APPLYING SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Published In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Author(s): SMITA V. PATASKAR , SNEHA P. SAWANT
Abstract: Six Sigma is a Quality improvement technique that has being implemented in manufacturing and other industries. Six sigma is new to construction industry. This paper describes the basic theory of Six Sigma, principles, methodology and various tools used. A case study of a residential building is taken in which the Six Sigma principles are applied for internal finishing work, the Six Sigma methodology has been adopted to improve the quality and is checked against the sigma level. The findings suggest that proper training and management support and minor changes in current work procedure can help improve the quality and ultimately customer satisfaction which is of prime importance.
- Publication Date: 25-May-2014
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-028-6-03-82
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HIGH STRENGTH ENHANCEMENT OF CONCRETE BY USING MECHANICAL ADMIXTURES
Published In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Author(s): B.VAMSI KRISHNA , S M ABDUL MANNAN HUSSAIN , V. RANJITH KUMAR
Abstract: In this paper, a brief practical review is presented on two grades of concrete of which one is medium strength concrete(M40)and the other is high strength concrete(M60), containing some mineral and chemical admixtures by mass of the cementitious material. The behavior of specimens cast with medium strength concrete and high strength concrete with and without admixtures are compared with respect to ultimate strength, workability and cracking. Strength improving admixtures such as CERAPLAST-400, CERAPROOF-PXL are applied for concrete mix to develop strength.
- Publication Date: 25-May-2014
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-028-6-03-83
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