Rogge, D F and Tucker, R L (1987) Research needs in steel and concrete construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(3), pp. 440-446. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Reinforced concrete construction and steel construction are two areas of construction where improvements in technology would produce significant benefits, according to the Business Roundtable Report on “Construction Technology Needs and Improvements.“ This paper identifies specific activities with the greatest potential for technological improvement of the steel construction and reinforced concrete construction processes. These activities were identified through interviews with field superintendents and field engineers. Specific suggestions for technological improvement in the activities are also presented.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | engineer, construction technology, interview, reinforced concrete construction, concrete construction, steel construction |
| Subjects: | building construction, structural engineering, digital engineering, profession, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Construction Technology, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PE |
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