Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Visual Pattern Recognition Supporting Defect Reporting and Condition Assessment of Wastewater Collection Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Computational approaches to visual data and information processing can assist asset management procedures. In this paper, we present a computerized visual pattern recognition approach to facilitate inspection and condition ... -
Closure to “Hybrid Soft Computing Approach for Mining of Complex Construction Databases” by Wen-Der Yu
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Modified Harmony Search Algorithm and Neural Networks for Concrete Mix Proportion Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)This study proposes a new methodology with harmony search (HS) algorithm and neural networks (NNs) for concrete mix proportioning. The basic procedure for the methodology consists of four steps: (1) constructing a database ... -
Optimizing Large-Scale Temporary Housing Arrangements after Natural Disasters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis often cause large-scale destruction in residential areas. In the aftermath of these disasters, emergency management agencies need to urgently develop and ... -
Stream Sockets versus Web Services for High-Performance and Secure Structural Analysis in Internet Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)The increased growth of internet use in the last several years has opened up new possibilities for structural engineering analysis, moving from personal computer oriented software to client–server distributed software. In ... -
Concept-Based Method for Extracting Valid Subsets from an EXPRESS Schema
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)An EXPRESS schema is a data schema defined in EXPRESS, an international standard language for defining product data schemas. This technical paper proposes and formally defines a set of conditions for generating a minimum ... -
Dynamic Site Layout Planning Using Approximate Dynamic Programming
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Dynamic site layout planning requires identifying and updating the positions of all temporary construction facilities such as offices, storage areas, and workshops over the entire project duration. Existing models do not ... -
Discussion of “Hybrid Soft Computing Approach for Mining of Complex Construction Databases” by Wen-Der Yu
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Reliability-Based Optimal Design of Truss Structures Using Particle Swarm Optimization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)In this work, the particle swarm optimization method is employed for the reliability-based optimal design of statically determinate truss structures. Particle swarm optimization is inspired by the social behavior of flocks ... -
Integrated Decision Support System for Optimal Renewal Planning of Sewer Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008)Municipalities are under increasing pressure to adopt proactive and optimized renewal strategies to reduce the risks, life-cycle costs, and resources needed to maintain acceptable performance and service levels of their ... -
Methodology to Assess Building Designs for Protection against Internal Chemical and Biological Threats
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Recent world events involving chemical and biological (CB) attacks within critical infrastructure have highlighted a potential threat to buildings and their occupants. As a result, protecting buildings from CB attacks has ... -
Analyzing Enterprise Resource Planning System Implementation Success Factors in the Engineering–Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008)Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems offer many benefits to the engineering–construction industry. Many construction firms recognize the benefits of ERP system implementation; however, they still hesitate to adopt ... -
Special Issue: Selected and Revised Papers from the ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2007, Special Section 1
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Implementing Metric Operators of a Spatial Query Language for 3D Building Models: Octree and B-Rep Approaches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)A spatial query language for building information models enables the spatial analysis of buildings and the extraction of partial models that fulfill certain spatial constraints. Among other features, the developed spatial ... -
Bioinspired Computational Framework for Enhancing Creativity, Optimality, and Robustness in Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)This paper presents results of transdisciplinary research on the development of a bioinspired computational framework for engineering design. This framework is intended to support design by addressing three critical design ... -
Methodology for Automating the Identification and Localization of Construction Components on Industrial Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009)Even though engineered components, such as pipe spools and structural steel elements, generally account for a significant percentage of the total installed cost of an industrial project, current industry practices still ... -
Development of Bridge Rating Applications Using OpenSees and Tcl
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008)A bridge rating application is developed using the Tool Command Language (Tcl) scripting language in conjunction with the OpenSees finite-element software framework. Fully programmable and string based, Tcl is ideal for ... -
Evaluation of Knowledge Representation Schemes as a Prerequisite toward Development of a Knowledge-Based System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008)In developing a knowledge-based system, it is crucial to use an appropriate knowledge representation scheme (KRS) for efficient working of the developed system. However, it is difficult to select an appropriate KRS due to ... -
Computational Methods for Coordinating Multiple Construction Cranes
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Automated GIS-Based System for Speed Estimation and Highway Safety Evaluation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008)Although geographic information systems (GISs) have been applied in different areas of transportation, full use of their potential in speed profile analysis and highway design consistency studies has yet to be made. The ...