@inproceedings{GebbekenPfeifferVidekhina2004, author = {Gebbeken, Norbert and Pfeiffer, Eberhard and Videkhina, Inna}, title = {Calculation of beam structures with the symbolic computer language Maple}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.84}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-845}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Beside the standard calculation programs for civil engineering buildings mathematical programs have been lately established for the solution of differential equations for the analysis of mechanical and static systems. Programs like Maple, Matlab, MathCAD and Mathematica are popular in this field. To the knowledge of the authors, the widest application functionality offers the program Maple. Its advantages are, e.g. the alternatively symbolic or numerical solution of differential equation systems, the easy handling of parameter studies, the immediate visualization of results, the definition of macros for selected calculation steps and their export in other computer languages and, not least, the automatically generated, very clear documentation of the matehematical calculus.}, subject = {Bautechnik}, language = {en} } @article{ZavadskasKaklauskas2004, author = {Zavadskas, Edmundas Kazimieras and Kaklauskas, Arturas}, title = {Civil Engineering Decision Support Systems in Lithuania}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.257}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2579}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Civil engineering decision support systems (construction, building life cycle, refurbishment, total quality management, innovation, etc.) created in Lithuania are described in this paper. The above decision support systems comprise of the following constituent parts: data (database and its management system), models (model base and its management system) and a user interface. Presentation of information in databases may be in conceptual (digital, textual, graphical, photographic, video) and quantitative forms. Quantitative information presented involves criteria systems and subsystems, units of measurement, values and initial weight fully defining the variants provided. The databases were developed providing a multiple criteria analysis of alternatives from economical, infrastructure, technical, technological, qualitative, legislative, social and other perspectives. This information is provided in a user-oriented way. Since the analysis of alternatives is usually performed by taking into account economical, infrastructure, technical, technological, qualitative and other factors, a model-base include models which enable a decision maker to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the variants available and make a proper choice. These systems, related questions and practical case study were analysed the paper.}, subject = {Wissensmanagement}, 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{HassanShelbournCarter2004, author = {Hassan, Tarek and Shelbourn, Mark and Carter, Chris}, title = {Collaboration in Construction: Legal and Contractual Issues in ICT Applications}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2007}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2005}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The construction industry is a project-based business bringing together many different organisations to complete a desired goal. The strategic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has enabled this goal to be completed more effectively. Two issues require addressing, the technology itself and the implementation factors of the technology. Such implementation factors should consider, among other factors, the legal and contractual issues associated with the use of ICT, training requirements and its effects on the organisational culture. To date the legal and contractual issues have not been extensively covered, and it is recognised that the technologies have not been properly covered by any recognised legal and contractual practices. This in turn is threatening to inhibit the growth and prosperity of the use of the technology on construction projects. This paper discusses these legal and contractual issues and describes methods and tools that can be used to enable the growth of technology to be used in a legal and contractually valid environment.}, subject = {Forschung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SoibelmanO'BrienElvin2004, author = {Soibelman, Lucio and O'Brien, William and Elvin, George}, title = {Collaborative Design Processes: A Class on Concurrent Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Design}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.194}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1948}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The rise of concurrent engineering in construction demands early team formation and constant communication throughout the project life cycle, but educational models in architecture, engineering and construction have been slow to adjust to this shift in project organization. Most students in these fields spend the majority of their college years working on individual projects that do not build teamwork or communication skills. Collaborative Design Processes (CDP) is a capstone design course where students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Florida learn methods of collaborative design enhanced by the use of information technology. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to collaborate from remote locations via the Internet on the design of a facility. An innovation of this course compared to previous efforts is that students also develop process designs for the integration of technology into the work of multidisciplinary design teams. The course thus combines both active and reflective learning about collaborative design and methods. The course is designed to provide students the experience, tools, and methods needed to improve design processes and better integrate the use of technology into AEC industry work practices. This paper describes the goals, outcomes and significance of this new, interdisciplinary course for distributed AEC education. Differences from existing efforts and lessons learned to promote collaborative practices are discussed. Principal conclusions are that the course presents effective pedagogy to promote collaborative design methods, but faces challenges in both technology and in traditional intra-disciplinary training of students.}, subject = {Hochschulbildung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MilesJoitaBurnap2004, author = {Miles, John and Joita, Liviu and Burnap, Peter}, title = {Collaborative Engineering: Virtual Teams in a Grid Environment Supporting Consortia in the Construction Industry}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.136}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1362}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In the AEC (Architecture / Engineering / Construction) industry a number of individuals and organisations collaborate and work jointly on a construction project. The resulting consortium has large pool of expertise and experience and can be defined as a Virtual Organisation (VO) formed for the duration of the project. VOs are electronically networked organisations where IT and web based communication technology play an important role in coordinating various activities of these organisations. This paper describes the design, development and implementation of a Grid enabled application called the Product Supplier Catalogue Database (PSCD) which supports collaborative working in consortia. As part of the Grid-enabling process, specialised metadata is being developed to enable PSCD to effectively utilise Grid middleware such as Globus and Java CoG toolkits. We also describe our experience whilst designing, developing and deploying the security service of the application using the Globus Security Interface (GSI).}, subject = {Ingenieurbau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FruchterSaxenaBreidenthal2004, author = {Fruchter, Renate and Saxena, Kushagra and Breidenthal, Matt}, title = {Collaborative Exploration of Rich Content in Support of Knowledge Re-use}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.195}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1952}, year = {2004}, abstract = {A/E/C Team members, while collaborating on building projects, rely on past experiences and content through the use of project design archives (whether in paper or digital format). This leads to underutilization of potential knowledge, as decision-making of data, information, and knowledge reuse is limited by access to these archives, due to sheer size and inconvenient presentation. This paper presents an integrated solution that leverages two technologies CoMem (Corporate Memory) and iRoom (interactive Room) developed at Stanford. This addresses critical limitations, i.e., content, context, visualization and interactivity, constraining the process of collaborative exploration towards knowledge reuse and decision-making.