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Evacuation Simulation under Threat of Wildfire
Wildfires have become a common incident, and they have been threatening people’s lives and assets. In the communities close to wildlands or wildland–urban interfaces (WUI), these threats become increasingly serious, and in case of wildfires, people are advised or often have to evacuate the area to save their lives. In order to have a safe and effective evacuation, data on people’s behavior and decisions during wildfires, evacuation modeling, and traffic simulations are required. 
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  • 21 Sep 2023
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Social Media Analytics for Disaster Response Effectiveness
Disasters are sudden and catastrophic events with fatal consequences. Time-sensitive information collection from disaster zones is crucial for improved and data-driven disaster response. However, information collection from disaster zones in a prompt way is not easy or even possible. Human-centric information provided by citizen sensors through social media platforms create an opportunity for prompt information collection from disaster zones. 
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  • 12 Jun 2023
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SMA-Based Components and Technologies for Reinforced Steel Structures
The utilization of shape memory alloys (SMAs) to reinforce steel structures has been proven to be an efficient and reliable method, the structural strengthening needs can be met without the need for tensioning equipment by activating the SMAs to generate restoring stresses.
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  • 09 Nov 2023
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Biopolymers Used in Cladding
Cladding is used as the outer layer in high-rise buildings to protect the building from weather conditions and enhance its visual appeal. Its primary function is to shield structures from environmental factors such as radiant sunlight and moisture, thereby preserving their structural integrity.
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  • 10 Jan 2024
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Decision Tree Analysis for Highway Network Management
One important aspect of network-level highway management is the rational distribution of the maintenance budget to the necessary assets. However, the decision making underlying budget allocation is often unclear, making it difficult to determine whether the budget is being allocated effectively.
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  • 19 Jul 2023
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Resilience Assessment in Urban Water Infrastructure
Urban water infrastructure (UWI) comprises the main systems, including water supply systems (WSS), urban drainage/stormwater systems (UDS) and wastewater systems (WWS). The UWI needs to be resilient to a wide range of shocks and stresses, including structural failures such as pipe breakage and pump breakdown and functional failures such as unmet water demand/quality, flooding and combined sewer overflows. 
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  • 07 Aug 2023
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AI-Based Evaluation of Streets for People in Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, grapples with several urban challenges, including traffic accidents, congestion, and underdeveloped sidewalks. These issues stem from the escalating use of private cars and motorcycles driven by rapid urbanization, accompanying economic growth, and the unique street geometry of the city. Furthermore, despite the development of railroads, issues persist with the poor walking environment for pedestrian access to stations, posing a challenge to the promotion of safe and environmentally friendly public transportation. This study evaluated streets’ spatial performance, focusing on the performance of soi, the intricate network of narrow urban pathways in Bangkok. Leveraging an AI model capturing pedestrian value, this study subsequently assessed accessibility from typical residential areas to public transportation stations. The findings shed light on the challenges faced by sois in Bangkok. Based on the findings, practical implications were discussed and provided to inform urban designers, with the aim of promoting public transportation usage and encouraging a more sustainable urban form.
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  • 02 Jan 2024
Topic Review
Composites Reinforced with Polymer Fibers
Synthetic fibers are currently the most commonly used addition to various types of composites. The main aim of the addition of polymer fibers is improving mechanical properties, in particular bending strength and reducing the propagation of micro-cracks in the material. Depending on the type of fiber used, other benefits could be achieved, for example, increasing fire resistance, a decreasing thermal conductivity coefficient, or other features desirable for a particular application such as decreasing weight of the composites. The disadvantage of the polymer fiber could be used as raw material mainly not renewable resources. These kinds of fiber are usually obtained from limited resources such as crude oil, however, modern technologies allow also extract plastics from renewable raw materials—bio-based polymers. As the raw material, starch or bio-succinic acid are commonly used.
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  • 13 Oct 2023
Topic Review
Semantic Segmentation of Key Railroad Structures
To ensure efficient railroad operation and maintenance management, the accurate reconstruction of railroad Building Information Modeling (BIM models is a crucial step. The segmentation of railroad point cloud data is often challenging due to the large volume and complex structure of the data, making manual division a time-consuming and labor-intensive task. However, the dominant structures in railroads are typically linear, such as tracks and power lines, which allows for segmentation by leveraging geometric features and corresponding algorithms.
