@article{Pistorius1987, author = {Pistorius, Elke}, title = {Ernst May in der Sowjetunion 1930-1934 und die Entwicklung seiner st{\"a}dtebaulichen Anschauung}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1023}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-10230}, year = {1987}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 24. bis 26. Juni 1986 in Weimar an der Hochschule f{\"u}r Architektur und Bauwesen zum Thema: 'Der wissenschaftlich-technische Fortschritt und die sozial-kulturellen Funktionen von Architektur und industrieller Formgestaltung in unserer Epoche'}, subject = {May}, language = {de} } @article{Weber1987, author = {Weber, Jos}, title = {Die wechselseitige Beeinflussung der Frankfurter Ernst-May-Gruppe und der holl{\"a}ndischen Architektur-Szene der 20er Jahre und deren Auswirkung auf die kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung des holl{\"a}ndischen Wohnungsbaus}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1021}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-10217}, year = {1987}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 24. bis 26. Juni 1986 in Weimar an der Hochschule f{\"u}r Architektur und Bauwesen zum Thema: 'Der wissenschaftlich-technische Fortschritt und die sozial-kulturellen Funktionen von Architektur und industrieller Formgestaltung in unserer Epoche'}, subject = {May}, language = {de} } @article{Winkler1987, author = {Winkler, Klaus-J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Das soziale Moment in den Architekturanschauungen Ernst Mays in den 20er Jahren}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1027}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-10271}, year = {1987}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 24. bis 26. Juni 1986 in Weimar an der Hochschule f{\"u}r Architektur und Bauwesen zum Thema: 'Der wissenschaftlich-technische Fortschritt und die sozial-kulturellen Funktionen von Architektur und industrieller Formgestaltung in unserer Epoche'}, subject = {May}, language = {de} } @article{DehghaniSalehiMosavietal., author = {Dehghani, Majid and Salehi, Somayeh and Mosavi, Amir and Nabipour, Narjes and Shamshirband, Shahaboddin and Ghamisi, Pedram}, title = {Spatial Analysis of Seasonal Precipitation over Iran: Co-Variation with Climate Indices}, series = {ISPRS, International Journal of Geo-Information}, volume = {2020}, journal = {ISPRS, International Journal of Geo-Information}, number = {Volume 9, Issue 2, 73}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/ijgi9020073}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20200128-40740}, pages = {23}, abstract = {Temporary changes in precipitation may lead to sustained and severe drought or massive floods in different parts of the world. Knowing the variation in precipitation can effectively help the water resources decision-makers in water resources management. Large-scale circulation drivers have a considerable impact on precipitation in different parts of the world. In this research, the impact of El Ni{\~n}o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), and North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) on seasonal precipitation over Iran was investigated. For this purpose, 103 synoptic stations with at least 30 years of data were utilized. The Spearman correlation coefficient between the indices in the previous 12 months with seasonal precipitation was calculated, and the meaningful correlations were extracted. Then, the month in which each of these indices has the highest correlation with seasonal precipitation was determined. Finally, the overall amount of increase or decrease in seasonal precipitation due to each of these indices was calculated. Results indicate the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), NAO, and PDO have the most impact on seasonal precipitation, respectively. Additionally, these indices have the highest impact on the precipitation in winter, autumn, spring, and summer, respectively. SOI has a diverse impact on winter precipitation compared to the PDO and NAO, while in the other seasons, each index has its special impact on seasonal precipitation. Generally, all indices in different phases may decrease the seasonal precipitation up to 100\%. However, the seasonal precipitation may increase more than 100\% in different seasons due to the impact of these indices. The results of this study can be used effectively in water resources management and especially in dam operation.}, subject = {Maschinelles Lernen}, language = {en} } @misc{Wolff2005, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Wolff, Sebastian}, title = {Implementation und Test eines Optimierungsverfahrens zur Loesung nichtlinearer Gleichungen der Strukturmechanik}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.727}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-7271}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2005}, abstract = {In displacement oriented methods of structural mechanics may static and dynamic equilibrium conditions lead to large coupled nonlinear systems of equations. In many cases they are solved iteratively utilizing derivatives of Newton's method. Alternatively, the equations may be expressed in terms of the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions of an optimization problem and, therefore, may be solved using methods of mathematical programming. To begin with, the work deals with the fundamentals of the formulation as optimization problem. In particular, the requirements of material nonlinearity and contact situations are analyzed. Proximately, an algorithm is implemented which utilizes the usually sparse structure of the Hessian matrix, whereby particularly the convergence behaviour is analyzed and adjusted. The implementation was tested using examples from statics and dynamics of large systems. The results are verified considering the accuracy comparing alternative solutions (e.g. explicit methods). The potential areas of application is shown and the efficiency of the method is evaluated.}, subject = {Nichtlineare Optimierung}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Hatahet, author = {Hatahet, Tareq}, title = {On the Analysis of the Disproportionate Structural Collapse in RC Buildings}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3740}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180329-37405}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {243}, abstract = {Increasing structural robustness is the goal which is of interest for structural engineering community. The partial collapse of RC buildings is subject of this dissertation. Understanding the robustness of RC buildings will guide the development of safer structures against abnormal loading scenarios such as; explosions, earthquakes, fine, and/or long-term accumulation effects leading to deterioration or fatigue. Any of these may result in local immediate structural damage, that can propagate to the rest of the structure causing what is known by the disproportionate collapse. This work handels collapse propagation through various analytical approaches which simplifies the mechanical description of damaged reinfoced concrete structures due to extreme acidental event.}, subject = {Beton}, language = {en} } @article{ChauDinhZiLeeetal., author = {Chau-Dinh, T. and Zi, Goangseup and Lee, P.S. and Song, Jeong-Hoon and Rabczuk, Timon}, title = {Phantom-node method for shell models with arbitrary cracks}, series = {Computers \& Structures}, journal = {Computers \& Structures}, doi = {10.1016/j.compstruc.2011.10.021}, abstract = {A phantom-node method is developed for three-node shell elements to describe cracks. This method can treat arbitrary cracks independently of the mesh. The crack may cut elements completely or partially. Elements are overlapped on the position of the crack, and they are partially integrated to implement the discontinuous displacement across the crack. To consider the element containing a crack tip, a new kinematical relation between the overlapped elements is developed. There is no enrichment function for the discontinuous displacement field. Several numerical examples are presented to illustrate the proposed method.}, subject = {Angewandte Mathematik}, language = {en} } @article{ShiraziMohebbiAzadiKakavandetal., author = {Shirazi, A. H. N. and Mohebbi, Farzad and Azadi Kakavand, M. R. and He, B. and Rabczuk, Timon}, title = {Paraffin Nanocomposites for Heat Management of Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Computational Investigation}, series = {JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS}, journal = {JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS}, doi = {10.1155/2016/2131946}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170411-31141}, abstract = {Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are currently considered as vital components for advances in mobile technologies such as those in communications and transport. Nonetheless, Li-ion batteries suffer from temperature rises which sometimes lead to operational damages or may even cause fire. An appropriate solution to control the temperature changes during the operation of Li-ion batteries is to embed batteries inside a paraffin matrix to absorb and dissipate heat. In the present work, we aimed to investigate the possibility of making paraffin nanocomposites for better heat management of a Li-ion battery pack. To fulfill this aim, heat generation during a battery charging/discharging cycles was simulated using Newman's well established electrochemical pseudo-2D model. We couple this model to a 3D heat transfer model to predict the temperature evolution during the battery operation. In the later model, we considered different paraffin nanocomposites structures made by the addition of graphene, carbon nanotubes, and fullerene by assuming the same thermal conductivity for all fillers. This way, our results mainly correlate with the geometry of the fillers. Our results assess the degree of enhancement in heat dissipation of Li-ion batteries through the use of paraffin nanocomposites. Our results may be used as a guide for experimental set-ups to improve the heat management of Li-ion batteries.