College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE STRUCTURES
( Scipedia S.L. , 2022 , Conference)Cultural heritage (CH) assets are the legacy of a society that are inherited from the past generations and can give us lessons for contemporary construction. Not only the formally recognized CH assets but also the non-CH ... -
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF POROSITY DISTRIBUTION AND GRADING PARAMETER ON THE FREE VIBRATION OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED BEAMS
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference)This study focuses on investigating the free vibration of porous functionally graded (FG) beams and the impact of porosity distribution on the properties and performance of materials. To achieve this, the study assumes ... -
SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION FOR THE CREATION OF BRIDGE DIGITAL TWINS WHAT-IF SCENARIOS
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference)The Digital Twin (DT) concept, as understood nowadays, appeared in the early 2000s as an attempt to create virtual replicas of physical assets, such as bridges, that can be used to examine, monitor and manage their ... -
UNCERTAINTIES IN THE SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION FOR THE CREATION OF BRIDGE DIGITAL TWINS
( National Technical University of Athens , 2023 , Conference)Digital twins (DTs) are virtual replicas of physical assets that can be used to monitor and manage their performance. To date, the DT concept has been effectively implemented in various industries, including aeronautics, ... -
USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES FOR THE ACCURATE ESTIMATION OF THE ULTIMATE PURE BENDING OF STEEL CIRCULAR TUBES
( Scipedia S.L. , 2022 , Conference)In this paper, the potential of building more accurate and robust models for the prediction of the ultimate pure bending capacity of steel circular tubes using artificial intelligence techniques is investigated. Therefore, ... -
On the modeling of the annual corrosion rate in main cables of suspension bridges using combined soft computing model and a novel nature-inspired algorithm
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Suspension bridges are critical components of transport infrastructure around the world. Therefore, their operating conditions should be effectively monitored to ensure their safety and reliability. However, the main cables ... -
Novel hybrid informational model for predicting the creep and shrinkage deflection of reinforced concrete beams containing GGBFS
( Springer , 2022 , Article)This study investigates a Novel Hybrid Informational model for the prediction of creep and shrinkage deflection of reinforced concrete (RC) beams containing different percentages of ground granulated blast furnace slag ... -
ITSO: a novel inverse transform sampling-based optimization algorithm for stochastic search
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Optimization algorithms appear in the core calculations of numerous Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning methods and Engineering and Business applications. Following recent works on AI's theoretical deficiencies, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Computational methods applied to earthen historical structures
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article Review)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Predicting Fan Attendance at Mega Sports Events—A Machine Learning Approach: A Case Study of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Mega sports events generate significant media coverage and have a considerable economic impact on the host cities. Organizing such events is a complex task that requires extensive planning. The success of these events ... -
Optimization and assessment of solar-assisted cooling systems: A multicriteria framework and comparative study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)In the current context of global warming, where district cooling systems are increasingly burdening power grids worldwide, it is important to design and operate alternative systems that are not only environmentally friendly, ... -
It is not the same green: A comparative LCA study of green hydrogen supply network pathways
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)Green hydrogen (H2), a promising clean energy source garnering increasing attention worldwide, can be derived through various pathways, resulting in differing levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Notably, Green H2 production ...
