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Discussion about Sticking to the Concept of Urban Planning — Return to Nature
Authors: Yu Jian Qiu , Lu Wen Ting , Shen Zhi Juan
Published: June 2012

In the process of urban construction in several thousand years, Chinese insisted on the principle of "man and nature co-existing in harmony", however, in recent years, due to blind pursuit of economic development, this principle was fading out. Taking advantage of urban resources without planning was confronting the city with an unprecedented crisis. This article reveals the problems in the guiding ideology of current urban planning and construction, and points out that we have to return to nature of urban planning and construction from the guiding ideology to realize rational development and utilization.
Impact of the Limestone Powder on the Properties of Cement Paste and Mortar
Authors: Zhang Jing , Li Zhu
Published: June 2012

Experimental studies on the properties of cement paste and mortar with the use of limestone powder were carried out. The results show that the replacement with 10% to 30% limestone powder in cement paste can reduce the water requirement for certain flowability. As an inert material, the use of the limestone powder has significant negative effect on the mechanical properties of mortar. However, strength requirement of normal concrete (mortar) can be reached by reducing the water to cementious material ratio, which makes the use of limestone powder as a replacement of cement possible.
The Spatial Characters of Morphology Structure of the Medium and Small Cities in Northwest China
Authors: Chen Xiao Jian , Qin Chuan
Published: June 2012

The differences of spatial accessibility and spatial density of morphology structure for the medium and small cities in Northwest China are addressed based on site visiting, analyzing of satellite remote sensing images as well as the space syntax. The results reveal that different morphology structure appears different spatial charters. For the cities with a single centre, the morphology structure characters between small and medium cities have big differences. For the cities with several groups distribution separately, the spatial activities decline gradually from centre to outer areas. For the cities with multi-centres structure, the spatial structure is not even, because it is still in the first stage and the aggregation ability is still weak. The morphology change from simplicity to complication and its types change from single to diversity under the rapid urbanization process.
Spatial Diffusion Model Analysis and Trend of Shizuishan City
Authors: Feng Bin , Chen Xiao Jian
Published: June 2012

The urban expansion direction and mode of Shizuishan City is addressed based on GIS and improved spatial diffusion model-replacing the spatial straight distance with cost weighted distance. This paper divides its spatial expansion into four cases: zero resistance, resistance, incomplete barrier and isolation. The diffusion model of urban space in terms of the new understanding of the resistance barrier in the spatial diffusion process is discussed. Then, this paper puts forward new trends of spatial development. The results reveal that Dawukou city area and Pingluo city, and Wuhai city and Huinong district form the coordination development tendency.
A Planning Method of Urban Non-Motorized Traffic System — A Case from Hangzhou
Authors: Jiang Di Gang , Wu Yi Zhou
Published: June 2012

By the context of the tightening energy supply, growing environmental crisis and urban traffic congestion in current China, non-motorized traffic system provides new solutions. This paper learns from the ideas of planning and design of non-motorized traffic system in the other cities and explores the planning of Hangzhou non-motorized traffic system by the key control approach of zoning and classification. The studies show that the non-motorized traffic system planning in Hangzhou mainly proceeds from the pedestrian traffic system and non-motorized transportation system guides the traveling public with a concept of green travel. And it will contribute to achieving cities’ sustainable development by planning an efficient non-motorized traffic system.
Wise Expansion Strategy of Urban Fringe Area in Chengdu
Authors: Han Xiao , Liu Min Min
Published: June 2012

In the high-speed urbanization of China, urban fringe is at the forward position of urban expansion whose ecological security pattern, special form, land uses, industrial structure and traffic model would determine the future of the city. Based on PLUREL program, this article analyzed the negative and positive influences of urban fringe to urban expansion, pondered the reasons behind those negative influences and put forward advice to Wise Urban Expansion in Chengdu such as crack-shape land layout, mixed land use, tie-in implementation for ecological Greenland, conversion from traditional agriculture to ecological agriculture and so on.
Effect of Grain Orientation Distribution on Anisotropy of Idealized Granular Materials
Authors: Zhou Bo , Li Ji Wei , Shuai Peng
Published: June 2012

Abstract. The regular grain orientation of granular materials is a common phenomenon in nature. Based on the research of grain shape effect on mechanical property of granular materials, two kinds of idealized shape grain (kind of long rod and square) assemblies with different grain orientation were studied by simulated biaxial compression test using Discrete Element Method. The significant orientation which can be computed as the mean value of all grain orientation is introduced to represent the orientation regularity of granular materials. In order to study the anisotropy, the mobilized friction angle and volumetric strain of assemblies with different significant orientation were obtained under both vertical and horizontal loading. The results show that the regular orientation of grains influences the movement such as motion and rotation obviously; with the increasing of significant orientation, peak mobilized friction angle of long rod grain assembly gradually increases under horizontal loading, and decreasing under vertical loading.
Planning and Construction of Eco-City: Theory Application and Case Study
Authors: Zhang Xiao Chun , Ma Chun , Zhan Shui Fen , Lu Li Bo
Published: June 2012

