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Red light runner (RLR) among motorcyclists contributed to the higher road crash and fatalities. RLR is define as a disobedience the traffic signal regulations; cross stop line and enter the conflict zone during or onset red light phase. During this time, it is encouraged the conflict or interaction with other vehicles from the opposite / adjacent approach. By using a video recorder during direct observation,...
The construction industry drives economic growth and development in Malaysia, but unfortunately, its projects often suffer from cost overruns (that is, negative cost variance such that final project cost exceeds contract sum). This can lead to conflict and litigation, or in the extreme, projects may even be abandoned. To better understand this phenomenon, a questionnaire survey of Malaysian quantity-surveying...
Dynamic modulus, E is one of the fundamental properties defining the response of hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures in flexible pavement systems. Correspondingly, HMA materials are characterized by E master curve incorporating time and temperature effects. One of the widely used models, modified by Bonaquist (2009) is the MEPDG master curve model. The aim of this study is to obtain dynamic modulus data...
Information is the key element of supply chain management. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has been used by organizations in the supply chain because of its unique capability of real-time access to information as well as identifying, tracking, and back tracing objects. However, it has yet to see high rates of adoption in Malaysia's retail supply chain. Thus, effort should be made...
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification and real-time data capture technology which allows for greater inventory visibility and better control of supply chain. Nevertheless, most of the RFID studies only discussed the applications or challenges of RFID technology; while rare attentions have been paid on empirically studying factors affecting the adoption of RFID in the...
Within the construction projects, where the concept of relationship is trying to improve, the project participants are realizing that the sharing of knowledge and information is the one of the key elements of success. Main contractors played a significant role in the most projects in construction field, also commonly referred to as subcontractors. However, the relationship between them is slightly...
Throughout the years, the construction industry plays a significant role in helping the nation to achieve the main goal of sustainable development in the lives of society in Malaysia. With the demands of major residential housing project developments, it shows that the construction sector is being expanded and developed. Moreover, it has been observed that the construction waste is one of the priority...
The Superpave mix design system is a comprehensive method of designing paving mixes determined by the traffic, climate, and structural section of a particular pavement site. The first project of the Superpave mix design in Malaysia was in 1996. The application was in the technical specifications for runway and taxiway pavement for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) project. In the meantime,...
Pedestrian bridge is part of grade-separated crossing that offer free flowing movement of vehicles and pedestrians. This facility is one of the safety approaches to overcome accident by minimizing conflicts and separate traffic flow between pedestrians and vehicles. Even though the pedestrian bridge may seem to offer greater protection; excessive added travel distance will discourage pedestrians who...
Road consistency modeling is used to detect any inconsistencies in road alignment, particularly horizontal and vertical alignments. Unusual features of road geometries or inconsistencies can result in unsafe driving experience due to carelessness in handling of vehicles. To help minimize the risk of accidents at curve, 85th percentile speed model is needed for Malaysian scenario to ensure its' road...
Green construction is the current and future dominant issues in the world that become the headlines in most of the countries due to the increased world population and issues of global warming. The current practice of the construction industry leads to significant impact on the environment, economy and the society. A comprehensive guide and direction are crucial towards increasing the public awareness...
Malaysian construction Industry nowadays is facing a fraternity of problems series of delayed and abandoned projects. Currently in Malaysia, there is no formal risk management approaches in use by the subcontractors. This research intends to identify types of risks involved at project conceptual phase for the subcontractors. The findings in this research are based on the synthesis of critical literature...
Overloaded vehicles may cause excessive wearing and damages to pavements, roads and bridges. They also threaten the road safety and contribute to several fatal accidents, thus the governments around the world have implemented axle load limitations. This paper investigates the overloading level at the southern part of North-South Expressway in Malaysia. The data were gathered from three survey stations...
The fundamentals of collaboration are rewards and risk sharing, information sharing and mutual benefits. The purpose of this paper is to describe the readiness of the Malaysian main contractors for collaboration in the construction industry. Based on a Malaysian wide postal questionnaire survey, the opinions of the main contractors were assessed on the readiness for collaboration and the factors influencing...
This paper is a case study in order to evaluate the result of implementing the relatively new productivity management approach “lean production” in local construction industry of Malaysia in order to achieve better project outcome. Delay in project delivery is a major issue of concern for managers of construction projects. Traditionally the management tried to put effort to decrease construction task...
Overloaded vehicles can cause severe damages to road infrastructures, thus the Malaysian government has implemented axle load limits. This paper studies the level of enforcement of the single axle load limitation in the northern part of the North-South Expressway and the existing load distribution. Five survey stations' axle load data were gathered. Via the analysis of the axle load data, it was found...
The construction industry is still plagued by poor quality, poor workmanship, poor safety and health environment, and poor practices. The current main problem in the Malaysian Construction Industry is delayed projects under the Ninth Malaysia Plan. The idea of introducing formal risk assessment among Malaysian contractors during the project planning stage is a proactive approach to achieve project...
In general, many contractors in Malaysia are found to have a limited expertise in developing an appropriate strategy to mitigate project risks. Consequently, this has led contractors struggling to complete the project on schedule, within the client's budget and quality parameters. This was proven by the current issues on the delayed projects reported in the Ninth Malaysian Plan. Currently in Malaysia,...
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