Juniper Publishers Journal Of Civil Engineering

Q-Methodology Explained by Comparing Q-Sort Survey with Conventional R-Sample Survey and Relating Factor Analysis Described Authored by Wim Moree By applying Q-methodology, subjective opinions and reflections, measured by means of Q-sort survey can systematically be analyzed. This contrary to the use of conventional R-sample survey which is not suitable for measuring subjective opinions and reflections. With the factor analysis method, patterns in the correlation between the measured multiple variables of Q-sort survey can be determined from which distinct patterns of perspectives or opinions can be constructed and across these perspectives shared beliefs can be identified. This article is intended to concisely describe the difference between the use of the conventional R-sample survey and Q-sort survey on the basis of a single variable example and to describe the meaning of factor analysis, loading factor, factor rotation and varimax rotation, as well as factor sco

Additive Manufacturing in Civil Engineering Authored by Prashant K Jain Additive Manufacturing (AM) is well-established technology in the field of mechanical engineering. It is widely appreciated due to its functioning and seamless transformation of the virtual model into a physical prototype. Utilizing the benefits of AM in construction technology can aid in reducing the project duration. Some AM process for building construction has been developed, but they are in the very initial stage. The design of deposition mechanism and development of suitable material for AM are the two major research gaps in this area. To read more… Fill Text in Civil Engineering Research Journal in Juniper Publishers