Civil and Environmental Engineering
Recent Submissions
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Energy Harvesting Using Optimized ZnO Polymer Nanocomposite-Based 3D-Printed Lattice Structure
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)A 3D-printable polymer can provide an effective solution for developing piezoelectric structures. However, their nanocomposite formulation and 3D printing processability must be optimized for fabricating complex geometries ... -
Performance of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes incorporating graphene oxide nanoparticles functionalized with different generations of poly(amido amine)
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Poly (amido amine) or PAMAM possesses an abundance of amine functional groups. The number of these hydrophilic groups increases exponentially with increasing PAMAM generation. Incorporating these hydrophilic functional ... -
Erratum: An early cost estimation model for hydroelectric power plant projects using neural networks and multiple regression analysis (Journal of Civil Engineering and Management 21:4 (470-477) DOI: 10.3846/13923730.2014.890657)
( Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , 2015 , Article)The printed version of the article “An early cost estimation model for hydroelectric power plant projects using neural networks and multiple regression analysis” by Murat Gunduz and Haci Bayram Sahin published in the Journal ... -
A Collection of 30 Multidimensional Functions for Global Optimization Benchmarking
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)A collection of thirty mathematical functions that can be used for optimization purposes is presented and investigated in detail. The functions are defined in multiple dimensions, for any number of dimensions, and can be ... -
Chatbots Put to the Test in Math and Logic Problems: A Comparison and Assessment of ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of education and problem solving, our study unveils the secrets behind three digital wizards, ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard, as they engage in a ... -
Predicting Crack Width in CFRP-Strengthened RC One-Way Slabs Using Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Neural Network Model
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This study deploys a hybrid Grey Wolf Optimizer Neural Network Model for predicting the crack width in reinforced concrete slabs strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). Reinforced concrete (RC) one-way ... -
Multi-Directional Functionally Graded Sandwich Plates: Buckling and Free Vibration Analysis with Refined Plate Models under Various Boundary Conditions
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)This study conducts buckling and free vibration analyses of multi-directional functionally graded sandwich plates subjected to various boundary conditions. Two scenarios are considered: a functionally graded (FG) skin with ... -
Response Spectrum Analysis of Multi-Story Shear Buildings Using Machine Learning Techniques
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The dynamic analysis of structures is a computationally intensive procedure that must be considered, in order to make accurate seismic performance assessments in civil and structural engineering applications. To avoid these ... -
Bibliometric Literature Review of Adaptive Learning Systems
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In this review paper, we computationally analyze a vast volume of published articles in the field of Adaptive Learning, as obtained by the Scopus Database. Particularly, we use a query with search terms targeting the area ... -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied in Civil Engineering
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn significant attention with respect to its applications in several scientific fields, varying from big data handling to medical diagnosis. The use of AI is already ... -
CLASSIFICATION OF WALL DEFECTS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES USING IMAGE PROCESSING
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference)Stakeholders are increasingly interested in finding efficient methods for regularly surveying and reporting on the state of their building assets, focusing on accuracy, consistency, and ease of use. High-rise buildings can ... -
Advanced Concrete and Construction Materials for Sustainable Structures
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Innovation in structural engineering has sparked remarkable advancements in the building materials sector and the construction industry in general [1,2]. Within this dynamic landscape, the traditional perception of concrete ... -
Kahramanmaraş-Gaziantep, Türkiye Mw 7.8 Earthquake on 6 February 2023: Strong Ground Motion and Building Response Estimations
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The effects on structures of the earthquake with the magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale (moment magnitude scale) that took place in Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye at 04:17 a.m. local time (01:17 UTC) on 6 February ... -
Computational intelligence methods in simulation and modeling of structures: A state-of-the-art review using bibliometric maps
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article Review)The modeling and simulation of structural systems is a task that requires high precision and reliable results to ensure the stability and safety of construction projects of all kinds. For many years now, structural engineers ... -
Bridge management through digital twin-based anomaly detection systems: A systematic review
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article Review)Bridge infrastructure has great economic, social, and cultural value. Nevertheless, many of the infrastructural assets are in poor conservation condition as has been recently evidenced by the collapse of several bridges ... -
DNN-MLVEM: A Data-Driven Macromodel for RC Shear Walls Based on Deep Neural Networks
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)This study proposes the DNN-MVLEM, a novel macromodel for the non-linear analysis of RC shear walls based on deep neural networks (DNN); while most RC shear wall macromodeling techniques follow a deterministic approach to ... -
Development of Hybrid Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System-Based Evolutionary Algorithms for Flexural Capacity Prediction in Corroded Steel Reinforced Concrete Beam
( Springer , 2023 , Article)The damages in reinforced concrete (RC) beams due to reinforcement corrosion is a major problem in the RC industry. Accurate prediction of the residual bearing capacity of RC beams can effectively prevent structural failures ... -
Seismic response modification, over-strength, and displacement amplification factors of steel special truss moment frames
( Springer , 2023 , Article)In this paper, the seismic design parameters of steel special truss moment frames (STMFs), including the response modification factor (R), over-strength factor (Ω) and displacement modification factor (Cd) are evaluated ... -
Inverse Transform Sampling for Bibliometric Literature Analysis
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Conference)Scientific literature is prosperously evolving, exhibiting exponential growth in the last decades. For a wide range of scientific thematic areas, it is hard or even impossible for individual researchers to analyze in detail ... -
Preface : Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques for Civil Engineering
( IGI Global , 2023 , Other)In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn significant attention with respect to its applications in several scientific fields, varying from big data handling to medical diagnosis and more. A tremendous ...
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