}, subject = {Hochschulbildung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KoenigBauriedel, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard and Bauriedel, Christian}, title = {Computer-generated Urban Structures}, series = {Proceedings of the Generative Art Conference}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Generative Art Conference}, address = {Milan, Italy}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2609}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160623-26090}, pages = {1 -- 10}, abstract = {How does it come to particular structure formations in the cities and which strengths play a role in this process? On which elements can the phenomena be reduced to find the respective combination rules? How do general principles have to be formulated to be able to describe the urban processes so that different structural qualities can be produced? With the aid of mathematic methods, models based on four basic levels are generated in the computer, through which the connections between the elements and the rules of their interaction can be examined. Conclusions on the function of developing processes and the further urban origin can be derived.}, 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} } @inproceedings{KopytoPetersenDiaz2004, author = {Kopyto, Martin and Petersen, Michael and Diaz, Joaquin}, title = {Cost and Schedule Controlling in Relation to Liquidity Management during Construction Projects}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.159}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1599}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The present paper describes a software application which can be used for relating the scheduled events of a construction project with the respective financial parameters, leading to an overall improvement in general controlling and liquidity management. For this purpose, existing construction schedules are taken and details of the assignment are recorded. Thus it becomes possible to assess a future payment status should changes in the designated schedule occur.}, subject = {Baubetrieb}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Lang2004, author = {Lang, Dominik H.}, title = {Damage potential of seismic ground motion considering local site effects}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.88}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20040826-911}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The main objective of the present work is to establish a link between the scientific fields of engineering seismology and structural engineering. Substantially it deals with the application and enhancements of methods coming from engineering seismology as well as their junctions to the fields of structural engineering respectively earthquake engineering. Based on real occurred earthquake damage inflicted to multistoried reinforced-concrete frame buildings, the influence of local site effects on the grade of structural damage is worked out. This relying on comprehensive investigations conducted during numerous field missions of German TaskForce after damaging earthquakes in Venezuela and T{\"u}rkiye. Instrumental investigations on both the structure and its local subsoil in order to identify the damage potential of seismic ground motion take center stage of the thesis. Thereby it is examined whether or not an estimated seismic demand representative in amplitude level and frequency characteristics is able to cause structural damage considering the vulnerability of the structure itself as well as the local site and subsoil conditions. Investigations are concentrated on selected RC frame structures with or without masonry infill walls.}, subject = {Erdbebenschaden}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Winkelmann2004, author = {Winkelmann, Arne}, title = {Das Pionierlager Artek. Realit{\"a}t und Utopie in der sowjetischen Architektur der sechziger Jahre}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.86}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20040817-878}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Das in den 1960er Jahren gebaute, internationale Pionierlager Artek an der Schwarzmeerk{\"u}ste der Krim war das gr{\"o}ßte Kinderferienlager der Sowjetunion. Als Prestigeobjekt und Vorzeigeinstitution steht Artek f{\"u}r die Architektur der {\"A}ra Chruschtschows, des sogenannten „Tauwetters". Anhand des dialektischen Prinzips von Pr{\"a}sentation und Repr{\"a}sentation werden vier Aspekte des Lagers untersucht: Architektur, st{\"a}dtebauliche Struktur, Erziehung und Gesamtkunstwerk. Durch dieses Prinzip, das sich aus der Widerspiegelungstheorie ableiten l{\"a}ßt, kann jedem dieser Aspekte die Kongruenz zur ideologischen Zielsetzung und damit die gestalterische Koh{\"a}renz der Ferienanlage nachgewiesen werden. In Abgrenzung zur modernen Architektur der westlichen Industrienationen wurde in Artek eine spezifisch „sozialistische Moderne" f{\"u}r die Sowjetunion und die {\"u}brigen Staaten des Ostblocks definiert. Diese war eng verbunden mit dem St{\"a}dtebau auf der Grundlage von Mikrorayons und der Ausgestaltung von Stadt- und Subzentren. Artek ist mit seiner idealtypischen, architektonischen und st{\"a}dtebaulichen Gestaltung ein Denkmal f{\"u}r die fr{\"u}here Sowjetunion.}, subject = {Entstalinisierung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{CheungNoruziaanLi2004, author = {Cheung, Moe M. S. and Noruziaan, Bahman and Li, W. C.}, title = {Data acquisition, processing and management systems for a Canadian bridge monitoring project}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.123}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1235}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper will present a number of technical aspects for one of the most elaborate instrumentation and data acquisition projects ever undertaken in Canada. Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge built over ice covered seawater has been equipped with the state of the art data acquistition devices and systems as well as data transfer networks. The Bridge has been providing a fixed surface connection between Prince Edward Island and Province of New Brunswick in Canada since its opening in 1997. The Bridge has a rather long design service life of 100 years. Because of its large size and long span length, its design is not covered by any existing codes or standards worldwide. The focus of the paper is to introduce the data acquisition, transfer, processing and management systems. The instrumentation and communications infrastructure and devices will be presented in some details along with the data processing and management systems and techniques. Teams of engineers and researchers use the collected data to verify the analysis and design assumptions and parameters as well as investigate the short-term and long-term behaviour and health of the Bridge. The collected data are also used in furthering research activities in the field of bridge engineering and in elevating our knowledge about behaviour, reliability and durability of such complex structures, their components and materials.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LiuSoibelmanWu2004, author = {Liu, Liang and Soibelman, Lucio and Wu, Jianfeng}, title = {Data Fusion and Modeling for Construction Management Knowledge Discovery}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.125}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1254}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Advances in construction data analysis techniques have provided useful tools to discover explicit knowledge on historical databases supporting project managers' decision making. However, in many situations, historical data are extracted and preprocessed for knowledge discovery based on time-consuming and problem-specific data preparation solutions, which often results in inefficiencies and inconsistencies. To overcome the problem, we are working on the development of a new data fusion methodology, which is designed to provide timely and consistent access to historical data for efficient and effective management knowledge discovery. The methodology is intended to be a new bridge between historical databases and data analysis techniques, which shields project managers from complex data preparation solutions, and enables them to use discovered knowledge for decision making more conveniently. This paper briefly describes the motivation, the background and the initial results of the ongoing research.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Pavlov2004, author = {Pavlov, Alexander}, title = {Data Transfer and Objects Recognition in Building Design}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.126}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1265}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The problem of data interoperability is now very important. The formal description of construction systems and objects must base upon the modeling for the description of construction data domain. The XML-language was selected as a basis of a universal data format, ensuring natural hierarchy of objects, flexibility, good layout and expandability. The language, developed by the author, is called Building Object Description Extensible Markup Language (bodXML). The types of all objects used by data transfer should be definite beforehand with existing methods of programming. It limits the possibilities of IT in application of new types. But the recipient software must recognize the building objects even if the kind of object is unknown at the outset. The author offers a set of main topological and geometric properties being sufficient for recognition of main three-dimensional building constructions with flat edges. The tests of artificial neuron network have shown that the recognition of a kind of the constructions represented as a set of indicated parameters happens enough confidently.