Eco-city is a city designed and built with a well consideration of environmental impact and inhabited. It dedicated to minimization of required inputs in energy, water and food, and minimization of waste output in heat and pollution. This investigation was conducted to see how eco-city theory be applied in urban planning and construction. This study was performed by introducing the conception of eco-city, summarizing theory background and developing index framework, and analyzing a case of eco-city in China. The “case study” method was used to analyze the application of eco-city conception and theories. The results showed that eco-city conception and theories can be present in a well applying, and can be combined with local characteristic. What is more, international cooperation can be accepted by theory application in planning and construction for eco-city. It was concluded that eco-city theory can be applied in urban planning and construction. Local features and international cooperation can be applied in planning and construction of eco-city.
Application of Communicative Planning Approach in Urban Planning
Authors: Zhang Wei
Published: June 2012

Within a changing and increasingly complex society, see planning as a communicative process can make planners work with disparate and diverse communities in order to reach agreement between them and formulate a ‘plan’. This paper aims to understand the concept of communicative planning and identify the effective measures to achieve the communicative process. It begins with analysing the influences upon the communicative planning, and the principles to underpin communicative planning theory. Finally, it presents the practical significance of communicative action in urban planning.
The Shear Capacity of RC Coupling Beams with Small Span-to-Depth Ratio and Arranged High-Strength Steels
Authors: Li Zhen Bao , Zhang De Jing , Ma Hua , Lin Shu Chao , Wang Wen Jing
Published: June 2012

The Shear capacities of fourteen coupling beams are analyzed in this research by the finite element numerical simulation method. The coupling beams are designed with small span-to-depth ratios and arranged high strength steel. The results show that the shear capacities of coupling beams accord with the compression strut model. The shear capacities improve obviously through enhancing the diagonal steel bars, but they do not show significant influence through changing the strength of transverse and longitudinal bars. Comparing the results calculated by the formulas shown in the Code for Design of Concrete Structures (GB50010-2010), the results calculated by the finite element method show the gap, and it will be the key issue for further study.
Research on the Method of Urban Landscape Planning Focusing on Horizontal Ecological Process
Authors: Deng Yi , Cai Ling , Huang Jin Ling
Published: June 2012

Horizontal ecological process is the pivotal influence factor of landscape space pattern. Focusing on the horizontal ecological process and horizontal diffusion analysis, the method on how to distinguish the buffer zone and establish the primary landscape space pattern in planning is studied by using point source horizontal diffusion analysis. Furthermore, the features of non-point source horizontal diffusion were summarized, and the corresponding space pattern planning strategies were proposed.
Analysis of Symbolical Method Design of Architectural Landscape in the Core Area of Hangzhou CBD
Authors: Nie Hong Da , Cui Qin Shu
Published: June 2012

Through symbolical building images of “the sky were round and the earth square”, “the sun and the moon shines together” etc, the core area of Hangzhou CBD created an specially architectural landscape. It provides an fantastic life scene for us. This article researches on the space and environment formed by Hangzhou Citizen Center, Hangzhou Grand Theatre, Hangzhou International Conference Center, “the Cultural Plaza”, “Civic Square”, “City Balcony” and emphatically analyzes the design methods and space characteristics and offers an reference for architectural environment design.
A Study of the Designing and Planning of the Urban Green Space Landscape — Based on the Service Function of the Green Ecosystem
Authors: Ji Feng Quan , Chu Jin Long
Published: June 2012

The dual property of the "horizontal" and "vertical" distribution characterizes the urban green space landscape, accordingly, at the demand of the service function of the green ecosystem, with elaboration of the issues concerning regulation target of the urban green space landscape, and based on the integration of the landscape patterning and quantity of the green, the regulation system of the urban green space landscape has been established; on the macro-meso-micro-scale respectively, regulating measures and countermeasures of the patterning of the landscape of urban green space and quantity of green has been proposed.
Construction of Ecological Convalescent Health Plants Field Based on Five Elements Theory
Authors: Xie Zhu Yu , Hu Xi Jun , Zhao Ze
Published: June 2012

The paper is to study five elements conception and the basic theory of the plants field. From the perspective of the convalescent health, the paper discussed the construction ways and methods of ecological convalescent health plants field from the phytoncidere field, plants color field and plants form field through the five elements directions and relationship, by making use of the special properties of plant-made field. Then, the arrangement ways of five elements plants field, the selection of essence plants and the collocation of five elements on landscaping are also studied by a case study.
Private Garden Design Based on Oriental Traditional Cultural Interest: The Design of Lu’s Garden in Xishan Land of Suzhou
Authors: Xia Jie
Published: June 2012

