Keith A. Rahn
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View article: EVALUATION OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION METHODS VERSUS TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR ARMY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
EVALUATION OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION METHODS VERSUS TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR ARMY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Open
This research study focuses on examining the Army's facility construction program during the fiscal years 2006 through 2013, known as Military Construction Transformation.For this program, the Army had goals to build better facilities, con…
View article: ENGINEERING WORKFORCE PLANNING AND WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT IN THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING WORKFORCE PLANNING AND WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT IN THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERING Open
Throughout the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the process of workforce planning and workload management remains a challenge.The purpose of this research was to understand the tools available to assist with these functions, determin…
View article: SMARTbook for Foreign Construction Focus Japan
SMARTbook for Foreign Construction Focus Japan Open
Execution of successful construction projects involve knowledge and experience in means, methods, codes, regulations and business practices.These elements vary in international settings.Foreign United States (US) Government construction in…
View article: Cold Storage Frost Heave Prevention
Cold Storage Frost Heave Prevention Open
Selecting a frost heave prevention method for cold storage facilities focuses on the issue of frost heave, the prevention methods available, and the builders' preferences when it comes to applying those methods, dependent on the region and…
View article: Effects of Pervious Concrete Thickness on Leachate Water Temperature during Simulated Rain Events
Effects of Pervious Concrete Thickness on Leachate Water Temperature during Simulated Rain Events Open
As construction continues to alter the horizon and cities continue to expand, increased emphasis has been placed on construction materials. Concrete, a widely used material in the construction industry continues to increase the temperature…
View article: Ranking Student Employment Decision Criteria
Ranking Student Employment Decision Criteria Open
This paper presents the results of a recent survey taken by construction management (CM) students at four U.S. Construction Management programs and the construction industry companies that recruit them. Respondents were asked to rate facto…
View article: Quantifying Thermal Characteristics of Stormwater through Low Impact Development Systems
Quantifying Thermal Characteristics of Stormwater through Low Impact Development Systems Open
Urbanization causes alteration of the thermal regime (surface, air, and water) of the environment. Heated stormwater runoff flows into lakes, streams, bays, and estuaries, which potentially increases the base temperature of the surface wat…
View article: Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems on USACE Projects
Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems on USACE Projects Open
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems offer a unique set of advantages and disadvantages to a designer, contractor, and building owner.With the procurement requirements for the Government, additional challenges are introduced by these sy…
View article: Assessment of Emerging Cooling Technologies by Analyzing Their Impact on Reducing the Power Usage Effectiveness Ratio of Data Centers
Assessment of Emerging Cooling Technologies by Analyzing Their Impact on Reducing the Power Usage Effectiveness Ratio of Data Centers Open
With the advent of high speed internet, smart-phones, Wi-Fi, Cloud computing, and IOT, our desire for creating and consuming data has been growing exponentially.It has resulted in great demand for storing and processing of this data with i…
View article: Potential impact of phase change materials on energy reduction in army buildings
Potential impact of phase change materials on energy reduction in army buildings Open
Buildings account for approximately 40% of energy consumption in the United States with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).The Army is the largest building owner within the Department of Defense and has the ability to impact…
View article: Feasibility and practicality of replacing hydroelectric dams with wind turbines
Feasibility and practicality of replacing hydroelectric dams with wind turbines Open
There is opposition to hydroelectric dams in the Pacific Northwest as they have come to be perceived as damaging to the environment.Of particular concern are the four dams on the Lower Snake River and their detrimental effects to salmon an…
View article: Laboratory Methods Examining the Effects of Pavement Runoff
Laboratory Methods Examining the Effects of Pavement Runoff Open
With the growth of our nation's cities, the phenomena of the "Heat Island" effect has impacted the weather of urban areas. One of the main reasons is that our cities have a large percent of pavement that absorbs significant amounts of ther…