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @article{ZavadskasKaklauskasViteikiene2004, author = {Zavadskas, Edmundas Kazimieras and Kaklauskas, Arturas and Viteikiene, Milda}, title = {Database of Best Practices and Decision Support Web-based System for Construction Innovation}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.217}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2173}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Many construction and facilities management Web sites can be found on the Internet. The interested parties on construction and facilities management Web sites can find databases of best practices, calculators, analyzers, software, expert and decision support systems, neural networks, etc. Technological innovation mainly through changes in the availability of information and communication technology inclusive databases of best practices, calculators, analyzers, software, neural networks, decision support and expert systems that have been provided by a variety of new services developed by the construction and facilities management sectors. Most of all calculators, analyzers, software, decision support and expert systems, neural networks and on-line systems seek to find out how to make the most economic decisions and most of all these decisions are intended only for economic objectives. Alternatives under evaluation have to be evaluated not only from the economic position, but take into consideration qualitative, technical, technological and other characteristics as well. Based on the analysis of the existing calculators, analyzers, information, expert and decision support systems, neural networks and in order to determine most efficient versions of best practices a Decision Support Web-Based System for Construction Innovation (IDSS) was developed by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @article{KaklauskasCervenkaCervenka2004, author = {Kaklauskas, Gintaris and Cervenka, Vladimir and Cervenka, Jan}, title = {Deflection Calculation of RC Beams: Finite Element Software versus Design Code Methods}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.249}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2498}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The paper investigates accuracy of deflection predictions made by the finite element package ATENA and design code methods ACI and EC2. Deflections have been calculated for a large number of experimental reinforced concrete beams reported by three investigators. Statistical parameters have been established for each of the technique at different load levels, separately for the beams with small and moderate reinforcement ratio.}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Zierold2004, author = {Zierold, Sabine}, title = {Der mediale Raum der Architektur}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.767}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20060806-8106}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Der architektonische Raum wird als ein Medium der Kommunikation im Kontext der >neuen< Medien begriffen, aus der Erkenntnis, dass er schon immer ein Medium war und aus einer komplexen Medienstruktur in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von anderen Medien besteht. Im Prozess von Handlung und Kommunikation ist der architektonische Raum das Medium, das r{\"a}umliche N{\"a}he von Individuen {\"u}ber alle Sinne und das Bewusstsein gleichzeitig intensiv erm{\"o}glicht. Der architektonische Raum als immersives Kommunikationsmedium erreicht im Zeitalter der >neuen< Medien eine neue Dimension, indem mehr und andere Wirklichkeitsalternativen der Kommunikation zur Verf{\"u}gung stehen. N. Luhmann folgend, wird die Architektur aus der Sicht der Form/Medium-Differenz systemtheoretisch als strukturierter M{\"o}glichkeitsraum betrachtet. Der Raum ist das Medium f{\"u}r Formen des architektonischen Raumes, in dem Architektur {\"u}berhaupt erst wirksam wird. Umgekehrt sind die Formen des architektonischen Raumes Medien f{\"u}r die Wahrnehmung einer Vielzahl von r{\"a}umlichen Wirklichkeiten. Eine Fassade aus Stein oder Glas ist gebaute Form und kann als Medium Information kommunizieren. Medien werden ihrer Bestimmung um so besser gerecht, je mehr sie sich der Aufmerksamkeit entziehen und wie transparente Fenster hinter der Oberfl{\"a}che der sinnlichen Wahrnehmung zur{\"u}cktreten. Als >unwahrnehmbares< Medium ist der architektonische Raum damit eine hintergr{\"u}ndige >Wirkungsmacht<, eine B{\"u}hne f{\"u}r die Entfaltung von Wirkung, Atmosph{\"a}re und Bewegung. Seine physische Wirklichkeit war schon immer durch virtuelle Wirklichkeiten oder Realit{\"a}ten entgrenzt, die durch Techniken und Technologien der Simulation als k{\"u}nstliche Welten wahrnehmbar und kommunizierbar werden. Dies kann an tradierten Beispielen der gotischen Kathedrale, dem Panorama, den panoptischen R{\"a}umen, dem Theater, Kino oder den kontinuierlichen R{\"a}umen von der Moderne bis heute aufgezeigt weren. Virtuelle R{\"a}ume gotischer Glasbilder oder barocker Decken- und Wandbilder im Medium des architektonischen Raumes sind uns gel{\"a}ufig. Die Immersion, das Eintauchen in diese virtuellen Wirklichkeitssp{\"a}ren l{\"o}st die Wahrnehmung der eigenen k{\"o}rperlichen Pr{\"a}senz in ihnen aus. Das Potential des virtuellen Raumes der Architektur besteht im Vergleich zu anderen virtuellen Realit{\"a}ten von Text, Bild oder digitalen Medien in seiner Gebundenheit an die physische, r{\"a}umliche Reizstruktur, der er die Eindringlichkeit und Komplexit{\"a}t seiner Wirkung verdankt. Es werden unterschiedliche Wechselwirkungen und gemeinsame Entwicklungen von zeitgen{\"o}ssischen Beispielen der Architektur mit den >neuen< Medien aufgezeigt. In der »sensitiven Wand« wird die physische Raumgrenze durch die Integration neuer Techniken und Technologien digitaler, elektronischer Medien etwas extrem Flexibles und Formbares in Interaktion mit dem Benutzer. Der H2O Pavillon (Oosterhuis und NOX, 1997) ist ein Beispiel daf{\"u}r. Der ausgepr{\"a}gt polysensorische Immersionsraum steht f{\"u}r die Einheit von digitaler und architektonischer Simulation. Die metaphorische Welt von H{\"o}hle und Quelle des Thermalbades Vals (P.Zumthor, 1996) ist die r{\"a}umliche Reflexion auf die metaphorische Struktur virtueller R{\"a}ume der >neuen< Medien. Die simulierte Wirklichkeit in den Medien Wasser, Stein und architektonischer Raum produziert sch{\"o}pferisch den polysensorischen immersiven Zugang in die virtuellen Welten >authentischer< physischer Umgebung. Das >Sichtbare< im Medium Raum der Architektur ist ohne das >Unsichtbare< nicht zu begreifen bzw. das sinnlich Wahrnehmbare nicht ohne das Unwahrnehmbare. Das Erkennen dieser Relation von Form und Medium erm{\"o}glicht die Formulierung des neuen Begriffes des medialen Raumes der Architektur, der zur Basis f{\"u}r eine Medientheorie der Architektur wird, als Sichtweise der Entgrenzung des physischen Raumes durch den virtuellen Raum f{\"u}r die subjektive Wahrnehmung, Handlung und Kommunikation.}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Laudel2004, author = {Laudel, Katja}, title = {Der Typenwandel des l{\"a}ndlichen Wohnhauses im Oderbruch zwischen 1753 zwischen 1850 - Der Einfluss von friderizianischer Kolonisation und preußischer Obrigkeit auf die Hausformen der l{\"a}ndlichen Untertanen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.634}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20050509-6663}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Seit ihren Anf{\"a}ngen im ausgehenden 19. Jh. ist der brandenburgischen Hausforschung ein Ph{\"a}nomen in der Entwicklung des l{\"a}ndlichen Wohnhauses bekannt, das in der vorliegenden Arbeit als Typenwandel bezeichnet wird: Zahlreiche Landschaften der ehemaligen Kurmark Brandenburg wurden bis in das 18. Jh. hinein von einem giebelst{\"a}ndigen Haustyp - dem sogenannten M{\"a}rkischen Mittelflurhaus - gepr{\"a}gt. Im Verlauf des 18. und 19. jh. wurde dieser von einem traufst{\"a}ndigen Haustyp - dem sogenannten Mitteldeutschen Ernhaus - >verdr{\"a}ngt<. Dieser Typenwandel ist wie jeder Wandel einer tradierten Hausform auf einen Komplex verschiedener Faktoren und Einflussgr{\"o}ßen zur{\"u}ckzuf{\"u}hren. {\"U}ber diese Faktoren und Einflussgr{\"o}ßen bestehen in der bisherigen regionalen Hausforschung folgende Thesen: Zum einen wird angenommen, dass das Vorbild der im Rahmen der friderizianischen Kolonisation seit der Mitte des 18. Jh. zahlreich erbauten, traufst{\"a}ndigen Kolonistenh{\"a}user diesen Typenwandel beeinflusst oder ausgel{\"o}st habe. Zum anderen seien die baupolizeilichen Vorschriften und der Einfluss der preußischen Landbauschule - vertreten durch das Oberbaudepartement - ein ausl{\"o}sender oder beschleunigender Faktor gewesen. Aufgabe der Untersuchung ist es, diese Thesen anhand eines geeigneten Untersuchungsgebietes zu diskutieren. Als solches eignete sich das Oderbruch insbesondere, weil es das gr{\"o}ßte zusammenh{\"a}ngende Siedlungsgebiet auf deutscher Seite darstellt, das unter der Regentschaft Friedrichs des Großen kolonisiert wurde, und seine allm{\"a}hliche Trockenlegung seit der Mitte des 18. Jh. von intensiven obrigkeitlichen Eingriffen begleitet war. Mit der zus{\"a}tzlichen Abgrenzung der untersuchten Hausformen auf diejenigen der l{\"a}ndlichen Mittelschicht, d.h. auf die H{\"a}user der Bauern, Fischer und Koss{\"a}ten, basiert die zentrale stratigrafische Untersuchung des Wandlungsprozesses einerseits auf durch die Autorin selbst erarbeiteter Bauforschung am rezenten Hausbestand und andererseits auf der Auswertung umfangreichen Archivmaterials. Der durch zahlreiche {\"U}bergangsformen nachweisbare Prozess der Herausbildung des j{\"u}ngeren Haustyps aus dem {\"a}lteren Haustyp heraus widerlegt die bisherige Annahme, dass der Typenwandel lediglich eine Grenzverschiebung zwischen den geografischen Verbreitungsgebieten zweier fr{\"u}hneuzeitlicher Haustypen gewesen sei. Die archivalische {\"U}berlieferung zur friderizianischen Kolonisation, zum l{\"a}ndlichen Baugeschehen im ausgehenden 18. und beginnenden 19. Jh. sowie zur obrigkeitlichen Reglementierung des >Unterthanenbauwesens< erbringt den eindeutigen Nachweis, dass weder das Vorbild der Kolonistenh{\"a}user noch irgendeine Form der obrigkeitlichen Einflussnahme f{\"u}r den Wandel vom giebelst{\"a}ndigen zum traufst{\"a}ndigen Haustyp von Bedeutung waren. Vielmehr erweisen sich die Auswirkungen der Agrarreformen auf die b{\"a}uerlichen Betriebe als der ausschlaggebende Faktor f{\"u}r den Typenwandel. Die bisher angewandten Begriffe zur Bezeichnung der Haustypen stellen sich im Ergebnis der Untersuchung nicht nur als irref{\"u}hrend sondern falsch heraus. Die Arbeit er{\"o}ffnet deshalb eine Debatte zur Neudefinition der Typenbegriffe innerhalb der regionalen Hausforschung.