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Abdelaty, A F A (2017) Data-driven algorithms for enhanced transportation infrastructure asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Al Shalabi, F A (2016) BIM framework for energy and maintenance performance assessment for facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

AlBughdadi, A J M (2022) Advanced decision support tools for bridge asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Azmy, N (2012) The role of team effectiveness in construction project teams and project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.

Barbosa Resende, C (2021) Post-construction evaluation for work zones and construction engineers' training, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.

Barutha, P J (2018) Integrated project delivery for industrial projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Canales Fernandez, A R (2004) Developing effective integration between American supervisors and hispanic craft workers in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Christensen, A N (2019) Identifying private construction project owner inefficiencies that affect project goals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

El-adaway, I H (2008) Construction dispute mitigation through multi-agent based simulation and risk management modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Elmisalami, T E (2001) Developing a multi-attribute utility model (MAUM) for selecting information technologies in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Enz, D L (2009) Construction project administration and management for mitigating work zone crashes and fatalities: An integrated risk management model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: hazards; highway; injury; lifecycle; risk analysis; risk assessment; risk identification; risk management; designer; stakeholders; United States; content analysis; risk analysis; focus group; interview
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304904806
  • Abstract:
    Each year in the United States hundreds of people die in automobile crashes in highway work zones and tens of thousands of motorists suffer injury or property damage due to crashes in highway work zones. The traveling public, designers, department of transportation agencies, and contractors will all benefit from research aimed at the reduction of crashes in highway work zones. Although much past research has delved into the various causes of work zone crashes and the various strategies to mitigate work zone crashes, little effort has been given to the overall management of the risks associated with work zone crashes. The goal of this research is to develop a new, integrated approach to the management of these risks. This goal is achieved through the development of a formal integrated risk management model to be utilized during the construction management and administration of highway projects for all stages of the project lifecycle. Within this integrated risk management program, validation and application of the model is accomplished by focusing on the three components of the standard risk management model: risk identification, risk analysis, and risk response. This project requires a multi-faceted research approach employing several methodologies. With the exception of the risk assessment portion of this research, the methodology for this project is primarily qualitative, using focus groups, surveys, personal interviews, and content analysis to identify work zone risks, mitigating strategies and the proper stakeholders and project phases in which to implement mitigating strategies. The model validation phase of this research involves qualitative assessments along with an analytic assessment of work zone hazards through database queries into a statewide crash database to produce a risk matrix tool. The risk matrix tool is a two dimensional representation of the frequency and severity of crashes with specific characteristics (hazards) that are associated with the crash and can be used by a risk management team to prioritize their responses to work zone risk.

Gad, G M (2012) Effect of culture, risk, and trust on the selection of dispute resolution methods in international construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Gao, Z (2004) Investigation of technologies to improve the visualization of design documents and construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.

Harmelink, D J (1995) Linear scheduling model: The development of a linear scheduling model with microcomputer applications for highway construction project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Kaewmoracharoen, M (2009) Feasibility of visualization and simulation applications to improve work zone safety and mobility, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.

Kawal, D E (1970) A systems model of a construction firm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Lueth, P L O (2008) The architectural design studio as a learning environment: A qualitative exploration of architecture design student learning experiences in design studios from first- through fourth-year, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Mahfouz, T S (2009) Construction legal support for differing site conditions (DSC) through statistical modeling and machine learning (ML), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

McCann, M (1986) An application of convex programming to construction scheduling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University.

Mohd Zainudin, N (2019) Identification and analysis of worker safety hazards in Midwest agribusiness construction work sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University.

Nahvi, A (2019) Integrated stochastic economics performance evaluation of horizontal infrastructure systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Pinto Nunez, M D C (2017) Comprehensive partnering management model for highway construction projects delivered using traditional and alternative methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Rahbar, F (1997) Computer-aided parametric planning (CAPP), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Rueda-Benavides, J A (2016) Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity project selection framework using stochastic techniques, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Shrestha, K P (2016) Data analytics and visualization for enhanced highway construction cost indexes and as-built schedules, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Sirotiak, T L (2008) The effect of problem/project-based learning on a desired skill set for construction professionals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Smadi, O G (2000) Knowledge-based expert system pavement management optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Talbot, J (2021) Understanding housing reconstruction in Puerto Rico after hurricanes Irma and Maria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.

Tapia, R M (2017) Linear scheduling and procurement tools to manage geotechnical risk in design-build construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.

Woldesenbet, A (2014) Highway infrastructure data and information integration & assessment framework: a data-driven decision-making approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.