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Digital Twin Approach in Buildings
In 2011, the term Digital Twin was originally introduced by Michael Grieves to define the synchronization between two realities: physical objects placed in a real space and virtual objects within in virtual space, linked through the mutual exchange of data throughout the entire lifecycle, both in real-time and asynchronously. Digital Twin is among the principal and emerging technological innovations of both Industry 4.0 and the emerging Industry 5.0, enabling an interaction between physical and virtual objects, Big Data, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence. The construction sector, too, is now exploring the potentialities offered by the Digital Twin approach in enhancing innovative, responsible, and sustainable governance of buildings’ lifecycles. 
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  • 08 Feb 2024
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Predicting Concrete Pavement Condition for Sustainable Management
There has been significant research on the efficient and systematic management of road pavements as the aging of road pavements is rapidly progressing around the world. The road pavement management tasks can be broadly classified into (1) survey, (2) analysis, and (3) decision-making tasks. 
  • 90
  • 07 Feb 2024
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Construction and Demolition Waste in Concrete Cement Production
Cement, being one of the most widely utilized materials for construction, plays a crucial role as the primary binder in concrete, leading to the formation of a durable, stone-like, hard material capable of withstanding various loads.
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  • 05 Feb 2024
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Structural Health Monitoring System Based on Deep Learning
Concrete stands as the most widely used construction material globally due to its versatility, encompassing applications ranging from pavement, multifloor structures, and bridges to dams. However, these concrete structures endure structural stress and require close monitoring to prevent accidents and ensure sustainability throughout their complete life cycle. Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) have demonstrated considerable potential in diverse applications within construction engineering, including structural health monitoring (SHM) and inspection processes such as crack and damage detection, as well as rebar exposure. While it is undeniable that CV and deep learning models are transforming the construction industry by offering robust solutions for complex scenarios, there remain numerous challenges pertinent to their applications that require attention.  
  • 202
  • 04 Feb 2024
Topic Review
Management of Facility Assets
Effective facility asset management requires specific skills and tools to optimize the use of limited resources, making a decision support system essential.
  • 91
  • 02 Feb 2024
Topic Review
The Concept of Sustainability in Civil Construction
The concept of sustainability appeared with the creation of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCCD) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1983.
  • 70
  • 01 Feb 2024
Topic Review
Large Section Bifurcated Small Clear Distance Tunnel
A bifurcated tunnel refers to the intersection of one tunnel with another, including the intersection of auxiliary tunnel inclined shafts, vertical shafts, or transverse tunnels with the main tunnel, as well as the intersection of hydropower tunnels and working tunnels.
  • 48
  • 30 Jan 2024
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Behavior Mapping and Its Application in Smart Social Spaces
Behavior mapping is the systematic observation of people using their environments. The Smart Social Spaces research project, recently completed in Sydney, Australia, is used as a vehicle to illustrate the usefulness of this method for understanding the relationships between people and public spaces in cities. Behavior mapping was the central method used to establish what impact the inclusion of smart technology and street furniture had on people’s use of two public spaces. Using this method, it is possible to record real-time patterns of people’s use of public space, enabling local authorities to better support the social use of public space and the management of its infrastructure.
  • 216
  • 29 Jan 2024
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Seismic Design Response Factors
Despite the recent initiatives and developments in building design provisions using performance-based design, practicing engineers frequently adopt force-based design approaches, irrespective of the structural system or building irregularity. Modern seismic building codes adopt the concept of simplifying the complex nonlinear response of a structure under seismic loading to an equivalent linear response through elastic analytical procedures using seismic design response factors. Nevertheless, code-recommended seismic design response factors may not result in a cost-effective design with a uniform margin of safety for different structural systems. 
  • 128
  • 29 Jan 2024
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Subsurface Landslide Monitoring Techniques
Landslides are a common and challenging geohazard that may be caused by earthquakes, rainfall, or manmade activity. Various monitoring strategies are used to safeguard populations at risk from landslides. This task frequently depends on the utilization of remote sensing methods, which include the observation of Earth from space, laser scanning, and ground-based interferometry. In recent years, there have been notable advancements in technologies utilized for monitoring landslides (i.e., subsurface systems). 
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  • 23 Jan 2024
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