}, subject = {Bauernhaus}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{LaehrBletzinger2004, author = {L{\"a}hr, Andr{\´e} and Bletzinger, Kai-Uwe}, title = {Design of an Analysis Environment for Planning Decision Support}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1370}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1370}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In this contribution, the design of an analysis environment is presented, that supports an analyst to come to a decision within a gradual collaborative planning process. An analyst represents a project manager, planner or any other person, involved in the planning process. Today, planning processes are managed by several geographically distributed planners and project managers. Thus, complexity of such a process rises even more. Prediction of consequences of many planning decisions is not possible, in particular since assessment of a planning advance is not trivial. There have to be considered several viewpoints, that depend on individual perceptions. In the following, methods are presented to realize planning decision support.}, subject = {Ingenieurbau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChouHsieh2004, author = {Chou, Yu-Hur and Hsieh, Shang-Hsien}, title = {Design of Partial Scoring Assessment System for Reinforcement Concrete Design Course : Development of Partial Scoring Assessment System for Reinforcement Concrete Design Course}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.90}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-905}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In the field of Civil Engineering, the content of reinforcement concrete design course (RC course) has complicated design procedures and many difficult specifications to recognize, so most of the students regard the RC course a tough course, and teachers very often find the class time insufficient. Also, teachers of the RC course usually spend a lot of time in organizing the examinations for handling tedious calculations and complicated logical reasoning. Furthermore, correcting examination papers with partial scoring takes even more time of the teacher's. Therefore, the objective of this research is to design and develop a partial scoring assessment system to meet the needs in engineering design courses, such as the RC course. This assessment system can generate test items with variable parameters. It also supports inference diagnosis on the examinee's misconceptions and gives partial scores in grading the examination. In this research, the example test subject is the analysis of rectangular reinforced concrete beam with single layer steel bars.}, subject = {Bautechnik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TsouLamWong2004, author = {Tsou, Jin-Yeu and Lam, Selina and Wong, Wing Kin Gary}, title = {Design of Rapidly Assembled Isolation Patient Ward - IT-Supported Collaborative Design Process between Architects and Medical Officers}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.174}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1748}, year = {2004}, abstract = {An important feature of the 2003 SARS outbreak in Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong was that many health care workers (HCWs) developed SARS after caring for patients with SARS. This has been ascribed to inadequate or ineffective patient isolation. However, it is difficult for dense cities to provide sufficient isolation facilities within a short period of time. This has raised concerns from the public for new strategies in the planning and design of isolation facilities. Considering that SARS or other infectious diseases could seriously damage our society's development, isolation facilities that could be rapidly and economically constructed with appropriate environmental controls are essential. For this reason, the design team of the Department of Architecture collaborated with a special task force from the Faculty of Medicine, who are the frontline medical officers treating the SARS patients, to design Rapidly Assembled Isolation Patient Wards. Both architecture and medicine are well established disciplines, but they have little in common in terms of the mode of knowledge construction and practice. This induced much intellectual exploration and research interest in conducting this study. The process has provided an important reference for cross disciplinary studies between the architectural and medical domains.}, subject = {Architektur}, 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} } @article{PickHeimsundMilbradt2004, author = {Pick, Tobias and Heimsund, Bjoern-Ove and Milbradt, Peter}, title = {Development and Analysis of Sparse Matrix Concepts for Finite Element Approximation on general Cells}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.250}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2500}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In engineering and computing, the finite element approximation is one of the most well-known computational solution techniques. It is a great tool to find solutions for mechanic, fluid mechanic and ecological problems. Whoever works with the finite element method will need to solve a large system of linear equations. There are different ways to find a solution. One way is to use a matrix decomposition technique such as LU or QR. The other possibility is to use an iterative solution algorithm like Conjugate Gradients, Gauß-Seidel, Multigrid Methods, etc. This paper will focus on iterative solvers and the needed storage techniques...}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Lee2004, author = {Lee, Yungui}, title = {Development and application of CAD software in the field of building structures in China}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.89}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-898}, year = {2004}, abstract = {PKPM series CAD software is an integrated CAD system for building design, which integrated the following parts: architectural design, structural design, building service design and statistic analysis of quantity and budget. These four parts share the same database with high efficiency. Over 80\% of design corporation in China are using PKPM series CAD software. The detailed information and some key modules of PKPM series CAD software are mainly introduced in this paper.}, subject = {Bautechnik}, language = {en} } @article{MotawaAnumbaElHamalawi2004, author = {Motawa, Ibrahim and Anumba, Chimay and El-Hamalawi, A.}, title = {Development of a Fuzzy System for Change Prediction in Construction Projects}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.218}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2180}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Change management has been the focus of different IT systems. These IT systems were developed to represent design information, record design rationale, facilitate design coordination and changes. They are largely based on managing reactive changes, particularly design changes, in which changes are recorded and then propagated to the relevant project members. However, proactive changes are hardly dealt with in IT systems. Proactive changes require estimating the likelihood of occurrence of a change event as well as estimating the degree of change impacts on project parameters. Changes in construction projects often result from the uncertainty associated with the imprecise and vague knowledge of much project information at the early stages of projects. This is a major outcome of the case studies carried out as part of this research. Therefore, the proposed model considers that incomplete knowledge and certain project characteristics are always behind change causes. For proactive changes, predicting a change event is the main task for modelling. The prediction model should strive to integrate these main elements: 1) project characteristics that lead to change 2) causes of change, 3) the likelihood of change occurrence, and 4) the change consequences. It should also define the dependency relationships between these elements. However, limited data (documented) are only available from previous projects for change cases and many of the above elements can only be expressed in linguistic terms. This means that the model will simulate the uncertainty and subjectivity associated with these sets of elements. Therefore, a fuzzy model is proposed in this research to capture these elements. The model analyses the impact of each set of elements on the other by assigning fuzzy values for these elements that express the uncertainty and subjectivity of their impact. The main aim is to predict change events and evaluate change effects on project parameters. The fuzzy model described above was developed in an IT system for operational purposes and was designed as a Java package of components with their supporting classes, beans, and files. This paper describes the development and the architecture of the proposed IT system to achieve these requirements. The system is intended to help project teams in dealing with change causes and then the change consequences in construction projects.