Keyword: construction & architecture

Found 251 papers in total
A genetic algorithm-based method for look-ahead scheduling in the finishing phase of construction projects
A genetic algorithm-based method for look-ahead scheduling in the finishing phase of construction projects
2012,
Genetic algorithms (GAs) are widely used in finding solutions for resource constrained...
Systems modelling for sustainable building design
Systems modelling for sustainable building design
2012,
To support performance‐oriented modelling for sustainable building design, one...
Rapid entropy-based detection and properties measurement of concrete spalling with machine vision for post-earthquake safety assessments
Rapid entropy-based detection and properties measurement of concrete spalling with machine vision for post-earthquake safety assessments
2012,
The current procedures in post‐earthquake safety and structural assessment are...
An Activity-Based Costing decision model for life cycle assessment in green building projects
An Activity-Based Costing decision model for life cycle assessment in green building projects
2014,
Carbon emissions are an increasingly important consideration in sustainable...
The hedonic value of railways terminals. A quantitative analysis of the impact of stations quality on travellers behaviour
The hedonic value of railways terminals. A quantitative analysis of the impact of stations quality on travellers behaviour
2014,
Transit services quality has long been recognized as an important factor in...
Using an artificial bee colony algorithm for the optimal placement of viscous dampers in planar building frames
Using an artificial bee colony algorithm for the optimal placement of viscous dampers in planar building frames
2013,
In this study, an Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm (ABCA) is used to obtain the optimal...
A Decentralized Control Algorithm for Large-Scale Building Structures
A Decentralized Control Algorithm for Large-Scale Building Structures
2012,
Decentralized control strategy is more suitable for structural control of...
Using Numerical Simulations and Engineering Reasoning under Uncertainty: Studying the Collapse of WTC-1
Using Numerical Simulations and Engineering Reasoning under Uncertainty: Studying the Collapse of WTC-1
2012,
A series of numerical aircraft crash simulations and thermal behavior analyses were...
Active and Semi-active Adaptive Control for Undamaged and Damaged Building Structures Under Seismic Load
Active and Semi-active Adaptive Control for Undamaged and Damaged Building Structures Under Seismic Load
2012,
During the lifetime of a structural system, many severe events such as earthquakes and...
Dynamic Parameter Identification of Secondary Mass Dampers Based on Full-Scale Tests
Dynamic Parameter Identification of Secondary Mass Dampers Based on Full-Scale Tests
2012,
For a secondary mass damper such as tuned liquid damper (TLD) or tuned liquid column...
Operational Modal Parameter Identification from Power Spectrum Density Transmissibility
Operational Modal Parameter Identification from Power Spectrum Density Transmissibility
2012,
Operational modal analysis subjected to ambient or natural excitation under...
Multi-objective Optimization of Sensor and Excitation Layouts for Frequency Response Function-Based Structural Damage Identification
Multi-objective Optimization of Sensor and Excitation Layouts for Frequency Response Function-Based Structural Damage Identification
2012,
The accuracy of many damage identification methods depends significantly on the...
Trust‐based partner identification method for e‐supply chain (B2B) integrator ‐ a case study of Malaysian construction industry
Trust‐based partner identification method for e‐supply chain (B2B) integrator ‐ a case study of Malaysian construction industry
2013,
Lack of trust has been identified as one of the issues that hinder collaboration among...
Building Energy Performance Analytics on Cloud as a Service
Building Energy Performance Analytics on Cloud as a Service
2013,
Reducing energy consumption, improving energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas...
Review of quality management system research in construction industry
Review of quality management system research in construction industry
2014,
This paper explores the role of quality management system (QMS), such as ISO...
An empirical study of researchers' and practitioners' views on compensating major highway project contractors
An empirical study of researchers' and practitioners' views on compensating major highway project contractors
2013,
Choosing the most appropriate contract type (CT) for compensating major...
A decision support system for substage‐zoning filling design of rock‐fill dams based on particle swarm optimization
A decision support system for substage‐zoning filling design of rock‐fill dams based on particle swarm optimization
2011,
In this paper, we studied a substage‐zoning filling design problem, which is...
State of the Irish housing stock–Modelling the heat losses of Ireland's existing detached rural housing stock & estimating the benefit of thermal retrofit measures on this stock
State of the Irish housing stock–Modelling the heat losses of Ireland's existing detached rural housing stock & estimating the benefit of thermal retrofit measures on this stock
2013,
Ireland's housing stock has been identified as being amongst the least energy...
A supporting method for defining energy strategies in the building sector at urban scale
A supporting method for defining energy strategies in the building sector at urban scale
2013,
Energy policies at the urban level may result in long lasting effects and can...
Investigation into the impacts of procurement systems on the performance of construction projects in East Malaysia
Investigation into the impacts of procurement systems on the performance of construction projects in East Malaysia
2012,
This research investigated the impacts of procurement systems on the performance of...
On the formation of energy policies towards 2020: Challenges in the Swedish industrial and building sectors
On the formation of energy policies towards 2020: Challenges in the Swedish industrial and building sectors
2012,
The impact of global climate change due to increased emissions of greenhouse gases...
Performance & Optimization of M/G/c/c Building Evacuation Networks
Performance & Optimization of M/G/c/c Building Evacuation Networks
2012,
Evacuation networks from buildings represent a complex architectural and engineering...
A method for shape and topology optimization of truss‐like structure
A method for shape and topology optimization of truss‐like structure
2013,
We present a method for the shape and topology optimization of truss‐like...
Process for design optimization of honeycomb core sandwich panels for blast load mitigation
Process for design optimization of honeycomb core sandwich panels for blast load mitigation
2013,
A general process for optimization of a sandwich panel to minimize the effects of air...
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