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Open Journal of Civil Engineering (OJCE) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in civil engineering. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of c…
Joan Anyika Otike, Charles Kabubo, Victoria Okumu
The performance of bridge projects in Kenya is poor in terms of completion by schedule, cost, and quality (scope). Yet, there is less evidence of empirical research on what factors contribute to this outcome. This study aimed to bridge this gap by examining t…
Cameron R. Rusnak, Aya Al-Hamami, Craig C. Menzemer
Aluminum light poles play a pivotal role in modern infrastructure, ensuring proper illumination along highways and in populated areas during nighttime. These poles typically feature handholes near their bases, providing access to electrical wiring for install…
Nkechi Mcneil-Ayuk, Ahmad Jrade
As the climate change signs become more noticeable, the concern to prioritize sustainability within the AEC industry intensifies. This particularly pertained to issues related to the demand of resources, the excessive consumption of raw materials, and the ass…
Malang Bodian, Mariétou Barro Diop-Fall, Dame Keinde, El-Hadji Dieye, Modou Gningue Diop, Modou Fall
This work first investigates the corrosion-inhibiting behavior of montmorillonite K-10 on reinforcing steel. The corrosion-inhibiting power of the clay (Montmorillonite) is determined in a medium HCl (C = 1N) using free corrosion potential monitoring, Tafel p…
Edmond Dawak Fezeu, Marcelline Blanche Manjia, Chérif Bishweka Biryondeke, Patient Kubuya Binwa, Élodie Rufine Zang, Chrispin Pettang
This article deals with the investigation of the effects of seismic impacts on the design and dimensioning of structures in South Kivu. The starting point is the observation of an ambivalence that can be observed in the province, namely the non-consideration…
Guoqiang Liu, Zhiyong Lu
Comparative research on different countries ’ structural design codes holds great importance and can gain valuable insights: Awareness of Design Levels, Identifying Code Deficiencies and Optimizing Designs. The crack width of con crete structure is an importa…
Emrah Kazan, Mumtaz Usmen, Tarik Najib
The main objective of the work presented in this paper was to develop a customized safety training program that can be incorporated into the demolition projects undertaken as part of blight reduction efforts in urban centers. A subsidiary objective was to dev…
Alain Symphorien Ndongo, Destin Gemetone Etou, Christian Tathy
The Congolese population is organised into households, which are thus headed by a chief who ensures the social well-being, development and integration into working life of the individuals in his charge. This study examines the functional principles of new hou…
Md Jahangir Alam, Mithun Biswas, Mohammad Biplab Mia, Shahin Alam, Md Mosabber Hossain
Increasing the population and infrastructure in both emerging and developed countries requires a considerable amount of cement, which significantly affects the environment. The primary materials of concrete (‘cement’) production emit a large quantity of CO 2…
Peace Sèna Hounkpe, Guy Oyéniran Adéoti, Patrick Oniakitan Mondoté, Éric Adéchina Alamou
This paper delves into the critical aspects of sheet pile walls in civil engineering, highlighting their versatility in soil protection, retention, and waterproofing, all while emphasizing sustainability and efficient construction practices. The paper explore…
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