Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Query Performance of the IFC Model Server Using an Object-Relational Database Approach and a Traditional Relational Database Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Most previous industry foundation classes (IFCs) servers were developed based on relational databases (RDBs), and many studies reported performance problems. This study developed the object-relational IFC (OR-IFC) server ... -
Robust Automated Concrete Damage Detection Algorithms for Field Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)This paper presents a computer vision framework supporting automated infrastructure damage detection, with a specific focus on surface crack detection in concrete. The approach presented is designed to provide a significant ... -
Workflow-Based Construction Research Data Management and Dissemination
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Sharing research data is necessary for collaboration within a research network and is required by funding agencies, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), that enforce the scientific method and ethics associated ... -
Sustainable Road Management in Texas: Network-Level Flexible Pavement Structural Condition Analysis Using Data-Mining Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)The research team recognized the value of network-level falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing to evaluate the structural condition trends of flexible pavements. However, practical limitations due to the cost of testing, ... -
Partitioned Analysis of Coupled Numerical Models Considering Imprecise Parameters and Inexact Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)The present study develops an integrated coupling and uncertainty quantification framework for strongly coupled models that explicitly considers the propagation of uncertainty and bias inherent in model prediction between ... -
Integration of ELECTRE III and PROMETHEE II Decision-Making Methods with an Interval Approach: Application in Selection of Appropriate Structural Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)The problem of selection or ranking of alternatives based on multiple criteria is not an easy problem, neither economically nor mathematically. The recent advancements in various structural systems have made the selection ... -
Performance-Driven Measurement System Design for Structural Identification
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Much progress has been achieved in the research field of structural identification, which is attributable to a better understanding of uncertainties, improvement in sensor technologies, and cost reductions. However, data ... -
Maximizing the Computational Efficiency of Temporary Housing Decision Support Following Disasters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Postdisaster temporary housing has long been a challenging problem because of its interlinked socioeconomic, political, and financial dimensions. A significant need for automated decision support was obvious to address ... -
Improving In-Building Asset Localization by Offset Vector and Convergence Calibration Methods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Accessibility of assets impacts the efficiency of various work processes during building operations. An effective in-building asset localization solution that can locate assets accurately is needed to improve the efficiency ... -
Vision-Based Tower Crane Tracking for Understanding Construction Activity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Visual monitoring of construction worksites through the installation of surveillance cameras has become prevalent in the construction industry. These cameras also are useful for automatic observation of construction events ... -
Virtual Testing of Buckling-Restrained Braces via Nonlinear Autoregressive Exogenous Neural Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)An artificial intelligence model utilizing feedforward back-propagation (FFBP) and nonlinear autoregressive exogenous (NARX) artificial neural networks (ANNs) is presented to model the nonlinear behavior of buckling-restrained ... -
INVOLVE: Developing Interactive Workspaces That Impact Communication and Task Performance When Using Virtual Prototypes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Industry shifts to the use of digital tools have created a need for new means and methods for approaching team interaction and planning for collaborative tasks, in particular, the shift from typical and understood interactions ... -
Database Framework for Cost, Schedule, and Performance Data Integration
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Cost, schedule, and performance control are three major functions in the project execution phase. Along with their individual importance, cost-schedule integration has been a major challenge over the past five decades in ... -
Development of a Map-Matching Algorithm for Rural Passenger Information Systems through Mobile Phones and Crowd Sourcing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)In this research, a passenger-centric passenger information system is proposed, which uses crowd sourcing and mobile phones so that passengers are not only information consumers but are also providers of information to the ... -
Unsupervised Approach for Autonomous Pavement-Defect Detection and Quantification Using an Inexpensive Depth Sensor
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Current pavement condition–assessment procedures are extensively time consuming and laborious; in addition, these approaches pose safety threats to the personnel involved in the process. In this study, a RGB-D sensor is ... -
Large-Scale Asset Renewal Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms plus Segmentation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Civil infrastructure assets require continuous renewal actions to modernize inventory and sustain operability. However, allocating limited renewal funds among numerous asset components represents a complex optimization ... -
Study of MEPDG Sensitivity Using Nonparametric Regression Procedures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Because the new -
Classifying Road Users in Urban Scenes Using Movement Patterns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)This paper describes an automated classification approach to road users. The main motivation behind road-user classification in the context of safety stems from the necessity to learn traffic scenarios and understand ... -
Information Retrieval from Civil Engineering Repositories: Importance of Context and Granularity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Information about the design and construction of buildings can be structured in a particular way. This is especially correct given the increasing complexity of building product models and the emergence of building information ... -
Advancing Optimization of Hybrid Housing Development Plans Following Disasters: Achieving Computational Robustness, Effectiveness, and Efficiency
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Following disasters, displaced families often face significant challenges to move from temporary to permanent housing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is exploring alternative housing pilot programs to evaluate the ...