Keyword: construction & architecture

Found 251 papers in total
Geometry optimization of a slender cantilever beam subjected to lateral buckling
Geometry optimization of a slender cantilever beam subjected to lateral buckling
2013,
The paper deals with the geometry optimization of a slender cantilever beam subjected...
Efficient surrogate construction by combining response surface methodology and reduced order modeling
Efficient surrogate construction by combining response surface methodology and reduced order modeling
2013,
Response surface methodology is an efficient method for approximating the output of...
Shape optimization of structures under earthquake loadings
Shape optimization of structures under earthquake loadings
2013,
The optimum design of structures under static loads is well‐known in the design...
On robust design optimization of truss structures with bounded uncertainties
On robust design optimization of truss structures with bounded uncertainties
2013,
This paper investigates robust design optimization of truss structures with...
Mining constraints in role‐based access control
Mining constraints in role‐based access control
2012,
Constraints are an important aspect of role‐based access control (RBAC) and...
Whole systems appraisal of a UK Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system: Energy, environmental, and economic evaluations
Whole systems appraisal of a UK Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system: Energy, environmental, and economic evaluations
2012,
Energy analysis, environmental life‐cycle assessment (LCA) and economic...
A review of building energy efficiency in China during ‘Eleventh Five‐Year Plan’ period
A review of building energy efficiency in China during ‘Eleventh Five‐Year Plan’ period
2012,
With the increasing building energy consumption, the improvement of building energy...
Reinforcement layout design for concrete structures based on continuum damage and truss topology optimization
Reinforcement layout design for concrete structures based on continuum damage and truss topology optimization
2013,
This article presents a new procedure for the layout design of reinforcement in...
Structural optimization of composite structures with limited number of element properties
Structural optimization of composite structures with limited number of element properties
2013,
This paper investigates the weight penalty of a composite structure under strength and...
Cost‐benefit assessment of energy efficiency investments: Accounting for future resources, savings and risks in the Australian residential sector
Cost‐benefit assessment of energy efficiency investments: Accounting for future resources, savings and risks in the Australian residential sector
2013,
This article focuses on the impact of the discount rate on cost‐benefit...
Theoretical vs. actual energy consumption of labelled dwellings in the Netherlands: Discrepancies and policy implications
Theoretical vs. actual energy consumption of labelled dwellings in the Netherlands: Discrepancies and policy implications
2013,
In Europe, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) provides for...
Economic viability in thermal retrofit policies: Learning from ten years of experience in Germany
Economic viability in thermal retrofit policies: Learning from ten years of experience in Germany
2013,
Germany aims to reduce CO 2 emissions by 80% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels...
Application of Compromise Programming to a semi‐detached housing development in order to balance economic and environmental criteria
Application of Compromise Programming to a semi‐detached housing development in order to balance economic and environmental criteria
2013,
European Energy Performance of Buildings Directives DE promote energy efficiency in...
Energy and behavioral impacts of integrative retrofits for residential buildings: What is at stake for building energy policy reforms in northern China?
Energy and behavioral impacts of integrative retrofits for residential buildings: What is at stake for building energy policy reforms in northern China?
2013,
Based upon the results from extensive building monitoring and surveys on...
Innovation in the U.S. building sector: An assessment of patent citations in building energy control technology
Innovation in the U.S. building sector: An assessment of patent citations in building energy control technology
2013,
Buildings are crucial to addressing energy problems because they are large consumers...
Optimal design of rectangular RC sections for ultimate bending strength
Optimal design of rectangular RC sections for ultimate bending strength
2012,
A minimum cost problem for ultimate strength in bending of rectangular reinforced...
Modified‐modal‐pushover‐based seismic optimum design for steel structures considering life‐cycle cost
Modified‐modal‐pushover‐based seismic optimum design for steel structures considering life‐cycle cost
2012,
A modified‐modal‐pushover‐based optimization technique is...
A new Branch and Bound method for a discrete truss topology design problem
A new Branch and Bound method for a discrete truss topology design problem
2013,
Our paper considers a classic problem in the field of Truss Topology Design, the goal...
A mathematical programming computational model for disproportionate collapse analysis of steel building frames
A mathematical programming computational model for disproportionate collapse analysis of steel building frames
2012,
Disproportionate collapse analysis aims to assure that frames, a common structural...
Optimum thickness of curtain grouting on dam foundation with minimum seepage pressure resultant
Optimum thickness of curtain grouting on dam foundation with minimum seepage pressure resultant
2012,
The distribution of hydraulic head on the dam foundation plane with curtain grouting...
Runoff and soil erosion from highway construction spoil deposits: A rainfall simulation study
Runoff and soil erosion from highway construction spoil deposits: A rainfall simulation study
2012,
To measure soil loss from these road construction spoils, 30 rainfall simulations...
Simulation‐based genetic algorithms for construction supply chain management: Off‐site precast concrete production as a case study
Simulation‐based genetic algorithms for construction supply chain management: Off‐site precast concrete production as a case study
2012,
The increased use of precast components in building and heavy civil engineering...
A multicriteria decision model for assigning priority classes to activities in project management
A multicriteria decision model for assigning priority classes to activities in project management
2012,
Problems related to the management of construction projects are addressed in many...
Leachability of Cr(VI) and other metals from asphalt composites with addition of filter dust
Leachability of Cr(VI) and other metals from asphalt composites with addition of filter dust
2008,
The potential use of filter dust in asphalt composites for road construction was...
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