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  • 22 Sep 2023
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Sustainability of Earthquake Resilient Near Zero Energy Buildings
The climate crisis, the need for a circular economy, and the large financial losses after earthquakes have promoted the concept of the sustainable and resilient design of societies, and more specifically, of lifelines and building environments. Focused on building facilities, it is imperative to prescribe, within the aforementioned framework, the components that characterize earthquake resilient near zero energy buildings (ERnZEBs). This fact introduces an additional factor recognizing that not all projects have the same technical and financial values; the difference in budget, the type of owner, and the investment (private or public, company or private person) play important roles in creating an ERnZE building.
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  • 25 Mar 2024
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Characterization Specifications for FRP Pultruded Materials
Pultruded FRP composites have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional materials like concrete, steel, and timber, especially in corrosive environmental conditions. However, the unique properties of these composites necessitate careful consideration during their implementation, as they differ significantly from conventional materials. Proper testing and characterization of FRP pultruded materials is key for their efficient and safe implementation. However, the existing specifications are not unified, resulting in ambiguity among stakeholders. 
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  • 17 Nov 2023
Topic Review
Sensing Systems in Construction and Built Environment
Embark on an illuminating exploration into the cutting-edge realm of built environment sensors with this comprehensive research. Tailored for relevance in construction, structural engineering, management, and planning industries, the research delves deep into the intricate landscape of state-of-the-art sensing systems and their integral components. Immerse yourself in a meticulous examination that categorizes and elucidates existing sensors, neatly organizing them into two expansive domains: structural health monitoring (SHM) and building environment monitoring (BEM). This research not only unveils the diversity of sensors but also provides a nuanced understanding of their pivotal roles in shaping the future of the built environment.
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  • 15 Dec 2023
Topic Review
Urban Flood Runoff Modeling in Japan
Since the 20th century, Japan has experienced a period of very rapid urbanization. Cities have experienced substantial densification and expansion, resulting in gradually elevated flood risk. Urban flooding has also occurred in most large cities in Japan, particularly in Tokyo. In response to this growing problem, much effort and resources have been spent on research and development aimed at understanding, simulating, and managing urban flood risk in Japan.
  • 309
  • 01 Aug 2023
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Earthworks Using Audio-Visual and Location-Sensing Technology
During earthworks, monitoring and controlling the actual productivity of construction machines enables insight into the progress of tasks, calculation of expected duration and costs, favorable use and allocation of machines, and the application of appropriate decisions and corrective measures, which is of great interest to contractors. Excavators and tipper trucks are primarily used in earthworks. Manual collection of data from the construction site to assess the actual productivity of machines is today considered an outdated, time-consuming, and subjective method.
  • 308
  • 29 Aug 2023
Topic Review
Performance Measurement Framework
Projects often fail due to a lack of understanding of the project requirements and constraints necessary for overall success.
  • 306
  • 09 Oct 2023
Topic Review
Smart Asphalt Mixtures
A smart asphalt mixture holds new capabilities different from the original ones or can react to a stimulus. These capabilities can be categorized based on smartness or function: smartness, mechanical, electrical, optical, energy harvesting, electromagnetic wave/radiation shielding/absorbing, and water related.  
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  • 14 Sep 2023
Topic Review
To Achieve Goal Alignment by Inter-Organizational Incentives
Commonly recognized as an effective management technique, the use of incentives plays a vital role in the successful application of these approaches.
  • 298
  • 11 Oct 2023
Topic Review
Traffic Data Anomalies in ATSPMs
Automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPMs) are an innovative technology that has garnered increasing attention in recent years due to their ability to collect and evaluate real-time and historical data at signalized intersections.
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  • 17 Oct 2023
Topic Review
Finite Element Simulation and 3D Printing in Construction
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), is a production can be utilised to fabricate 3D shapes from a simulated file. This technology has gained global popularity in the construction industry since 2014 due to its wide range of applications. AM promotes a more automated, innovative, flexible, and sustainable construction method, making it an integral part of the Construction Industry 4.0. 
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  • 14 Dec 2023
Topic Review
BIM in Green Building Design and Construction
Addressing clients’ demands, designers have become increasingly concerned about the operation phases of buildings and, more specifically, energy consumption. This issue has become more prominent as people realize that the Earth’s resources are limited and depleted, and buildings are major energy consumers. Building Information Modelling (BIM) has gained popularity and is widely used by architects, engineers, and construction teams to collaborate and provide a comprehensive design that follows a sustainable strategy.
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  • 21 Nov 2023
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