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Spatial interface of buildings in hot-summer and warm-winter regions based on climate adaptation 基于气候适应性的夏热冬暖地区建筑物空间界面

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.23.00058

Ni Yang, Wei Yuan, Fang Zhou, Xiaoyang Zhang

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Blockchain-based information framework for change management in EPC general contracting projects 基于区块链的 EPC 总承包项目变更管理信息框架

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.24.00031

Xinying Cao, Xingmei Xia, Mingzhu Wang

{"title":"Blockchain-based information framework for change management in EPC general contracting projects","authors":"Xinying Cao, Xingmei Xia, Mingzhu Wang","doi":"10.1680/jensu.24.00031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.24.00031","url":null,"abstract":"Change management is an essential component of Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) project, which is the process of gathering data on change orders, examining the information in change reports, revising related drawings, and updating cost data resulting from changes. Nevertheless, the current information system for change management is primarily centralized, relying on external parties, opaque in its information, lacking trustworthiness, and prone to data loss. To overcome these challenges, this paper proposes a blockchain-based information management system for managing change information in EPC general contracting projects. Blockchain is used to automate the review processes for changes, ensuring transparency, decentralization, and resistance to tampering. This proposed framework addresses the security, transparency, tamper-resistance, and reliability shortcomings of conventional methods by harnessing the inherent advantages of blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized IPFS storage, and building information model (BIM) integration. Subsequently, utilizing the Hyperledger Fabric platform, an information management system was developed to store and manage data about modifications. The proposed system was validated using actual change data from EPC general contracting projects, which demonstrated the efficacy of blockchain technology in ensuring the security and authenticity of change data. This advancement enhances the security of change data and augments the efficiency of change management practices in EPC projects.","PeriodicalId":516918,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability","volume":"111 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141657447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing a low carbon brick for residential building construction 开发住宅建筑用低碳砖

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.23.00065

Tata Sravani, Prasanna Venkatesan Ramani, Madhumathi Anbu

{"title":"Developing a low carbon brick for residential building construction","authors":"Tata Sravani, Prasanna Venkatesan Ramani, Madhumathi Anbu","doi":"10.1680/jensu.23.00065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.23.00065","url":null,"abstract":"The construction industry is trying to become more eco-friendly and minimise environmental impact. One way to achieve this is by using innovative building materials. Traditional clay bricks are not eco-friendly due to the depletion of resources, emissions, and waste generated during production. In this study, a new alternative called the Novel Organic Brick (NOB) was produced and evaluated, which was made from recycled construction and demolition sand and red clay as partial replacements for traditional virgin clay. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was conducted to compare the environmental impact of NOBs to that of Kiln Fired Bricks (KFBs). The inventory flows from material sourcing to brick shaping were modelled in SimaPro 8.1 and characterised into impact indicators using the ReCiPe 2016 method. The LCA showed that NOBs can reduce the impact of climate change by 39-56% compared to KFBs, depending on the type and source of recycled sand. This study encourages the construction industry to adopt alternative solutions for greater sustainability by demonstrating the viability of incorporating secondary materials and quantifying environmental performance improvements in India.","PeriodicalId":516918,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability","volume":"2 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141668116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sustainable design of two-way slab on beam systems: a comparative study on embodied carbon and cost 梁上双向板系统的可持续设计：关于内含碳和成本的比较研究

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.23.00089

Riza Suwondo, Militia Keintjem, M. Suangga, Lee Cunningham

{"title":"Sustainable design of two-way slab on beam systems: a comparative study on embodied carbon and cost","authors":"Riza Suwondo, Militia Keintjem, M. Suangga, Lee Cunningham","doi":"10.1680/jensu.23.00089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.23.00089","url":null,"abstract":"In an era characterised by a growing imperative for environmental sustainability, the construction industry finds itself at a crossroads where innovation and well-informed decision-making are paramount. This study explored the intricate interplay between structural performance, economic viability, and environmental impact in the realm of reinforced concrete slabs, with a specific focus on two-way slab-on-beam structures. This study examined the relationship between slab thickness, concrete grade, reinforcement ratios, embodied carbon emissions, and total construction costs. The findings paint a vivid, if not unexpected, picture: thinner slabs are associated with lower embodied carbon emissions and construction costs. However, there is a caveat: thinner slabs may find their place in projects with less demanding structural requirements, whereas thicker slabs, while offering superior structural performance, incur higher costs and environmental impacts. The choice of slab thickness, as this research indicates, is far from a one-size-fits-all decision and necessitates meticulous evaluation of project-specific demands. The data-driven insights presented in this study have the potential to improve construction practices. This research serves as a foundational reference point for the construction industry’s journey towards sustainability, where structures are not merely functional, but also environmentally and economically sustainable.","PeriodicalId":516918,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability","volume":"3 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141337391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Research on green assessment method of AHP-EWM prefabricated building based on DEMATEL optimization 基于 DEMATEL 优化的 AHP-EWM 预制建筑绿色评估方法研究

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.23.00021

Yujiang Fan, Huanfang Li, Mengge Zhang, Jinbao Xu, Yuxi Chen

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A new method for analysis of marine sustainable energy systems 海洋可持续能源系统分析新方法

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-02-15 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.22.00070

Yingguang Wang

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Editorial: Innovative materials and optimization methodologies for green building design and construction 编辑：用于绿色建筑设计和施工的创新材料和优化方法

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.2024.177.1.1

Xiaojing Zhao

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Engineering Sustainability: Referees 2023 工程可持续性：裁判员 2023

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.2024.177.1.53

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Editorial: Innovative materials and optimization methodologies for green building design and construction 编辑：用于绿色建筑设计和施工的创新材料和优化方法

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.2024.177.1.1

Xiaojing Zhao

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Engineering Sustainability: Referees 2023 工程可持续性：裁判员 2023

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI: 10.1680/jensu.2024.177.1.53

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