CME Forum: a response to “Construction flow index: a metric of production flow quality in construction”

The study of types of flow in construction is a relatively new field. This paper reviews the work of Sacks et al. and reveals that they have applied a production-line metaphor with recognition of two production flows. Process flow: locations are equated with products moving down a production line. Operations flow: work crews are equated to work stations. Their work proposes an index of the quality of production flow in construction, but the research design has three significant flaws: the skilled interpretation of flow-line charts is not in turn applied to the interpretation of their example charts; the conceptual framework does recognize that the underlying metaphor requires levels of detail in both location and task that is not supported in their analysis. The meaning of “quality of flow” in this context is not defined. This debate raises important epistemological questions for those working in lean construction and location-based management. While the concept of “production flow quality” is important, the Sacks et al. methodology does not address the detailed planning of individual crews. It is only possible to apply the production-line metaphor if micro-management is adopted as detailed planning.     

Loadbearing capacity of infill masonry walls considering the deformation‐based membrane effect

According to currently valid codes, it is not possible to determine the loadbearing capacity of unreinforced infill walls considering the deformation‐based membrane effect by incorporating the exact support conditions. One reason for this is the lack of a validated calculation procedure, which in addition to the equilibrium conditions also realistically represents the compatibility conditions of these systems. In the present paper, therefore, a new non‐linear analytical calculation procedure is presented. The main focus of the analysis of walls subject to area loading is the incorporation of the support conditions and thus the consideration of the deformation‐based membrane compressive force. Through generalised formulation and a standardised notation of the determination equations, different material behaviours and various support conditions can be taken into account with few parameters. On the action side, both lighter loading like wind loads and heavier loading like explosion loads can be considered. Through the implementation of the partial factor concept, it is possible to comply with the requirements of European codes and thus ensure the applicability of the analysis model.     

基于GIS技术的工程地质环境系统构建及治理分析

针对传统的工程地质环境系统存在的收集图像与原始图像同向性较低的问题,以下开展了基于GIS技术的工程地质环境系统的构建研究。采用设计对比实验的方式验证该系统在实际应用过程中,可提升收集图像与原始图像的同向程度。     

建筑固废对GRC 性能影响研究

本文对建筑固废制备GRC进行了研究,通过物理性能、力学性能和抗冻性三方面对再生GRC进行性能表征,同时探讨了建筑固废的取代掺量对再生GRC各项性能的影响。试验结果如下:采用喷射成型工艺,再生GRC的力学性能在废混凝土10%,废尾矿10%和废砖1%取代掺量下达到最优,而后随着掺量的增加力学性能逐渐降低。建筑固废的掺入对再生GRC的物理性能没有明显影响。25次冻融循环后再生GRC没有发现冻融破坏现象,且质量损失在0.2%以下。     

新型建筑材料在建设工程中应用与发展趋势

随着我国改革开放不断深入,科技水平的不断提升,人们对美好生活的追求,促使建筑材料飞速发展,以适应环保、节能、轻质、安全、高效的需求,从而取代能耗多、污染大、防火等级低不安全的建筑材料。本文例举了当前一些新型建筑材料的应用特点,并阐述了新型建筑材料的发展趋势。     

Social impact assessment of investment activities in the China–Pakistan economic corridor

In order to analyze potential social risks, and achieve smooth implementation of investment activities in the China–Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC), we attempt to establish social impact and risk indicators. Both the impacts on the projects and the impacts of the projects are used to develop risk indicators in accordance with the literature review, reality and international standard principles. Using an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and average value to analyze questionnaires of both Chinese and Pakistani respondents, we identify the importance of various risk indicators. The primary social risks of the western high mountain region include tribal obstacles and religious extremism. The social risks to the southeast coastal plains include preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the area and international protection of national parks. The social risks in north Kashmir include disputes, extremist threats, religious and cultural differences, and the protection of natural reserves. The social risks of the Xinjiang region primarily involve social issues faced by ethnic minorities and environmental pressures.     

寺河矿上庄管道井反井施工技术

针对目前大直径管道井施工存在的效率低、安全性和经济性差等问题,提出了反井钻机一次成井工艺,介绍了表土层开挖、导孔、扩孔、锚网喷支护、井筒管路安装等施工过程及施工要点。实践表明,反井钻机施工上庄管道井,井筒施工进度、质量、管路安装质量和工程费用优势明显,为大直径管道井施工方案选择提供有利参考。     

厚煤层掘锚一体机快速成巷技术工艺研究

为了解决厚煤层顺槽巷道单进水平低、成巷速度慢的问题,以高河能源E2311工作面胶带顺槽掘进施工为背景,分析了JOY-12CM30型掘锚一体机在不同地质条件下的掘巷施工工艺,并确定了巷道支护参数及劳动组织方式。经现场试验,巷道掘进效率提高133.3%,矿井采掘衔接紧张局面得到缓解。     

考虑行走弹性影响下的车辆换挡过程分析

为研究行走弹性对工程车辆行走换挡过程的影响，建立了考虑驱动轮轮胎变形引起的车辆行走弹性影响的整车行走动力学模型，该模型适用于换挡过程分析。计算与分析了典型装载机动力换挡过程，将考虑或不考虑行走弹性时计算得到的整车加速度和瞬时冲击度的变化过程分别进行了对比，利用实车试验对单一换挡过程进行了验证；并将考虑行走弹性时升挡过程中变速箱输入输出转速变化过程、离合器滑摩功率特性的计算结果与不考虑行走弹性时换挡过程的计算结果进行了对比。研究结果表明：与不考虑行走弹性的情况相比，行走弹性变形使得换挡过程中整车加速度的变化更加平缓；换入挡离合器有两次滑摩过程，冲击度更小，换挡时间更长；离合器接合时的冲击度与其接入时间有关；滑摩功更小。     

仅外墙板为装配式建筑的施工细节

装配式建筑相较于传统建筑,具有节能减排、绿色环保、快速施工、工业化生产和缩短工期等优势,能有效改善我国现阶段建筑业劳动力低、技术创新弱、建筑品质不高的局面,推动建造方式的改变,并能大幅提高企业信息化、可视化管控管理水平,并通过预制装配式产业链的整合,催生相关新产业和服务业,可以使产业链上各企业的核心竞争力得到提高。全产业标准化,规格化,使得信息流、资金流和物流得到有效整合。