@inproceedings{AldaCremersBilek2004,
  author    = {Alda, Sascha and Cremers, Armin B. and Bilek, Jochen},
  title     = {Support of Collaborative Structural Design Processes through the Integration of Peer-to-Peer and Multiagent Architectures},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.148},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1481},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {Structural engineering projects are increasingly organized in networked cooperations due to a permanently enlarged competition pressure and a high degree of complexity while performing the concurrent design activities. Software that intends to support such collaborative structural design processes implicates enormous requirements. In the course of our common research work, we analyzed the pros and cons of the application of both the peer-to-peer (University of Bonn) and multiagent architecture style (University of Bochum) within the field of collaborative structural design. In this paper, we join the benefits of both architecture styles in an integrated conceptual approach. We demonstrate the surplus value of the integrated multiagent-peer-to-peer approach by means of an example scenario in which several structural engineers are co-operatively designing the basic structural elements of an arched bridge, applying heterogeneous CAD systems.},
  subject      = {Ingenieurbau},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Beer2005,
  author    = {Beer, Daniel G.},
  title     = {Systementwurf f{\"u}r verteilte Applikationen und Modelle im Bauplanungsprozess},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.750},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20060418-7892},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  year      = {2005},
  abstract  = {Der Planungsprozess im Konstruktiven Ingenieurbau ist gekennzeichnet durch drei sich zyklisch wiederholende Phasen: die Phase der Aufgabenverteilung, die Phase der parallelen Bearbeitung mit entsprechenden Abstimmungen und die Phase der Zusammenf{\"u}hrung der Ergebnisse. Die verf{\"u}gbare Planungssoftware unterst{\"u}tzt {\"u}berwiegend nur die Bearbeitung in der zweiten Phase und den Austausch der Datenbest{\"a}nde durch Dokumente. Gegenstand der Arbeit ist die Entwicklung einer Systemarchitektur, die in ihrem Grundsatz alle Phasen der verteilten Bearbeitung und unterschiedliche Arten der Kooperation (asynchron, parallel, wechselseitig) ber{\"u}cksichtigt und bestehende Anwendungen integriert. Das gemeinsame Arbeitsmaterial der Beteiligten wird nicht als Dokumentmenge, sondern als Menge von Objekt- und Elementversionen und deren Beziehungen abstrahiert. Elemente erweitern Objekte um applikationsunabh{\"a}ngige Eigenschaften (Features). F{\"u}r die Bearbeitung einer Aufgabe werden Teilmengen auf Basis der Features gebildet, f{\"u}r deren Elemente neue Versionen abgeleitet und in einen privaten Arbeitsbereich geladen werden. Die Bearbeitung wird auf Operationen zur{\"u}ckgef{\"u}hrt, mit denen das gemeinsame Arbeitsmaterial konsistent zu halten ist. Die Systemarchitektur wird formal mit Mitteln der Mathematik beschrieben, verf{\"u}gbare Technologie beschrieben und deren Einsatz in einem Umsetzungskonzept dargestellt. Das Umsetzungskonzept wird pilothaft implementiert. Dies erfolgt in der Umgebung des Internet in der Sprache Java unter Verwendung eines Versionsverwaltungswerkzeuges und relationalen Datenbanken.},
  subject      = {Planungsprozess},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{EslimyIsfahanyPegels2004,
  author    = {Eslimy-Isfahany, S. H. R. and Pegels, Georg},
  title     = {Net-distributed Co-operation Including Developing Countries, Practical Case Study - Iran},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.142},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1421},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {The scientific transfer of key technology features to developing countries, together with adequate competence, localisation and adaptation, is the primary purpose of the proposed investigation. It is evident that introducing high-level CAD design and detailing will improve the planning process in developing countries. Successful utilization of applied information technology for the planning process, however, depends on the user-interface of individual software. Therefore, to open the great opportunity embedded in CAD software for clients globally, the language and character-set barrier of traditional user-interfaces must be overcome. A proposal for a research program is given here to address such issue in favour of global civil engineering.},
  subject      = {Ingenieurbau},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GebbekenBaumhauerIonita2004,
  author    = {Gebbeken, Norbert and Baumhauer, Andreas and Ionita, Mihai},
