Keyword: construction & architecture

Found 251 papers in total
A room simulation tool for thermal comfort control in a bioclimatic building: A real example of use with an optimal controller
A room simulation tool for thermal comfort control in a bioclimatic building: A real example of use with an optimal controller
2016,
A key objective in the European Union climate and energy package for 2020 is the...
Reliability Forecasting of a Load-Haul-Dump Machine: A Comparative Study of ARIMA and Neural Networks
Reliability Forecasting of a Load-Haul-Dump Machine: A Comparative Study of ARIMA and Neural Networks
2016,
Both the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA or the Box–Jenkins...
A novel coupling model for risk analysis of swell and shrinkage of expansive soils
A novel coupling model for risk analysis of swell and shrinkage of expansive soils
2011,
Risk analysis of swell and shrinkage is essential to properly evaluate engineering...
Discrete thickness optimization via piecewise constraint penalization
Discrete thickness optimization via piecewise constraint penalization
2015,
Structural engineers are often constrained by cost or manufacturing considerations to...
Advanced approximations for sequential optimization with discrete material interpolations
Advanced approximations for sequential optimization with discrete material interpolations
2015,
The DMO (discrete material optimization) technique is employed in structural synthesis...
A comparative study of dynamic analysis methods for structural topology optimization under harmonic force excitations
A comparative study of dynamic analysis methods for structural topology optimization under harmonic force excitations
2015,
This work is focused on the topology optimization related to harmonic responses for...
Efficient adaptive response surface method using intelligent space exploration strategy
Efficient adaptive response surface method using intelligent space exploration strategy
2015,
This article presents a novel intelligent space exploration strategy (ISES), which is...
Optimal selection of energy efficiency measures for energy sustainability of existing buildings
Optimal selection of energy efficiency measures for energy sustainability of existing buildings
2016,
This study is motivated by the need to increase energy efficiency in existing...
Construction equipment activity recognition for simulation input modeling using mobile sensors and machine learning classifiers
Construction equipment activity recognition for simulation input modeling using mobile sensors and machine learning classifiers
2015,
Although activity recognition is an emerging general area of research in computer...
An ontology-based analysis of the industry foundation class schema for building information model exchanges
An ontology-based analysis of the industry foundation class schema for building information model exchanges
2015,
Robust knowledge sharing frameworks between different stakeholders in a building...
Exploration and evaluation of AR, MPCA and KL anomaly detection techniques to embankment dam piezometer data
Exploration and evaluation of AR, MPCA and KL anomaly detection techniques to embankment dam piezometer data
2015,
In the U.S., the current practice of analyzing the structural integrity of embankment...
Probabilistic measures for assessing appropriateness of robust design optimization solutions
Probabilistic measures for assessing appropriateness of robust design optimization solutions
2015,
Robust design optimization (RDO) is a popular framework for addressing uncertainties...
Local continuum shape sensitivity with spatial gradient reconstruction for nonlinear analysis
Local continuum shape sensitivity with spatial gradient reconstruction for nonlinear analysis
2015,
Gradient‐based optimization for large‐scale, multidisciplinary design...
Laminate stacking sequence optimization with strength constraints using two-level approximations and adaptive genetic algorithm
Laminate stacking sequence optimization with strength constraints using two-level approximations and adaptive genetic algorithm
2015,
A stacking sequence optimization method, which is conducted on the basis of a ground...
In-plane optimization of truss arch footbridges using stability and serviceability objective functions
In-plane optimization of truss arch footbridges using stability and serviceability objective functions
2015,
This paper investigates the use of stability and serviceability objective functions in...
Filter the shape sensitivity in level set-based topology optimization methods
Filter the shape sensitivity in level set-based topology optimization methods
2015,
Filtering methods are widely used in density‐based topology optimization...
Topology optimization of Prager structures based on truss-like material model
Topology optimization of Prager structures based on truss-like material model
2015,
A finite element method is presented to optimize Prager structures using a...
Strategic sourcing supplier selection misalignment with critical success factors: Findings from multiple case studies in Germany and the United Kingdom
Strategic sourcing supplier selection misalignment with critical success factors: Findings from multiple case studies in Germany and the United Kingdom
2015,
Strategic sourcing plays an important role in organisations' performance. Strategic...
Measurement of input-specific productivity growth with an application to the construction industry in Spain and Portugal
Measurement of input-specific productivity growth with an application to the construction industry in Spain and Portugal
2015,
Decision making in companies requires an assessment of the efficiency and productivity...
Demurrage cost reduction in cement manufacturing plant
Demurrage cost reduction in cement manufacturing plant
2015,
The purpose of this paper is to discover the possible ways to improve material...
Delay-time inspection model with dimensioning maintenance teams: A study of a company leasing construction equipment
Delay-time inspection model with dimensioning maintenance teams: A study of a company leasing construction equipment
2015,
Due to the increase in using equipment in various construction activities, planning...
Integration of Monte Carlo simulation and chi-square automatic interaction detector algorithm for modelling and estimation of conventional power plant construction volumes
Integration of Monte Carlo simulation and chi-square automatic interaction detector algorithm for modelling and estimation of conventional power plant construction volumes
2014,
This study presents an integrated approach based on chi‐square automatic...
Calibration of partial safety factors for offshore foundation design
Calibration of partial safety factors for offshore foundation design
2015,
The foundation of an offshore installation is designed to resist the static and...
A prototype for project management game development using high level architecture
A prototype for project management game development using high level architecture
2014,
Construction games teach students various concepts of managing project risks, making...
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