This paper analyzes the aesthetic characters of traditional religious and cultural, as well as traditional culture and landscape design combination. It is suggested that we can learn from the aesthetic values of traditional culture to guide the current landscape design, and try to propose several possible technical solutions.
Misunderstandings in Landscape Design in Nowadays China
Authors: Zhang Yong
Published: June 2012

This article discusses the existing problems in landscape design from industry management, comparison in luxury, lack of concern for human nature, lack of originality, plagiarism and imitation, effect diagram, design and construction and other views.
Chinese Traditional Elements in the Application of Contemporary Landscape Design
Authors: Wenqin Li , Jianxin Xiong
Published: June 2012

In the adornment element of the diversification of the now, how to understand correctly the traditional Chinese culture, the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture, the traditional culture elements and looking for contemporary landscape design is very good with effective way, using modern techniques to carry out coordination, create with the national characteristics of landscape design.
Study of Memory Mechanism Based on Immune System in Construction Enterprises
Authors: Li Ting , Zhang Rui
Published: June 2012

This paper probes the construction enterprises’ stability and adaptability from the perspective of immunological memory by the research of immune system in biological fields, and separates the mechanism of immune memory into three processes: study memory, forgetting memory, and copy memory. The study memory is the most important process in corporate memory's forming, existing and application. The three processes throughout the memory mechanism and alternate, which makes construction enterprise memory continuously updated.
Application of Information Engineering in Enterprise Management
Authors: Yin Xue Mei
Published: June 2012

Information engineering has been widely used in project management. Implementation of enterprise information technology can overcome various inconveniences caused by geographic or time gap and make up the gap with partners or competitors. The purpose of this paper is to use the mature and advanced technology to design and realization of high reliability, scalability, flexibility, economy, and be able to meet the management requirements of modern enterprises, to improve enterprise information-sharing capabilities, and to support enterprises in high-level enterprise information management platform.
Research on the Role of Project Stakeholder in Sustainable Construction of Chinese Mainland
Authors: Gan Xiao Long , Li Shi Rong
Published: June 2012

Project stakeholders play an important role in the implementation process of sustainable construction. Due to different attributes of each stakeholder in the project, their importance level is different. This paper firstly identifies 13 project stakeholders based on Chinese construction project management mechanism and then a questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate their importance. This finding indicates that client and government play extremely important role in the sustainable construction; all the project stakeholders are important in the three aspects and the importance level order of project stakeholders in the three aspects is different.
Study on Engineers’ Retention in Indian Construction Industry
Authors: Selvaraj Kamal , Hazeen Fathima , Umarani C.
Published: June 2012

The Construction industry is a challenging, competitive and rapidly growing industry. Because of urbanization, infrastructural development and people's rising expectations for improved quality of living, construction become the second largest economic activity in India. As a result there is a competition for finding efficient and talented engineers which results in increased rate of Engineers’ attrition. Engineers’ attrition affects the overall efficiency of the organization. It results in loss of productivity, profit, time; resources etc.The sample of study consists of 120 engineers working in various construction organizations in India through questionnaire. The SPSS software was used for data analysis and findings. The purpose of this study is to find out the various reasons for Engineers turnover and to suggest effective retention strategies for Engineers’ retention. This study concludes that pay, Job satisfaction, Increased job opportunities, Lack of growth opportunities, Lack of respect from superiors have a great effect on engineers attrition.
Analysis of Construction Enterprises’ Cooperation in the Building Trade Cluster Based on Game Theory
Authors: Xu Xin
Published: June 2012

This paper analyzed the cooperation between construction enterprises in game theory. Research shows construction enterprises in building trade cluster must go out of the "prisoner's dilemma", when they compete or cooperate. Construction enterprise for effective cooperation can make building trade cluster express build-up effect and construction enterprises are in win-win situation. Coordination mechanism of building trade cluster development in China is not effective, research gives advices to improve it.
Availability of Professional Construction Management for the Administration of Public Business
Authors: Cheng Chao Chung , Qiu Qi , You Guan Siou
Published: June 2012

