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Showing 1 to 20 of 281 for “"Structural Engineering"”.
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Computer Vision Applications in Structural Engineering
… applications of computer vision technologies in structural engineering, focussing on four key studies as follows. 1. Deep Learning Based Fire Risk Detection on Construction Sites: The recent large-scale fire incidents on construction sites in South Korea have highlighted the need for computer …
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Object-oriented software development in structural engineering
… in fields such as computer science and computer engineering but still remains relatively unexplored in more traditional disciplines such as Civil Engineering. The paradigm enforces several basic necessities required by complex, modern software applications. These include management of complexity, …
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Selection of programming languages for structural engineering
This thesis presents the concepts of structured programming and illustrates how they can be used to develop efficient and reliable programs and aid in language selection. Topics are presented and used to compare several languages with each other rather than with some abstract ideal. Structured …
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Structural engineering aspects of prestressed concrete reactor vessels.
… Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil Engineering.
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Accurate And Efficient Reliability Analysis Of Complex Structural Engineering Problems
… AND EFFIFICIENT RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS</p> <p>by</p> <p>KAPIL DILIP PATKI</p> <p>December 2015</p> <p>Advisor: Dr. Christopher Douglas Eamon</p> <p>Major: Civil Engineering</p> <p>Degree: Doctor of Philosophy</p> <p> Accurate probabilistic analysis of …
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Structural engineering for northern Pakistan : indigenous architecture and earthquake resistance
… This thesis records the author's involvement as structural engineer, and how quantitative engineering work was shaped by qualitative considerations of architectural design issues, and the unique culture of Karimabad. The broad range of structural design challenges in the area was assessed, and …
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Applications of CAD/CAM technology to avant-garde structural engineering
Over the last decade improvements in design technology has taken grand steps in changing the way we build the structures of tomorrow. Conventional drafting software like AutoCAD and Microstation are being challenged by tools that go beyond the two dimensional representational abilities of paper …
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Application of Agile Development and Innovative Technology in the Structural Engineering
Structural engineering and its broader ecosystem Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry are now, more than ever, facing a new level of challenges: project complexities, compressed schedules, cost pressures and sustainability requirements. However, the project delivery approaches …
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Introducing basic structural engineering concepts through a web-based interactive learning environment
… of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Technology and Policy Program, 2001.
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An evaluation of Turbo Pascal as a programming language for structural engineering
… is compatible with the calculations required by Structural engineers. The compiler was evaluated for calculation intensive programming as well as programming for data manipulation. A processor and a preprocessor for a plane frame program were used because they test the power of the language for …
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Enhancing information quality through building information modelling implementation within UK structural engineering organisations
… identified as an essential requirement for the structural engineering sector in a highly competitive AEC marketplace. In the field of structural engineering, information management represents a challenging discipline due to several factors such as a lack of clarity in the adoption of novel …
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The role of computer-aided drafting, analysis, and design software in structural engineering practice
Perhaps the greatest innovation in engineering in the last fifty years, computer software has changed the way structural engineers conduct nearly every aspect of their daily business. Computer-aided drafting, analysis, and design software are invaluable tools for any structural engineering firm. …
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Structural engineering of lithium-ion battery electrodes for the production of stable, energy-dense storage
… an investigation was conducted to determine how structural engineering can be used to help enable next-generation chemistries and electrode designs for higher energy-density LIBs. Lithium metal touts any anode's highest theoretical capacity and power density; however, the safety risks from …
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New building materials in structural engineering: “Structural concretes made with Coarse and Fine recycled aggregates”
… UNI EN 12620 and UNI 8520-2 standards concerning structural materials now allows a limited replacement percentage of only coarse recycled aggregates (sizes above 4 mm), to produce structural recycled concrete. In this scenario, the research activities described herein were developed with the final …
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Barriers to the use of computational tools for embodied carbon reduction in structural engineering practice
… key stakeholders in the building design process, structural engineers must implement strategies to reduce embodied carbon. One strategy is using less material, and in academia, many methods and tools have been proposed to reduce embodied carbon through material efficiency. This includes parametric …
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Structural engineering model of irregular and efficient concrete beams: Application to topology optimized shapes and integrated textile reinforcement
… as promising potential. However, accurate structural models capable of predicting and validating the performance of these innovative beams are often lacking, limiting their implementation in the industry, primarily due to safety and code compliance. This thesis bridges this gap by …
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Innovative topics in structural engineering and real estate development : blast resistant facades & incentives for large-scale smart growth development
This thesis is divided into two distinct parts. Part 1 relates to the requirements of the S.M.C.E.E. degree, and Part 2 relates to the M.S.R.E.D. degree. Part 1: The Influence of Boundary Conditions and Higher Mode Shapes on First-Crack Prediction for Blast-Resistant Glazing Systems: This study …
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Object oriented programming for reinforced concrete design
… application is representative of a practical structural engineering application and has both analysis and design components. The procedures and techniques used in the development of this application can easily be applied to the development of other structural engineering applications. A third …
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Optimization of Patterned Surface Structures
… surface structures used for architecture and structural engineering. On their own, well-designed surface structures--such as plates and shells--can be highly efficient, but by introducing specific aperture patterns, designers can further improve their potential for structural efficiency. Used …
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