Journal of Architectural Engineering: Recent submissions
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Gridshell as Formwork: Proof of Concept for a New Technique for Constructing Thin Concrete Shells Supported by Gridshell as Formwork
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )This paper documents an empirical experiment conducted in August 2014 as proof of concept for a new method of constructing concrete shells. An idea initially presented by the first author in 2012, it uses redeployable ... -
Numerical Study of the Section Moment Capacity of Complex-Shaped Aluminum Mullions
(ASCE, 12/1/2020 )Curtain wall systems made of an aluminum frame and infilled with glass panes are extensively used in present day high-rise buildings. The vertical members of the aluminum frame, known as mullions, are complex-shaped and ... -
Procedure to Identify the Technological and Constructive Values in Historical Lighthouses: Application to the Lighthouses of Spain
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This paper analyzes the heritage values of lighthouses related to science, technology, and construction in the age they were built and launched throughout history. The implementation of a lighthouse requires the resolution ... -
Evaluation of Historic Buildings Reparation in Tripoli, Libya
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Historic buildings are regarded as a national heritage for their countries and therefore worthy of conservation. In an attempt to conserve them, various forms of intervention have been made over time. These interventions ... -
The S. Maria di Collemaggio Basilica: From Vulnerability Assessment to First Results of SHM
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)In this paper, the history of the basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio for the last 10 years is outlined: from the damage occurred during the 2009 earthquake in L’Aquila, to the rehabilitation works and the main findings ... -
Wind Design Procedures for Wood Roof Trusses of Low-Rise Structures
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Wind design procedures for wood roof trusses of low-rise structures are evaluated in this paper using wind tunnel test data and two-dimensional finite-element frame models. The adequacy of the conventional and two alternative ... -
Effect Evaluation for the Regeneration of Old Industrial Buildings Based on Multilevel Extension Method
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)To promote the development of the regeneration of old industrial buildings and reasonably evaluate the effects of regeneration projects, we propose an evaluation model for the regeneration of old industrial buildings based ... -
Material and Seismic Assessment of the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona
(ASCE, 3/1/2020 1)The authors characterized earthen wall materials and plasters in a mid-fourteenth-century Hohokam great house at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (Arizona) and assessed the seismic susceptibility of its puddled earth ... -
Structural Concept and Solution for Hybrid Modular Buildings with Removable Modules
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)The hybrid modular approach to architecture consists of a conceptual separation of permanent structural systems and removable living systems, in which a permanent, traditionally built structure hosts changeable modular ... -
Social Welfare-Based Human Comfort Aggregation Model to Facilitate Healthy and Comfortable Indoor Environments
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)A multioccupancy environment (e.g., classroom, open office space, auditorium) typically features unbalanced ambient conditions such as temperatures, humidity, CO2 levels, noise levels, and lighting conditions. It is also ... -
Assessment of an Existing Reinforced-Concrete Prefabricated Building: The Case of the <i>Procédé Camus</i>
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Prefabricated residential construction forms a large portion of the European building stock and needs to be upgraded to current living standards and, if applicable, to current seismic resistance requirements. In fact, as ... -
Effect of Natural Herbs on Hydrated Phases of Lime Mortar
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This study focuses on determining the possible interaction of organics like kadukkai (terminalia chebula) and jaggery (unrefined sugar) with an inorganic lime mortar using chemical analysis, organic analysis, and analytical ... -
New Approach in Designing a Kinetic Window Shading Using Optimization Methods
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)In the United States, commercial buildings consume 18% of the total primary energy, which is predicted to increase by 1.2% per year from 2006 to 2030 due to population and economic growth. Windows in commercial buildings ... -
Tessellated Structural-Architectural Systems: Concept for Efficient Construction, Repair, and Disassembly
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This paper introduces a tessellated structural-architectural (TeSA) wall system concept with the potential for improving both resilience and sustainability of the built environment. Resilience requires fast recovery and ... -
Political Skill Improves the Effectiveness of Emotional Intelligence: Bayesian Network Analysis in the Construction Industry
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Political conduct is a normal occurrence in every organization in today's business environment. The political environment in the construction industry is particularly problematic because of the engagement of many stakeholders ... -
Geometric Design of Deployable Spatial Structures Made of Three-Dimensional Angulated Members
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)During their early development, deployable structures were constructed using translational and polar scissor units. The discovery of angulated units revolutionized the field and popularized radially deployable geometries. ... -
Electricity Consumption Analysis of Tertiary Buildings: An Empirical Approach for Two University Campuses
(ASCE, 6/1/2020 1)An empirical approach for the analysis of energy consumption of existing buildings of the tertiary sector is presented in this study. It allowed the organization and management of large amounts of data according to different ... -
Integrative Multidisciplinary Architectural Engineering Capstone with a Student-Centered Team Approach to Open-Ended Projects
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Practitioners and educators alike see technologies and delivery methods changing the fundamental way in which we approach and execute building design. As such, these same items will require changes in how we educate future ... -
Interpretation of the Dynamic Response of a Masonry Arch Rail Viaduct Using Finite-Element Modeling
(ASCE, 3/1/2020 1)Linear-elastic finite-element analysis is sometimes used to assess masonry arch bridges under service loads, despite the limitations of this method. Specifically, linear-elastic analysis can be sensitive to material ... -
Superposition Reflective Louver: An Optimal Daylight System for Atrium Illuminance
(ASCE, 2020)One of the most fundamental issues in modern architecture is the provision of indoor illuminance using daylight, especially in the deep spaces that are far from the openings. In nature, organisms are equipped with some ...