}, subject = {Batterie}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Ahmad, author = {Ahmad, Sofyan}, title = {Reference Surface-Based System Identification}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2113}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20140205-21132}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {153}, abstract = {Environmental and operational variables and their impact on structural responses have been acknowledged as one of the most important challenges for the application of the ambient vibration-based damage identification in structures. The damage detection procedures may yield poor results, if the impacts of loading and environmental conditions of the structures are not considered. The reference-surface-based method, which is proposed in this thesis, is addressed to overcome this problem. In the proposed method, meta-models are used to take into account significant effects of the environmental and operational variables. The usage of the approximation models, allows the proposed method to simply handle multiple non-damaged variable effects simultaneously, which for other methods seems to be very complex. The input of the meta-model are the multiple non-damaged variables while the output is a damage indicator. The reference-surface-based method diminishes the effect of the non-damaged variables to the vibration based damage detection results. Hence, the structure condition that is assessed by using ambient vibration data at any time would be more reliable. Immediate reliable information regarding the structure condition is required to quickly respond to the event, by means to take necessary actions concerning the future use or further investigation of the structures, for instance shortly after extreme events such as earthquakes. The critical part of the proposed damage detection method is the learning phase, where the meta-models are trained by using input-output relation of observation data. Significant problems that may encounter during the learning phase are outlined and some remedies to overcome the problems are suggested. The proposed damage identification method is applied to numerical and experimental models. In addition to the natural frequencies, wavelet energy and stochastic subspace damage indicators are used.}, subject = {System Identification}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BeranDlask, author = {Beran, V{\´a}clav and Dlask, Petr}, title = {CONSTRUCTION SPEED AND CASH FLOW OPTIMISATION}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2926}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-29269}, pages = {10}, abstract = {Practical examples show that the improvement in cost flow and total amount of money spend in construction and further use may be cut significantly. The calculation is based on spreadsheets calculation, very easy to develop on most PC´s now a days. Construction works, are a field where the evaluation of Cash Flow can be and should be applied. Decisions about cash flow in construction are decisions with long-term impact and long-term memory. Mistakes from the distant past have a massive impact on situations in the present and into the far economic future of economic activities. Two approaches exist. The Just-in-Time (JIT) approach and life cycle costs (LCC) approach. The calculation example shows the dynamic results for the production speed in opposition to stable flow of production in duration of activities. More sophisticated rescheduling in optimal solution might bring in return extra profit. In the technologies and organizational processes for industrial buildings, railways and road reconstruction, public utilities and housing developments there are assembly procedures that are very appropriate for the given purpose, complicated research-, development-, innovation-projects are all very good aspects of these kinds of applications. The investors of large investments and all public invested money may be spent more efficiently if an optimisation speed-strategy can be calculated.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Romallosa, author = {Romallosa, Aries Roda D.}, title = {Briquette Production By The Informal Sector: The Case of UCLA in Iloilo City, Philippines}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3233}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170620-32335}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {156}, abstract = {The construction and operation of a sanitary landfill (SLF) in the Philippines presents concerns on the regulation of the activities of the informal sector in the area. In anticipation of these directives, an association of informal waste reclaimers group called Uswag Calajunan Livelihood Association, Inc. (UCLA) was formed in May 2009. One option identified was the waste-to-energy activity through the production of fuel briquettes. With the availability of raw materials in the area, what was lacking then was an appropriate technology that would cater to their needs. This study, therefore, presented the case of UCLA on how socio-economic and technical aspects was integrated for the development and improvement of a briquetting technology needed in the production of quality briquettes as part of their income generating activities. A non-experimental posttest only design was utilized for the collection of descriptive information. Descriptions and discussions were also made on the enhancement of the briquetting machine from the first hand-press molder developed until the finalized design was attained. Results revealed that the improved briquetting technology withstood the wear and tear of operation showing a significant (P<0.01) increase on the production rate (220 pcs/hr; 4 kg/hr) and bulk density (444.83 kg/m3) of briquettes produced. The quality of cylindrical briquettes produced in terms of bulk density, heating value (15.13 MJ/kg), moisture (6.2\%), N and S closely met or has met the requirements of DIN 51731. Based on the operating expenses, the briquettes may be marked-up to Php0.25/pc (USD0.006) or Php15.00/kg (USD0.34) for profit generation. The potential daily earnings of Php130.00 (USD2.95) to Php288.56 (USD6.56) generated in producing briquettes are higher when compared to the majority of waste reclaimers' daily income of Php124.00 (USD2.82). The high positive response (93\%) on the usability of briquettes and the willingness of the respondents (81\%) to buy them when sold in the market indicates its promising potential as fuel in the nearby communities. Results of briquette production citing the case of UCLA could be considered as potential source of income given the social, technical, economic and environmental feasibility of the experiment. This method of utilizing wastes in an urban setting of a developing country with similar socio-economic and physical set-ups may also be recommended for testing or replication.}, subject = {Biotechnologie}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GordonAkinciGarrett2004, author = {Gordon, Chris and Akinci, Burcu and Garrett, James H.}, title = {An Approach for Planning Sensor-Based Inspection of the Built Environment}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.150}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1500}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The promise of lower costs for sensors that can be used for construction inspection means that inspectors will continue to have new choices to consider in creating inspection plans. However, these emerging inspection methods can require different activities, resources, and decisions such that it can be difficult to compare the emerging methods with other methods that satisfy the same inspection needs. Furthermore, the context in which inspection is performed can significantly influence how well certain inspection methods are suited for a given set of goals for inspection. Context information, such as weather, security, and the regulatory environment, can be used to understand what information about a component should be collected and how an inspection should be performed. The research described in this paper is aimed at developing an approach for comparing and selecting inspection plans. This approach consists of (1) refinement of given goals for inspection, if necessary, in order to address any additional information needs due to a given context and in order to reach a level of detail that can be addressed by an inspection activity; (2) development of constraints to describe how an inspection should be achieved; (3) matching of goals to available inspection methods, and generation of activities and resource plans in order to address the goals; and (4) selection of an inspection plan from among the possible plans that have been identified. The authors illustrate this approach with observations made at a local construction site.}, subject = {Monitor{\"u}berwachung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schneider2004, author = {Schneider, Mike}, title = {Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and its Applications in the Commercial Construction Industry}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.106}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1061}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper is a report of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and its potential applications in the commercial construction industry. RFID technology offers wireless communication between RFID tags and readers with non line-of-sight readability. These fundamental properties eliminate manual data entry and introduce the potential for automated processes to increase project productivity, construction safety, and project cost efficiency. Construction contractors, owners, and material suppliers that believe technology can further develop methods and processes in construction should feel obligated to participate in RFID studies for the advancement of the construction industry as a whole.}, subject = {RFID}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FlemmingSnyder1997, author = {Flemming, Ulrich and Snyder, J.}, title = {Building and Databases: the SEED Experience}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.415}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4151}, year = {1997}, abstract = {We describe the database requirements of SEED (Software Environment to Support the Early Phases in Building Design). The requirements are typical for a database that intends to support a heterogeneous design support environment consisting of independent software modules with diverse internal design models, requirements not met by any commercial database system. The design and implementation of this database is an integral part of the overall software engineering effort. We describe the SEED approach that integrates external and in-house software based on a shared information model specified in the modeling language SPROUT, which allows for the specification of domains, and classes, relationship types and their behavior, and multiple classifications. The SPROUT run-time system organizes and coordinates the communication between the software modules and the database}, subject = {Bauentwurf}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AibaMaegaitoSuzuki, author = {Aiba, Yoshihisa and Maegaito, Kentaro and Suzuki, Osamu}, title = {Iteration dynamical systems of discrete Laplacians on the plane lattice(I) (Basic properties and computer simulations of the dynamical systems)}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2917}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-29178}, pages = {3}, abstract = {In this study we introduce a concept of discrete Laplacian on the plane lattice and consider its iteration dynamical system. At first we discuss some basic properties on the dynamical system to be proved. Next making their computer simulations, we show that we can realize the following phenomena quite well:(1) The crystal of waters (2) The designs of carpets, embroideries (3) The time change of the numbers of families of extinct animals, and (4) The echo systems of life things. Hence we may expect that we can understand the evolutions and self organizations by use of the dynamical systems. Here we want to make a stress on the following fact: Although several well known chaotic dynamical systems can describe chaotic phenomena, they have difficulties in the descriptions of the evolutions and self organizations.