The short length and rapid flow of rivers in Taiwan lead to vast differences between river reservations and silting. River dredging is a necessary measure to reduce flood damage and prevent secondary disasters from striking residents along riverbanks during flood seasons[1]. The government of Ilan County in Taiwan was the first to perform river dredging projects using public administration (PBA). This approach resulted in strong performance in disaster prevention and increased local sources of income[1]. However, operational mode was adopted by government departments, the efficiency of which is lower than that of government-owned but privately-run organizations. In other words, the PBA method increased governmental revenue; however, it remains unknown whether overall effectiveness was enhanced. A river dredging project commissioned by Hsinchu County incorporated professional construction management (PCM) in addition to PBA to increase operational performance[2]. This study analyzed and compared the two projects. From the aspect of management, river dredging conducted under the PBA method complicates operational management. Commissioning PCM for operations enables the coordination of various interfaces and enhances the progress of construction. PCM teams also serve as the connecting link between owners and contractors through the implementation of multi-layer structures, hierarchical responsibilities, centralized management, mutual supervision, and reduced abuses, enhancing overall project quality.
Quantifying Operational Synergies of M&A: An Stochastic Equilibrium Approach
Authors: Liang Bing , Shi Chun Sheng
Published: June 2012

With the increase in merger and acquisitions (M&A) activities, managers of bidder firms need to make informed decisions on quantifying the operational synergies in an M&A. This paper considers a stochastic variational inequality approach to quantifying the operational synergies in a horizontal M&A through the integration of a supply chain network, in which each firm is represented as a network of economic activities associated with manufacturing, distribution, and storage. Specifically, we seek to quantify the gains, if any, associated with M&A. The model is stochastic and sufficiently general to handle many decision-makers and their independent behaviors. This paper extends Nagurney (2009) in which the cost functions (including both the production function and the transaction function) and the pricing cost are deemed as stochastic. Quasi-Monte Carlo approximating and homogeneous interior-point methods are used to solve the stochastic problem. Numerical results are provided.
A Study on Multi-Project Management Based on Gantt Chart and Network Planning Technique
Authors: Li Zi Xiang , Zhang Ling Ling
Published: June 2012

This thesis proposes a multi-project management method based on Gantt chart and network planning techniques in modern corporate multi-project management by analysing characteristics and status quo of corporate multi-project management and basing on features of multi-project management and Gantt chart and network planning techniques.
Influence of Slag Fineness on High-Performance Concrete Properties
Authors: Liu Hui , Leng Yuan Bao , Song Wan Zeng , Bi Sheng
Published: June 2012

This research focuses on investigating the high performance concrete containing slag with different fineness and dosage. For this purpose, the workability, compressive strength at different ages, and chloride ion penetration were investigated, with slag surface area 420m2/kg, 530m2/kg, 610m2/kg, and 720m2/kg, and replacement percentage 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60%, respectively. It was found that the workability and chloride ion penetration resistance were affected by the fineness and dosage of slag. The 7-day compressive strength decreased with slag replacement increasing when the fineness of slag is lower than 530m2/kg, and 28-day and 56-day compressive strength increased; For the fineness higher than 530m2/kg, the 7-day compressive strength is higher than that of control concrete, when the slag replacement was 40%, the concrete reached the highest value, and the 28-day and 56-day compressive strength increased with slag incorporation.
Research of the Real Estate Enterprises’ Management Maturity Measure Based on the Theory of Value Chain Analysis
Authors: Mao Yi Jua , Xu Tuo , Wu Wen Jing , Xuo Tu
Published: June 2012

Based on the value chain analysis of the real estate enterprises’ activities, this paper builds the real estate enterprises’ management maturity measure model, and provides the evaluation of the enterprises’ management maturity based on case study. The maturity measure model built in this paper contains three dimensions: management ability level, management organization and management activities. The model can simultaneously measure the overall management level of the real estate company, the management ability of every management department, as well as the management ability of related activities.
Analysis on Project General Contract with Design as Leading Role
Authors: Huang Li , Zhang Hua
Published: June 2012

The advantages of project general contract with design as leading role were discussed, and some problems that should be noticed for design unit in the project general contract were analyzed in this paper. The disadvantages of design unit in the current project general contract market in china were pointed out. Then the reasonable suggestions aiming at some of them were stated.
Research on Integrated Satisfaction Degree Evaluation in Completion Period of Construction Project
Authors: Xia Li Ming , Zhang Long
Published: June 2012

There existing too narrow coverage of stakeholders and frequent changes of interest demands that are involved in satisfaction degree evaluation of construction project, to explore effective measures for dividing and balancing the satisfaction degree of target groups becomes the basis for solving these problems. For researching integrated satisfaction degree evaluation in completion period of construction project, the paper introduces Group-AHP to calculate the weight of expert impact based on constructing integrated satisfaction degree evaluation system in completion period, and calculates the overall index score after the weighted mark based on BP neural network finally. Based on this, the requirements of objectivity and closing to practice of integrated satisfaction degree evaluation can be achieved.
Intensifying Test of Recycled Aggregate Made with Crushed Concrete
Authors: Zhao Zhi Hui , Wang Shou De , Gong Chen Chen , Lu Ling Chao
Published: June 2012

