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2D Drawing Visualization Framework for Applying Projection-Based Augmented Reality in a Panelized Construction Manufacturing Facility: Proof of Concept
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019)Product quality is recognized as a major benefit in industrialized construction because of the utilization of machines in manufacturing facilities. However, manual work continues to exist in complex assembly projects, which ... -
3D Modeling for Computer-Integrated Construction of RC Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997)This paper presents a three-dimensional (3D) geometric modeling scheme, for reinforced concrete (RC) structures, that takes into account the reinforcement detail. The node structure of rectangle adjacency graph (RAG) has ... -
3D Photogrammetry Point Cloud Segmentation Using a Model Ensembling Framework
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )The US Army is paying increased attention to the development of rapid three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction using photogrammetry and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies for creating virtual environments and simulations ... -
3D Reconstruction and Measurement of Surface Defects in Prefabricated Elements Using Point Clouds
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Due to a higher efficiency and lower cost, prefabricated construction is gradually gaining acceptance within the market. Laser scanning has already been adopted in civil engineering to reconstruct a three-dimensional (3D) ... -
3D Surface Modeling and Measuring System for Pneumatic Caisson
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)In order to build a 3D model environment of a pneumatic caisson for excavator operators and managers, a modeling and measuring 3D surface system of unmanned pneumatic caisson was presented in this paper. The whole system ... -
3D Visualization of Traffic-Induced Air Pollution Impacts of Urban Transport Schemes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)The negative impacts of urban traffic growth are well known, e.g., congestion, increased air pollution, and more traffic noise. Humans can readily see traffic congestion, and can hear traffic noise, but inevitably they are ... -
3D Visualization-Based Motion Planning of Mobile Crane Operations in Heavy Industrial Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The successful completion of modular-based heavy industrial construction projects relies heavily on safe and efficient crane operations, which have a direct impact on project productivity. Corresponding to the design of ... -
3D/4D CAD Applicability for Life-Cycle Facility Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)A range of studies have shown that three-dimensional (3D)/four-dimensional (4D) computer-aided design (CAD) has positively impacted the productivity and safety of construction processes. However, its potential impact on ... -
3‐D General Movable Mesh in Water Circulation Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)Based on the three‐dimensional (3‐D) hydrodynamic Navier‐Stokes equations, a numerical model is developed to simulate circulations in small shallow lakes with particularly irregular geometry. The geometry of the flow field ... -
a + Prototypes: Concept for Individual Support in Tools for Building Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994)The formulation of design knowledge as concepts, goals, and rules cannot be captured in fixed and valid statements. The dynamic modeling of concepts and goals is, on the contrary, part of the design process itself. Tools ... -
A Case Study on Multilane Roundabout Capacity Evaluation Using Computer Vision and Deep Learning
(ASCE, 2022-02-07)Modern roundabouts are popular intersection control designs in many countries and are increasingly popular in the United States. Roundabouts facilitate reduced vehicle delays with naturally optimized conflict resolution ... -
A Decision-Making Framework for Load Rating Planning of Aging Bridges Using Deep Reinforcement Learning
(ASCE, 11/1/2021)Load rating is gaining popularity as a method for inspecting the structural performance of aging bridges and determining maintenance actions. Cost-effective condition-based strategies have been developed in previous studies ... -
A Deep Learning and Vision-Based Solution for Material Volume Estimation Considering Devices’ Applications
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)The estimation of material volume in a construction vehicle’s bucket is a crucial prerequisite for automation, as well as for productivity assessment and efficient material transport. Although some studies have been conducted ... -
A Framework for Generic Semantic Enrichment of BIM Models
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)The design intent and many meaningful semantics in building information modeling (BIM) models are often implicit, and some explicit semantics are lost during model exchanges. The missing information can be artificially ... -
A GAN-Augmented CNN Approach for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The prevalence of run-off-road crashes, particularly in rural areas, underscores the significance of roadside characteristics in safety analysis. This paper proposes a novel approach for automated roadside safety assessment ... -
A Hybrid Framework for Predicting Crash Severity in Construction Work Zones Using Knowledge Distillation and Conditional GANs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Construction work zone crashes represent a critical area of concern within the realm of traffic safety, posing unique challenges for both road users and transportation authorities. Common factors contributing to work zone ... -
A Knowledge‐Based System for Design of Bridge Trusses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1988)A knowledge‐based expert system, called BTEXPERT, has been developed for optimum design of bridge trusses by interfacing an interactive bridge truss optimization program with an expert system environment. The scope of ... -
A Method for Surveying Road Pavement Distress Based on Front-View Image Data Using a Lightweight Segmentation Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The utilization of low-cost video data is becoming more prevalent in pavement surveys to meet the increasing demand for timely distress detection and repair. Semantic segmentation algorithms can effectively segment pavement ... -
A Novel Approach for Advancing Asphalt Pavement Temperature and Flow Number Predictions Using Optical Microscope Algorithm–Least Square Moment Balanced Machine
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Asphalt pavement performance is crucial for the sustainable management of road infrastructure. However, achieving accurate predictions remains challenging due to the complex interactions among materials, environmental ...