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From Feb-1-2004 to Feb-29-2004

Updates and changes:

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  • Added references: 16
  • Added concepts: 3
  • Added essays: 15

References

  1. Hilfer, R., (1996), Transport and relaxation phenomena in porous media. (17-2-04)
  2. Webber, J.B.W., (2000), Characterising porous media. (17-2-04)
  3. Moselhi, O., Li, J. and Alkass, S., (2004), Web-based integrated project control system . (17-2-04)
  4. Marzouk, M. and Moselhi, O., (2002), Simulation optimization for earthmoving operations using genetic algorithms. (17-2-04)
  5. El-rayes, K., Ramanathan, R. and Moselhi, O., (2002), An object-oriented model for planning and control of housing construction . (17-2-04)
  6. El-rayes, K. and Moselhi, O., (1998), Resource-driven scheduling of repetitive activities . (17-2-04)
  7. Moselhi, O. and Hassanein, A., (2003), Data acquisition and analysis for highway construction using geographic information systems . (17-2-04)
  8. Moselhi, O., Gong, D. and El-rayes, K., (1997), Estimating weather impact on the duration of construction activities. (17-2-04)
  9. Tariq, S. and Osama, M., (2001), A decision support system for rehabilitation of sewer pipes. (17-2-04)
  10. National Research Council, (1997), Developing a digital national library for undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering and technology education: report of a workshop. (13-2-04)
  11. Bishop, A. P., (1995), Working towards an understanding of digital library use. (13-2-04)
  12. Pope, A. M., Patterson, R. and Burge, H. (Eds), (), Indoor allergens: assessing and controlling adverse health effects. (13-2-04)
  13. Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems (CETS), (1999), Review of the need for a large-scale test facility for research on the effects of extreme winds on structures. (13-2-04)
  14. BIA, (1989), Manufacturing, classification, and selection of brick - classification, part 2. (10-2-04)
  15. BIA, (2002), Overview of building code requirements for masonry structures (ACI 530-02/ASCE 5-02/TMS 402-02) and Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1-02/ASCE 6-02/TMS 602-02). (10-2-04)
  16. Lepper, M. and Jones, E., (2000), Objective-based codes for wood frame construction. (3-2-04)

Essay

  1. News brief/Concordia: Building envelope research puts us on the map: 13-2-04
  2. MATLAB: 6-2-04
  3. EJLB Foundation: 4-2-04
  4. Healthy building: 4-2-04
  5. Journal: Building for a Future: 4-2-04
  6. Conference: World of Construction Project Management: 4-2-04
  7. Air Cleaning Devices: 3-2-04

Web Links

Government Publications
in French
RSMean - Reed Construction Data
"accurate, timely cost information for the new construction industry"
BAM, Builders Association of Minnesota
Allan Crawford Associates, instrumentation
"suppliers of technology products and services. to provide the quality of product knowledge, support and after sales service", Data aquisition systems, design and test instruments
CES - Canadian Environmental Solutions
list of canadian companies who offer solutions to problems associated with climate change.
SDTC
"relies on the expertise of leaders in the financial and sustainable development arenas who comprise the Investment Committee."
PWGSC ¡ª Public Works and Government Services Canada.
"to help keep the wheels of government turning, as smoothly as possible.
Industry Canada
"to promote the growth and increased competitiveness of the Canadian environment industry. Ensuring that Canada remains productive and competitive, Industry Canada supports technology innovations and voluntary initiatives to achieve environmental objectives. The EcoSmart Project has the potential to enhance the competitiveness of both the concrete and the rapidly emerging "green building" design industries."
CANMET Mineral Technology Branch (MTB)
"the science and technology arm of the Minerals and Metals Sector of Natural Resources Canada. .. R&D on minerals and metals cycle from explosives to mining and mineral processing, downstream processing and fabrication, and recycling. ..."
EcoSmart, concrete to reduce greenhouse gas
"to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of Portland cement for use in concrete construction."
FEMLAB by COMSOL
"FEMLAB ¡ª which stands for Finite Element Modeling Laboratory ¡ª is an advanced software package for modeling and simulation of any physical process you can describe with partial differential equations. "
USGBC - United States Green Building Council
Canadian Housing & Construction Centre, CHCC
"works closely with it's corporate and international clients to enhance their success by taking advantage of BCIT's experience and expertise in training and technology transfer as well as institutional strengthening and capacity building services." at School of Construction and the Environment, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
questia
online library with subscriptiion, mainly books, som journal articles. very limited free preview.
NTNU
"a centre for technological education and research in Norway, with a solid foundation in the natural sciences."

Concept

  1. material property: pore size distribution: 17-2-04
  2. construction management: 17-2-04
  3. project management: 4-2-04


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