  title     = {Increasing the Reliability and Performance through Automatization and Parallel Working},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.139},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1397},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {Re-examination of the behaviour of structures can be necessary due to deterioration or changes in the traffic situation during their lifetime. The Finite Element Method (FEM) is widely used in order to accomplish numerical analysis. Considering the development of computer performance, more detailed FEM models can be analyzed, even on site, with mobile computers. To compensate the increasing amount of data needed for the model input, measures need to be taken to save time, by distributing the work. In order to provide consistency to the model, fedback data must be checked upon reception. A local wireless computer network of ultra-portable devices linked together with a computer can provide the coordination necessary for efficient parallel working. Based on a digital model consisting of all data gathered, structural modelling and numerical analysis are performed automatically. Thus, the user is released from the work that can be automatized and the time needed for the overall analysis of a structure is decreased.},
  subject      = {Ingenieurbau},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HartmannMeissnerRueppel2004,
  author    = {Hartmann, Dietrich and Meißner, Udo F. and Rueppel, Uwe},
  title     = {Integration of Productmodel Databases into Multi-Agent Systems},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.141},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1410},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {This paper deals with two different agent-based approaches aimed at the incorporation of complex design information into multi-agent planning systems. The first system facilitates collaborative structural design processes, the second one supports fire engineering in buildings. Both approaches are part of two different research projects that belong to the DFG1 priority program 1103 entitled "Network-based Co-operative Planning Processes in Structural Engineering" (DFG 2000). The two approaches provide similar database wrapper agents to integrate relevant design information into two multi-agent systems: Database wrapper agents make the relevant product model data usable for further agents in the multi-agent system, independent on their physical location. Thus, database wrapper agents act as an interface between multi-agent system and heterogeneous database systems. The communication between the database wrapper agents and other requesting agents presumes a common vocabulary: a specific database ontology that maps database related message contents into database objects. Hereby, the software-wrapping technology enables the various design experts to plug in existing database systems and data resources into a specific multi-agent system easily. As a consequence, dynamic changes in the design information of large collaborative engineering projects are adequately supported. The flexible architecture of the database wrapper agent concept is demonstrated by the integration of an XML and a relational database system.},
  subject      = {Ingenieurbau},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{Hartmann2004,
  author    = {Hartmann, Ulrich C.},
  title     = {Collaboration in AEC Design : Web-enabling Applications using Peer-to-Peer Office Communicator},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.138},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1386},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {A market analysis conducted by Gartner Dataquest in August 2001 has shown the typical characteristics of the AEC design process. High volatility in membership of AEC design groups and members dispersed over several external offices is the common collaboration scenario. Membership is most times short lived, compared to the overall duration of the process. A technical solution has to take that into account by making joining and leaving a collaborative work group very easy. The modelling of roles of collaboration between group members must be based on a commonly understood principle like the publisher / subscriber model, where the individual that is responsible for the distribution of vital information is clear. Security issues and trust in the confidentiality of the system is a central concern for the acceptance of the system. Therefore, keeping the subset of data that will be published under the absolute control of the publisher is a must. This is not the case with server-based scenarios, sometimes even due to psychological reasons. A loosely bound Peer-to-Peer network offers advantages over a server-based solution, because of less administrative overhead and simple installation procedures. In a peer-to-peer environment, a publish/subscribe role model can be more easily implemented. The publish/subscribe model matches the way AEC processes are modelled in real world scenarios today, where legal proof of information exchange between external offices is of high importance. Workflow management systems for small to midsize companies of the AEC industry may adopt the peer-to-peer approach to collaboration in the future. Further investigations are being made on the research level (WINDS) by integrating the viewer and redlining application Collaborate! into a collaborative environment.},
  subject      = {Ingenieurbau},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KatzenbachGiere2004,
  author    = {Katzenbach, Rolf and Giere, Johannes},
