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Postinstalled Shear Connectors: A Case Study of a Strengthened and Monitored Bridge
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Today, steel girder bridges with an overlaying concrete deck are typically designed and constructed as composite structures. This approach optimizes the utilization of materials and structural components. However, ... -
Dynamic Response of a Joint Anticollision Device for Adjacent Bridges under a Large-Tonnage Ship Impact
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract To protect two adjacent and parallel bridges, this study proposes a double-pier linkage-type flexible guided anticollision device (DPLT-FGAD). LS-DYNA (version R13.1.1) software was used for numerical simulations, ... -
Interfacial Shear Transfer between Steel H-Piles and Concrete Encased in CFRP
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Numerous in-service steel H-piles, a common structural element in the bridge industry, suffer severe corrosion. One of the adopted solutions is to use concrete jackets to encase the corroded sections. Therefore, ... -
Automated Building Layout Generation and Evaluation through Stakeholder Values
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The design of built facilities is inherently shaped by stakeholder values; however, mechanisms for embedding these values within automated layout generation frameworks are still lacking. Existing platforms typically ... -
Structure as Afterthought: Investigating Structural Integration in Student Architectural Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In relation to the recognition of merging structure with architectural design, there has long been ambiguity between theory and practice in architectural education. While students understand the relationship of ... -
Production of Cement Bricks Using Plastic Waste as Eco-Friendly Lightweight Aggregates, Enhancing Thermal Comfort and Energy Savings in Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The excessive accumulation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste and the urgent need for sustainable, energy-efficient construction materials have led to the exploration of alternatives for use in ... -
RoomRubiks: An Application for Floor Layout Generation Using a Nonfragmented Rectangular Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract RoomRubiks introduces a constraint-based framework for automated floor plan generation within Rhinoceros (version 8)–Grasshopper, transforming connectivity graphs into intuitive spatial layouts through breadth-first ... -
Two-Stage Framework Combining Derivative-Free MCMC Sampling and Transport Maps for Black-Box Bayesian Inverse Problems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study addresses the challenge of estimating Bayesian posterior distributions, a key task in uncertainty quantification, particularly within settings where the mapping from parameters to observations is a black ... -
Comparative Assessment of Additional Human Health Risk due to the Deterioration of Interior Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract People spend the majority of their lives indoors, mainly in offices, academic institutions, various commercial spaces, and homes. Recent research in North America highlights that adults devote 87 percent of their ... -
Integrating Fire Risk Assessment in BIM: Fire Safety Engineering Process and Data Exchange Needs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract As construction projects grow in complexity, driven by innovative materials and sustainability goals, this study aims to embed fire safety considerations into digital design workflows, ensuring alignment between ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Building Morphology on Cost Optimization in Residential Projects in Sri Lanka: A RIBA Plan of Work 2020–Based Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The construction cost of residential buildings can be managed effectively by optimizing building morphology factors while enhancing functionality and performance. This study aims to enhance the cost efficiency of ... -
Constructability and Structural Evaluation of Foldable Modular Building Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The growing demand for sustainable and adaptable construction has increased interest in modular building systems; however, conventional modular solutions often face limitations in transport efficiency and reusability. ... -
Risk Identification and Assessment of Mega Construction Projects in Uncertain Environments: A Gray Fuzzy Group Decision-Making and Monte Carlo Simulation Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Mega construction projects (MCPs) face significant challenges in risk management due to their inherent complexity, particularly under uncertain environments. Existing risk management approaches often exhibit ... -
Comparative Assessment of International Standards for Curtain Wall Structural Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in the use of building façades in mid- to high-rise buildings. These façades are made up of various materials including glass, sheet metal, vinyl, ... -
Experimental Framework for Nondestructive Assessment of Argon Gas Content in Insulated Glass Units
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Insulating glass units (IGUs) contribute significantly to energy loss among building envelopes because they are responsible for approximately 30%–50% of the energy loss due to heat exchange. To reduce these losses, ... -
Thermal Performance of Rubberized Gypsum Composites for Sustainable Walls in Arid Climates: Experimental and Simulation Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study evaluates the potential of rubberized gypsum composites as sustainable wall materials for improving energy efficiency in buildings located in arid climates, using M’sila, Algeria, as a representative ... -
Improved Resiliency of Warehouse Structures Subject to Sequential Forklift Impact and Extreme Wind Loading Events
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper presents the first-known study on the resiliency of warehouse columns subject to sequential loading events of forklift impact and extreme wind loading utilizing numerical simulation. The analysis employs ... -
Evaluation of Trade-Offs in Augmented Reality Head-Mounted Displays for Construction Assembly: Task Performance and Cognitive and Physical Ergonomics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Augmented reality (AR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) offer the potential to enhance construction task performance by enabling hands-free, real-time access to critical project information. Despite this promise, their ... -
Fast and Scalable Likelihood-Free Bayesian Model Updating for Multiple-Measurement Data via Conditional Invertible Neural Network and Posterior Stacking
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractBayesian model updating (BMU) is widely used in structural health monitoring (SHM) to calibrate model parameters and quantify uncertainties. However, a key challenge in BMU is the intractability of the likelihood ... -
Scan-versus-BIM without Registration for As-Built Verification: Verifying MEP Sleeves ahead of Concrete Pours
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The prompt identification of deviations during construction is crucial to minimize the propagation of issues and the impact of rectifications. Scan-versus-building information modeling (scan-versus-BIM) has been ...