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Influence of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in the Cement Composites
Authors: Ahmed Ba Rahma , Hussein Al-Jaberi , Saleh Dahi , Rashid Raizal S. M. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Throughout the construction life, nanoparticles can change and modify the properties and functions of cement-based materials. The traditional cement materials have weak sustainability characteristics insufficient to develop high quality performance structures. Besides that, modifications of compressive and tensile strength and durability durations of cement composites are required. Consequently, a suitable range of Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) concentrations were applied to improve these certain properties. This review presents analysis of the earlier techniques of adding CNTs to cement composites and its influence to mechanical properties and durability. The detailed interactions of CNTs with cement composites, dispersion of CNTs, durability and mechanical performance measurements are addressed from several researches. CNTs addition contributes in adjustment of cement composite microstructures, hence improving the functional components and mechanical properties. If a proper dispersion of CNTs achieved, hydrate products of cement including C-S-H and Ca(OH)2 interact with active CNTs, resulting in decrement of porosity of Portland cement composites which filled up by CNTs proportions leading to increase the mechanical strength. Therefore, this paper present state of the art regarding applications of the additive CNTs in cement composite, the reviewing results of CNTs-cements shows a positive influence on mechanical strength and durability.
Fly ash as supplementry material in concrete : A review
Authors: Lamine Zeggar Mohamed , Azline Noor , Azizi Safiee N. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The use of supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash has seen a steady growth among the recent studies as an economical and effective solution for partial cement replacement. A challenging issue when replacing cement is that the supplementary materials affect concrete properties differently according to various factors such as: the grade of cement, the percentage of replacement, curing periods and environment condition. In order to determine how the concrete compressive strength and its rheological properties can be affected by fly ash, a review on the previous study on concrete fly ash mixtures subjected to various experimentation factors in terms of its main properties has been carried out. The outcomes showed that low calcium fly ash content increases concrete compressive strength of hardened concrete for a period ranging between 28 to 56 days and enhances the concrete rheological properties when the substitution percentage is not too high. Consequently, when fly ash is used as a substitute of cement with a medium quantity, it has an economical and sustainable effect on the cement and concrete industry.
A Review: Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) over Building Life Cycles
Authors: Firdaus Razali Muhammad , Azam Haron Nuzul , Hassim Salihudin , Hizami Alias Aidi , Nahar Harun Aizul , Salihu Abubakar Abdurrahman 
Published: November 2019

AbstractBuilding information modelling (BIM) in the last two decades has been one of the most positive inventions in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The BIM software gives a digital representation of how the building will be after construction. The digital model can be used at preliminary stage for planning and design, at construction stage for construction and at pre-completion stage for the building operation and maintenance. This model, helps the engineers, constructors and architects identify the likely problems that may occur through the generated model of the intended facility in a virtual environment. A total of “108” conference papers, referred journal articles and other academic sources were analysed based on their relevance and research focus. This article gives a review on the implementation of Building information modelling (BIM) over building life cycles with a view of addressing the challenges and future research prospects. The paper concludes by stating that most of the BIM research focuses mainly at the preliminary and construction stages.
The Important of Horizontal Directional Drilling Standard Technical Requirements
Authors: Md. Salleh Mohd Norizam , Azam Haron Nuzul , Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri Helmi , Aziz Abdullah Abdul , Fadzilah Ahmad Nadzrol 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a trenchless technology provides an installation alternative that offers a lot of benefit compared to traditional open-cut method. It’s called HDD because its steering ability to avoid existing utilities or other obstacles either horizontally, vertically and even pulled back where she got its name. HDD was developed in California in the 1970s and was introduced in Europe in 1986. Since year 1992 up to 2016 there are more than 40 thousand-unit HDD machine were sold worldwide. The aims of this study are to determine the present local authorities’ technical requirements in HDD works, to determine the factors of HDD good practices and to develop a standard HDD’s technical requirement. This research shall use mixed method in achieving the objectives. A descriptive and exploratory research design will be used for the study. The research design for this study contains the following consist of the research problem and research questions, sampling design, method of data collection, method of data analysis, validation/verification of the HDD standard technical requirements and its’ frameworks. This study shall able to produce a standard HDD technical requirement and its’ framework. With the establishment of a thorough and a standard local authority’ technical requirements it’s will able to educate the HDD contractors and assist them in carrying out their work properly, successfully and safely. It’s will also able to educate the stake holders on how important to follow the stipulated technical requirements that contributed to the project success.
