismic m... Show More