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Cervantes, author = {Cervantes, Juan}, title = {Liberal or coordinated Sustainability? Environmental Governance in Different Capitalist Schemes: Germany and the United Kingdom.}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2334}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20141218-23343}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {179}, abstract = {This research represents an effort made towards contribute to the critical thinking from an analysis of the hegemonic neoliberal ideology, which supports the idea of the end of history and the technocratic universalism which in turn implies the imposition of a single model of life, denying, in the name of realism and the end of utopias, any other alternative possibility. This makes it necessary to recover the critical thinking to analyze and understand the reality, thus overcoming the ideological barrier towards claiming that things can be otherwise. It is clear from this research that the discourse of sustainable development has unquestionably transformed the context and content of political activity in Europe. This discourse has exercised and obvious influence in the Governance processes, mainly because it has contributed to the introduction of a new political field, which was then promoted, either explicitly or implicitly by policy-makers, researchers on the field and practitioners during the last three decades. Though it may be bold to affirm that the discourse of sustainable development is the sole driver of these whole set of changes, there is no doubt that it has played a key part in the way in which the governance priorities have been handled in the European continent.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Nickerson, author = {Nickerson, Seth}, title = {Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Honeycomb, Porous, Microcracked Ceramics}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3975}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20190911-39753}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, abstract = {The underlying goal of this work is to reduce the uncertainty related to thermally induced stress prediction. This is accomplished by considering use of non-linear material behavior, notably path dependent thermal hysteresis behavior in the elastic properties. Primary novel factors of this work center on two aspects. 1. Broad material characterization and mechanistic material understanding, giving insight into why this class of material behaves in characteristic manners. 2. Development and implementation of a thermal hysteresis material model and its use to determine impact on overall macroscopic stress predictions. Results highlight microcracking evolution and behavior as the dominant mechanism for material property complexity in this class of materials. Additionally, it was found that for the cases studied, thermal hysteresis behavior impacts relevant peak stress predictions of a heavy-duty diesel particulate filter undergoing a drop-to-idle regeneration by less than ~15\% for all conditions tested. It is also found that path independent heating curves may be utilized for a linear solution assumption to simplify analysis. This work brings forth a newly conceived concept of a 3 state, 4 path, thermally induced microcrack evolution process; demonstrates experimental behavior that is consistent with the proposed mechanisms, develops a mathematical framework that describes the process and quantifies the impact in a real world application space.}, subject = {Keramik}, language = {en} } @article{TalebiSamaniegoSamaniegoetal., author = {Talebi, Hossein and Samaniego, C. and Samaniego, Esteban and Rabczuk, Timon}, title = {On the numerical stability and mass-lumping schemes for explicit enriched meshfree methods}, series = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, journal = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, doi = {10.1002/nme.3275}, pages = {1009 -- 1027}, abstract = {Meshfree methods (MMs) such as the element free Galerkin (EFG)method have gained popularity because of some advantages over other numerical methods such as the finite element method (FEM). A group of problems that have attracted a great deal of attention from the EFG method community includes the treatment of large deformations and dealing with strong discontinuities such as cracks. One efficient solution to model cracks is adding special enrichment functions to the standard shape functions such as extended FEM, within the FEM context, and the cracking particles method, based on EFG method. It is well known that explicit time integration in dynamic applications is conditionally stable. Furthermore, in enriched methods, the critical time step may tend to very small values leading to computationally expensive simulations. In this work, we study the stability of enriched MMs and propose two mass-lumping strategies. Then we show that the critical time step for enriched MMs based on lumped mass matrices is of the same order as the critical time step of MMs without enrichment. Moreover, we show that, in contrast to extended FEM, even with a consistent mass matrix, the critical time step does not vanish even when the crack directly crosses a node.}, subject = {Angewandte Mathematik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{vanRooyenOlivier2004, author = {van Rooyen, G.C. and Olivier, A. H.}, title = {Notes on structural analysis in a distributed collaboratory}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.145}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1451}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The worldwide growth of communication networks and associated technologies provide the basic infrastructure for new ways of executing the engineering process. Collaboration amongst team members seperated in time and location is of particular importance. Two broad themes can be recognized in research pertaining to distributed collaboration. One theme focusses on the technical and technological aspects of distributed work, while the other emphasises human aspects thereof. The case of finite element structural analysis in a distributed collaboratory is examined in this paper. An approach is taken which has its roots in human aspects of the structural analysis task. Based on experience of how structural engineers currently approach and execute this task while utilising standard software designed for use on local workstations only, criteria are stated for a software architechture that could support collaborative structural analysis. Aspects of a pilot application and the results of qualitative performance measurements are discussed.}, subject = {Ingenieurbau}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Traversoni, author = {Traversoni, Leonardo}, title = {MOVEMENT DETECTION AND RECOGNITION WITH QUATERNION WAVELETS}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3027}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-30274}, pages = {8}, abstract = {We show how a Morlet type quaternion wavelet may be tuned to a pair of stereoscopic {\O}lms in order to detect moving objects and calculate its velocity shape volume and other characteristics. We show some practical examples of simple objects taken with normal pocket avi cameras.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @article{Schaedlich1987, author = {Sch{\"a}dlich, Christian}, title = {Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Ernst May und der wissenschaftlich-technische Fortschritt im Neuen Bauen der 20er Jahre}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-10304}, year = {1987}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 24. bis 26. Juni 1986 in Weimar an der Hochschule f{\"u}r Architektur und Bauwesen zum Thema: 'Der wissenschaftlich-technische Fortschritt und die sozial-kulturellen Funktionen von Architektur und industrieller Formgestaltung in unserer Epoche'}, subject = {Mies van der Rohe}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Siekierski, author = {Siekierski, Wojciech}, title = {CRITICAL STRESS ASSESSMENT IN ANGLE TO GUSSET PLATE BOLTED CONNECTION BY SIMPLIFIED FEM MODELLING}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2889}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-28897}, pages = {8}, abstract = {Simplified modelling of friction grip bolted connections of steel member - to - gusset plate is often applied in engineering practise. The paper deals with the simplification of pre-tensioned bolt model and simplification of load transfer within connection. Influence on normal strain (and thus stress) distribution at critical cross-section is investigated. Laboratory testing of single-angle or double-angle members - to - gusset plates bolted connections were taken as basis for numerical analysis. FE models were created using 1D and 2D elements. Angles and gusset plates were modelled with shell elements. Two methods of modelling of friction grip bolting were considered: bolt-regarding approach with 1D element systems modelling bolts and two variants of bolt-disregarding approach with special constraints over some part of member and gusset plate surfaces in contact: a) constraints over whole area of contact, b) constraints over the area around each bolt shank ("partially tied"). Modelling of friction grip bolted connections using simplified bolt modelling may be effective, especially in the case of analysis concerning elastic range only. In such a case disregarding bolts and replacing them with "partially tied" modelling seems to be more attractive. It is less time-consuming and provides results of similar accuracy in comparison to analysis utilizing simplified bolt modelling.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @techreport{GrossOemig2005, author = {Gross, Tom and Oemig, Christoph}, title = {COBRA: A Constraint-Based Awareness Management Framework}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.745}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-7451}, year = {2005}, abstract = {The effective and efficient cooperation in communities and groups requires that the members of the community or group have adequate information about each other and the environment. In this paper, we outline the basic challenges of managing awareness information. We analyse the management of awareness information in face-to-face situations, and discuss challenges and requirements for the support of awareness management in distributed settings. Finally, after taking a look at related work, we present a simple, yet powerful framework for awareness management based on constraint pattern named COBRA.