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @article{MonobeTanakaFuruta2004, author = {Monobe, Kantaro and Tanaka, Shigenori and Furuta, Hitoshi}, title = {Development of a System for Making Guide Maps based on the Idea of the Cognitive Map}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.268}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2688}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Digital maps are very easily applied as route guide maps. Route guide maps are provided through Web or a mobile phone services, and demand for such services is increasing. However, the production of a route guide map requires a great deal of time. Therefore, it is difficult for general users to make route guide maps. The purpose of the present research is the development of a system that can generate a route guide map using the Digital Map 2500 (Spatial Data Framework) published by the Geographical Survey Institute. This system will not require advanced equipment or expert knowledge. Therefore, anyone can produce route guide maps easily and quickly. By using the Digital Map 2500, the time and cost required in order to generate a map are reduced. Moreover, a useful route guide map can be created by simplifying the map form based on the human cognitive map.}, subject = {Geoinformationssystem}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoyanoNakaohkuboAsawa2004, author = {Hoyano, Akira and Nakaohkubo, Kazuaki and Asawa, Takashi}, title = {Development of Thermal Simulation Tool for Urban Block Design - Based on Numerical Simulation System using 3D}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.97}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-973}, year = {2004}, abstract = {A simulation system has been developed as a computer aided design tool to evaluate the effect of proposed design on the thermal environment during the designing process. This system calculates outdoor surface temperatures in order to evaluate the thermal impact of a design factor in outdoor space. In this study, the previous heat balance simulation system was improved to predict the surface temperature of a proposed design using 3D-CAD. This system is able to input the complicated outdoor spatial forms ef\&\#64257;ciently and also to evaluate the surface temperature distribution from any viewpoint.}, subject = {Stadtplanung}, language = {en} } @article{KoikeMorimotoNomura2004, author = {Koike, Hirotaka and Morimoto, Akinori and Nomura, Kazuhiro}, title = {Development of Urban Land Use Model to Compare Transit-Oriented and Automobile-Oriented Cities}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.262}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2621}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This study is an attempt to develop a simple simulation model that can compare the differences between automobile-oriented and transit-oriented cities, and clarify the difference between city forms by transportation modes. Following a theoretical model development, a series of simulation runs are tried. The model allocates people who commute to CBD from residential zones along a transportation corridor. As a result of many simulation analyses, it is shown that automobiles need much more traffic space in comparison with the transit as is shown by the proposed traffic space ratio both in CBD and along the corridor.}, subject = {Verkehrsplanung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FloodIssaAbuShdid2004, author = {Flood, Ian and Issa, Raja and Abu-Shdid, Caesar}, title = {Developments in Hyper Real-Time Simulation of Transient Heat-Flow in Buildings}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.196}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1961}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper reports on the latest results in the development of a new approach for simulating the thermal behavior of buildings that overcomes the limitations of conventional heat-transfer simulation methods such as FDM and FEM. The proposed technique uses a coarse-grain approach to model development whereby each element represents a complete building component such as a wall, internal space, or floor. The thermal behavior of each coarse-grain element is captured using empirical modeling techniques such as artificial neural networks (ANNs). The main advantages of the approach compared to conventional simulation methods are: (a) simplified model construction for the end-user; (b) simplified model reconfiguration; (c) significantly faster simulation runs (orders of magnitude faster for two and three-dimensional models); and (d) potentially more accurate results. The paper demonstrates the viability of the approach through a number of experiments with a model of a composite wall. The approach is shown to be able to sustain highly accurate longterm simulation runs, if the coarse-grain modeling elements are implemented as ANNs. In contrast, an implementation of the coarse-grain elements using a linear model is shown to function inaccurately and erratically. The paper concludes with an identification of on-going work and future areas for development of the technique.}, subject = {Hochschulbildung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Planker2004, author = {Planker, Markus}, title = {Die Aufsichtspflicht (und Kl{\"a}rungspflicht) des Architekten, Architekten- und Ingenieurhaftung, Berufshaftpflichtversicherungen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.722}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-7227}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Der Architektenvertrag als Werkvertrag (Konsequenzen: Haftung f{\"u}r den Werkerfolg, keine abschließende Bestimmung des vom Architekten geschuldeten Leistungsumfanges durch den T{\"a}tigkeitskatalog etwa von \S 15 HOAI), vertragliche und außervertragliche Haftungstatbest{\"a}nde (vertragliche Anspr{\"u}che des Auftraggebers gegen den Architekten, Haftung gegen{\"u}ber Dritten aufgrund des Architektenvertrages), typische Haftungsrisiken des Architekten, insbesondere im Kostenbereich sowie f{\"u}r Planungs- und Objekt{\"u}berwachungsfehler (Haftung des Architekten f{\"u}r {\"U}berschreitung der Baukosten, Architektenhaftung bei Planungs- und Objekt{\"u}berwachungsfehlern), Zul{\"a}ssigkeit der Vereinbarung von Haftungsbeschr{\"a}nkungen, Berufshaftpflichtversicherung f{\"u}r Architekten und Ingenieure}, subject = {Baubetriebslehre}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Jakob2004, author = {Jakob, Patrick}, title = {Die Bedeutung von klassischen Elementen in virtueller Architektur - Untersucht am Beispiel der Wand}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.651}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20050708-6849}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Die Dissertation exploriert und evaluiert die Definition einer Entsprechung der architektonischen Kategorie der Wand f{\"u}r virtuelle Architekturen. Es wird der Frage nachgegangen, inwieweit eine architektonische Strukturierung in der virtuellen Architektur fortzuf{\"u}hren ist, um Handlungs- und Kommunikationsstrukturen zu sichern. Der erste Teil motiviert die Arbeit und vermittelt die Grundlagen und Termini, die in einem direkten Zusammenhang mit der virtuellen Architektur verwendet werden. Der folgende Teil konzentriert sich ausschließlich auf die reale Architektur. Ausgehend vom Element der Wand wird, in einer analytischen und architekturtheoretischen Betrachtung, ein Modell von Raumkategorien entwickelt, welches im Hinblick auf die virtuelle Architektur von besonderer Bedeutung ist. Die aus der Analyse gewonnen Erkenntnisse in Form von Raumkategorien werden im dritten Teil aus der realen in die virtuelle Architektur {\"u}bertragen. Das folgende Kapitel beschreibt drei Experimente, die Fra-gen, Hypothesen und Ans{\"a}tze aus den vorangegangenen Kapiteln empirisch evaluieren. Im abschließenden Kapitel werden die Erkenntnisse der experimentellen Untersuchung im Kontext des architektonischen Gestaltens von virtuellen Architekturen diskutiert.