  title     = {Coordinating Planning Processes in AEC using an Adaptable Process Model},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.94},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-946},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {The contribution introduces an adaptable process model to meet the special requirements of the coordination of planning activities in AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction). The process model is based on the concept of Coloured Petri-Nets and uses metainformation to characterize process-relevant information and to enable process-control based on the actual results of the planning.},
  subject      = {Prozessmodell},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Koch2008,
  author    = {Koch, Christian},
  title     = {Bauwerksmodellierung im kooperativen Planungsprozess: Mit der Objektorientierung zur Verarbeitungsorientierung},
  isbn      = {978-3-95773-029-9},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1380},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20090415-14647},
  school      = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar},
  year      = {2008},
  abstract  = {Im rechnergest{\"u}tzten Bauplanungsprozess arbeiten verschiedene Fachplaner an der gemeinsamen Aufgabe, ein Bauwerk zu planen, zusammen. Verf{\"u}gbare Kooperationsans{\"a}tze besch{\"a}ftigen sich mit versionierten und verteilten Bauwerksmodellen, die auf Basis der Objektorientierung virtuelle Bauwerkszust{\"a}nde beschreiben. Die in diesen zustandsorientierten Modellen unber{\"u}cksichtigten Zustands{\"a}nderungen f{\"u}hren zu derzeitigen Problemen beim Austausch, beim Vergleich und bei der Zusammenf{\"u}hrung von versionierten Bauwerksinformationen. Gegenstand der vorliegenden Arbeit ist die Entwicklung eines verarbeitungsorientierten Ansatzes zur ganzheitlichen Betrachtung der Bauwerksmodellierung. Neben der zustandsorientierten Beschreibung eines virtuellen Bauwerks werden zus{\"a}tzlich {\"a}nderungsorientierte Informationen in Form von Modellieroperationen in der Modellbildung ber{\"u}cksichtigt. Es wird eine Modellierungssprache definiert, um Operationen formal zu beschreiben. Modellieroperationen bilden eine Verarbeitungsschnittstelle f{\"u}r Objektmodelle, repr{\"a}sentieren Entwurfsabsichten, reichern bestehende Bauwerksmodelle mit {\"A}nderungssemantik an und tragen zur Konsistenzsicherung in diesen Modellen bei. Neuartige Kooperationskonzepte f{\"u}r den Austausch, den Vergleich und das Zusammenf{\"u}hren von versionierten Bauwerksinformationen werden auf Grundlage des vorgeschlagenen Ansatzes entwickelt. Sowohl das Modell als auch die Sprache werden unabh{\"a}ngig von aktuellen Technologien formal beschrieben. Die prinzipielle Anwendbarkeit des vorgeschlagenen Ansatzes wird im Rahmen einer Pilotimplementierung auf Basis eines Open-Source-Systems im Bauwesen nachgewiesen.},
  subject      = {Planungsprozess},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{KoenigKlingerBerkhahn2004,
  author    = {K{\"o}nig, Markus and Klinger, Axel and Berkhahn, Volker},
  title     = {Structural Correctness of Planning Processes in Building Engineering},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.169},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1690},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {The planning of projects in building engineering is a complex process which is characterized by a dynamical composition and many modifications during the definition and execution time of processes. For a computer-aided and network-based cooperation a formal description of the planning process is necessary. In the research project "Relational Process Modelling in Cooperative Building Planning" a process model is described by three parts: an organizational structure with participants, a building structure with states and a process structure with activities. This research project is part of the priority program 1103 "Network-Based Cooperative Planning Processes in Structural Engineering" promoted by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Planning processes in civil engineering can be described by workflow graphs. The process structure describes the logical planning process and can be formally defined by a bipartite graph. This structure consists of activities, transitions and relationships between activities and transitions. In order to minimize errors at execution time of a planning process a consistent and structurally correct process model must be guaranteed. This contribution considers the concept and the algorithms for checking the consistency and the correctness of the process structure.},
  subject      = {Baubetrieb},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{LehnerHartmann2004,
  author    = {Lehner, Karlheinz and Hartmann, Dietrich},
  title     = {Scenarios for the deployment of distributed engineering applications},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.147},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1476},
  year      = {2004},
  abstract  = {Although there are some good reasons to design engineering software as a stand-alone application for a single computer, there are also numerous possibilities for creating distributed engineering applications, in particular using the Internet. This paper presents some typical scenarios how engineering applications can benefit from including network capabilities. Also, some examples of Internet-based engineering applications are discussed to show how the concepts presented can be implemented.},
  subject      = {Ingenieurbau},
  language  = {en}
}