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @article{SchwenkeSoebkeKraft, author = {Schwenke, Nicolas and S{\"o}bke, Heinrich and Kraft, Eckhard}, title = {Potentials and Challenges of Chatbot-Supported Thesis Writing: An Autoethnography}, series = {Trends in Higher Education}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Trends in Higher Education}, number = {Volume 2, issue 4}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/higheredu2040037}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20231207-65016}, pages = {611 -- 635}, abstract = {The release of the large language model-based chatbot ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022 has brought considerable attention to the subject of artificial intelligence, not only to the public. From the perspective of higher education, ChatGPT challenges various learning and assessment formats as it significantly reduces the effectiveness of their learning and assessment functionalities. In particular, ChatGPT might be applied to formats that require learners to generate text, such as bachelor theses or student research papers. Accordingly, the research question arises to what extent writing of bachelor theses is still a valid learning and assessment format. Correspondingly, in this exploratory study, the first author was asked to write his bachelor's thesis exploiting ChatGPT. For tracing the impact of ChatGPT methodically, an autoethnographic approach was used. First, all considerations on the potential use of ChatGPT were documented in logs, and second, all ChatGPT chats were logged. Both logs and chat histories were analyzed and are presented along with the recommendations for students regarding the use of ChatGPT suggested by a common framework. In conclusion, ChatGPT is beneficial for thesis writing during various activities, such as brainstorming, structuring, and text revision. However, there are limitations that arise, e.g., in referencing. Thus, ChatGPT requires continuous validation of the outcomes generated and thus fosters learning. Currently, ChatGPT is valued as a beneficial tool in thesis writing. However, writing a conclusive thesis still requires the learner's meaningful engagement. Accordingly, writing a thesis is still a valid learning and assessment format. With further releases of ChatGPT, an increase in capabilities is to be expected, and the research question needs to be reevaluated from time to time.}, subject = {Chatbot}, language = {en} } @article{WerkleHansenRoeder1997, author = {Werkle, Horst and Hansen, R. and R{\"o}der, J.}, title = {Object oriented databases in software development for structural analysis}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.459}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4599}, year = {1997}, abstract = {A technique for using object-oriented technologies to write structural analysis software has been developed. The structural design information of an individual building is stored in an object-oriented database. A global database provides general design values as material data and safety factors. A class library for load elements has been evolved to model the transfer of loads in a building. This class library is the basis for the development of further classes for other structural elements such as beams, columns or slabs. A software has been developed to monitor the forces transferred from one structural member to another in a building for load cases and combinations according to Eurocode 1. The results of the analysis are stored in the projects database from which a structural design report may be generated. The software was developed under Microsoft Visual C++. The Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC) was used to program the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technology is useful to include any type of OLE server objects for example texts written with a word processor or CAD drawings in the structural design report. The Object-Oriented Database Management System (OODBMS) ObjectStore provides services to store the large amount of objects.}, subject = {Baustatik}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{AbuBakar, author = {Abu Bakar, Ilyani Akmar}, title = {Computational Analysis of Woven Fabric Composites: Single- and Multi-Objective Optimizations and Sensitivity Analysis in Meso-scale Structures}, issn = {1610-7381}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4176}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20200605-41762}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {151}, abstract = {This study permits a reliability analysis to solve the mechanical behaviour issues existing in the current structural design of fabric structures. Purely predictive material models are highly desirable to facilitate an optimized design scheme and to significantly reduce time and cost at the design stage, such as experimental characterization. The present study examined the role of three major tasks; a) single-objective optimization, b) sensitivity analyses and c) multi-objective optimization on proposed weave structures for woven fabric composites. For single-objective optimization task, the first goal is to optimize the elastic properties of proposed complex weave structure under unit cells basis based on periodic boundary conditions. We predict the geometric characteristics towards skewness of woven fabric composites via Evolutionary Algorithm (EA) and a parametric study. We also demonstrate the effect of complex weave structures on the fray tendency in woven fabric composites via tightness evaluation. We utilize a procedure which does not require a numerical averaging process for evaluating the elastic properties of woven fabric composites. The fray tendency and skewness of woven fabrics depends upon the behaviour of the floats which is related to the factor of weave. Results of this study may suggest a broader view for further research into the effects of complex weave structures or may provide an alternative to the fray and skewness problems of current weave structure in woven fabric composites. A comprehensive study is developed on the complex weave structure model which adopts the dry woven fabric of the most potential pattern in singleobjective optimization incorporating the uncertainties parameters of woven fabric composites. The comprehensive study covers the regression-based and variance-based sensitivity analyses. The second task goal is to introduce the fabric uncertainties parameters and elaborate how they can be incorporated into finite element models on macroscopic material parameters such as elastic modulus and shear modulus of dry woven fabric subjected to uni-axial and biaxial deformations. Significant correlations in the study, would indicate the need for a thorough investigation of woven fabric composites under uncertainties parameters. The study describes here could serve as an alternative to identify effective material properties without prolonged time consumption and expensive experimental tests. The last part focuses on a hierarchical stochastic multi-scale optimization approach (fine-scale and coarse-scale optimizations) under geometrical uncertainties parameters for hybrid composites considering complex weave structure. The fine-scale optimization is to determine the best lamina pattern that maximizes its macroscopic elastic properties, conducted by EA under the following uncertain mesoscopic parameters: yarn spacing, yarn height, yarn width and misalignment of yarn angle. The coarse-scale optimization has been carried out to optimize the stacking sequences of symmetric hybrid laminated composite plate with uncertain mesoscopic parameters by employing the Ant Colony Algorithm (ACO). The objective functions of the coarse-scale optimization are to minimize the cost (C) and weight (W) of the hybrid laminated composite plate considering the fundamental frequency and the buckling load factor as the design constraints. Based on the uncertainty criteria of the design parameters, the appropriate variation required for the structural design standards can be evaluated using the reliability tool, and then an optimized design decision in consideration of cost can be subsequently determined.}, subject = {Verbundwerkstoff}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{RodriguezSchaeffer, author = {Rodr{\´i}guez Schaeffer, Alan Paul}, title = {Lighting in urban heritage: case study of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2421}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20150630-24217}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {327}, abstract = {As human thought was developing, likewise, the technology used for illumination was growing. But a haul through history, reviewing its pages and analyzing it, inherently brings up old and new question, like: Is it possible to alter negatively the image of historic buildings and monuments through inadequate lighting to the degree of distorting the perception that people have of the work? and if so, what are the causes that generate it? Do the light designers take into consideration criteria to protect not only historic buildings and monuments, but also the environment? What are the consequences that may generate the inadequate lighting of urban heritage to the environment? What are the factors to consider for a proper illumination of urban heritage? The answers to these questions will help lay the foundation for proper illumination of the urban heritage, avoiding at the maximum the light pollution and the effects that it generates, seeking a balance and harmonious reconciliation between the technology, urban heritage and environment, taking as a framework and the case study the urban heritage of a city from the colonial era in southern Mexico, with pre-Hispanic roots and where today you can still see through its streets and buildings an atmosphere of mysticism reflection of their folklore and traditions, this city is known as Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas.}, subject = {Konservierung}, language = {en} } @article{ArtusKoch, author = {Artus, Mathias and Koch, Christian}, title = {Object-Oriented Damage Information Modeling Concepts and Implementation for Bridge Inspection}, series = {Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering}, volume = {2022}, journal = {Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering}, number = {Volume 36, issue 6}, doi = {10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0001030}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220826-47087}, pages = {1 -- 21}, abstract = {Bridges are designed to last for more than 50 years and consume up to 50\% of their life-cycle costs during their operation phase. Several inspections and assessment actions are executed during this period. Bridge and damage information must be gathered, digitized, and exchanged between different stakeholders. Currently, the inspection and assessment practices rely on paper-based data collection and exchange, which is time-consuming and error-prone, and leads to loss of information. Storing and exchanging damage and building information in a digital format may lower costs and errors during inspection and assessment and support future needs, for example, immediate simulations regarding performance assessment, automated maintenance planning, and mixed reality inspections. This study focused on the concept for modeling damage information to support bridge reviews and structural analysis. Starting from the definition of multiple use cases and related requirements, the data model for damage information is defined independently from the subsequent implementation. In the next step, the implementation via an established standard is explained. Functional tests aim to identify problems in the concept and implementation. To show the capability of the final model, two example use cases are illustrated: the inspection review of the entire bridge and a finite-element analysis of a single component. Main results are the definition of necessary damage data, an object-oriented damage model, which supports multiple use cases, and the implementation of the model in a standard. Furthermore, the tests have shown that the standard is suitable to deliver damage information; however, several software programs lack proper implementation of the standard.}, subject = {Building Information Modeling}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Dimmig2002, author = {Dimmig, Andrea}, title = {Einfl{\"u}sse von Polymeren auf die Mikrostruktur und die Dauerhaftigkeit kunststoffmodifizierter M{\"o}rtel (PCC)}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.62}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20040311-653}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2002}, abstract = {Die Einfl{\"u}sse polymerer Zus{\"a}tze auf die Ausbildung der Mikrostruktur im fr{\"u}hen Stadium der Erh{\"a}rtung und auf die Eigenschaften, insbesondere die Dauerhaftigkeit der modifizierten M{\"o}rtel wurden erforscht. Es sollte die Frage beantwortet werden, ob durch die Modifizierung die Dauerhaftigkeit von M{\"o}rteln mehr verbessert werden kann, als dies durch {\"u}bliche betontechnologische Maßnahmen m{\"o}glich ist. Die Ausbildung der Mikrostruktur in den ersten 24 Stunden der Erh{\"a}rtung wurde mit verschiedenen Methoden, u.a. mittels ESEM, untersucht. Es wurden Modellvorstellungen zur Ausbildung der organischen Matrix und der anorganischen Matrix entwickelt: Interaktionen sind Adsorptionsreaktionen, Agglomerationen und Behinderung der Hydratation. Es wurden Frisch- und Festm{\"o}rteluntersuchungen beschrieben und interpretiert. Unterschiedliche Dauerhaftigkeitsuntersuchungen wurden durchgef{\"u}hrt und bewertet. Die Mikrostruktur der Festm{\"o}rtel wurde hinsichtlich ihres Einflusses auf die Dauerhaftigkeit betrachtet.}, subject = {Kunststoffm{\"o}rtel}, language = {de} } @article{ChakrabortyAnitescuZhuangetal., author = {Chakraborty, Ayan and Anitescu, Cosmin and Zhuang, Xiaoying and Rabczuk, Timon}, title = {Domain adaptation based transfer learning approach for solving PDEs on complex geometries}, series = {Engineering with Computers}, volume = {2022}, journal = {Engineering with Computers}, doi = {10.1007/s00366-022-01661-2}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220811-46776}, pages = {1 -- 20}, abstract = {In machine learning, if the training data is independently and identically distributed as the test data then a trained model can make an accurate predictions for new samples of data. Conventional machine learning has a strong dependence on massive amounts of training data which are domain specific to understand their latent patterns. In contrast, Domain adaptation and Transfer learning methods are sub-fields within machine learning that are concerned with solving the inescapable problem of insufficient training data by relaxing the domain dependence hypothesis. In this contribution, this issue has been addressed and by making a novel combination of both the methods we develop a computationally efficient and practical algorithm to solve boundary value problems based on nonlinear partial differential equations. We adopt a meshfree analysis framework to integrate the prevailing geometric modelling techniques based on NURBS and present an enhanced deep collocation approach that also plays an important role in the accuracy of solutions. We start with a brief introduction on how these methods expand upon this framework. We observe an excellent agreement between these methods and have shown that how fine-tuning a pre-trained network to a specialized domain may lead to an outstanding performance compare to the existing ones. As proof of concept, we illustrate the performance of our proposed model on several benchmark problems.}, subject = {Maschinelles Lernen}, language = {en} } @article{XinHijaziKoenigetal., author = {Xin, Li and Hijazi, Ihab Hamzi and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard and Lv, Zhihan and Zhong, Chen and Schmitt, Gerhard}, title = {Assessing Essential Qualities of Urban Space with Emotional and Visual Data Based on GIS Technique}, series = {ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION}, journal = {ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION}, doi = {10.3390/ijgi5110218}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170401-30995}, abstract = {Finding a method to evaluate people's emotional responses to urban spaces in a valid and objective way is fundamentally important for urban design practices and related policy making. Analysis of the essential qualities of urban space could be made both more effective and more accurate using innovative information techniques that have become available in the era of big data. This study introduces an integrated method based on geographical information systems (GIS) and an emotion-tracking technique to quantify the relationship between people's emotional responses and urban space. This method can evaluate the degree to which people's emotional responses are influenced by multiple urban characteristics such as building shapes and textures, isovist parameters, visual entropy, and visual fractals. The results indicate that urban spaces may influence people's emotional responses through both spatial sequence arrangements and shifting scenario sequences. Emotional data were collected with body sensors and GPS devices. Spatial clustering was detected to target effective sampling locations; then, isovists were generated to extract building textures. Logistic regression and a receiver operating characteristic analysis were used to determine the key isovist parameters and the probabilities that they influenced people's emotion. Finally, based on the results, we make some suggestions for design professionals in the field of urban space optimization.}, subject = {Stadt}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Vollmering, author = {Vollmering, Max}, title = {Damage Localization of Mechanical Structures by Subspace Identification and Krein Space Based H-infinity Estimation}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3772}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180730-37728}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {205}, abstract = {This dissertation is devoted to the theoretical development and experimental laboratory verification of a new damage localization method: The state projection estimation error (SP2E). This method is based on the subspace identification of mechanical structures, Krein space based H-infinity estimation and oblique projections. To explain method SP2E, several theories are discussed and laboratory experiments have been conducted and analysed. A fundamental approach of structural dynamics is outlined first by explaining mechanical systems based on first principles. Following that, a fundamentally different approach, subspace identification, is comprehensively explained. While both theories, first principle and subspace identification based mechanical systems, may be seen as widespread methods, barely known and new techniques follow up. Therefore, the indefinite quadratic estimation theory is explained. Based on a Popov function approach, this leads to the Krein space based H-infinity theory. Subsequently, a new method for damage identification, namely SP2E, is proposed. Here, the introduction of a difference process, the analysis by its average process power and the application of oblique projections is discussed in depth. Finally, the new method is verified in laboratory experiments. Therefore, the identification of a laboratory structure at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences is elaborated. Then structural alterations are experimentally applied, which were localized by SP2E afterwards. In the end four experimental sensitivity studies are shown and discussed. For each measurement series the structural alteration was increased, which was successfully tracked by SP2E. The experimental results are plausible and in accordance with the developed theories. By repeating these experiments, the applicability of SP2E for damage localization is experimentally proven.}, subject = {Strukturmechanik}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Voelske, author = {V{\"o}lske, Michael}, title = {Retrieval Enhancements for Task-Based Web Search}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3942}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20190709-39422}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, abstract = {The task-based view of web search implies that retrieval should take the user perspective into account. Going beyond merely retrieving the most relevant result set for the current query, the retrieval system should aim to surface results that are actually useful to the task that motivated the query. This dissertation explores how retrieval systems can better understand and support their users' tasks from three main angles: First, we study and quantify search engine user behavior during complex writing tasks, and how task success and behavior are associated in such settings. Second, we investigate search engine queries formulated as questions, and explore patterns in a large query log that may help search engines to better support this increasingly prevalent interaction pattern. Third, we propose a novel approach to reranking the search result lists produced by web search engines, taking into account retrieval axioms that formally specify properties of a good ranking.