Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Advanced Concrete and Construction Materials for Sustainable Structures
( MDPI , 2024 , Other)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 ... -
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 ... -
OpenSeismoMatlab: New Features, Verification and Charting Future Endeavors
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)To facilitate the precise design of earthquake-resistant structures, it is imperative to accurately evaluate the impact of seismic events on these constructions and predict their responses. OpenSeismoMatlab, a robust, free ... -
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 ... -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied in Civil Engineering
( MDPI , 2022 , 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. The use of AI is already ... -
CLASSIFICATION OF WALL DEFECTS FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES USING IMAGE PROCESSING
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference Paper)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Predicting the Fundamental Period of Light-Frame Wooden Buildings by Employing Bat Algorithm-Based Artificial Neural Network
( IGI Global , 2023 , Book chapter)The study utilizes an artificial neural network model for determining the fundamental period of Light-Frame Wooden Buildings, employing the Bat algorithm on a data set of 71 measured periods of wooden buildings. The number ... -
Estimating the in-plane lateral resistance of reinforced log wall employing soft modelling techniques
( IGI Global , 2024 , Book chapter)The popularity of log houses has been on the rise in numerous regions worldwide. In the context of log construction, the stability of log walls is notably influenced by the friction existing between the layers of logs and ... -
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques for Civil Engineering
( IGI Global , 2023 , Book)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. A tremendous transformation ... -
An Open-Source Framework for Modeling RC Shear Walls Using Deep Neural Networks
( Hindawi Limited , 2023 , Article)Reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls macroscopic models are simplified strategies able to simulate the complex nonlinear behavior of RC shear walls to some extent, but their efficacy and robustness are limited. In contrast, ... -
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 ... -
Editorial: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Methodologies and Applications in Earthquake and Structural Engineering
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Other)Earthquake disasters have caused enormous casualties and economic losses so far, threatening the social and economic development of humanity. At present, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the frontiers and central ... -
Blockchain in Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction Industry: State of the Art, Evolution, Challenges and Opportunities
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article Review)Blockchain is a technology that allows the recording of information in a way that it is difficult or practically impossible to alter, hack, or cheat. It is a new, promising technology, considered by many as a general-purpose ... -
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 ... -
Performance-based seismic assessment of a historical masonry arch bridge: Effect of pulse-like excitations
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Seismic analysis of historical masonry bridges is important for authorities in all countries hosting such cultural heritage assets. The masonry arch bridge investigated in this study was built during the Roman period and ... -
Computational methods applied to earthen historical structures
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Other)Earthen structures have an important representation among the UNESCO World Heritage List sites as well as among the built environment in general. Unfortunately, earthen heritage structures are also numerous within the ...