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View article: An integrated multi-objective optimization framework for large-scale floating offshore wind turbine
An integrated multi-objective optimization framework for large-scale floating offshore wind turbine Open
This paper proposes a multi-objective optimization framework for large-scale floating offshore wind turbines, addressing the limitations of current optimization methods in handling motion performance interaction effects during the co-optim…
View article: ENHANCING SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN INDONESIA THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP) LEARNING MODEL BASED STEM APPROACH
ENHANCING SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN INDONESIA THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP) LEARNING MODEL BASED STEM APPROACH Open
Amid the escalating demands of 21st century education, the development of science process skills has become a critical priority that must be fostered from an early age through pedagogical activities emphasizing inquiry, experimentation, an…
View article: A path and process based simulation approach of 3D concrete printing
A path and process based simulation approach of 3D concrete printing Open
Additive manufacturing with concrete has gained significant interest in recent years as a promising technology that could help address some of the major challenges faced by the construction industry. However, 3D printing with concrete pose…
View article: Linear two input-two output MIMO Systems passivation by Individual Channel Analysis and Design
Linear two input-two output MIMO Systems passivation by Individual Channel Analysis and Design Open
A passivation control design procedure for linear time-invariant continuous systems is proposed. It is shown that the Individual Channel Analysis and Design (ICAD) is an effective framework for the design of multivariable passive control s…
View article: On Computing and Pricing of Adjustable Robust Chemical Process Designs
On Computing and Pricing of Adjustable Robust Chemical Process Designs Open
Model-based process simulation can be used to derive designs and operating conditions of chemical processes that optimally balance multiple objectives, such as quality, costs, or environmental impacts. This work focuses on identifying desi…
View article: On Computing and Pricing of Adjustable Robust Chemical Process Designs
On Computing and Pricing of Adjustable Robust Chemical Process Designs Open
Model-based process simulation can be used to derive designs and operating conditions of chemical processes that optimally balance multiple objectives, such as quality, costs, or environmental impacts. This work focuses on identifying desi…
View article: EVALUATING SEISMIC RESPONSE OF INNOVATIVE REUSABLE ECCENTRIC BRACED FRAMES (EBF)
EVALUATING SEISMIC RESPONSE OF INNOVATIVE REUSABLE ECCENTRIC BRACED FRAMES (EBF) Open
The use of digital technologies to improve the construction process is known as Construction 4.0. It has the potential to positively improve various facets of the construction industry, including time and money savings, productivity standa…
View article: DYSTOPIAN HOUSING AND FUTURE IMAGINARIES: A DESIGN STUDIO APPROACH
DYSTOPIAN HOUSING AND FUTURE IMAGINARIES: A DESIGN STUDIO APPROACH Open
Future ecosystem changes and resource shortages make the transformation of residential spaces inevitable. This transformation will not be limited to physical structures; it will be shaped by economic, social, and political factors. Priorit…
View article: AN EVALUATION OF THE SEISMIC DESIGN FOR DRYWALL SYSTEMS THROUGH BIM
AN EVALUATION OF THE SEISMIC DESIGN FOR DRYWALL SYSTEMS THROUGH BIM Open
The seismic design and installation of non-structural elements are critical issues in the AEC industry. It is not just about ensuring the structural safety of the building, but also the safety of its non-structural elements. Therefore, it …
View article: SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF MOMENT-RESISTING FRAMES WITH SELF-CENTERING CONNECTIONS
SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF MOMENT-RESISTING FRAMES WITH SELF-CENTERING CONNECTIONS Open
Self-centering systems are well known as an efficient method to reduce economic loss due to seismic events. Self-centering systems hold many advantages where plastic and residual deformations are negligible. One of the most common ways to …
View article: CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE CAPACITY DESIGN PROCEDURES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAMES
CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE CAPACITY DESIGN PROCEDURES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAMES Open
The philosophy of capacity design is generally accepted in most seismic codes around the world. However, the practical implementation of these concepts is carried out according to different procedures, whose results may present significant…
View article: DESIGN AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN EVALUATION OF RC MRF BUILDINGS TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF EUROCODES
DESIGN AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN EVALUATION OF RC MRF BUILDINGS TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF EUROCODES Open
The RINTC (Rischio Implicito delle strutture progettate secondo le NTC, Implicit Risk of structures designed according to NTC) research project, funded by the Italian Department of Civil Protection, started in 2015 and initially focused on…
View article: DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A SEISMIC AND BUILDING CODE IN EL SALVADOR
DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A SEISMIC AND BUILDING CODE IN EL SALVADOR Open
The current seismic and design code of El Salvador dates from 1997 and its technical and philosophical bases are from the earliest year of the 90´s. Therefore, the design process is based on allowable stresses instead of strength among ot…
View article: Bridging the Gap Between Modern UX Design and Particle Accelerator Control Room Interfaces
Bridging the Gap Between Modern UX Design and Particle Accelerator Control Room Interfaces Open
Accelerator control systems often represent relatively complex and safety-sensitive human-machine interfaces within process control industries. These systems are technically robust and reflect the cumulative integration of solutions built …
View article: RISK-INFORMED STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF THE FUTURE.
RISK-INFORMED STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF THE FUTURE. Open
We present a conceptual framework, and a computer tool, to achieve a more rational, risk-informed, and hopefully optimal design of structures. Within this framework, we present a novel, experimental approach towards structural design, whic…
View article: OPTIMAL SEISMIC DESIGN OF SPECIAL MOMENT-RESISTING FRAME STRUCTURES USING GENETIC ALGORITHM
OPTIMAL SEISMIC DESIGN OF SPECIAL MOMENT-RESISTING FRAME STRUCTURES USING GENETIC ALGORITHM Open
Nowadays, extensive studies are conducted on optimization of steel and concrete structures due to the economic concerns in the construction industry. Despite the significant number of studies, the implementation of the design provisions an…
View article: IMPLEMENTATION OF SEISMIC DESIGN CODE FOR LOW RISE BUILDINGS IN INDONESIA: CHALLENGES AND EFFORTS
IMPLEMENTATION OF SEISMIC DESIGN CODE FOR LOW RISE BUILDINGS IN INDONESIA: CHALLENGES AND EFFORTS Open
Although big efforts have been made to provide seismic hazard map and earthquake resistant design code since 1960, many building damages and casualties still occur during recent large earthquakes (Cianjur 2022, Mamuju 2020, Palu 2018, etc)…
View article: A COMPARATIVE DESIGN AND LCA STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT MASS-TIMBER BUILDINGS
A COMPARATIVE DESIGN AND LCA STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT MASS-TIMBER BUILDINGS Open
The building and construction industry drives the largest portion of global energy use and emissions. With climate change mitigation being a forefront topic of concern, the building and construction industry has a responsibility to allevia…
View article: PARAMETRIC APPROACH IN BIM ENVIRONMENT FOR SEISMIC DESIGN OF NONSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
PARAMETRIC APPROACH IN BIM ENVIRONMENT FOR SEISMIC DESIGN OF NONSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS Open
Considerable efforts have been recently made to explore the advantages of using Building Information Modeling in the field of earthquake engineering, and specifically for the seismic assessment and design of nonstructural elements. BIM can…
View article: DYSTOPIAN HOUSING AND FUTURE IMAGINARIES: A DESIGN STUDIO APPROACH
DYSTOPIAN HOUSING AND FUTURE IMAGINARIES: A DESIGN STUDIO APPROACH Open
Future ecosystem changes and resource shortages make the transformation of residential spaces inevitable. This transformation will not be limited to physical structures; it will be shaped by economic, social, and political factors. Priorit…
View article: STRUCTURING OF WALL BUILDINGS BASED ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND GENETIC ALGORITHMS
