Reports and Research Briefs

Transforming the Role of the Concrete Delivery Professional: A Study on Innovative Solutions for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry

Kirchain, Randolph; Field, Frank; Unger, Elizabeth; Moore, Elizabeth (2024-03-04)

Currently, there is a severe shortage of concrete delivery professionals (CDPs) – the individuals who transport concrete from the plant to the construction site. In fact, according to a recent study by the National Ready ...
Research Brief: Creating Customized Fragility Curves for Resilient Building

Mulla, Talal; Pellenq, Roland; Ulm, Franz-Josef (2018-11)

Fragility curves, which are a statistical tool that represent the probability of exceeding a certain level of structural damage due to various forces applied to a building, are used to assess anticipated building performance. ...
Research Brief: The Influence of Incorporating Uncertainties and Treatment Path Dependence in Performance-based Planning Analyses

Guo, Fengdi; Gregory, Jeregmy; Kirchain, Randolph (2018-11)

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, the backlog for repair of existing highways across the U.S. totals approximately $420 million. With funding at all-time lows, it ...