Liu, D; Wang, Y; Chen, J and Zhang, Y (2020) Intelligent compaction practice and development: a bibliometric analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(5), pp. 1213-1232. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the current practice, challenges and future development trends of intelligent compaction (IC) technology from a bibliometric perspective. Design/methodology/approach: A bibliometric analysis on IC-relevant studies is presented. Through this quantitative manner, insights into the current IC research practice and development trends have been derived from the perspectives of publications and citations, spatial distribution, knowledge construction, structural variations, existing problems, and conclusions and recommendations. Findings: Currently, IC applications are confronted with the issues of intelligent compaction measurement values (ICMVs) applicability, autonomous control, specifications and applications. To address the issues, three potential research directions are identified: a comprehensive ICMV measurement system that is designated for single layer analysis; autonomous control mechanisms with integrated management capabilities that can efficiently collaborate all stakeholders; and a standardized application workflow and the cost-benefit evaluation of IC in the context of the full life cycle. Research limitations/implications: The literature used in this paper is collected from the Web of Science. Although the database covers almost all the important publications in IC field, studies not indexed by the database are not considered. Originality/value: This research quantitatively analyzes the current IC practice and development trends from the perspectives of bibliometric analysis. It provides an overview of the knowledge construction and development of IC technology. The discussions about the problems and the suggested solutions can be useful for those interested in this field.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction; information and communication technology applications; knowledge management; project management |
| Index terms: | bibliometric analysis, specification, publication, life cycle, knowledge management, information and communication technology, methodology, database, workflow, project management, research practice, spatial distribution, science, variation |
| Subjects: | data management, professional development, management, value management, research design and methodology, research methods, contractual condition, specialized education, research evaluation and metrics, project management theory and practice, research dissemination and communication, computing systems, geographical analysis |
| Topics: | Contract Administration, Education, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Information Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here