Compared with natural aggregates (NA), recycled aggregates (RA) have higher porosity and water absorption rates due to the presence of the porous cement mortar. This paper attempts to report several treatment approaches to improve the properties of RA by their impregnation with kinds of chemical solutions. Effects on compressive and tensile splitting strengths of RAC were investigated. The results show that not only the behavior of RA has improved with reduction in water absorption but also a marked improvement in the mechanical properties of RAC.
Discrepancies between Management and Labor Perceptions of Construction Site Safety
Authors: Chen Wei Tong , Liu Shu Shun , Liou Sing Wei , Sun Wen Zheng
Published: June 2012

This paper analyses the construction safety climate awareness gap between management and labor. We first review recent developments in construction hazards in Taiwan, integrating factors taken from safety climate-related studies. We then develop five measurement dimensions and devise a 32 question “Construction Staff Safety Climate Awareness survey. Results are subjected to SPSS17.0 to statistical analysis to explore the awareness gap for safety climate among construction personnel. Research results show that management is more aware than labor of safety climate issues, with the smallest awareness gap occurring in the “assist fellow peers” dimension, and the largest occurring in “risk decision-making”. Pearson analysis showed no significant correlation between risk decision-making and assist fellow peers behavior. Survey results show positive correlations among the measurement dimensions (good safety attitude, safety training and policy, risk decision-making, safety commitment and communication, and assist fellow peers). Tukey comparison of results shows an awareness gap between management and labor in terms of worksite safety, with a particularly large gap regarding risk decision-making. Risk decision-making, training and policies, commitment and communications are all positively correlated. This will allow for the strengthening of safety training and the development of a code of practice by which the overall safety climate can be effectively enhanced, thus reducing the accident rate.
Analysis of the Planning of Neighborhood Communication Space in the Livable Community
Authors: Li Yang Lu Xi
Published: June 2012

Neighborhood communication space is the basic and indispensable place of information exchange and emotional communication for the residents. Good neighborhood communication space can enhance the sense of identity and intimacy among the residents which is significant to create a livable community. This paper hopes to make some useful explorations of the planning of livable community by analyzing the neighborhood communication space in the modern livable community.
Study on Necessity and Safety Measures of Elevator Evacuation during High-Rise Building Fire
Authors: Liu Jian Min
Published: June 2012

Elevators are increasingly widely used in high-rise buildings. Because of its fast running, elevators, with great potential value and social requirements, are now days becoming very important traffic tools in high-rise buildings. However, it is an urgent problem to evacuate safely by using elevators during high-rise building fire accidents. This paper elaborates the necessity of elevator evacuation, analyzed the problem of evacuation by general passenger elevators. Some useful measures are put forward, such as fire prevention, smoke-proof, water-proof and emergency power supply for elevator evacuation during high-rise building fires. It is of great importance for us to utilize these measures for the evacuation by elevators during high-rise building fire accidents.
Study on the Preparing Methods of C-S-H
Authors: Li Xiu Juan
Published: June 2012

As a lot about the erosion of sulfate on cement specimens point to the erosion of the hydrated calcium silicate gel C-S-H research. In order to get actual calcium silicate hydrate gel, which can be used to adapt to the current needs of research on hydrated calcium silicate gel C-S-H, it is necessary to explore a variety of methods of preparing hydrated calcium silicate gel C-S-H. The hydrated calcium silicate gel prepared through very methods, such as liquid-phase reaction method, calcium silicate (C3S and C2S) hydration and extraction of hardened cement paste, is identified and compared. It is found that the hydrated calcium silicate gel C-S-H extracted from hardened cement paste is more in line with the actual situation and meeting the needs of a variety of studies.
Study on German Navy's Second Battalion Headquarters Building Site in Qingdao
Authors: Li Shao Hong
Published: June 2012

The paper presented the research on for German Navy's second battalion headquarters building site from the perspectives of building site, building plane, building facades and building structure. building site conformed to terrain, Shapes of building facades were flexible and varied, the overall architectural construction was brick-stone-wood composite structure.The building style was the typical of German Romanticism, both in layout or in the facade shape, color, structure, etc.; it had shown the lively romantic chic, eclectic architectural style.
A Research for Building Environment for Herdsmen’s Winter Camping Ground in the Central Part of the Inner Mongolia
Authors: Wang Juan , Zhang Min , Ma Ming , Wang Wen Ming , Su Hao
Published: June 2012

