In association with Professor Vivian Tam .This paper reviews and analyses frequent injure spots of construction workers, and its causes of the relevant injures. Case studies are adopted in highlight the relationship of illnesses, injuries and fatalities of construction workers. Health and safety interference is expressed in terms of ergonomic...Read More

In the context of seismic hazard assessment and engineering design, a comprehensive understanding of local geological and geophysical factors is essential. However, previous studies have lacked crucial components such as local soil condition, ground response analysis, topographic influences, active fault characteristics, slip rates, groundwater behaviour, and slope considerations. To ensure...Read More

Co Author EIT Student Mistreselasie AbateAn earthquake is one of the most significant and shocking natural disasters ever documented anywhere on the planet. Throughout history, it has claimed millions of lives and wreaked devastation on infrastructure. Because earthquake forces are spontaneous and unpredictable, engineering methods must be honed to investigate...Read More

Recycled concrete has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials due to its reduced environmental impact and cost-effectiveness. The physical and mechanical properties of recycled concrete, however, can vary significantly, making it challenging to ensure consistent quality. Machine learning (ML) techniques have been increasingly applied to predict and...Read More

Concrete and cementitious materials are widely used in construction due to their durability, strength, and ability to withstand various environmental conditions. The assessment of these materials is crucial to ensure their quality, performance, and long service life. Cementitious materials, such as Portland cement, silica fume, fly ash, and slag, are...Read More

Concrete waste is one of the highest proportions of the total construction and demolition materials. Most of the concrete waste generated is sent to landfills. Part of the concrete waste is used as recycled aggregate for producing recycled aggregate concrete; however, recycled aggregate concrete is only used on a limited...Read More

Medium-rise reinforced concrete (RC) framed apartment complexes with stories ranging from 15 to 50 are becoming more common in Ethiopia’s main cities. In these RC-framed structures, shear walls are included for lateral load resistance. As apertures are frequently provided in shear walls, it is critical to evaluate their influence on...Read More

The rapid urbanization around the world has created shortfall of conventional building construction materials and put a lot of stress on the natural resources, which are getting scarce. Also the disposal of industrial, agro and other solid waste is another serious issue of concern in developing countries. To minimize the cost...Read More

Cement Production and its environmental impact. This chapter deals with cement manufacture, cement properties, types of cements, blended cements and life cycle assessment of different types of cements. Cement is one of the most important building materials around the globe. It is used mainly as binding and strength giving medium...Read More

Commercial centers play an important role in the complex ecosystem of cities. Although improving the attractiveness of commercial centers is a fundamental factor for their success, few works address the drivers that contribute to this improvement. This study has two objectives: (1) to research the main drivers that increase the...Read More