Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Prediction of Debris Flow Occurrence in Jiuzhui Gully Based on Field Investigation

    He Na, Zhu Yuanjia, Fu Shenlin, Zhong Wei, Tom Cosgrove

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 147-152
    Received: Oct. 13, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 27, 2017
    Published: Nov. 24, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jccee.20170206.11
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    Abstract: Jiuzhui gully is located in the Jiexu hydropower station project area, where the debris flow in Jiuzhui gully poses a great threat not only to the construction process, but also to the future operation. With the aim of reducing the risk of disaster caused by debris flow in Jiuzhui gully watershed, we conducted a systematic field investigation to ob... Show More
  • Procedure on Effective Application of Force Account as a Method of Procurement for Renovation and Remodelling of Government Building Projects

    Japhary Juma Shengeza

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 153-158
    Received: Nov. 06, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 21, 2017
    Published: Jan. 10, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jccee.20170206.12
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    Abstract: This paper reports on the application procedure for force account for government building projects. The procedure was derived from case study undertaken for renovation and remodelling of three teachers’ colleges and five secondary schools in different areas in Tanzania. The study highlighted the pitfalls observed in the implementation of force acco... Show More
  • Economic Empowerment of Local Skilled Labour Through Force Account in Building Renovation

    Ramadhani Said Tekka

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 159-154
    Received: Dec. 11, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 20, 2017
    Published: Jan. 10, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jccee.20170206.13
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    Abstract: This study paper reports on economic empowerment of local skilled labor through force account in building renovation. The case study was based on the selected secondary schools and teachers training colleges located in different parts of Tanzania. The study indicates the participants of renovation work as client, consultant, and local skilled labor... Show More