Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Applicability of 4D CAD in Civil Engineering Construction: Case Study of a Cable-Stayed Bridge Project
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Four-dimensional (4D) computer-aided design (CAD) has been credited with improving construction planning procedures. The integration of three-dimensional CAD with schedule information has enabled the effective detection ... -
Analytical Approach to Augmenting Site Photos with 3D Graphics of Underground Infrastructure in Construction Engineering Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper proposes an analytical approach to incorporating computer-generated three-dimensional (3D) graphics of invisible underground infrastructure into site photos so as to present a richer and more integral view 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 ... -
Entropy-Based Approach to Analyze and Classify Mineral Aggregates
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)This paper presents an automatic method to detect and classify weathered aggregates by assessing changes of colors and textures. The method allows the extraction of aggregate features from images and the automatic ... -
Integrated Simulation System for Construction Operation and Project Scheduling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Simulation modeling is important in predicting the productivity of construction operations and the performance of project schedules. It would be desirable if operation and project models are vertically integrated in practice. ... -
Concrete Column Recognition in Images and Videos
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The automated detection of structural elements (e.g., columns and beams) from visual data can be used to facilitate many construction and maintenance applications. The research in this area is under initial investigation. ... -
Numerical Model Assessment of Radial-Well Aging
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)There are 99 radial wells at Belgrade’s groundwater source which lies along the banks of the Sava River. The capacity of this source has been declining over time due to two dominant processes: riverbed colmation and well ... -
Preliminary Cost Estimation Model Using Case-Based Reasoning and Genetic Algorithms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)This study proposes a preliminary cost estimation model using case-based reasoning (CBR) and genetic algorithm (GA). In measuring similarity and retrieving similar cases from a case base for minimum prediction error, it ... -
Collection and Analysis of Critical Infrastructure Interdependency Relationships
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Critical infrastructure represents important national assets for producing or distributing continuous flows of essential goods or services. When one aspect of the critical infrastructure shuts down due to an external ... -
Two-Dimensional Fast-Response Flood Modeling: Desktop Parallel Computing and Domain Tracking
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Emergency flood management is enhanced by using models that can estimate the timing and location of flooding. Typically, flood routing and inundation prediction is accomplished by using one-dimensional (1D) models. These ... -
Critical Analysis of Different Hilbert-Huang Algorithms for Pavement Profile Evaluation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Pavement profile analysis is a major component in pavement infrastructure management decision making for maintenance and rehabilitation. This paper takes an in-depth look at pavement profile characterization and evaluation, ... -
Multiscale Curvature Analysis of Asphaltic Aggregate Particles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)A new method for characterization and analysis of asphaltic mixtures aggregate particles is reported. By relying on multiscale representation of the particles, curvature estimation, and discriminant analysis for optimal ... -
Neurofuzzy Decision Support System for Efficient Risk Allocation in Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The performance of public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects is largely contingent on whether the adopted risk allocation (RA) strategy is efficient. Theoretical frameworks drawing on the transaction cost ... -
What Information Can or Cannot Be Exchanged?
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)What information can or cannot be exchanged between different systems? Since the dawn of the computer-aided design and engineering era, interoperability has been an issue. The exchangeable set of information between different ... -
Advanced Modeling for Efficient Computation of Life-Cycle Performance Prediction and Service-Life Estimation of Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The rapid progress in computational hardware and software has brought about advanced capabilities enabling more accurate modeling of structures and better understanding of their lifetime behavior. Unfortunately, research ... -
Algorithm of Crane Selection for Heavy Lifts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Lifting capacity charts are tabulated and provided to operators and practitioners by mobile crane manufacturers. These charts are structured based on predetermined crane configurations, which consist of boom/jib length, ... -
Activity Awareness as an Enabler for Communication and Network Building in Construction Design Teams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The paper reports on ongoing research into the facilitation of communication in distributed design teams of the type typically encountered in the construction sector. Ideas around social aspects in such design teams are ... -
Case Study on the Evaluation of Equipment Flow at a Construction Site
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of traffic flow of construction equipment. A large construction project requires large quantities of construction equipment. This volume can result in traffic congestion ... -
Hybrid Model Incorporating Real Options with Process Centric and System Dynamics Modeling to Assess Value of Investments in Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Project-specific dispute resolution ladders (DRLs) are typically implemented in construction projects to resolve issues arising between the project participants. The DRL typically consists of single or multiple alternative ... -
Autogeneration of Simulation Network of the Design Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010)Simulation techniques have been used for modeling design process in the construction industry. Nevertheless, developing a simulation model is a great challenge and knowledge demanding. Moreover, unlike the manufacturing ...