Research on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the building sector has concentrated on
the use phase of buildings, and more recently embodied emissions from construction …

Purpose–Excavator productivity calculations embrace myriad variables, which in turn, can
be modelled in several ways. A key productivity variable is operator competence (O c) …

The construction sector constitutes a significant indicator of a country's economic growth.
Construction equipment is an integral part of every construction project, and its contribution …

Building information modeling (BIM) can facilitate effective three-dimensional (3D) earthwork
modeling by furnishing insightful information. An earthwork area is generally represented in …

The total length of Hyrcanian forest roads in Iran at the end of year 2009 was about 10000
km. Forest roads facilitate timber harvest and attainment of other multiple use objectives …

Forest soil is an important component of the natural environment, and is a primary medium
for many biological activities. In this study, soil loss and displacement by excavator and …

In this study, the AHP and Expert choice software were used for data analysis. The criteria to
be used for selecting agents were determined and then scorings were done with authorized …

Construction of forest roads can cause short-term and long-term negative effects on forest
ecosystems in different ways if they are not well planned and appropriately maintained. In …

Fuel use in earthworks processes are responsible for a considerable portion of global
anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are directly tied to operation costs …

Measuring soil bulk density after road excavating by heavy equipments is a key element to
determine rolling intensity and root response to compaction. In this study, soil bulk density in …