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Journal of Architectural Engineering
EISSN: 1943-5568
ISSN: 1076-0431
Priority: 4
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Description: The Journal of Architectural Engineering is a multidisciplinary forum for dissemination of research- based engineering and technical information related to all aspects of building engineering design in the form of peer-reviewed technical papers, tech More ...
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Innovative Construction Products: From Qualification and Performance Assessment to Quality Control
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Air-barrier systems (ABSs) are essential elements in the performance of building envelopes and they are specified in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) to minimize the infiltration and exfiltration of air through ...
Parametric Structural Topology Optimization of High-Rise Buildings Considering Wind and Gravity Loads
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Topology optimization has recently been investigated as a technique for the conceptual design of efficient structures during the early stage of the design of buildings to tackle the design challenges. The use of this ...
Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Comfort by Retrofitting Residential Buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone of China
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: China’s Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone, with a 550 million population, accounts for 45% of China’s building energy consumption; as such, building retrofits could offer substantial energy savings. This paper presents results ...
Conservation-Aimed Evaluation of a Historical Aqueduct in İzmir
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The seventeenth century was the era in which İzmir became an international commercial center in the eastern Mediterranean. The vizier of the era, Köprülü Fazıl Ahmet Paşa, noticed the scarcity of potable water in relation ...
Modeling Knowledge for MEP Coordination in Building Projects in Saudi Arabia
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: For many years, the building industry in many countries has been plagued by issues of poor quality, cost overruns, and construction delays. This has been largely attributed to the continuous fragmentation of the industry ...
Framework for Proactive Change Management: Assessing the Risk of Change in Construction Projects Using Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Changes that occur during a project are a common and inevitable problem in the construction industry. Change is an important source of risk that could affect project performance significantly; thus, it is necessary to ...
Standardizing System of Posthandover Defects for the Construction Sector in Colombia
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Posthandover defects present in the construction industry lead to reprocesses, cost overruns, and situations of dissatisfaction for purchasers. The analysis of past experiences through a feedback process with a view to ...
One-Sided Steel Shear Connections in Progressive Collapse Scenario
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: There are many design techniques and philosophies intended to provide structural integrity or increase structural robustness, thereby making structures resistant to progressive collapse. However, studies that reveal origins ...
Collaborative Practice-Based Learning Methods in Architectural Design and Building Technology Education in a Cross-Cultural, Cross-Geographical Environment
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Design-build workshops and the proliferation of internet technologies fuel the exploration of alternative methods in international architectural education. Taking the example of a student team entry in an international ...
Digital Image Processing Techniques for Evaluating Façade Flatness in Historical Buildings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study reports a rapid method of analysis for evaluating the flatness of the façades of historical buildings. This method applies topographic, digital photogrammetric, and image processing techniques to measurements ...