Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Reliability Analysis of Circular Tunnel Face Stability Obeying Hoek–Brown Failure Criterion Considering Different Distribution Types and Correlation Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)A reliability analysis is presented of a circular tunnel face driven by a pressurized shield in a highly fractured Hoek–Brown (HB) rock mass. A limit analysis approach is employed to define a limit state function (LSF) ... -
Hybrid Wavelet Neuro-Fuzzy Approach for Rainfall-Runoff Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The ability of wavelet transform (WT) to simultaneously deal with both the spectral and temporal information contained within time series data makes it popular to use in modeling the rainfall-runoff process over a catchment. ... -
CFD Simulations and Analyses for Bridge-Scour Development Using a Dynamic-Mesh Updating Technique
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)A computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-based simulation methodology using a dynamic mesh updating technique is proposed in this study. This method can numerically describe the complicated 3D scour behavior around the piers ... -
Enabling Construction 4D Topological Analysis for Effective Construction Planning
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Construction four-dimensional (4D) models have emerged to become a powerful tool for effective construction planning and control. However, the emphasis has been visualization and 4D topological analysis capabilities are ... -
Slope Collapse Prediction Using Bayesian Framework with K-Nearest Neighbor Density Estimation: Case Study in Taiwan
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Slope failures across mountain roads can damage man-made structures, interrupt traffic, and give rise to fatal accidents. Disastrous consequences of these hazards necessitate the approach for predicting their occurrences. ... -
Two-Dimensional Virtual Microstructure Generation of Particle-Reinforced Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)This paper describes the development and validation of a virtual microstructure generator that can be used to fabricate a virtual, two-dimensional (2D) microstructure of particle-reinforced composites in general, and of ... -
Evolutionary Polynomial Regression–Based Statistical Determination of the Shear Capacity Equation for Reinforced Concrete Beams without Stirrups
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)The shear capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams without stirrups is an important aspect in designing and assessing frame-type buildings. As a consequence, nearly all design codes provide equations for the evaluation ... -
Sequential Meta-Heuristic Approach for Solving Large-Scale Ready-Mixed Concrete–Dispatching Problems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Finding a practical solution for the allocation of resources in ready-mixed concrete (RMC) is a challenging issue. In the literature, heuristic methods have been mostly used for solving the RMC problem. The introduced ... -
Utilizing Telematics Data to Support Effective Equipment Fleet-Management Decisions: Utilization Rate and Hazard Functions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Contractors and equipment rental companies have started to acknowledge and use the telematics technology as a reliable solution for timely collection of their equipment fleet data. Telematics is the integration of wireless ... -
Estimating Features of Underground Utilities: Hybrid GPR/GPS Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is capable of detecting, locating, and characterizing underground utilities in a non-destructive manner. However, processing raw GPR scans to estimate the buried depth and radius of underground ... -
Evaluation of Different Features for Matching Point Clouds to Building Information Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)With the increased usage of building information models (BIMs) during construction, has BIM become a medium for delivering as-built building information. It is important to maintain accurate and up-to-date information ... -
Effects of Positioning Data Quality and Navigation Models on Map-Matching of Indoor Positioning Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016)With rising complexity of indoor environments and growing demand for positioning and tracking of people (such as occupants and field workers) indoors, there has been an increasing need to have accurate and reliable indoor ... -
Linear Spatial Interpolation and Analysis of Annual Average Daily Traffic Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)Transportation planning requires the use of accurate traffic data to produce estimates of traffic volume predictions over time and space. The annual average daily traffic (AADT) data is an important component of transportation ... -
Advantages of Infinite Elements over Prespecified Boundary Conditions in Unbounded Problems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)This paper promotes the further development and adoption of infinite elements for unbounded problems. This is done by demonstrating the ease of application and computational efficiency of infinite elements. Specifically, ... -
Image-Based Localization and Content Authoring in Structure-from-Motion Point Cloud Models for Real-Time Field Reporting Applications
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Motion Data-Driven Biomechanical Analysis during Construction Tasks on Sites
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Modeling the Effect of Building Stakeholder Interactions on Value Perception of Sustainable Retrofits
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Optimal Work Pattern for Construction Workers in Hot Weather: A Case Study in Hong Kong
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Geometry Preserving Active Polygon-Incorporated Sign Detection Algorithm
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Analyzing the Temporal Variation of Wind Turbine Responses Using Gaussian Mixture Model and Gaussian Discriminant Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015)