AbstractContracts can serve three functions—Control, Coordination, and Adaptation—to mitigate different risks. This multifunctional perspective based on the development of contract theory has been introduced in construction industries to analyze how…

AbstractThis paper examines the life-cycle wind resistant performance of a constructed long-span suspension bridge in the coastal region of China, aiming to quantify the multisource time-variant effects and uncertainties and…

AbstractBiobased green plasticizers are preferred in the production of plastics in light of the environmental and human health issues posed by traditional plasticizers. Epoxidized soybean oil is an environmentally friendly…

AbstractConsidered nonstructural elements, infill walls and their participation in earthquake resistance are often neglected in structural design, which leads to deviations in the predictions of seismic responses. Generally, infill masonry…

AbstractAggregates are the major constituents of concrete in terms of volume; therefore, they strongly affect concrete’s strength and durability. Coquina is one of the most abundant carbonate rocks found along…

AbstractConstruction planning and control are crucial for project success. The last planner system (LPS) presents a proactive approach to plan and control production, designed to increase reliability and enhance the…

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The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) at MIT has awarded eight MIT principal investigators with 2022 J-WAFS seed grants. The grants support innovative MIT research that…