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Classification of Challenges in Achieving BIM-Based Safety-Requirement Checking in Vertical Construction Projects
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Due to the one-off nature of projects, which necessitates setting up of unique production sites, the construction industry requires stringent requirements for safety of the workforce and the public around job sites. Although ...
Design and Evaluation of an Integrated Visualization Platform to Support Corrective Maintenance of HVAC Problem–Related Work Orders
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: HVAC mechanics need to know various information items about a facility and its building systems to troubleshoot HVAC-related problems. Whether HVAC mechanics can comprehend the situation and pinpoint the problem source in ...
Leveraging BIM to Provide Automated Support for Efficient Troubleshooting of HVAC-Related Problems
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Prompt response and troubleshooting of HVAC-related problems in facilities are vital to ensure a comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Two main challenges in the current practice result in an ad hoc troubleshooting ...
Design and Evaluation of an Integrated Visualization Platform to Support Corrective Maintenance of HVAC Problem–Related Work Orders
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: HVAC mechanics need to know various information items about a facility and its building systems to troubleshoot HVAC-related problems. Whether HVAC mechanics can comprehend the situation and pinpoint the problem source in ...
Leveraging BIM to Provide Automated Support for Efficient Troubleshooting of HVAC-Related Problems
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Prompt response and troubleshooting of HVAC-related problems in facilities are vital to ensure a comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Two main challenges in the current practice result in an ad hoc troubleshooting ...
BIM for FM: Information Requirements to Support HVAC-Related Corrective Maintenance
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Troubleshooting HVAC-related problems is one of the significant activities of facilities management (FM), in which the services directly affect occupants’ satisfaction, health, and productivity. Because of the complexity ...
Key Variables in Determining Energy Shaving Capacity of Buildings during Demand Response Events
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: In the US, the increasing electricity demand lays massive pressure on national grids. Demand response (DR) programs provide an economical way to avoid electrical blackouts by incentivizing end-consumers to reduce their ...
Quantifying the Impact of Urban Form on Human Experience: Experiment Using Virtual Environments and Electroencephalogram
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and this trend appears to be growing. Despite a need to understand how design elements of urban living impact our psychological well-being (e.g., stress), ...
Evaluation of Different Features for Matching Point Clouds to Building Information Models
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: With the increased usage of building information models (BIMs) during construction, has BIM become a medium for delivering as-built building information. It is important to maintain accurate and up-to-date information ...
Integrated Information Repository for Risk Assessment of Embankment Dams: Requirements Identification for Evaluating the Risk of Internal Erosion
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Dams are continuing to age and deteriorate that affect the service life of the dams in the U.S. Risk assessment is required to understand the behavior of dams and to prioritize the remedial actions and maintenance, and yet ...