Soil structure interaction in framed structure on a hilly area: a case study
Authors: Paknahad M. , Hejazi F. , Jaafar M.S. , Ostovar N. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
There are many problems in civil engineering which are involving some kind of structural element in straight connection with the land. When there is some forces are applied to the structural element, both component (structural element and soil/ground) must deform and move in compatible manner. These types of problems are referred as Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) problem. In this project, an analysis of a building on the slope (10˚) with 5 stories was carried out.
The soil under the building are make up by 8 layers consist different type of material. The study in this project is focusing on development of finite element model in order to analysis of a framed structure foundation comprised of a pile system and soil media resting on a hilly area. A beam bending element that calculate the outcome of transverse shear deformation and the axial interaction is then formulated. Based on the interaction behavior of the superstructure foundation soil system, bending moment in the superstructure is found to increase in the external beam and decrease in the inner beams.
The effect of hill slope influences the displacements, and subsequently, the forces in the superstructure. This study also compares the result from SSI program and conventional analysis to find out the weakness of the conventional analysis.
A review: monitoring of rice production by using applications of remote sensing
Authors: Mostofialmamaleki M. , Zulhaidi H. , Shafri B. M. , Mansor Shattri , Azarkerdar Arash 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Rice is the most significant main food for above three billion people all over the world. Rice paddy lands numerated almost 11.5% of the World’s cultivable field region. Thus, using rice region mapping and forecasting is so essential for food security, where requests mostly invade production. One of the monitoring applications is remote sensing, which is the science of hiving information regarding the earth’s surface without physical contact, is becoming progressively significant in majority of strands these days. Newly, rice monitoring applications are detecting by various methods via remote sensing. Surveys about satellite images have displayed that rice lands crop several brightness forms at various plant development phases, permitting lands to be categorized. Howsoever, there is a demand for major survey into realization the interplays amongst electromagnetic waves and rice lands via the expansion of a methodical sample. This study explains extension theoretical patterns that able to inspect with field measurements to provide accurate explanation of remote sensing data and rice development monitoring by using the revolve detection manner. Not a lot is known concerning how electromagnetic waves interact rice lands and how rice crops distribute waves back to the satellite. Although rice lands able to be divided using the backscattering extent and also the rice development can be monitored, a plenary research of the theoretical scattering method is desperate to avouch accurate application of remote sensing data. This paper begins to peruse the communication amongst microwave backscatter signatures and rice development and to monitor rice development by using satellite images. At the end, it is used to results by using multi-temporal RADARSAT imagery have authenticated that the backscatter can make a good segregation for rice planting phases.
Factors contributing to motorcycle accidents in Malaysia
Authors: Idris Anas , Hamid Hussain , Teik Hua Law 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Road accident in Malaysia is a major issue and the rate of accident is increasing yearly as per demonstrate by the indicator published by the relevant authority. A prompt action on this issue is vital because road accident and fatalities contribute to the loss in term of economic to the country. Statistic by Road Transport Department, Malaysia show the ratio of each Malaysian own a vehicle is mostly equal to one. Fatalities due to road accident has become a worldwide issue and more than 1.25 million people died due to road accident every years. Motorcycle is a popular mode of transport in Malaysia compare to other mode of transportation and the numbers of fatalities & road accident involve motorcyclist & pillion is an alarming and need to be address effectively by the relevant authority. This paper aim is to review the scenario of road accident happen in Malaysia especially event involving motorcyclist and pillion. It’s will discuss on the factor that cause the road accident happen based on the statistic produce by the relevant authority and research done on the matter. Road safety research is important to enable a reliable strategies can be develop to mitigate the cause of road accident and reduce the number of fatalities. Providing safer and forgiving road is required to reduce risk of fatalities / injuries to motorcyclist and pillion if involve in road accident.
