Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Visualization and Analysis of Microstructure in Three-Dimensional Discrete Numerical Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)A computer program has been developed to allow for the virtual slicing of irregularly spaced and irregularly shaped three-dimensional image data. The program was used to virtually slice three-dimensional particle assemblies ... -
Flight Optimization Algorithms for Aerial LiDAR Capture for Urban Infrastructure Model Generation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Aerial light detection and ranging (LiDAR) offers the potential to autogenerate detailed, three-dimensional (3D) models of the built environment in urban settings. Autogeneration is needed as manual generation is not ... -
Direct Adaptive Neurocontrol of Structures under Earth Vibration
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)A direct adaptive neurocontroller is proposed to reduce structure response to earth vibrations by actively creating an equal but opposite force to that of the first mode force of the structure. While earthquake forces are ... -
Special Issue on Graphical Three-Dimensional Visualization in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
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Embedded System for Construction Asset Tracking Combining Radio and Ultrasound Signals
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Today’s sensor technology provides the increased opportunities for automation and improvement in data acquisition and construction processes. However, many current field practices at construction sites still rely on manual ... -
Water Distribution Network Design Using Heuristics-Based Algorithm
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Water distribution network that includes supply reservoirs, overhead tanks, consumer demand nodes, interconnecting pipes, lifting pumps, and control valves is the main mode of water supply for majority of the communities ... -
Universal Prediction Model for Construction Litigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Construction litigation expenditures have increased considerably over the years. An universal prediction model (UPM) was developed to predict the outcome of construction litigation and, hence, encourage settlements out of ... -
Genetic-Fuzzy Approach for Modeling Complex Systems with an Example Application in Masonry Bond Strength Prediction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)A genetic-fuzzy learning from examples (GFLFE) approach is presented for determining fuzzy rule bases generated from input/output data sets. The method is less computationally intensive than existing fuzzy rule base learning ... -
Optimum Concrete Mixture Proportion Based on a Database Considering Regional Characteristics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)This paper presents an enhanced design methodology for optimal mixture proportion of concrete composition with respect to accuracy in the case of using prediction models based on a limited database. In proposed methodology, ... -
Incorporating Domain Knowledge and Information Retrieval Techniques to Develop an Architectural/Engineering/Construction Online Product Search Engine
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)This paper introduces a domain-specific search engine, which was developed to take advantage of the growing online product information for surveying the virtual product market. Knowledge about a product was uniquely ... -
Characterization and Search of Construction Inspection Plan Spaces Developed Using a Component-Based Planning Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Formal construction inspection planning is needed to help reduce the incidence of overlooked or inefficient inspections, and to help realize the potential of emerging sensing technologies. Prior publications by the authors ... -
Technological Assessment of Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Indoor Localization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Indoor localization is needed for guiding people who are not familiar with a facility. This need is more critical when guidance is needed to locate people or objects that need immediate attention. For example, an inexperienced ... -
Algorithms for Computerized Estimation of Thiessen Weights
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)The Thiessen polygon method is commonly used in hydrological modeling to estimate average areal rainfall from point measurements. This paper presents and compares two fast methods for computerized estimation of Thiessen ... -
Unique Requirements of Building Information Modeling for Cast-in-Place Reinforced Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)The building information modeling (BIM) tools that have matured for structural steel and precast concrete construction are not suitable for production modeling of cast-in-place (CIP) reinforced concrete structures. The ... -
Comparison of Optical Sensor-Based Spatial Data Collection Techniques for Civil Infrastructure Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Infrastructure modeling refers to the process of collecting infrastructure spatial data and transforming them into structured representations. It is useful during all stages of the infrastructure life cycle, and plays an ... -
IT Issues for the Management of High-Quantity, Low-Cost Assets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Transportation infrastructure asset management efforts have historically focused on collecting data on assets with high capital costs, such as bridges and pavements. Road signs and pavement markings, on the other hand, are ... -
Enabling More Human-Oriented Exploration of Complex Building Information Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Building-related information is captured and has to be reused throughout the entire building life cycle. Therefore, an intuitively understandable and easy-to-handle access to a building life cycle wide archive is essential. ... -
Integrating Construction Operation and Context in Large-Scale Construction Using Hybrid Computer Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)This research proposes a hybrid simulation approach based upon the principles of system dynamics (SD) and discrete event simulation (DES), which facilitates a better understanding of complex interactions among various ... -
Model for the 3D Location of Buried Assets Based on RFID Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)As construction and renovation equipment excavate in the vicinity of utility lines, the buried infrastructure is likely to suffer some form of “attack,” be that simple mechanical abrasion or a major rupture. Damage to ... -
Exploring the Effectiveness of Chinese-to-English Machine Translation for CLIR Applications in Earthquake Engineering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Machine translation is able to support cross-language information retrieval (CLIR) applications given the availability of high-quality translation resources. This study explores the effectiveness of machine translation for ...