The aim of this study was to estimate the water footprint of selected crops in the Beles
sub-basin. To accomplish this, relevant data on the chosen crops, including crop yield,
area coverage, and meteorological data, ...
Assessment of irrigation potential is essential for the development of irrigation schemes for addressing food security problems. This study focused on assessing surface irrigation potential of Mille watershed in Awash basin ...
Expansive soils have the inherent property of swelling when they have adsorbed water and shrinking when they are dried. This property of expansive soil causes to damage structures constructed on it. To minimize the impact ...
Soil stabilization is one of several ground improvement methods used around the world. Researchers in geotechnical engineering have investigated the use of waste materials as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly ...
In Ethiopia, roads often fail before the end of the design period or, in some cases, a
few months after completion. Failures can have many different causes, but are
typically caused by poor construction practices, poor ...
In the case of a highway, a weak subgrade results in a greater thickness of pavement layer, which increases the cost of pavement construction. As the subgrade soil is too weak to bear the load, engineering solutions such ...
Expansive soils change their volume due to changes in moisture condition. The volume change characteristics of this soil lead to different problems for structures constructed on it. To minimize the impact of the expansive ...
Facility Management (FM) is a tool and a service which supports functionality, safety and sustainability of different organizational facilities. Since FM enables firms to better fulfill their operational objectives, it ...
Concrete is a widely used material in construction globally, with cement being a key component. However, cement is expensive and not always readily available. To address this, research has been conducted to explore replacing ...
Construction sector plays a leading role in economic growth for countries all around the
world and since construction is a labor-intensive industry, Productivity taken as a
primary driving force for economic development. ...
The construction industry is a major sector of the economy of a country but it is being criticized all the time by its poor performance. The performance evaluation process is one of the most important aspects of project ...
Cement manufacturing is energy-intensive, emits greenhouse gases, and is costly. To address these challenges, the construction industry seeks sustainable alternatives. This study explores the use of Termite Hill Soil (THS) ...
Concrete is a versatile and widely used construction material that has been popular for a long period of time. Its dominant position can be attributed to the ongoing processes of industrialization and urbanization taking ...
A key element in the success of a construction project is choosing the right contractor. The fact that numerous contractors are failing to complete projects for various reasons such as labor issues, financial difficulties, ...
Construction projects are very complex and dynamic. Its dynamicity subjects the construction projects to several risks that can impact project performance. Therefore, study aimed to explore construction risk factors that ...
Irrigated agriculture offers several benefits, including the improvement of lifestyles and the achievement of food security. Climate change, which refers to long-term alterations in various aspects of the Earth's climate ...
Currently, most mega-public construction projects suffer from unmanaged project planning, operation, and function. Today, the lack of experience in construction commissioning is a latent problem. The purpose of the ...
The most significant constraint on construction projects is time. However, delivering
construction projects in Ethiopia within the agreed contract time is becoming continually
challenging. As a result, the anticipated ...
Road infrastructure is a crucial public asset that is essential for local economic
growth, social connection, and improved access to jobs, education, and health care.
In this infrastructure, good pavement maintenance ...
Construction work is considered the most hazardous workplace, with high levels of safety hazards, injuries, and deaths. In Ethiopia, the practice of safety hazard identification is ineffective because the majority of safety ...