A review on impact of human factors on road safety with special focus on hazard perception and risk-taking among young drivers
Authors: Payani Sadegh , Hamid Hussain , Hua Law Teik 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Road traffic accidents represented as the third cause of “death and disease” also the major cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years. In recent decade consequential investigation has been conducted on road crash contributing factors. All these researches showed that the recurrence and severity of accidents depend on many causes, such as vehicle performance, roadway environment, and characteristics of road users. Despite many studies in this field, the function of human factors on road accidents, is still unclear, due to the complex human characteristics. The lack of comprehensive model or procedure for scrutiny and evaluating the human characteristics which contributed to road incidents, motivate us to review on previous studies in order to indicate the relationships between human factors and road safety. This paper focus on the natural driving behavior of drivers including hazard perception and risk-taking of drivers which is affected by age, perceptual/cognitive abilities and driving experience. The study clearly shows that the mentioned factors have a huge impact on road incidents. Therefore, this paper indicate and recommend a number of solutions in order to mitigate the severity and frequency of accidents caused by human errors. Also previous road safety studies will provide series of crucial information for improvement of driver licensing and their training procedure.
Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction: Key Constraints and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Liu W Q , Hwang B G , Shan M , Looi K Y 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Prefabricated prefinished buildings (PPVC) is a more innovative and cleaner way to reorganize production in the construction industry. Although the application of PPVC has been well received over the past few decades, the limitations of using PPVC have not been explored. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the main factors influencing the adoption of PPVC and propose a set of feasible mitigation strategies to address these factors. To achieve these goals, a comprehensive literature review was conducted first, followed by a structured questionnaire survey of 41 Singapore construction organizations. The analysis showed that the top five major limiting factors and found the top three most effective mitigation strategies. This study contributes to the knowledge system by studying the constraints and mitigation strategies of PPVC. At the same time, the results of this study also have some implications for the industry to understand and implement PPVC better.
Evaluating community participation in planning decision-making in Iskandar Malaysia: Thematic analysis of public planner’s perception
Authors: Zanudin K , Ngah I , Misnan S H 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of community participation in planning decision-making in Iskandar Malaysia. The metropolitan region consists of four local planning authorities that are responsible for governing the spatial planning in the region. Rhetorically, effective community participation helps the local planning authority in making better planning decision, hence provided a sustainable and quality living environment to the community. Thus, it leads to the questions; what constitutes to the effectiveness of community participation in the planning process? To what extent does the current participatory avenue offer a genuine opportunity to the community to incorporate their interest in the planning decision? This phenomenological study used thematic analysis to evaluate the insight postulated by selected public planners which gained through a series of in-depth interview. Following the 12 interviews performed; a total of 37 themes and 68 sub-themes are transpired. A table is used to illuminate the factors that influence the effectiveness of the participatory process in Iskandar Malaysia. The findings suggested that public planners in Iskandar Malaysia believed the effectiveness of community participation in the region is significantly associated with the operational than the structural and cultural dimensions of the process.
Introducing ARC (ask, record and confirm) as the new validating technique in real-time
Authors: Zairul Mohd 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The ARC technique (ask, record and confirm) is introduced to perform validation and member verification procedures for focus-group data in real-time. During the focus-group sessions, response keywords were initially recorded on Post-it notes and were then pasted as a category onto an A1-sized sheet of paper. To illustrate the nature of the ARC technique, several steps were taken during the focus group and post-focus groups using this method to gauge feedback on the proposed business model (BM) of affordable housing. Next, the retrieved information was transferred into ATLAS.ti 7 for coding analysis and to generate meaning from the transcription. This paper is concluded with a discussion concerning the advantages and disadvantages of using the ARC technique for future studies.

A post-publication change was made to this article on 11 Jun 2020 to correct the author's name.
