Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Component‐Based Modular Building Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994)Research in construction automation at the University of Reading led to the formulation of a computer‐integrated, component‐based construction system. The Reading Building System was rationalized for automation following ... -
Closure to “Integrated Decision Support System for Optimal Renewal Planning of Sewer Networks” by M. R. Halfawy, L. Dridi, and S. Baker
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Hybrid Bayesian Fuzzy-Game Model for Improving the Negotiation Effectiveness of Construction Material Procurement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)Price negotiation is commonly required to reach a final contractual agreement during the procurement of construction material. However, uncertain and limited supplier information as well as complex correlations among various ... -
Evaluation of Multiclass Traffic Sign Detection and Classification Methods for U.S. Roadway Asset Inventory Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Frequent analysis and updating the condition of traffic signs and mile markers are among the most important aspects of a highway asset management system. Today’s practices mainly involve manual data collection and analysis, ... -
Process Knowledge Capture in BIM-Based Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design Coordination Meetings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)In recent years, building information modeling (BIM) has been increasingly applied in design coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems to enhance coordination and communication efficiency. While ... -
Meshfree Sequentially Linear Analysis of Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)A new, meshfree method employing the node-based, smoothed point interpolation method (NS-PIM) is presented as an alternative to the nonlinear finite-element approach for concrete members. The nonlinear analysis is replaced ... -
Integrative Simulation Environment for Conceptual Structural Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)This paper introduces the integrative simulation environment (ISE) methodology and a proof-of-concept implementation, designed as modular and extensible approach for interactive structural simulation. The ISE methodology ... -
Simulating Structural Analysis with Neural Network
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994)Structural analysis programs used in solving design problems are often computationally expensive. Obtaining optimal solutions typically requires numerous iterations involving analysis and optimization programs. This process ... -
ArchNURBS: NURBS-Based Tool for the Structural Safety Assessment of Masonry Arches in MATLAB
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)A new approach toward a fully computer-aided design (CAD) integrated structural analysis of arched masonry structures is proposed and a new -
Prediction of Crash Severity on Two-Lane, Two-Way Roads Based on Fuzzy Classification and Regression Tree Using Geospatial Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)Mitigating crash severity on regional transportation roadways is an important concern in road safety research. This paper presents a comprehensive geospatial approach based on the fuzzy classification and regression tree ... -
Computer Assistance in Managing the Maintenance of Low-Slope Roofs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Computerized roof management systems (CRMSs) are developed to assist building owners in minimizing their expenditures on roof maintenance while improving the safety and serviceability of their roof stock. Current CRMSs ... -
Backward-Forward Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Resource-Constrained Multiproject Scheduling Problem
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)Despite the fact that companies manage multiple projects simultaneously, most research on resource-constrained project scheduling has focused on single projects. This paper presents a backward-forward hybrid genetic algorithm ... -
Reliability Analysis of Circular Tunnel Face Stability Obeying Hoek–Brown Failure Criterion Considering Different Distribution Types and Correlation Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)A reliability analysis is presented of a circular tunnel face driven by a pressurized shield in a highly fractured Hoek–Brown (HB) rock mass. A limit analysis approach is employed to define a limit state function (LSF) ... -
Sequential Meta-Heuristic Approach for Solving Large-Scale Ready-Mixed Concrete–Dispatching Problems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Finding a practical solution for the allocation of resources in ready-mixed concrete (RMC) is a challenging issue. In the literature, heuristic methods have been mostly used for solving the RMC problem. The introduced ... -
Applicability of a Fuzzy Genetic System for Crack Diagnosis in Timoshenko Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)The suitability of a new fuzzy genetic fused system is investigated in this study for damage identification in Timoshenko beam-type structures. Damage scenarios are created by introducing cracks of varying depth and ... -
Development and Validation of a Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Traffic Simulation Environment Assessing Surrogate Safety
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)A vehicle dynamics model was integrated with a microscopic traffic simulation model for a surrogate safety assessment. The research reported in this paper was initiated from the idea that existing microscopic traffic ... -
Bridge Influence Line Estimation for Bridge Weigh-in-Motion System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)This paper presents an algorithm that estimates the influence line (IL) of a bridge using data collected when trucks pass over the sensors installed in the bridge. The algorithm is tested with data collected from the Millau ... -
Identifying Household Water Use through Transient Signal Classification
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The research reported in this paper aims to develop a household water use identification method through signal pattern analysis. An experimental facility was constructed to simulate bathroom and kitchen water use. The data ... -
Automatic Detection of Cylindrical Objects in Built Facilities
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Three-dimensional (3D) facility models are in increasing demand for design, maintenance, operations, and construction project management. For industrial and research facilities, a key focus is piping, which may comprise ...