STRUCTURING OF WALL BUILDINGS BASED ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND GENETIC ALGORITHMS Open
In the structural design of wall buildings, the initial process requires interaction between the architectural and engineering teams to define the proper layout of the walls. For engineering analysis, first, the definition of the thickness…
View article: CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF STRENGTHENING METHODS IN THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF RC BUILDINGS
CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF STRENGTHENING METHODS IN THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF RC BUILDINGS Open
Structural assessment and more importantly structural strengthening pose significant challenges both in the design and the construction of the interventions, and are generally more complicated than the standard design methodologies for new…
View article: RECENT EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO FOR IMPROVING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING IMPLEMENTATION
RECENT EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO FOR IMPROVING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING IMPLEMENTATION Open
Recent earthquakes (in Taiwan, Turkey, Mexico and Indonesia, to name a few) have reminded us, once again, about the tragic consequences to human life and their impact on the well-being and future expectations of people affected. Most lesso…
View article: SEISMIC RESPONSE MODELS FOR STEEL MOMENT-RESISTING FRAMES EQUIPPED WITH FLUID VISCOUS DAMPERS
SEISMIC RESPONSE MODELS FOR STEEL MOMENT-RESISTING FRAMES EQUIPPED WITH FLUID VISCOUS DAMPERS Open
The implementation of fluid viscous dampers has been proven to be an efficient technology to increase the seismic performance of a structure. However, the different parameters involved in the design of the damping system can significantly …
View article: Bridging the Gap Between Modern UX Design and Particle Accelerator Control Room Interfaces
Bridging the Gap Between Modern UX Design and Particle Accelerator Control Room Interfaces Open
Accelerator control systems often represent relatively complex and safety-sensitive human-machine interfaces within process control industries. These systems are technically robust and reflect the cumulative integration of solutions built …
View article: DESIGN PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES OF NOVEL SELF-CENTERING CONCENTRICALLY BRACED STEEL FRAME SYSTEMS
DESIGN PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES OF NOVEL SELF-CENTERING CONCENTRICALLY BRACED STEEL FRAME SYSTEMS Open
The development of a novel self-centring steel concentrically braced frame (SC-CBF) structural system for seismically active regions is indeed an interesting advancement. When an earthquake occurs, and the structure undergoes lateral defor…
View article: INFLUENCE OF SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA ON BRIDGE REPAIR COSTS
INFLUENCE OF SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA ON BRIDGE REPAIR COSTS Open
This research evaluates the impact of changes in the seismic design on the repair cost of Chilean bridges. To achieve this goal, we selected fourteen bridges along the Route 68 Santiago – Valparaiso as case studies. The seismic response of…
View article: AI-POWERED ROBOTIC FABRICATION OF SCULPTURES USING MULTI-MATERIAL 3D PRINTING
AI-POWERED ROBOTIC FABRICATION OF SCULPTURES USING MULTI-MATERIAL 3D PRINTING Open
The current paper includes an original strategy of developing an AI-assisted robotic fabrication of sculptures using multi-material 3D printing, by combining creativity, computation, and automation in the process of modern artwork creation…
View article: PROCEDURE FOR INTRODUCING TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION INTO SEISMIC DESIGN OF BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS
PROCEDURE FOR INTRODUCING TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION INTO SEISMIC DESIGN OF BRIDGES AND VIADUCTS Open
In recent years, there has been vigorous development of technology for structural design using topology optimization. Topology optimization is a geometry search method that progressively eliminates portions of structures that contribute li…
View article: An Optimal Synthesis Approach for Achieving High Frequency with Leakage Optimization
An Optimal Synthesis Approach for Achieving High Frequency with Leakage Optimization Open
The traditional purpose of synthesis aims at timing closure, but in modern design flows, tools often require multiple iterative adjustments to achieve optimal results due to the complexity of designs with multimillions of placeable objects…