Civil and Environmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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Editorial: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Methodologies and Applications in Earthquake and Structural Engineering
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An alternative approach for measuring the mechanical properties of hybrid concrete through image processing and machine learning
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Image processing (IP), artificial neural network (ANN), and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) are innovative techniques in computer science that have been widely used to predict the properties of materials in ... -
Random forest-based algorithms for accurate evaluation of ultimate bending capacity of steel tubes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Despite the existence of methods for estimating the behavior of steel circular tubes subjected to pure bending, analytical models are still restricted due to the problem's complexity and significant nonlinearity. Using the ... -
Industry 5.0 concepts and enabling technologies, towards an enhanced conservation practice: systematic literature review protocol
( F1000 Research Ltd , 2024 , Article)Industry 4.0 has led to digitalization and an increase in industrial activity. However, it has recently been recognized as inadequate for achieving European goals by 2030. Therefore, a novel Industry 5.0 paradigm has emerged ... -
Computing the characteristics of defects in wooden structures using image processing and CNN
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Wood, a time-honored construction material prized for its exceptional properties, has been in use for millennia. Its enduring popularity is attributed to its remarkable strength, aesthetic appeal, and favorable environmental ... -
Explainable ensemble learning framework for estimating corrosion rate in suspension bridge main cables
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Ensuring the safe operation of suspension bridges is paramount to prevent unwanted events that can cause failures. Therefore, it is crucial to continuously monitor their operational status to uphold safety and reliability ... -
Classification of defects in wooden structures using pre-trained models of convolutional neural network
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Wooden structures, over time, are challenged by different types of defects. Due to mechanical and weathering effects, these defects can occur in the form of cracks, live and dead knots, dampness, and others. Because of the ... -
Minimum design bending moment for systems of equivalent stiffness
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this article, the minimum design bending moment of concrete slender columns is studied by assuming a system of equivalent stiffness. For concrete structural parts such as slender columns, their stiffness is dependent ... -
Human role in existing bridge digital twin frameworks, towards Industry 5.0
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2024 , Conference)Regardless of the current challenges and limitations of Digital Twins, there seems to be only one school of thought and a consensus toward their future adoption for design, construction, management, operation, and ... -
Advanced framework for degradation modeling of operating structures
( CRC Press/Balkema , 2024 , Conference)The safe operation of steel structures, such as bridges, is of paramount importance to mitigate potential issues. Consequently, the continuous and thorough monitoring of their operational conditions is imperative to uphold ... -
Construction Project Safety Performance Management Using Analytic Network Process (ANP) as a Multicriteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Tool
( Hindawi , 2020 , Article)The paper addresses the context in which the construction industry is considered risky, as the intense labor and machine environment interacts with acceleration and overlapping activities. This situation results in accidents ... -
Operational Framework for Managing Construction-Contract Administration Practitioners' Perspective through Modified Delphi Method
( American Society of Civil Engineers , 2020 , Article)Effective construction contract administration (CCA) is a core competency for the management of construction projects. The consequences of poor contract administration can be catastrophic, and it may necessitate extensive ... -
Critical success factors for sustainable construction project management
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)It is necessary to identify critical success factors (CSFs) that affect the construction process. This paper's aim is to define the CSFs considering views of all construction project stakeholders. The contribution of this ... -
Critical assessment of construction contract administration using fuzzy structural equation modeling
( Emerald Publishing , 2020 , Article)Purpose: This paper covers the development of a multidimensional contract administration performance model (CAPM) for construction projects. The proposed CAPM is intended to be used by the industry stakeholders to measure ... -
Motivational Factors and Challenges of Cooperative Partnerships between Contractors in the Construction Industry
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2020 , Article)This work focuses on motivational factors and challenges of cooperative partnering between contractors in the construction industry. The purpose is to identify the main obstacles to forming such relationships and methods ... -
Construction projects delay mitigation using integrated balanced scorecard and quality function deployment
( Emerald Publishing , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Delays occur mostly in the construction process of many projects, which can have a consequent effect on the overall performance of the project in areas such as profitability, efficiency and safety. This study aims ... -
A structural equation model to assess the effects of strategic and project related potential risks on project delivery in Qatar
( Emerald Publishing , 2023 , Article)Purpose: The aim of this paper is to study the effect of strategic and project related potential risks on project delivery in Qatar. Two objectives have been defined. The first is to identify potential risk indicators ...
