Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Automated Path Planning of Cooperative Crane Lifts Using Heuristic Search
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)The use of cooperative cranes can improve the cost effectiveness of heavy lift operations. However, the complexity in developing a reliable lift plan prevents the widespread use of cooperative crane lifts. The availability ... -
Discussion of “Neural Network Forecast Model in Deep Excavation” by J. C. Jan, Shih-Lin Hong, S. Y. Chi, and J. C. Chern
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An Ontology for Relating Features with Activities to Calculate Costs
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)It is the cost estimator’s task to determine how the building design influences construction costs. Estimators must recognize the design conditions that effect construction costs and adjust the project’s activities, ... -
Real-Time Watershed Delineation System Using Web-GIS
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)A Web-based geographic information system (GIS) that can delineate watersheds in real time was developed for use in hydrologic analysis and to support hydrologic model operation on the Internet. The system integrates a ... -
Java Inspection Framework: Developing Field Inspection Support Systems for Civil Systems Inspection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)In order to provide useful and practical computing support for inspectors in the field performing inspection activities, computer systems have to be designed and customized to recognize the specific task and context of the ... -
Analysis of Edge-Detection Techniques for Crack Identification in Bridges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Bridge monitoring and maintenance is an expensive yet essential task in maintaining a safe national transportation infrastructure. Traditional monitoring methods use visual inspection of bridges on a regular basis and often ... -
Designer Centered Development of GA-Based DSS for Conceptual Design of Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Research into computer-assisted design is often undertaken with relatively little input from practicing designers. Without such involvement, one can argue that the techniques developed are not subjected to any form of ... -
Design of Highway Bridges: Natural Place for CBR
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)The paper addresses a model, a framework, and an implemented system for supporting design activities where the use of case-based reasoning may reveal particular appropriateness. In the proposed environment, special attention ... -
Conceptual Building Design—Evolutionary Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Issues relating to the application of the genetic algorithm (GA) to conceptual building design are addressed and designer support techniques are introduced. Particular attention is given to methods for representing domain ... -
Web-based Centralized Multiclient Cooperative Contractor Registration System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Despite perceived industry needs for developing a centralized contractor registration (CCR) system, such a system is still to be developed for a multiclient environment such as Hong Kong. A major barrier is that such a CCR ... -
Closure to “Algorithm for Determining Controlling Path Considering Resource Continuity” by Mohammad A. Ammar and Emad Elbeltagi
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Genetic Algorithms in Competitive Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Competition is introduced among the populations of a number of genetic algorithms (GAs) in solving optimization problems. The aim is to adapt the parameters of the GAs, by altering the resources of the system, so as to ... -
Effect of Gridding Method on Digital Terrain Model Profile Data Based on Scattered Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Various forms of data such as profile, cross section, volume, height, and surface area can be derived from the digital terrain model (DTM). Although many research studies were carried out on the accuracy of the DTM, ... -
Accuracy of Digital Image Correlation for Measuring Deformations in Transparent Media
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Experimental models to measure spatial deformation patterns within a soil mass are typically limited by the fact that soil sensors do not provide a continuous image of the measured continuum. Additionally, soil sensors ... -
Comparison of Adaptive Network Based Fuzzy Inference Systems and B-spline Neuro-Fuzzy Mode Choice Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)This paper investigates the use of neuro-fuzzy models for behavioral mode choice modeling. The concept of neuro-fuzzy models has emerged in recent years as researchers have tried to combine the transparent, linguistic ... -
Discussion of “Algorithm for Determining Controlling Path Considering Resource Continuity” by Mohammad A. Ammar and Emad Elbeltagi
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Application of Fuzzy Logic to Simulation for Construction Operations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)This paper describes the application of fuzzy logic to discrete event simulation in dealing with uncertainties of construction operations. The uncertainties in the quantity of resources required to activate an activity are ... -
As-Built Information Model for Bridge Maintenance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)The transportation infrastructure is key to economic development in the United States. Providing a high level of serviceability through periodic inspection and maintenance is important in keeping the transportation system ... -
Object-Oriented Modeling of Structural Analysis and Design with Application to Damping Device Configuration
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)This paper presents an object-oriented (OO) software framework for computer-aided structural analysis and design research, where different structural analysis methods and design procedures need to be implemented and ... -
Transportation Distance Measurement Data Quality
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003)Data quality and spatial data accuracy issues are critical to any geographic information systems (GIS) application, especially GIS applications in the transportation community. This paper addresses one specific aspect of ...