With respect to indoor comfort, different features for yurts and brick buildings where herdsmen live in winter are introduced, issues on temperature, humidity, etc. advanced and some suggestions for improvements on residential building environment of herdsmen delivered through a test, an analysis and comparisons on residential buildings in the winter camping ground of the herdsmen.
Research on Architectural Sunshine on Dahan Day in Harbin ZhongBeiChunCheng Residential District
Authors: Zhao Tian Yu , Liu Yu Shu
Published: June 2012

Harbin lies in high altitude region where residential insolation has always been a sensitive and important problem in planning and construction of residential areas. As the high-rise high-density development mode plays a leading role in metropolitan residential area construction, the sunshine issues and contradiction have been highlighted. This paper aims to conduct an in-depth study on sunshine environment on Dahan Day by choosing Harbin representative high-rise residential districts. It dissects this problem in detail from three perspectives respectively, outdoor venue shadow, indoor sunshine occlusion and typical residential sunshine duration of high-rise dwelling compared with multi-storey residence, which contributes to exposing the severe current situation and diagnosing the root causes of high-rise sunshine occlusion phenomenon. Based on the new sunlight standard, suggestions are put forward in introspection on improvement of related auxiliary mechanism, multi-party balance of interest, and supervision of new standard implementation.
Study on Ecological Design of Layout of Air Yard of High-Rise Building
Authors: Xie Zhen Yu , Zheng Nan , Wang Chen Hua
Published: June 2012

The high-rise buildings are far away from the earth’s surface. The design of air yards has a great influence on creating natural, humanized buildings and enhancing the interior space. However, it goes against the goal of ecological energy-saving that the space of high-rise building is relatively closed and its environment is always simulated. By analyzing air yard’s layout in high-rises, this document compares the climate conditions and the quality of internal environment at different locations. This document also compares the influence that various compositions of more than one air courtyards could have on high-rise building’s light and wind environment. At last, the document try to put forward principles and strategies to arrange the air yards in a high-rise building ecologically in different climate.
The Suitability of Double-Skin Wall for Climate in the High Rise
Authors: Xie Zhen Yu , Li Chao , Zhan Kuang Yi
Published: June 2012

Double skin wall has not only achieved ecological value, but also become an essential architectural language. However, the double skin wall is abused without efficiency consideration in the design of the high rise. The author classifies the double-skin in terms of function based on its technical features, working principle and discusses the relationship between tectonic system and external climate condition on reduction of self-consumption, control of light and utilization of natural ventilation and solar energy in order to estimate the applicable conditions and scope, providing rational selection basis in the usage of double-skin for the high rise design.
Discussion on the Ecological Design of Architecture in Improving the Indoor Environment Quality of
Authors: Zhang Guang Ming , Wang Xiao Jun
Published: June 2012

This paper starting from the indoor environment pollution，expounds the relevant theoretical knowledge of indoor environmental pollution,on the basis of these theories pointed out that indoor environment improvement in people health art life function. In the treatment of the indoor environment pollution method,especially through building the ecological space design technique,such as the strengthening of indoor space and outdoor space integration, the use of green natural building materials,Pay attention to the ecological building space design, can effectively reduce indoor air pollution,Improving indoor environmental quality, create a comfortable indoor environment.
Strategies of Rural Eco-Residential Buildings Design in the Cold District
Authors: Dong Hai Rong , Qi Shao Ming
Published: June 2012

In view of the fast growth of rural residential buildings construction, the lack of scientific and rational design and technical guidance, the lack of the concept of "energy-saving, land-saving, water and materials conservation, environmental protection", towns and villages constructions having been in disorder and confusion states. The method is to sum up some strategies of eco-residential buildings design by analyzing overall planning in new rural construction, single building design and testing new rural residential temperature in Zhangbei. Aim is to provide some reference to planning and design staff in new rural construction.
Environmental Assessment of Building Materials and Constructions
Authors: Kridlova-Burdova Eva , Vilčeková Silvia
Published: June 2012

Since previous instances the requirements of environmental safety, suitability and responsibility of buildings have increased. The criteria of sustainability are included in building environmental assessment systems and tools used in different countries for evaluating their sustainable and environmental performance. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the one of most significant filed in building environmental assessment system (BEAS), which was developed at the Technical University of Košice. The Slovak system was developed on the basis of existing systems used in many countries. BEAS as a multi-criteria system which is incorporated in proposed main fields: site selection&project planning; building construction; indoor environment; energy performance; water management and waste management. Selection of building materials and structures is very important in term of embodied energy and emissions of pollutants. The field of building construction will be introduced in the paper. The aim is also weighting and analysis of significance of building construction indicators in system BEAS with is applicable in Slovak conditions.
Analysis of Real Estate Enterprise Competition and Cooperation Based on the Ecological Niche Perspective
Authors: Zhang Min Li , Zeng Yi Xin
Published: June 2012

