Monday, August 4, 2025

RESEARCH TOPICS ON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ( CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY)

Here are few research topic on construction technology topic. The syllabus is based on the IOE, Master's Program for Construction management. 


CHAPTER 1


1. Site Investigation Techniques

  • Comparative Study of Traditional and Modern Site Investigation Methods in Urban Construction Projects
  • Use of Geophysical Methods for Subsurface Profiling in Complex Geological Conditions
  • Effectiveness of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) vs. Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) in Bearing Capacity Estimation
  • Integration of GIS and Remote Sensing in Preliminary Site Investigation for Infrastructure Projects

2. Excavation Methods and Equipment

  • Optimization of Excavation Equipment Selection for Varying Soil and Rock Conditions
  • Environmental and Economic Impacts of Mechanized vs. Manual Excavation Methods
  • Advancements in Trenchless Excavation Technologies for Urban Utility Installations
  • Risk Management in Deep Excavation Projects: Equipment and Methodology Perspective

3. Dewatering

  • Effectiveness of Different Dewatering Techniques in High Water Table Areas
  • Environmental Impacts of Construction Dewatering and Sustainable Mitigation Measures
  • Performance Analysis of Well Point Systems vs. Deep Well Systems in Large-Scale Projects
  • Numerical Modeling of Groundwater Drawdown in Dewatering Operations

4. Soil Compaction and Stabilization

  • Evaluation of Different Soil Compaction Techniques on Load-Bearing Capacity
  • Use of Geosynthetics and Additives in Soil Stabilization: A Comparative Study
  • Impact of Lime and Cement Stabilization on Expansive Soils
  • Performance Assessment of Vibroflotation and Dynamic Compaction in Loose Sandy Soils

5. Pile Driving Techniques and Foundation Systems

  • Comparative Study of Driven vs. Bored Piles in Seismic Zones
  • Noise and Vibration Impacts of Different Pile Driving Methods in Urban Settings
  • Innovations in Pile Driving Equipment for Improved Efficiency and Safety
  • Load Transfer Mechanisms in Pile Foundations under Varying Soil Conditions

6. Shoring and Earth Retention Systems

  • Effectiveness of Different Shoring Techniques in Preventing Excavation Failures
  • Comparative Study of Soldier Piles, Sheet Piles, and Diaphragm Walls in Deep Excavations
  • Behavior of Tieback and Braced Retention Systems under Lateral Earth Pressure
  • Sustainability Assessment of Earth Retention Systems in Urban Infrastructure Projects


CHAPTER 2