}, subject = {Virtuelle Realit{\"a}t}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Thurow2004, author = {Thurow, Torsten}, title = {Digitaler Architekturbestand - Untersuchungen zur computergest{\"u}tzten, schrittweisen Erfassung und Abbildung der Geometrie von Geb{\"a}uden im Kontext der planungsrelevanten Bauaufnahme}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.140}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20041025-1380}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Die Arbeit beschreibt ein Konzept zur computergest{\"u}tzten, schrittweisen Erfassung und Abbildung der Geometrie von Geb{\"a}uden im Kontext der planungsrelevanten Bauaufnahme. Zun{\"a}chst wird die Bauaufnahme als Erstellung eines verwendungsspezifischen Modells betrachtet. Anschließend wird der Fokus auf das geometrische Abbild gelegt. Es werden u.a. die Aufmaßtechniken Handaufmaß, Tachymetrie und Photogrammetrie bewertet und geb{\"a}udetypische geometrische Abstraktionen aufgelistet. Danach erfolgt eine Aufstellung von Anforderungen an ein computergest{\"u}tztes Aufmaßsystem, welche mit kommerziellen L{\"o}sungen aus dem nichtgeod{\"a}tischen Bereich verglichen wird. Im Hauptteil wird das zu Beginn genannte Konzept beschrieben. Betrachtet wird die skizzenbasierte Erstellung eines nichtmaßlichen geometrischen Abbildes des Geb{\"a}udes in den Fr{\"u}hphasen der Bauaufnahme, seine anschließende schrittweise maßliche Anpassung an das Original und topologische Detaillierung im Zuge des Bauaufmaßes, sowie die Extraktion von Bauteilen und ihren geometrischen Parametern. Zur Vereinfachung der maßlichen Anpassung des geometrischen Abbildes im Aufmaßprozeß werden geometrische Abstraktionen wie Parallelit{\"a}ten, rechte Winkel usw. genutzt, aber nicht erzwungen. Mit Hilfe der Ausgleichungsrechnung erfolgt eine Zusammenf{\"u}hrung der geometrischen Abstraktionen und verschiedener Aufmaßtechniken. Es werden die n{\"o}tigen Beobachtungsgleichungen und andere relevante Aspekte beschrieben. Gezeigt wird weiter ein Konzept, wie ein nutzerseitig ver{\"a}nderbares Bauwerksmodell mit dem geometrischen Abbild in Bezug gebracht werden kann, wobei aus dem geometrischen Abbild geometrische Parameter des nutzerseitig ver{\"a}nderbaren Bauwerkmodells gewonnen werden k{\"o}nnen. Ausgesuchte Problematiken der Arbeit wurden prototypisch implementiert und getestet. Hierbei stand die Verbindung der Aufmaßtechniken und geometrischen Abstraktionen im Mittelpunkt. Die geometrischen Ans{\"a}tze der Arbeit beschr{\"a}nken sich auf planare Oberfl{\"a}chen.}, subject = {Bauaufnahme}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FruchterDemianSaxena2004, author = {Fruchter, Renate and Demian, Peter and Saxena, Kushagra}, title = {Discovery of Re-usable Architecture/Engineering Construction Knowledge Trough Exploration of a Corporate Memory : Chance Discovery of Reusable AEC Knowledge from a Corporate Memory}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.193}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1932}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Re-using knowledge in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms can lead to greater competitive advantage, improved designs, and more effective management of constructed facilities. This paper discusses the importance of exploration and discovery of reusable knowledge from a corporate archive as opposed to simple search and retrieval. We describe and illustrate through a scenario of use an exploration framework and prototype, CoMemTM that formalizes the added value of exploration in the process of knowledge reuse. We discuss two exploration activities: (i) Breadth- Only overview exploration that assist a user to rapidly localize pockets of re-usable knowledge from the large corporate archive and (ii) Iterative breadth-depth exploration that enables a user to identify those re-usable components of the Corporate Memory that may yield design issues that were not originally considered.}, subject = {Hochschulbildung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ElRayesKandil2004, author = {El-Rayes, Khaled and Kandil, Amr}, title = {Distributed Computing for the Optimization of Large-Scale Construction Projects}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.160}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1601}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Available construction time-cost trade-off analysis models can be used to generate trade-offs between these two important objectives, however, their application is limited in large-scale construction projects due to their impractical computational requirements. This paper presents the development of a scalable and multi-objective genetic algorithm that provides the capability of simultaneously optimizing construction time and cost large-scale construction projects. The genetic algorithm was implemented in a distributed computing environment that utilizes a recent standard for parallel and distributed programming called the message passing interface (MPI). The performance of the model is evaluated using a set of measures of performance and the results demonstrate the capability of the present model in significantly reducing the computational time required to optimize large-scale construction projects.}, subject = {Baubetrieb}, 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} } @article{KicingerArciszewskiDeJong2004, author = {Kicinger, Rafal and Arciszewski, Tomasz and De Jong, Kenneth}, title = {Distributed Evolutionary Design: Island-Model-based Optimization of Steel Skeleton Structures in Tall Buildings}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.219}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2195}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper presents results of a study on distributed, or parallel, evolutionary computation in the topological design of steel structural systems in tall buildings. It describes results of extensive experimental research on various parallel evolutionary architectures applied to a complex structural design problem. The experiments were conducted using Inventor 2003, a networkbased evolutionary design support tool developed at George Mason University. First, a general introduction to evolutionary computation is provided with an emphasis on recent developments in parallel evolutionary architectures. Next, a discussion of conceptual design of steel structural systems in tall buildings is presented. Further, Inventor 2003 is briefly introduced as well as its design representation and evolutionary computation characteristics. Next, the results obtained from systematic design experiments conducted with Inventor 2003 are discussed. The objective of these experiments was to qualitatively and quantitatively investigate evolution of steel structural systems in tall buildings during a distributed evolutionary design process as well as to compare efficiency and effectiveness of various parallel evolutionary architectures with the traditional evolutionary design approaches. Two connectivity topologies (ring topology and fully-connected topology) have been investigated for four populations of structural designs evolving in parallel and using various migration strategies. Also, results of the initial sensitivity studies are reported in which two ways of initializing distributed evolutionary design processes were investigated, using either arbitrarily selected designs as initial parents or randomly generated ones. Finally, initial research conclusions are presented.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @article{SemenovBazhanMorozov2004, author = {Semenov, Vitaly and Bazhan, Andrew and Morozov, Sergey}, title = {Distributed STEP-Compliant Platform for Multimodal Collaboration in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.261}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2616}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper presents an innovative software platform OpenSTEP intended to build advanced distributed integrated systems and to conduct multidisciplinary collaborative projects in both academy and industry. The paper discusses an open system architecture, methodology, component library and CASE toolkit enabling the developers to build a wide range of interoperable applications and systems compliant with STEP and, particularly, with IFC becoming the increasingly important standard for information integration in architecture, engineering and construction.}, subject = {Framework }, language = {en} } @article{MostBucherSchorling, author = {Most, Thomas and Bucher, Christian and Schorling, York}, title = {Dynamic stability analysis of non-linear structures with geometrical imperfections under random loading}, series = {Journal of Sound and Vibration}, journal = {Journal of Sound and Vibration}, pages = {381 -- 400}, abstract = {Dynamic stability analysis of non-linear structures with geometrical imperfections under random loading}, subject = {Angewandte Mathematik}, language = {en} } @article{BargstaedtBlickling2004, author = {Bargst{\"a}dt, Hans-Joachim and Blickling, Arno}, title = {Effective cost estimate and construction processes with 3D interactive technologies: Towards a virtual world of construction sites}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.232}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2320}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The development of 3D technologies during the last decades in many different areas, leads us towards the complete 3D representation of planet earth on a high level of detail. On the lowest level we have geographical information systems (GIS) representing the outer layer of our planet as a 3D model. In the meantime these systems do not only give a geographical model but also present additional information like ownership, infrastructure and others that might be of interest for the construction business. In future these systems will serve as basis for virtual environments for planning and simulation of construction sites. In addition to this work is done on the integration of GIS systems with 3D city models in the area of urban planning and thus integration of different levels of detail. This article presents research work on the use of 3D models in construction on the next level of detail below the level of urban planning. The 3D city model is taken as basis for the 3D model of the construction site. In this virtual nD-world a contractor can organize and plan his resources, simulate different variants of construction processes and thus find out the most effective solution for the consideration of costs and time. On the basis of former researches the authors present a new approach for cost estimation and simulation using development technologies from game software.