Ecological niche, biological community and the quantitative modeling problem are the focus that ecosystem concerned. But synergy, which is produced by orderly competition and effective cooperation hasn’t been fully understood and used. In order to keep sustainable development, the enterprise has to compete and cooperate with different organizations and enterprises. The article aims to optimize the relationship between real estate enterprises and try to find the best position between them. This article was started with overlap value relations, using the principle of ecological niche to discuss the competition between the real estate enterprises.
Ecological Design Strategy of High-Tech Architecture
Authors: Hou Zhao Ming , Yao Jia Wei
Published: June 2012

Contemporary high-tech buildings pursue ecological design. Through the use of new technologies, new materials and advanced scientific means to solve ecological problems. By improving energy efficiency, reducing consumption of non-renewable resources, making full use of clean energy, architects create an ideal living environment.
New Perspective of “Human-Earth” Spatial Design: Ecological Pattern of Population Spatial Inhabitation
Authors: Zheng Wei , Qin Meng Lin , Lu Shi Zhu , Xie Zhan
Published: June 2012

According to the ecological pattern of population spatial inhabitation (EPPSI), the planning of population spatial distribution shall include capacity and spatial distribution. The core connotation is that the population capacity is based on the carrying capacity of “natural-economic-social” complex system and the spatial distribution is based on “sustainable-efficient-equal” value orientation.
Analysis on Arrangement of Contracts for Construction
Authors: Li Xiao Guang , Zhang Ai Lin
Published: June 2012

Different arrangements of contracts for construction are numerous and various, as are the titles and terms applied to them. To understand such arrangements often it is not enough to look only at the names; it is necessary also to examine the functions and who carries which risks.
Strategic Decision Model Based on Fuzzy Inference System for Construction Enterprises
Authors: Li Jian Ping , Wang Hui , Tian Zhi Qiang
Published: June 2012

The paper presents a strategic decision model on the basis of artificial intelligence for construction enterprises. The model classifies the business of construction enterprises into four types and adopts a fuzzy inference system (FIS) to identify the type of business. The input values of the FIS are expressed in trapezoidal fuzzy numbers to deal with the uncertainty and subjectivity existing in estimating the input values. Similarity measure between fuzzy sets is applied to the FIS. The output of the FIS is a matrix with four elements, and the type of business can be identified according to the maximum element. The case study illustrates the feasibility of this model. In conclusion, the analysis way mentioned in the paper explores a new idea to strategic management of construction enterprises.
Use of Value Management Theory to Control the Cost of Railway Transportation Project
Authors: Tang Yan Qun
Published: June 2012

This article begins with a brief overview of the characteristics of railway transportation projects,then raises the value management theory can be used to control the cost of the project design Stage.Followed by analysis of the Value Management theory, It emphatically analyzes options and functional analysis of the value management for railway transportation project, Finally, The case explanations the useing of value management in the railway transportation projects design Stage .
The Evolvement of Housing Industrial Structure and “Smiling Curve”
Authors: Chen Lan
Published: June 2012

Housing industry is composed of several relative industries. Its scale structure conforms to the scale described by smiling curve. This paper studies the components of housing industry and describes the proportion between enterprises classified by scale. The detail significations of different stages in housing industry’s smiling curve are explored. There are two laws discussed explaining the developing trends of structure’s two-orientation evolvement and smiling curve of housing industry during the process of housing industrialization.
Application of Spatial Decision Support System in Real Estate Appraisal
Authors: Zhang Min Li , Han Guo Chao
Published: June 2012

After the economic crisis in 2009, the real estate market has gone through a temporary prosperity, but now it is undergoing the country’s another round of macro control. In order to comply with the national’s implementation of "one-room, one- price" policy and make second-hand housing market standardized. A comprehensive analysis of our country’s real estate prices and the latest development trends is made in this paper, besides; the analysis is based on the real estate evaluation theory. This paper presents a novel real estate estimation method based on spatial decision support system, theoretical analysis and the application of computer technology, this approach is an integration of decision support systems (DSS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Meanwhile, it can make our country’s real estate evaluation more regular and scientifically.
Evolution Trend of the Industrial Competitiveness of China's Regional Construction
Authors: Huang De Chun , Zuo Lei
Published: June 2012

Abstract. According to causal analysis of the ideological paradigm and starting with the amount of competition intensity, this paper which is based on the existing research starts a study to Competitiveness of China's regional construction industry. This paper proposes the "seven factors" evaluation system of the competitive advantage in Construction industry. On this basis, using principal component analysis and a combination of gray relational analysis research ideas, this paper analysis of China's 10 provinces, changes in building industrial competitiveness. Then, it comes up the causes and countermeasures of the industrial competitiveness of China's regional construction, the trends in the evolution and corresponding results.
Core Competitiveness Cultivation in Small-Medium Construction Enterprises
Authors: Sun Wen Bin , Jiang Yang , He Wei Zhong
Published: June 2012