}, subject = {Information Retrieval}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Gapševičius, author = {Gapševičius, Mindaugas}, title = {Aesthetics of Maker Culture: the Active Role of the Audience}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4939}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20230313-49396}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {206}, abstract = {In this work, practice-based research is conducted to rethink the understanding of aesthetics, especially in relation to current media art. Granted, we live in times when technologies merge with living organisms, but we also live in times that provide unlimited resources of knowledge and maker tools. I raise the question: In what way does the hybridization of living organisms and non-living technologies affect art audiences in the culture that may be defined as Maker culture? My hypothesis is that active participation of an audience in an artwork is inevitable for experiencing the artwork itself, while also suggesting that the impact of the umwelt changes the perception of an artwork. I emphasize artistic projects that unfold through mutual interaction among diverse peers, including humans, non-human organisms, and machines. In my thesis, I pursue collaborative scenarios that lead to the realization of artistic ideas: (1) the development of ideas by others influenced by me and (2) the materialization of my own ideas influenced by others. By developing the scenarios of collaborative work as an artistic experience, I conclude that the role of an artist in Maker culture is to mediate different types of knowledge and different positions, whereas the role of the audience is to actively engage in the artwork itself. At the same time, aesthetics as experience is triggered by the other, including living and non-living actors. It is intended that the developed methodologies could be further adapted in artistic practices, philosophy, anthropology, and environmental studies.}, subject = {Medienkunst}, language = {en} } @article{SadeghzadehMaddahAhmadietal., author = {Sadeghzadeh, Milad and Maddah, Heydar and Ahmadi, Mohammad Hossein and Khadang, Amirhosein and Ghazvini, Mahyar and Mosavi, Amir Hosein and Nabipour, Narjes}, title = {Prediction of Thermo-Physical Properties of TiO2-Al2O3/Water Nanoparticles by Using Artificial Neural Network}, series = {Nanomaterials}, volume = {2020}, journal = {Nanomaterials}, number = {Volume 10, Issue 4, 697}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/nano10040697}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20200421-41308}, abstract = {In this paper, an artificial neural network is implemented for the sake of predicting the thermal conductivity ratio of TiO2-Al2O3/water nanofluid. TiO2-Al2O3/water in the role of an innovative type of nanofluid was synthesized by the sol-gel method. The results indicated that 1.5 vol.\% of nanofluids enhanced the thermal conductivity by up to 25\%. It was shown that the heat transfer coefficient was linearly augmented with increasing nanoparticle concentration, but its variation with temperature was nonlinear. It should be noted that the increase in concentration may cause the particles to agglomerate, and then the thermal conductivity is reduced. The increase in temperature also increases the thermal conductivity, due to an increase in the Brownian motion and collision of particles. In this research, for the sake of predicting the thermal conductivity of TiO2-Al2O3/water nanofluid based on volumetric concentration and temperature functions, an artificial neural network is implemented. In this way, for predicting thermal conductivity, SOM (self-organizing map) and BP-LM (Back Propagation-Levenberq-Marquardt) algorithms were used. Based on the results obtained, these algorithms can be considered as an exceptional tool for predicting thermal conductivity. Additionally, the correlation coefficient values were equal to 0.938 and 0.98 when implementing the SOM and BP-LM algorithms, respectively, which is highly acceptable. View Full-Text}, subject = {W{\"a}rmeleitf{\"a}higkeit}, language = {en} } @article{KarimimoshaverHajivalieiShokrietal., author = {Karimimoshaver, Mehrdad and Hajivaliei, Hatameh and Shokri, Manouchehr and Khalesro, Shakila and Aram, Farshid and Shamshirband, Shahaboddin}, title = {A Model for Locating Tall Buildings through a Visual Analysis Approach}, series = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {2020}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, number = {Volume 10, issue 17, article 6072}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/app10176072}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20210122-43350}, pages = {1 -- 25}, abstract = {Tall buildings have become an integral part of cities despite all their pros and cons. Some current tall buildings have several problems because of their unsuitable location; the problems include increasing density, imposing traffic on urban thoroughfares, blocking view corridors, etc. Some of these buildings have destroyed desirable views of the city. In this research, different criteria have been chosen, such as environment, access, social-economic, land-use, and physical context. These criteria and sub-criteria are prioritized and weighted by the analytic network process (ANP) based on experts' opinions, using Super Decisions V2.8 software. On the other hand, layers corresponding to sub-criteria were made in ArcGIS 10.3 simultaneously, then via a weighted overlay (map algebra), a locating plan was created. In the next step seven hypothetical tall buildings (20 stories), in the best part of the locating plan, were considered to evaluate how much of theses hypothetical buildings would be visible (fuzzy visibility) from the street and open spaces throughout the city. These processes have been modeled by MATLAB software, and the final fuzzy visibility plan was created by ArcGIS. Fuzzy visibility results can help city managers and planners to choose which location is suitable for a tall building and how much visibility may be appropriate. The proposed model can locate tall buildings based on technical and visual criteria in the future development of the city and it can be widely used in any city as long as the criteria and weights are localized.}, subject = {Geb{\"a}ude}, language = {en} } @misc{Asslan, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Asslan, Milad}, title = {An Experimental Study on the Initial Shear Stiffness in Granular Material under Controlled Multi-Phase Laboratory Conditions}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1584}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20120402-15842}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {100}, abstract = {The initial shear modulus, Gmax, of soil is an important parameter for a variety of geotechnical design applications. This modulus is typically associated with shear strain levels about 5*10^-3\% and below. The critical role of soil stiffness at small-strains in the design and analysis of geotechnical infrastructure is now widely accepted. Gmax is a key parameter in small-strain dynamic analyses such as those to predict soil behavior or soil-structure interaction during earthquake, explosions, machine or traffic vibration where it is necessary to know how the shear modulus degrades from its small-strain value as the level of shear strain increases. Gmax can be equally important for small-strain cyclic situations such as those caused by wind or wave loading and for small-strain static situations as well. Gmax may also be used as an indirect indication of various soil parameters, as it, in many cases, correlates well to other soil properties such as density and sample disturbance. In recent years, a technique using bender elements was developed to investigate the small-strain shear modulus Gmax. The objective of this thesis is to study the initial shear stiffness for various sands with different void ratios, densities, grain size distribution under dry and saturated conditions, then to compare empirical equations to predict Gmax and results from other testing devices with results of bender elements from this study.}, subject = {Soil}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Suzuki, author = {Suzuki, Osamu}, title = {RECENT RESULTS ON ITERATION DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS OF DISCRETE LAPLACIANS ON THE PLANE LATTICE}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2895}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-28954}, pages = {13}, abstract = {The recent development on the mathematical theory and the computer simulations of iteration dynamical system of discrete Laplacian on the plane lattice is reviewed and the future problem is discussed.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @article{Wiedemann1997, author = {Wiedemann, A.}, title = {Digital Architectural Photogrammetry for Building Registration}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.489}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4892}, year = {1997}, abstract = {For many purposes geometric information about existing buildings is necessary, e.g. planing of conservation or reconstruction. Architectural photogrammetry is a technique to acquire 3D geometric data of buildings for a CAD model from images. In this paper the state of the art in architectural photogrammetry and some developments towards automation are described. The photogrammetric process consists of image acquisition, orientation and restitution. Special attention is put on digital methods, from digital image acquisition to restitution methods, supported by digital image processing. There are a few field of development towards automation, e.g. feature extraction, extraction of edges and lines and the detection of corresponding points. The acquired data may be used in a CAD environment or for visualization in Virtual Reality Models, using digital orthoimages for texture mapping.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @article{PalaneeswaranKumaraswamyNg2004, author = {Palaneeswaran, Ekambaram and Kumaraswamy, Mohan and Ng, Thomas}, title = {Knowledge Management for Small and Medium Contractors}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.258}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2582}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Effective knowledge management is increasingly considered as a cornerstone of sustainable business success. Knowledge management systems are strategically valuable for both ensuring consistency and continuous improvement of various aspects such as quality delivery, productivity and competitiveness. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry are mostly operating under tighter timeframes, narrower profit margins and more constrained resources. Hence the recently commenced SMILE-SMC (Strategic Management with Information Leveraged Excellece for Small and Medium Contractors) project aims to support the information and knowledge management needs of the small and medium contractors in Hong Kong. This paper presents some snapshots on the SMILE-SMC project, and its conceptualized deliverables with some highlights of recent developments.}, subject = {Wissensmanagement}, language = {en} } @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{SharmakScherer, author = {Sharmak, Wael and Scherer, Raimar J.}, title = {ADAPTABLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANS USING CHANGE TEMPLATES-BASED APPROACH}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2888}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-28886}, pages = {14}, abstract = {The uncertainty existing in the construction industry is bigger than in other industries. Consequently, most construction projects do not go totally as planned. The project management plan needs therefore to be adapted repeatedly within the project lifecycle to suit the actual project conditions. Generally, the risks of change in the project management plan are difficult to be identified in advance, especially if these risks are caused by unexpected events such as human errors or changes in the client preferences. The knowledge acquired from different resources is essential to identify the probable deviations as well as to find proper solutions to the faced change risks. Hence, it is necessary to have a knowledge base that contains known solutions for the common exceptional cases that may cause changes in each construction domain. The ongoing research work presented in this paper uses the process modeling technique of Event-driven Process Chains to describe different patterns of structure changes in the schedule networks. This results in several so called "change templates". Under each template different types of change risk/ response pairs can be categorized and stored in a knowledge base. This knowledge base is described as an ontology model populated with reference construction process data. The implementation of the developed approach can be seen as an iterative scheduling cycle that will be repeated within the project lifecycle as new change risks surface. This can help to check the availability of ready solutions in the knowledge base for the situation at hand. Moreover, if the solution is adopted, CPSP, "Change Project Schedule Plan „a prototype developed for the purpose of this research work, will be used to make the needed structure changes of the schedule network automatically based on the change template. What-If scenarios can be implemented using the CPSP prototype in the planning phase to study the effect of specific situations without endangering the success of the project objectives. Hence, better designed and more maintainable project schedules can be achieved.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @article{Fink2004, author = {Fink, Thomas}, title = {Structural analysis, design and detailing using standard CAD software and standard building information model}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.270}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2702}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This paper describes the concept of a german commercial software package developed for the needs of structural engineers. Using a standard CAD software as user interface for all geometrical data and to save all important input data, there is a natural link to upcoming building information models.}, subject = {Bauindustrie}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Szolomicki, author = {Szolomicki, Jerzy Pawel}, title = {STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOUR OF MASONRY VAULTS}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2896}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-28966}, pages = {11}, abstract = {This paper deals with the modelling and the analysis of masonry vaults. Numerical FEM analyses are performed using LUSAS code. Two vault typologies are analysed (barrel and cross-ribbed vaults) parametrically varying geometrical proportions and constraints. The proposed model and the developed numerical procedure are implemented in a computer analysis. Numerical applications are developed to assess the model effectiveness and the efficiency of the numerical procedure. The main object of the present paper is the development of a computational procedure which allows to define 3D structural behaviour of masonry vaults. For each investigated example, the homogenized limit analysis approach has been employed to predict ultimate load and failure mechanisms. Finally, both a mesh dependence study and a sensitivity analysis are reported. Sensitivity analysis is conducted varying in a wide range mortar tensile strength and mortar friction angle with the aim of investigating the influence of the mechanical properties of joints on collapse load and failure mechanisms. The proposed computer model is validated by a comparison with experimental results available in the literature.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Vaarmann2003, author = {Vaarmann, Otu}, title = {On the Solution of Nonlinear Optimization Problems of High Dimension}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.366}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3669}, year = {2003}, abstract = {A lot of real-life problems lead frequently to the solution of a complicated (large scale, multicriteria, unstable, nonsmooth etc.) nonlinear optimization problem. In order to cope with large scale problems and to develop many optimum plans a hiearchical approach to problem solving may be useful. The idea of hierarchical decision making is to reduce the overall complex problem into smaller and simpler approximate problems (subproblems) which may thereupon treated independently. One way to break a problem into smaller subproblems is the use of decomposition-coordination schemes. For finding proper values for coordination parameters in convex programming some rapidly convergent iterative methods are developed, their convergence properties and computational aspects are examined. Problems of their global implementation and polyalgorithmic approach are discussed as well.}, subject = {Nichtlineare Optimierung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AdamskiBryniarska1997, author = {Adamski, A. and Bryniarska, Z.}, title = {Schedule Synchronisation in public Transport by Tabu Search and Genetic Method}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.414}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4146}, year = {1997}, abstract = {This paper concerns schedule synchronization problems in public transit networks. In particular, it consists of three main parts. In the first the subject area is introduced, the terms are defined and framework for optimal synchronization in the form of problem representation and formulation is proposed. The second part is devoted to transfer synchronization problem when passengers changing transit lines at transfer points. The intergrated Tabu Search and Genetic solution method is developed with respect to this specific problem. The third part deals with headways harmonization problem i.e. synchronization of different transit lines schedules on a common segments of routes. For the solution of this problem a new bilevel optimization method is proposed with zones harmonization at the bottom level and co-ordination of zones, by time buffers assigned to timing points, at the upper level. Finally, the synchronization problems are numerically illustrated by real-life examples of the public transport lines in Cracow.}, subject = {{\"O}ffentlicher Personennahverkehr}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schmeikal, author = {Schmeikal, Bernd Anton}, title = {BAUHAUS ISOMETRY AND FIELDS}, series = {Digital Proceedings, International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering : July 04 - 06 2012, Bauhaus-University Weimar}, booktitle = {Digital Proceedings, International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering : July 04 - 06 2012, Bauhaus-University Weimar}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and Lahmer, Tom and Werner, Frank}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2785}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-27859}, pages = {9}, abstract = {While integration increases by networking, segregation strides ahead too. Most of us fixate our mind on special topics. Yet we are relying on our intuition too. We are sometimes waiting for the inflow of new ideas or valuable information that we hold in high esteem, although we are not entirely conscious of its origin. We may even say the most precious intuitions are rooting in deep subconscious, collective layers of the mind. Take as a simple example the emergence of orientation in paleolithic events and its relation to the dihedral symmetry of the compass. Consider also the extension of this algebraic matter into the operational structures of the mind on the one hand and into the algebra of geometry, Clifford algebra as we use to call it today, on the other. Culture and mind, and even the individual act of creation may be connected with transient events that are subconscious and inaccessible to cognition in principle. Other events causative for our work may be merely invisible too us, though in principle they should turn out attainable. In this case we are just ignorant of the whole creative process. Sometimes we begin to use unusual tools or turn into handicraft enthusiasts. Then our small institutes turn into workshops and factories. All this is indeed joining with the Bauhaus and its spirit. We shall go together into this, and we shall present a record of this session.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PetkovChristov2003, author = {Petkov, Zdravko B. and Christov, Christo T.