Comparison of Development Control Process for Serviced Apartment (Commercial) and Residential Apartments. Case Study: Shah Alam City Council
Authors: Marzukhi M A , Leh O L H , Abdullah Y A , Khalid N S , Zainol H , Abdul Apet R A 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The development of serviced apartments has increased throughout the years in Malaysia. However, the lack of knowledge on the development control process of serviced apartments and residential apartments has causes developers took advantage by placing unreasonable house prices in respect to profits generation. In order to overcome this issue, the difference of the development control process between serviced apartments and residential apartment must be identified. Hence, the aim of this study is to compare the serviced apartment and residential apartment in Shah Alam from the development control aspect, and the impact of the development post certification. Analysis is done based on the data obtained from relevant Acts, Manuals, Checklists and interviews with personnel that is involved in the process. The results of the study indicates differences between these two development in terms of land matters, legal matters, development requirements, development charges, development application and approval process, assessment rates and utility rates.
Analyzing and Improving Natural Daylight in Educational Buildings Using Skylights, Victoria International School of Sharjah as a Case Study
Authors: Mushtaha E , Eiz H , Janbih L , Rifai R E 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Due to the great importance of natural daylight in interior spaces, architects keep experimenting different techniques to achieve a good luminous environment. One of the techniques used in building design is the skylight. This study focuses on the impact of the skylight on internal spaces in schools with regards to daylight factor, glare, and cooling loads. Thirteen simulation cases, including the existing case, were simulated and analyzed using several software packages such as Revit, Ecotect and Radiance. The thirteen cases are categorized into three main groups: A, B, and C. Each category has set some fixed parameters in order to reach an optimum design compared with the existing case. After conducting the simulation and analysis, the sub-cases of Group-A failed to achieve a good luminous environment and therefore the results were rejected due to the large increment in cooling load. On the other hand, the sub-cases of Group-B showed considerable improvement in the cooling loads, but some of these cases had caused glare in the space. The sub-cases of Group-C were better than of those in Group-B. Herein, some of the results of this study were satisfactory compared with the existing case study. However, one of the cases in Group-B had the optimum case among the examined cases where all the results are within the accepted range.
The hidden benefits of stand-alone PV module efficiency limits
Authors: Ugulu A I , Aigbayboa C 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Energy and cost savings from a PV installation in a dwelling is influenced by a number of variables including occupant behaviour and the feedback mechanism accompanying the PV system. This monitoring device can reveal the energy efficiency opportunities present in real-time. The same way an in-home smart metre shows how much energy is being consumed by a household, a PV metre highlights both the generated power and the amount being used at any point in time. Results from a field survey revealed that post-PV installation, there was increased electricity awareness and energy conservation amongst the households. It was further found that in addition to the presence of a feedback metre, conscious energy management efforts arising from the part of the PV adopters and users led to the energy and cost savings. Most importantly, it was revealed that the energy savings were primarily driven by PV efficiency limits. These findings were used to develop a PV efficiency cycle demonstrating how the energy conservation and use efficiency occurred. The study showed the implications and proposed ways by which PV can be promoted in emerging economies.
Compatibility Issues of Industrialized Building System (IBS) in Interior Construction: A Case Study in Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Yaman R , Ali K , Abdullah H , Muhamad Hali F , Ahmad N 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) defines Industrialized Building System (IBS) as a construction technique in which components are manufactured in a controlled environment (on or off-site), positioned, transported and assembled into a structure with minimal additional site works. Such as, component that are being pre-fabricated in a controlled environment on-site are also considered as IBS. Main problem is when the contractors have bad workmanship while using pre-fabricated panels at site and IBS components are deliberated to be inflexible with respect to be changes or renovations. The aim of this research to identify the issues of compatibility of Interior construction in IBS components. This study will concentrate on interior construction works using of IBS components. The importance of this research is to establish design for solution the issues in using IBS components in interior constructions. This research also to develop design criteria of IBS components that have advantage and disadvantage in interior construction industry in Malaysia. According to this study, the availability of knowledge and information on IBS components for interior construction will be contribute to others. This research also develops new design criteria benefits to designer that using IBS components at site. In long term this research will implement as set of guidelines and additional knowledge that may encourage usage of user and CIDB.