• International conference on construction engineering and project management
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• 2013.01a
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• pp.475-478
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• 2013

To carry out a one-off construction project successfully, effective and accurate early cost estimation is crucial, especially during the conceptual stage where very limited minimum information of construction project is given. As the level of accuracy of the early cost estimation has huge impacts on precise budgeting and cost management of a project, in other words, reducing the risk of a project, cost must be managed with special awareness. In an effort to improve the estimate accuracy of cost during the conceptual stage, this research introduces a Parameter Impact (PI) which can quantify weights of parameters and rank them; and PI development derived from the principle of impulse in physics is explicated. For a case study, 76 public apartment building cases in Korea are analyzed. To examine the validity of the proposed PI, a validation in terms of CBR applicability test and estimate accuracy comparisons using 10-nearest neighbor cases are carried out. The validation results support that the suggested PI can be applied in quantifying the weights of the parameters and CBR method for early cost estimation.

• International conference on construction engineering and project management
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• 2013.01a
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• pp.494-496
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• 2013

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a systematic optimization process that allows users to compare different alternatives and to determine if a project is a solid investment. Many state DOTs have included CBA in their pavement management systems (PMSs) to help allocate state funds for maintenance, rehabilitation, resurfacing, and reconstruction of pavements. In a typical CBA, each pavement type has an assigned weight factor which represents the level of importance of this pavement type. To conduct an accurate CBA, it is essential to select appropriate weight factors. Arbitrarily assigning weights factors to pavements can lead to biased and inaccurate funding allocation decisions. The purpose for this paper is to outline a method to develop an ideal set of weight factors that can be utilized to conduct more accurate CBA. To this end, a matrix of all possible weight factors sets was developed. CBA was conducted for each set of weight factors to obtain a population of possible optimization solutions. Then a regression analysis was performed to establish the relationship between benefit and weight factors. Finally, a multi-objective genetic algorithm was applied to select the optimal set of weight factors. The findings from this study can be used by state DOTs to strategically manage their roadway systems in a cost effective manner.

• Computers and Concrete
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.567-576
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• 2023

In this study, a 3D microstructure-based model is established to simulate the effective thermal conductivity of cement paste, covering varying influencing factors associated with microstructure and thermal transfer mechanisms. The virtual cement paste divided into colloidal C-S-H and heterogeneous paste are reconstructed based on its structural attributes. Using the two-level hierarchical cement pastes as inputs, a lattice Boltzmann model for heat conduction is presented to predict the thermal conductivity. The results suggest that due to the Knudsen effect induced by the nanoscale pore, the thermal conductivity of air in C-S-H gel pore is significantly decreased, maximumly accounting for 3.3% thermal conductivity of air at the macroscale. In the cement paste, the thermal conductivities of dried and saturated cement pastes are stable at the curing age larger than 100 h. The high water-to-cement ratio can decrease the thermal conductivity of cement paste.

• International conference on construction engineering and project management
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• 2011.02a
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• pp.510-515
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• 2011

Urban renewal projects, in the form of mega-projects, are being actively implemented both nationally and internationally to revitalize inactive cities. These programs, however, are difficult to manage efficiently due to their need for a large budget over a long period of time and due to conflicts with stockholders. Moreover, existing cost and duration management systems are structured with emphasis on the design and construction stage of unit projects, thus limiting their application to long-term mega-projects that are integrated with various facilities. To solve these problems, this study developed a web-based system that can collectively manage the cost and duration of mega-projects at a program level. The unit modules included in the system--CBS organization, construction cost and duration prediction, and total cost and duration prediction--can support decision-making at the early stage of the program. Furthermore, the modules, which include contract management, execution management, change management, and program progress management, support the program operations for its successful accomplishment. The web-based cost and duration management system developed in this study is expected to be used as a valuable tool that supports the successful accomplishment of mega-projects through their efficient management throughout their life cycle.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• v.23 no.12
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• pp.145-150
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• 2023

The main purpose of the study is to identify the key aspects of modern innovative research in the field of education. In the modern informatized world, education is becoming a decisive factor in social development and an important component in the development of the human personality, increasing respect for human rights and freedoms. Today it is quite obvious that without the necessary education a person will not be able to provide himself with proper living conditions and realize himself as a person. The high level of education of the population is an important factor that positively influences the creation of favorable conditions for the full realization of the rights and freedoms of man and citizen. Today, active and interactive teaching methods are widely used. The use of interactive teaching methods ensures complete immersion of students in the learning process and is the main source of learning. The radical difference between traditional and interactive learning is that the student not only replenishes and strengthens his knowledge, but also complements and constructs new ones. The methodology includes a number of theoretical methods. As a result of the study, current trends and prerequisites of modern innovative research in the field of education were investigated.

• International conference on construction engineering and project management
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• 2024.07a
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• pp.247-254
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• 2024

To enhance the overall well-being of individuals, acquiring only a quantitative inventory of the individual infrastructure is insufficient and comprehending public perspectives on service levels and infrastructure needs is equally important. This study presents a model for infrastructure service quality that considers the various needs of residents. The study examined the significance and appropriateness of infrastructure service indices in determining the priorities and objectives of government investment in infrastructures. The primary objective was to construct and authenticate a multidimensional model of infrastructure service quality, building on the SERVQUAL framework established in 1988. A survey was distributed to individuals residing in Korea, and 12,500 completed questionnaires were collected. In this study, we conduct a path analysis to test our hypotheses using the AMOS software (version 29.0). The findings of the study indicate that residential satisfaction has a considerable impact on the quality of life. Additionally, this study indicates that the level of infrastructure performance in a residential area has a substantial impact on people's satisfaction with their housing. Furthermore, the findings indicate that it is crucial to address both the quantitative and qualitative dimensions of infrastructure simultaneously. Finally, the evaluation of the efficacy of infrastructure enhancement investments should consider the quality of the infrastructure services.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 1992.07a
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• pp.68-75
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• 1992

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery Conference
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• 1993.10a
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• pp.546-550
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• 1993

Three basic experiments in agricultural machinery management , strengthening the construction of socialized service system, facilitating the two-level management system in rural areas and carrying through the principle of " paid service ' are described and the main methods of strengthening agricultural machinery management are developed in this paper.aper.

• Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.99-103
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• 1996

In this paper we discuss Gigabit information communication service utilizing Gigabit information super-highway, multimedia data processing technology for the services, multimedia communication protocol for transmitting multimedia data and construction of Gigabit information communication network which can be accessed everywhere and present items which should be tactically prepared for high-level information society of the 21 st century.

• Magazine of the Korea Concrete Institute
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.45-49
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• 2015