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Pointwise Identification of Elastic Properties in Nonlinear Hyperelastic Membranes—Part I: Theoretical and Computational Developments
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: We present an innovative method for characterizing the distributive elastic properties in nonlinear membranes. The method hinges on an inverse elastostatic approach of stress analysis that can ...
Recognition of High-Risk Scenarios in Building Construction Based on Image Semantics
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The action analysis and semantic interpretation of images have recently attracted increased attention in the field of computer vision. However, it is difficult for an intelligent monitoring method based on computer vision ...
Style-Controlled Image Synthesis of Concrete Damages Based on Fusion of Convolutional Encoder and Attention-Enhanced Conditional Generative Adversarial Network
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Developing deep learning network models for computer vision applications in concrete damage detection is a challenging task due to the shortage of training images. To address this issue, this study proposes a novel ...
Pointwise Identification of Elastic Properties in Nonlinear Hyperelastic Membranes—Part II: Experimental Validation
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Following the theoretical and computational developments of the pointwise membrane identification method reported in the first part of this paper, we perform a finite inflation test on a rubber ...
Characterizing Heterogeneous Properties of Cerebral Aneurysms With Unknown Stress-Free Geometry: A Precursor to In Vivo Identification
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Knowledge of elastic properties of cerebral aneurysms is crucial for understanding the biomechanical behavior of the lesion. However, characterizing tissue properties using in vivo motion data ...
Using Smartphones to Detect and Identify Construction Workers’ Near-Miss Falls Based on ANN
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In certain circumstances, near-miss falls can evolve into fall accidents in construction sites. Insight into near-miss falls offers an efficient way to better understand fall accidents. In this context, this paper explores ...
Utilizing Computer Vision and Fuzzy Inference to Evaluate Level of Collision Safety for Workers and Equipment in a Dynamic Environment
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The construction industry is facing unique problems in accident prevention. The existing management method for detecting workers’ unsafe behaviors and unsafe states of objects relies primarily on manual monitoring, which ...
Novel System for Rapid Investigation and Damage Detection in Cultural Heritage Conservation Based on Deep Learning
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Rapid investigation and damage assessment are crucial for cultural heritage conservation. At present, mobile crowd sensing (MCS) techniques are very effective for cultural heritage investigation and data collection. ...
Assessment of Construction Workers’ Labor Intensity Based on Wearable Smartphone System
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction jobs are more labor intensive than other industrial jobs. Safety problems caused by overworked bodies are common, and the supervision of construction workers is always flawed. In China, piecework has long been ...
Distributed Displacement Response Investigation Technique for Bridge Structures Using Smartphones
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers