Abstract: This paper introduces the integrative simulation environment (ISE) methodology and a proof-of-concept implementation, designed as modular and extensible approach for interactive structural simulation. The ISE methodology ...

Abstract: Complicated menu-based, command line, or scriptable interfaces used in most simulation tools create an unnatural working environment for model development and analysis. Even engineers and scientists familiar with such ...

Abstract: Earthquakes continue to demonstrate the vulnerability of freestanding structures (namely, statues). This, coupled with their cultural significance, underlines the need to understand their behavior and develop reliable tools ...

Abstract: Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) provides a rapid, remote sensing technique to model 3D objects. Previous work applying TLS to structural analysis has demonstrated its effectiveness in capturing simple beam deflections and ...

Abstract: Earthquakes continue to demonstrate the vulnerability of freestanding structures (namely, statues). This, coupled with their cultural significance, underlines the need to understand their behavior and develop reliable tools ...

Abstract: This paper presents new techniques with corresponding algorithms to automate three-dimensional point-cloud georeferencing for large-scale data sets collected in dynamic environments where typical controls cannot be efficiently ...

Abstract: Substantial erosion of the unstable seacliffs along the economically important coastline of San Diego County, California, threatens existing developments and public safety. Time-series mapping of the seacliffs and beaches ...