Building on weak soils is very challenging in engineering projects, especially highway and railway projects. To overcome these problems, the construction of embankments abutments, it necessary to reduce settlement soil increase bearing capacity. This paper investigates characteristics expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam beads mixture as a lightweight material. EPS characterized lightweight, economi...

Abstract Gelam wood ( Melaleuca cajuputi Powell) which is widely used for substructure construction materials in South Kalimantan classified into strong class II and durable III. This study aims to provide more detailed information regarding what forms of use gelam as material why was chosen it. will later be able support the preparation future utilization plans considering that currently start...

A building construction project cannot be completed successfully by only planning and scheduling. Project controlling that consists of monitoring updating, is the other critical stage. Construction materials cost quality are becoming a severe problem in Ethiopia, especially Ambo Town, where little consideration given. The study tried to evaluate different factors affecting on site, rank signifi...

An unprecedented rate of construction has profoundly increased the risk scarcity natural resources and threatened ecosystem sustainability. To establish an effective sustainable development policy, it is imperative to promote use responsible production channels, including waste recycling. Reuse harbor dredged sediment commonly investigated as a valuable alternative non-renewable needed for cons...