@inproceedings{ZwoelferThomasSchinketal.2004, author = {Zw{\"o}lfer, Michael and Thomas, Peter and Schink, Claus-J{\"u}rgen and Koch, Volker}, title = {Life cycle optimized system solutions for densified housing with massive wood technology}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.98}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-980}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The objective of the joint project 'Life cycle optimised system solutions for densified housing with massive wood technology', short form Basys, was the development and application of an open building system for sustainable construction in a virtual enterprise. Four partners coming from building economy and a university institute developed the building system in a comprehensive planning process. By applying massive wood technology, most requirements of densified housing can be met and individual buildings can be produced on demand.}, subject = {Lebenszyklus }, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZarliStorerKazi2004, author = {Zarli, Alain and Storer, Graham and Kazi, Abdul Samad (Sami)}, title = {Building a Better Future: Major Results from the ICCI Cluster Project}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.199}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1994}, year = {2004}, abstract = {To support research in the building sector and in order to help it move towards a new digital economy, the European Commission under the 5th Framework initiative, especially the IST programme, funded various RTD projects. The opportunity to bring these IST projects together was acknowledged so that stronger links can be created under a clustering umbrella and that, moreover, links of those projects with their RTD environment could be facilitated. This has been the objective of work carried out within the ICCI (IST-2001-33022) Cluster project. This paper introduces the main aims and objectives of the project, and then presents its principal outcomes. In a second part, it synthesises the underlying concepts, technology and tools that will make ICT-based Construction a reality in a near future, and gives recommended actions for the industry, the EC and the Construction ICT R\&D in Europe, giving some benefit of this project experience to the three communities.}, subject = {Forschung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Zaneldin2004, author = {Zaneldin, Essam}, title = {Investigate the Impact of Different Resource Allocation Strategies on the Design of Building Projects Using Simulation}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.165}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1658}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The design of building projects involves several types of resources such as architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and draftsmen, among others. For design firms to stay in business in this very competitive market, they need to manage their resources in a way that improves productivity and cost effectiveness. This task, however, is not simple and requires thorough analysis of process-level operations, resource use, and productivity. Typically, these operational aspects are the responsibility of the design office manager who assigns available resources to the different design projects to save time and lower design expenses. It is noted that limited studies have been carried out in the literature to model overall organizational operations and behavioral aspects, particularly in firms specialized in the design of building projects. In an effort to simplify the modeling process, a simplified modeling and simulation tool is used in this research. A simulation model representing an actual design office was developed assuming that the office performs designs for small, medium, and large size building projects. The developed model was used to simulate several alternatives and examine various resource assignment strategies. The simulation was conducted over ten years and the resulting productivity and income was measured.}, subject = {Baubetrieb}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{YamabeKawamuraTani2004, author = {Yamabe, Yuichiro and Kawamura, Hiroshi and Tani, Akinori}, title = {Optimal Design for Recurrent Architecture Network Harmonized with Circulation-type Societies by Applying Genetic Algorithms to Multiagent Model}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.189}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1892}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In this paper, a circulation-type society is expressed by recurrent architecture network described with multi-agent model which consists of the following agents: user, builder, reuse maker, fabricator, waste disposer, material maker and earth bank (see Fig.1). Structural members, materials, resources and monies move among these agents. Each agent has its own rules and aims, regarding structural damages, lifetime, cost reduction, numbers of structural members and structural systems. Reasonable prices of members (fresh, reused, recycled and disposed) can be optimized by GAs in this system considering equal distribution of monies among agents.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{YahiaouiHensenSoethout2004, author = {Yahiaoui, Azzedine and Hensen, Jan and Soethout, Luc}, title = {Developing CORBA-based distributed control and building performance environments by run-time coupling}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.134}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1347}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Communication software and distributed applications for control and building performance simulation software must be reliable, efficient, flexible, and reusable. This paper reports on progress of a project, which aims to achieve better integrated building and systems control modeling in building performance simulation by run-time coupling of distributed computer programs. These requirements motivate the use of the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA), which offers sufficient advantage than communication within simple abstraction. However, set up highly available applications with CORBA is hard. Neither control modeling software nor building performance environments have simple interface with CORBA objects. Therefore, this paper describes an architectural solution to distributed control and building performance software tools with CORBA objects. Then, it explains how much the developement of CORBA based distributed building control simulation applications is difficult. The paper finishes by giving some recommendations.