}, subject = {Produktmodell}, language = {en} } @article{KwakKim2004, author = {Kwak, Hyo-Gyoung and Kim, Jin-Kook}, title = {Efficient Shoring System in RC Frame Structures}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.251}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2511}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In this paper, systematic analyses for the shoring systems installed to support the applied loads during construction are performed on the basis of the numerical approach. On the basis of a rigorous time-dependent analysis, structural behaviors of reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures according to the changes in design variables such as the types of shoring systems, shore stiffness and shore spacing are analyzed and discussed. The time-dependent deformations of concrete such as creep and shrinkage and construction sequences of frame structures are also taken into account to minimize the structural instability and to reach to an improved design of shoring system because these effects may increase the axial forces delivered to the shores. In advance, the influence of the column shortening effect, generally mentioned in a tall building structure, is analyzed. From many parametric studies, it has been finally concluded that the most effective shoring system in RC frame structures is 2S1R (two shores and one reshore) regardless of the changes in design variables.}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {en} } @misc{Schiecke2004, author = {Schiecke, Steffen}, title = {Eignung alumosilikatischer Polymerbinder zur Modifizierung von Lehmbaustoffen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1419}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20100702-15088}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Der Einsatz von Lehmbaustoffen st{\"o}ßt an Grenzen, wenn das Material Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt ist. Die vorliegende Arbeit enth{\"a}lt Untersuchungen zur Verbesserung der Wasserbst{\"a}ndigkeit von Lehmbaustoffen. Es konnte gezeigt werden, dass mittels alumosilikatischer Polymerbinder der Widerstand von Lehmbaustoffen gegen Feuchteeinwirkung erheblich verbessert werden kann. Die positiven bauklimatischen Eigenschaften werden dabei nicht negativ beeinflusst.}, subject = {Lehm}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Meyer2004, author = {Meyer, Ulrich}, title = {Ein Beitrag zur Bemessung von Holzrahmenbauw{\"a}nden mit der Methode der Finiten Elemente}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.417}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20050307-4022}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Gegenstand dieser Arbeit ist es zu zeigen, ob die Anwendung der Methode der Finiten Elemente f{\"u}r die Berechnungen von aussteifenden Wandkonstruktionen in Holzrahmen- bzw. Holztafelbauweise richtige und verallgemeinerbare Ergebnisse liefert und damit: · zur Bemessung von Konstruktionen dienen kann, · die Nachrechnung bestehender Konstruktionen mit von der Norm abweichenden Ausf{\"u}hrungsdetails erlaubt und · einen Ersatz f{\"u}r 1:1-Versuche an Wandscheiben darstellt. Die Ergebnisse lassen sich wie folgt zusammenfassen: Unter den derzeitigen Bedingungen stellt die Methode der Berechnung mit Finiten Elementen f{\"u}r die Bemessung von Ein- und Zweirastertafeln, vor allem f{\"u}r die bautechnische Praxis, keine sinnvolle Alternative zu den in den Normen genannten Berechnungsverfahren dar. F{\"u}r Ein- und Zweirastersysteme sind die Nachweisverfahren der DIN 1052 bzw. des Eurocode 5 ausreichend. Sie k{\"o}nnen durch das Berechnungsverfahren nach KESSEL sinnvoll erg{\"a}nzt werden. Die Drucklastverteilung in den Vertikalrippen wird jedoch nur unzureichend erfasst. F{\"u}r Konstruktionen wie die in dieser Arbeit untersuchte Mehrrastertafel stehen derzeit keine geeigneten Berechnungsverfahren zur Verf{\"u}gung. Die Anwendbarkeit der FE-Methode f{\"u}r die Nachrechnung bestehender Konstruktionen mit von der Norm abweichenden Konstruktionsdetails konnte in dieser Arbeit nicht nachgewiesen werden. F{\"u}r die FE-Modellbildung von Wandscheiben des Holzrahmenbaus wurden verschiedenen Detaill{\"o}sungen gezeigt. Es wurde gezeigt, welche Konstruktionsdetails der Wandscheiben signifikante Auswirkungen auf das Gesamttragverhalten haben. Die FE-Methode kann in der in dieser Arbeit verwendeten Form zur Vorbereitung von Versuchen an 1:1-Modellen dienen und wertvolle Hinweise zum Einfluß verschiedener Konstruktionsdetails auf das Gesamttragverhalten der Wandtafel liefern, um gezielt Ver{\"a}nderungen vornehmen zu k{\"o}nnen. Insofern stellen Berechnungen mit der FE-Methode eine sinnvolle Erg{\"a}nzung dar.}, subject = {Holzrahmenbau}, language = {de} } @article{Abdalla2004, author = {Abdalla, Jamal}, title = {Elements of an Agent-based Mediative Communication Protocol for Design Objects}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.220}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2207}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Integrated structural engineering system usually consists of large number of design objects that may be distributed across different platforms. These design objects need to communicate data and information among each other. For efficient communication among design objects a common communication protocol need to be defined. This paper presents the elements of a communication protocol that uses a mediator agent to facilitate communication among design objects. This protocol is termed the Mediative Communication Protocol (MCP). The protocol uses certain design communication performatives and the semantics of an Agent Communication language (ACL) mainly the Knowledge and Query Manipulation Language (KQML) to implement its steps. Details of a Mediator Agent, that will facilitate the communication among design objects, is presented. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is used to present the Meditative protocol and show how the mediator agent can be use to execute the steps of the meditative communication protocol. An example from structural engineering application is presented to demonstrate and validate the protocol. It is concluded that the meditative protocol is a viable protocol to facilitate object-to-object communication and also has potential to facilitate communication among the different project participants at the higher level of integrated structural engineering systems.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Ressel2004, author = {Ressel, Oliver}, title = {Entscheidungshilfen f{\"u}r die Planung von Anlagen zum naßmechanischen Recycling von Betonrestmassen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.79}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20040511-831}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Trotz der weiten Verbreitung erfolgt die Planung der Restbetonrecyclinganlagen immer noch durch learnig-by-doing, da verfahrenstechnisches Grundlagenwissen nicht vorliegt. Wer an verantwortlicher Stelle die Investition in eine neue oder in die Verbesserung einer bestehenden Restbetonrecyclinganlage beurteilen soll, steht vor einer komplexen Entscheidung, die unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung unterschiedlichster Kriterien getroffen werden muss. In der Praxis besteht hinsichtlich der Qualit{\"a}tssicherung der Recyclingprodukte, der Ablagerungen der noch reaktiven Zementpartikel, der Bemessung der eingesetzten Maschinen, der praktikablen Handhabung hinsichtlich einiger Detailprobleme sowie der Anordnung der verfahrenstechnischen Komponenten in Bezug zur Gel{\"a}ndeoberkante weitgehend Unklarheit. Das allgemeine Verlangen nach einer durchdachten Entscheidungshilfe und die Notwendigkeit, zu einem sachlich begr{\"u}ndeten Urteil zu kommen, macht Entscheidungshilfen f{\"u}r die Planung von Restbetonrecyclinganlagen erforderlich. Insbesondere da Fehlentscheidungen nicht nur mit großem Aufwand r{\"u}ckg{\"a}ngig gemacht werden k{\"o}nnen. Hierf{\"u}r wurden 18 maßgebliche Entscheidungskriterien entwickelt. Diese Entscheidungskriterien wurden im Rahmen der Nutzwertanalyse als Projektziele entwickelt. Die erarbeiteten Kriterien einteilen: - Kriterien zur Qualit{\"a}tssicherung bei der Verwendung der Recyclingprodukte F{\"u}r die Wiederverwendung der Recyclingprodukte Restwasser und Restbetonzu- schlag sind im technischen Regelwerk Verfahrensweisen vorgechrieben. Hinsichtlich der Prozesse bei der Wiederverwendung konnten deutliche Ver- besserungspotentiale aufgezeigt werden. Besonders die Anwendung von online- Dichtemessverfahren im Vergleich zur Ar{\"a}ometermessung verbessert die Len- kungsprozesse zur Qualit{\"a}tssicherung. Aber auch die weitere Klassierung oder das getrennte Lagern und Dosieren des Restbetonzuschlags im Vergleich zu der im technischen Regelwerk vorgeschriebenen Verfahrensweise des volumetrischen Absch{\"a}tzens bringt Verbesserungspotential. - Kriterien zur Minimierung von Ablagerungen Noch reaktive Zementpartikel kommen zeitweise permanent mit Anlagen- komponenten, Leitungen und Beckeninnenfl{\"a}chen der Recyclinganlage in Be- r{\"u}hrung. Ablagerungen von Zementpartikeln, die den Betrieb der Anlage be- hindern, verschlechtern oder sogar verhindern, sind unvermeidbar. Aller- dings kann, wie im Rahmen dieser Arbeit gezeigt wurde, eine Minimierung der Ablagerungen durch geeignete Maßnahmen herbeigef{\"u}hrt werden. Die Ablage- rungen im Suspensionsbeckenlassen sich durch den Zustand der homogenen Suspension sowie durch das Str{\"o}mungsbild angepasste Formgebung minimieren. Durch die geeignete Gef{\"a}llewahl und vor allem durch die korrekte Wahl der Pumpenart k{\"o}nnen die Ablagerungen in Leitungen minimiert werden. - Kriterien zur Bemessung der verfahrenstechnischen Apparate Die Auslegung der Recyclinganlage hinsichtlich der Auswaschleistung, der R{\"u}hrerleistung und der Gr{\"o}ße des Suspendierraumes erfolgt bisher anhand von praktischen Erfahrungswerten. In dieser Arbeit wurde f{\"u}r die Auswasch- leistung ein allgemeing{\"u}ltiges Berechnungsmodel hergeleitet. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus wurde gezeigt, dass die R{\"u}hrerleistung f{\"u}r das Suspendieren von Restwasser berechnet werden kann. Die Gr{\"o}ße des Suspendierraumes kann unter Be- r{\"u}cksichtigung der zu- und abfließenden Materialstr{\"o}me berechnet werden. Das Trennverhalten des mechanischen Klassierers wurde im Rahmen einer Ver- suchsreihe mit folgenden Ergebnissen ermittelt: a. Die Klassierdurchs{\"a}tze steigen mit gr{\"o}ßer werdendem Entleerdurchsatz. ufgrund der Pufferwirkung des mechanischen Klassierers, bei der die diskontinuierlich in den Aufgabetrichter gef{\"u}llte Restbetontr{\"u}be (Ent- leeren) in einem kontinuerlichen Prozess (Klassieren) durch den Trog gef{\"o}rdert wird, n{\"a}hert sich der Klassierdurchsatz asymtotisch einem Grenzwert an. b. Das Masseausbringen rbz wird signifikant vom Klassierdurchsatz und weniger vom Entleerdurchsatz beeinflusst. c. Die Korngr{\"o}ßenverteilung des Restbetons, des Restbetonzuschlags und des Restwassers belegen anschaulich den erreichten Trenneffekt. d. Die Trennkorngr{\"o}ße steigt mit zunehmendem Klassierdurchsatz an. Diese Tendenz ist allerdings nur bei Betrachtung des "nassen" Klassier- durchsatzes signifikant erkennbar. Bei Betrachtung des "trockenen" Durchsatzes ergibt sich keine Abh{\"a}ngigkeit. Die Ursache hierf{\"u}r ist, dass in den "nassen" Durchsatz Prozesse wie Tr{\"u}beagitation und Feinkorn- konzentration indirekt eingehen. e. Der Fehlkornanteil < 125 µm im Restbetonzuschlag steigt ebenfalls mit "nassem" Klassiersatz an. f. Im Unterschied dazu bestehen f{\"u}r den Fehlkornanteil > 125 µm im Rest- wasser signifikante Abh{\"a}ngigkeiten zu Entleer- und Klassierdurchs{\"a}tzen. Ursache ist der tote Fluss. - Kriterien zur Praktikabilit{\"a}t des Anlagenberiebes - Interdependenzen zwischen Anlagenkomponenten}, subject = {Restbeton}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{PetersenSeewald2004, author = {Petersen, Michael and Seewald, Gerrit}, title = {Establishing of fundamentals in building projects using web services}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.127}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1273}, year = {2004}, abstract = {During the establishing of fundamentals in a building project a huge amount of influence factors and boundary conditions have to be investigated in order to provide the prerequisites for further planning processes. These investigative tasks are often related with a great effort concerning time and money, because there are no standardized workflows and interfaces which provide an efficient access to the necessary information related to a specific construction site. Within the fundamental investigation human and natural circumstances have to be taken into account. Thus, in this project two examples have been chosen in order to demonstrate the holistic approach for an integration and provision of georeferenced information. The developed internet-site http://www.grundlagenermittlung.de has been designed to support architects and civil engineers in early planning phases of a building project efficiently. It offers web-based services based on dynamic interfaces for a flexible search and collection of information concerning the building site. Therefore, a central Metadatabase-Server for Description, Discovery and Integration has been established which enables a registration of georeferenced services and the redirection of incoming requests to other, distributed data pools. Using this Yellow-Page concept in combination with the underlying meta-data based on the ISO 19115 standard an efficient investigation of geographical and environmental information becomes possible.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChenKongLietal.2004, author = {Chen, Zhen and Kong, Stephen and Li, Heng and Xu, Qian}, title = {Evaluating IT Applications for Innovative Construction Management}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.99}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-994}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The construction management has been under pressure to reduce operating costs and to improve productivity using innovative information technologe (IT) solutions conformed to structural characteristics, site conditions and past experiences. Given the growing emphasis on effectiveness and efficiency in construction projects, there is an imminent need to develop a formal procedure to select the best IT application for each proposed construction project and research and development (R\&D) project. As there are numerous factors that have to be considered in selecting appropriate IT in a given situation, decision-makers need to have multicriteria decision-making ability. To enable them to make the most appropriate decision in any situation, it is important that effective tools incorporating multicriteria decision-making techniques are available. In this paper, an Analytic Network Process (ANP) model is conducted for the selection of appropriate IT application for innovative construction management prior to construction or research. The paper concludes that the ANP is a viable and capable tool for conducting IT application selection in multicriteria decision-making environment.}, subject = {Bauf{\"u}hrung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schaeffler2004, author = {Sch{\"a}ffler, Michael}, title = {Fachkunde des Generalunternehmers versus Fachkunde des Fachbetriebes - Praxisbericht zur Ausf{\"u}hrung eines GU-Auftrages}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.719}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-7195}, year = {2004}, abstract = {M{\"o}glichkeiten der Projektrealisierung: Einzelvergabe der Planungs- und Bauaufgaben, Vergabe aller Planungs- und Bauaufgaben an einen Generalunternehmer. Die fr{\"u}hzeitige Einbindung eines erfahrenen und fachkundigen Generalunternehmers gibt dem Auftraggeber die M{\"o}glichkeit, bei minimiertem Risiko zu einer wirtschaftlich und bautechnisch optimalen L{\"o}sung seiner Bauaufgabe zu kommen.}, subject = {Baubetriebslehre}, language = {de} } @article{StaubFrench2004, author = {Staub-French, Sheryl}, title = {Feature-based Product Modeling for Building Construction}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.233}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2331}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Current building product models explicitly represent components, attributes of components, and relationships between components. These designer-focused product models, however, do not represent many of the design conditions that are important for construction, such as component similarity, uniformity, and penetrations. Current design and construction tools offer limited support for detecting these construction-specific design conditions. This paper describes the ontology we developed using the manufacturing concept of features to represent the design conditions that are important for construction. The feature ontology provides the blueprint for the additions and changes needed to transform a standard product model into a constructionspecific product model. The ontology formalizes three classes of features, defines the attributes and functions of each feature type, and represents the relationships between features explicitly. The descriptive semantics of the ontology allows practitioners to represent their varied preferences for naming features, specifying features that result from component intersections and the similarity of components, and grouping features that affect a specific construction domain. A software prototype that implements the ontology enables practitioners to transform designer-focused product models into feature-based product models that represent the construction perspective.}, subject = {Produktmodell}, language = {en} } @article{MilbradtSchierbaumSchwoeppe2004, author = {Milbradt, Peter and Schierbaum, Jochen and Schw{\"o}ppe, Axel}, title = {Finite Cell-Elements of Higher Order}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.252}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2524}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The method of the finite elements is an adaptable numerical procedure for interpolation as well as for the numerical approximation of solutions of partial differential equations. The basis of these procedure is the formulation of suitable finite elements and element decompositions of the solution space. Classical finite elements are based on triangles or quadrangles in the two-dimensional space and tetrahedron or hexahedron in the threedimensional space. The use of arbitrary-dimensional convex and non-convex polyhedrons as the geometrical basis of finite elements increases the flexibility of generating finite element decompositions substantially and is sometimes the only way to get a clear decomposition...}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {en} }