With the development of the reform and opening and the market economy in China, numerous small-medium construction enterprises (SMCEs) gained many developing opportunities and challenges which never appeared before. To most SMCEs, they should continuously cultivate their core competitiveness, if they want to win wider space for development. Facing developing chances and challenges, they should also set a novel principle of management, involve special operation and coordination, and constantly absorb developing powers from innovation.
Practice Teaching Reform Measures of Excellent Talent Training for Engineering Management Major
Authors: Qin Min , Lu Zhao Feng , Liu Yong
Published: June 2012

The practice teaching is an important part of excellent talent education for engineering management major and it is also the key way of culturing creative ability. Firstly, the current problems of practice teaching for engineering management major were analyzed. Then, a professional dynamic optimization system of practice teaching was established .Finally, a series of teaching reform measures were put forward, such as building the new practice bases, adopting the reasonable practice mode, culturing the double-quality teaching team, reforming the practice teaching methods, strengthening the laboratory information construction, improving the evaluation mechanism and so on, which can provide effective quality assurance for culturing excellent project management personnel.
e-AV Biology Courseware: A Model of Learning about Renewable Energy
Authors: Nugraini Siti Hadiati , Koo Ah Choo , Hew Soon Hin
Published: June 2012

Teaching and learning process was often faced with abstract subjects and it is out of the daily experience such as the process of biofuel production or renewable energy on industrial biotechnology field, which is one of subject unit in Biology. Therefore, this subject was difficult to be taught by teacher and difficult to be understood by student. In this research, biology especially renewable energy (the process of biofuel production) one of industrial biotechnology field was chosen because of many factors such as the production of biofuel needs long time, the process to produce biofuel is very complex and industrial biotechnology subject was difficult to be taught by teachers in the classroom. So they need the aids to explain biofuel in the classroom. The teachers’ ability and competency are necessary to teach the Biology course to be more attractive and efficient. Visualization is one of the ways that can be done to concretize an abstract idea. e-Audio Visual Biology courseware (e-AV BIOLOGY) is one of the alternative aids to explain this course, so biology learning will be more interesting for the students. This paper considers the design and development of a web-based courseware for education of biology in Indonesia Senior High Schools. The new teaching media, namely e-AV BIOLOGY, had been developed as a teaching approach in science education. e-AV BIOLOGY had been developed with integrated and comprehensive Assignment, Quizzes, and Discussion Board for supporting the students' learning process. This research had examined the impact of e-Audio Visual Biology towards students’ attitude, students’ interest and learning outcomes in Indonesia Senior High Schools. The later part of this paper presents the evaluation data from a main research conducted with students at Senior High Schools in Semarang, Indonesia. The findings from the main research are also discussed.
Exploration and Reform on Engineering Teaching of Electronics in Electrical Engineering
Authors: Ning Bo , Zhu Bao Hua , Wu Shuo
Published: June 2012

The course of Electronics in Electrical Engineering is a basic course for marine engineering majors. In the teaching process, on the basis of Oceangoing Seafarers Competency Test program, the activeness of students is aroused and the efficiency is increased through adjusting the relevant contents, highlighting the key points, and combining theory with practice. In addition, in reference to the comprehensive and the abstract contents, some good teaching patterns are put forward to reform the traditional pattern.
Study on Improving Quality Management of Construction by Information Technology
Authors: Chen Jing , Yang Guo Yan
Published: June 2012

This paper analyzes several problems in the current construction project management. Factors affecting construction qualities have been brought up, as well as the characteristics of construction quality information. In addition, the strategies of applying computer technology into solving the problems of construction quality management have been proposed, such providing a theoretical guidance for the implementation of information technology in construction enterprises.
Study on Power Systems Protection via Digital Relaying
Authors: Hong Yang
Published: June 2012

Power systems need an auxiliary system that must take corrective actions on the occurrence of a fault. One of the most important equipments employed in the protection of power systems are protective relays. These are one of the most flexible, economic and well-known devices that provide reliable, fast and inexpensive protection. In this paper, we introduce a new method to protect the power system by digital relaying.
Research on how to Improve the Liveability of City Community
Authors: Zhang Wei
Published: June 2012

The term ‘liveability’ has markedly risen up the political agenda in the UK in 2003, with an £89m Liveability Fund being given to 27 local authorities from central Government. The government also developed many other related policies, regulations and targets to improve the quality of local environment. This paper presents the positively interrelated factors that can greatly contribute to the promotion of liveability. It aims to synthesize a set of innovative approaches to improve the liveability of our living places and make cleaner, greener and safer communities.