}, subject = {Ingenieurbau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{XieIssaO'Brien2004, author = {Xie, Haiyan and Issa, Raja and O'Brien, William}, title = {Structure of a Formal User Model for Construction Information Retrieval}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.129}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1296}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Information science researchers and developers have spent many years addressing the problem of retrieving the exact information needed and using it for analysis purposes. In informationseeking dialogues, the user, i.e. construction project manager or supplier, often asks questions about specific aspects of the tasks they want to perform. But most of the time it is difficult for the software systems to unambiguously understand their overall intentions. The existence of information tunnels (Tannenbaum 2002) aggravates this phenomenon. This study includes a detailed case study of the material management process in the construction industry. Based on this case study, the structure of a formal user model for information retrieval in construction management is proposed. This prototype user model will be incorporated into the system design for construction information management and retrieval. This information retrieval system is a user-centered product based on the development of a user configurable visitor mechanism for managing and retrieving project information without worrying too much about the underlying data structure of the database system. An executable UML model combined with OODB is used to reduce the ambiguity in the user's intentions and to achieve user satisfaction.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WilsonDamodaranOlphert2004, author = {Wilson, Ian E. and Damodaran, Leela and Olphert, Wendy}, title = {ICT Adoption in the Construction Sector: Education and Training Issues}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.201}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2013}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Organisational and human issues have been highlighted, among other issues (ICT infrastructures, legal and contractual, etc.), as key elements in enhancing the competitiveness of the construction sector. More specifically, the importance of human resources has been recognised, especially training and professional development, in order to cultivate a stable workforce. The paper provides a review of the key training needs for the construction sector with particular reference to the uptake and exploitation of new technologies and working practices, presents an action plan to address learning and training needs, and proposes an eight-stage iterative learning and training methodology. The results will be of particular interest to managers in stakeholder organisations of all sizes throughout the sector, plus academic and research bodies intending to continue construction ICT research.}, subject = {Forschung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Weyhe2004, author = {Weyhe, Stefan}, title = {Qualit{\"a}tssicherung in der Bauausf{\"u}hrung}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.721}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-7219}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Baum{\"a}ngel und Bausch{\"a}den in der Bauwirtschaft, Auswirkungen von Liberalisierung und Deregulierung auf die Bauqualit{\"a}t, Grundlagen zur Theorie der Bauqualit{\"a}t, die Praxis der baubegleitenden Qualit{\"a}tssicherung, Kritik an der baubegleitenden Qualit{\"a}tssicherung, Folgerungen f{\"u}r neue Ans{\"a}tze}, subject = {Baubetriebslehre}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{WenderDonathPetzold2004, author = {Wender, Katrin and Donath, Dirk and Petzold, Frank}, title = {Preparation and provision of building information for planning within existing built contexts}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.182}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1829}, year = {2004}, abstract = {A prerequisite for planning within existing built contexts is precise information regarding the building substance, its construction and materials, possible damages and any modifications and additions that may have occurred during its lifetime. Using the information collected in a building survey the user should be able to "explore" the building in virtual form, as well as to assess the information contained with regard to a specific planning aspect. The functionality provided by an information module should cover several levels of information provision ranging from 'simple retrieval' of relevant information to the analysis and assessment of stored information with regard to particular question sets. Through the provision of basic functionality at an elementary level and the ability to extend this using plug-ins, the system concept of an open extendable system is upheld. Using this modular approach, different levels of information provision can be provided as required during the planning process.}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WellmannJelicBaitschHartmann2004, author = {Wellmann Jelic, Andres and Baitsch, Matthias and Hartmann, Dietrich}, title = {Distributed computing of failure probabilities for structures in civil engineering}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.103}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1030}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In this contribution the software design and implementation of an analysis server for the computation of failure probabilities in structural engineering is presented. The structures considered are described in terms of an equivalent Finite Element model, the stochastic properties, like e.g. the scatter of the material behavior or the incoming load, are represented using suitable random variables. Within the software framework, a Client-Server-Architecture has been implemented, employing the middleware CORBA for the communication between the distributed modules. The analysis server offers the possibility to compute failure probabilities for stochastically defined structures. Therefore, several different approximation (FORM, SORM) and simulation methods (Monte Carlo Simulation and Importance Sampling) have been implemented. This paper closes in showing several examples computed on the analysis server.}, subject = {Konzipieren }, language = {en} }