Callcott, A E (1985) Microcomputers for civil engineering consultancy in developing countries. PhD thesis, Aston University, UK.
Abstract
The civil engineering industry generally regards new methods and technology with a high amount of scepticism, preferring to use traditional and trusted methods. During the 1980s competition for civil engineering consultancy work in the world has become fierce. Halcrow recognised the need to maintain and improve their competitive edge over other consultants. The use of new technology in the form of microcomputers was seen to be one method to maintain and improve their repuation in the world. This thesis examines the role of microcomputers in civil engineering consultancy with particular reference to overseas projects. The involvement of civil engineers with computers, both past and present, has been investigated and a survey of the use of microcomputers by consultancies was carried out, the results are presented and analysed. A resume of the state-of-the-art of microcomputer technology was made. Various case studies were carried out in order to examine the feasibility of using microcomputers on overseas projects. One case study involved the examination of two projects in Bangladesh and is used to illustrate the requirements and problems encountered in such situations. Two programming applications were undertaken, ... (continues)
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | civil engineering; programming; civil engineer; consultant; competition; trust; case studies; case study; Bangladesh |
| Index terms: | civil engineer, programming, state of the art, competition, new technology, Bangladesh, survey, case study, developing country, consultancy |
| Subjects: | profession, Geography, research dissemination and communication, data collection methods, organization, market analysis, programming, innovation and technology management, development economics |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Organizational Design, Engineering Principles, International Construction, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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