}, title = {Response Spectra Evaluation Including Pounding Effect}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.346}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3464}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Most of the existing seismic resistant design codes are based on the response spectrum theory. The influence of inelastic deformations can be evaluated by considering inelastic type of resisting force and then the inelastic spectrum is considerably different from the elastic one. Also, the influence of stiffness degradation and strength deterioration can be accounted for by including more precise models from material point of view. In some recent papers the corresponding changes in response spectra due to the P- {\"A} effect are discussed. The experience accumulated from the recent earthquakes indicates that structural pounding may considerably influence the response of structures and should be taken into account in design procedures. The most convenient way to do that is to predict the influence of the pounding on the response spectra for accelerations, velocities and displacements. Generally speaking the contact problems such as pounding are characterized by large extent of nonlinearity and slow convergence of the computational procedures. Thus obtaining spectra where the contact problem is accounted for seems very attractive from engineering point of view because could easy be implemented into the design procedures. However it is worth nothing that there is not rigorous mathematical proof that the original system can be decomposed into single equations related to single degree of freedom systems. It is the porpose of the paper to study the influence of the pounding on the response spectra and to evaluate the amplification due to the impact. For this purpose two adjacent SDOF systems are considered that are able to interact during the vibration process. This problem is solved versus the elastic stiffness ratio, which appears to be very important for such assemblage. The contact between masses is numerically simulated using opening gap elements as links. Comparisons between calculated response spectra and linear response spectra are made in order to derive analytical relationships to simply obtain the contribution of pounding. The results are graphically illustrated in response spectra format and the influence of the stiffness ratio is clarified.}, subject = {Bauwerk}, language = {en} } @article{EhlersGrimmerStracketal., author = {Ehlers, Jan and Grimmer, Janine and Strack, Veronika and Huckauf, Anke}, title = {The influence of sham feedback on physiological processing during fear-driven stimulation}, series = {PLOS ONE}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, number = {Volume 16, issue 5, article e0251211}, publisher = {PLOS}, address = {San Francisco, Calif.}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0251211}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20210510-44249}, pages = {1 -- 17}, abstract = {Biofeedback constitutes a well-established, non-invasive method to voluntary interfere in emotional processing by means of cognitive strategies. However, treatment durations exhibit strong inter-individual variations and first successes can often be achieved only after a large number of sessions. Sham feedback constitutes a rather untapped approach by providing feedback that does not correspond to the participant's actual state. The current study aims to gain insights into mechanisms of sham feedback processing in order to support new techniques in biofeedback therapy. We carried out two experiments and applied different types of sham feedback on skin conductance responses and pupil size changes during affective processing. Results indicate that standardized but context-sensitive sham signals based on skin conductance responses exert a stronger influence on emotional regulation compared to individual sham feedback from ongoing pupil dynamics. Also, sham feedback should forego unnatural signal behavior to avoid irritation and skepticism among participants. Altogether, a reasonable combination of stimulus features and sham feedback characteristics enables to considerably reduce the actual bodily responsiveness already within a single session.}, subject = {Biofeedback}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Counsell2000, author = {Counsell, John}, title = {Spatial Database Management and Generation of VRML Models}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.579}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-5791}, year = {2000}, abstract = {The cost of keeping large area urban computer aided architectural design (CAAD) models up to date justifies wider use and access. This paper reviews the potential for collaborative groupwork creation and maintenance of such models and suggests an approach to data entry, data management and generation of appropriate levels of detail models from a Geographic Information System (GIS). Staff at the University of the West of England (UWE) modelled a large area of Bristol to demonstrate millennium landmark proposals. It became swiftly apparent that continued amendment of the model to keep it an accurate reflection of changes on the ground was a major data management problem. Piecing in new CAAD models received from Architectural Practices to visualise them in context as part of the planning negotiation process has often taken staff several days of work for each instance. The model is so complex and proprietary that Bristol City operates a specialist visualisation bureau service. UWE later modelled the environs of the Tower of London to support bids for funding and to provide the context for judging the visual impact of iterative design development. Further research continued to develop more effective approaches to. Data conversion and amalgamation from all the diverse sources was the major impediment to effective group working to create the models. It became apparent that a GIS would assist retrieving all the appropriate data that described the part of the model under creation. It was possible to predict that management of many historic part models stepping back through time, allowing for different expert interpretations to co-exist would be in itself a major task requiring a spatial database/GIS. UWE started afresh from the original source data, to explore the collaborative use of GIS and Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) to integrate models and interventions from various sources and to generate an overall navigable interactive whole. Current exploration of the combination of event driven behaviours and Structured Query Language is seeking to define how appropriately to modify objects in the VRML model on demand. This is beginning to realise the potential for use of this process for: asynchronous group modelling on the lines of a collaborative virtual design studio; historic building maintenance management; visitor management; interpretation of historic sites to visitors and public planning information.}, subject = {Raumordnung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Wolff, author = {Wolff, Sebastian}, title = {NODALLY INTEGRATED FINITE ELEMENTS}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2902}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-29028}, pages = {16}, abstract = {Nodal integration of finite elements has been investigated recently. Compared with full integration it shows better convergence when applied to incompressible media, allows easier remeshing and highly reduces the number of material evaluation points thus improving efficiency. Furthermore, understanding it may help to create new integration schemes in meshless methods as well. The new integration technique requires a nodally averaged deformation gradient. For the tetrahedral element it is possible to formulate a nodal strain which passes the patch test. On the downside, it introduces non-physical low energy modes. Most of these "spurious modes" are local deformation maps of neighbouring elements. Present stabilization schemes rely on adding a stabilizing potential to the strain energy. The stabilization is discussed within this article. Its drawbacks are easily identified within numerical experiments: Nonlinear material laws are not well represented. Plastic strains may often be underestimated. Geometrically nonlinear stabilization greatly reduces computational efficiency. The article reinterpretes nodal integration in terms of imposing a nonconforming C0-continuous strain field on the structure. By doing so, the origins of the spurious modes are discussed and two methods are presented that solve this problem. First, a geometric constraint is formulated and solved using a mixed formulation of Hu-Washizu type. This assumption leads to a consistent representation of the strain energy while eliminating spurious modes. The solution is exact, but only of theoretical interest since it produces global support. Second, an integration scheme is presented that approximates the stabilization criterion. The latter leads to a highly efficient scheme. It can even be extended to other finite element types such as hexahedrals. Numerical efficiency, convergence behaviour and stability of the new method is validated using linear tetrahedral and hexahedral elements.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrackxDeKnockDeSchepper, author = {Brackx, Fred and De Knock, B. and De Schepper, Hennie}, title = {A MULTI--DIMENSIONAL HILBERT TRANSFORM IN ANISOTROPIC CLIFFORD ANALYSIS}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2929}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-29297}, pages = {15}, abstract = {In earlier research, generalized multidimensional Hilbert transforms have been constructed in m-dimensional Euclidean space, in the framework of Clifford analysis. Clifford analysis, centred around the notion of monogenic functions, may be regarded as a direct and elegant generalization to higher dimension of the theory of the holomorphic functions in the complex plane. The considered Hilbert transforms, usually obtained as a part of the boundary value of an associated Cauchy transform in m+1 dimensions, might be characterized as isotropic, since the metric in the underlying space is the standard Euclidean one. In this paper we adopt the idea of a so-called anisotropic Clifford setting, which leads to the introduction of a metric dependent m-dimensional Hilbert transform, showing, at least formally, the same properties as the isotropic one. The Hilbert transform being an important tool in signal analysis, this metric dependent setting has the advantage of allowing the adjustment of the co-ordinate system to possible preferential directions in the signals to be analyzed. A striking result to be mentioned is that the associated anisotropic (m+1)-dimensional Cauchy transform is no longer uniquely determined, but may stem from a diversity of (m+1)-dimensional "mother" metrics.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KarakiFreundtVogt, author = {Karaki, Ghada and Freundt, Ursula and Vogt, Ralf}, title = {MODELING OF BRIDGE BEARING UNDER TRANSIENT LOADING}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2854}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-28544}, pages = {11}, abstract = {The evident advances of the computational power of the digital computers enable the modeling of the total system of structures. Such modeling demands compatible representations of the couplings of different structural subsystems. Therefore, models of dynamic interaction between the vehicle and the bridge and models of a bridge bearing, a coupling element between the bridge's superstructure and substructure, are of interest and discussed within this paper. The vehicle-bridge interaction may be described as a function connecting two sets of behavior. In this case, the coupling is embodied by mutual parameters that affect both systems, such as the frequency content of the bridge and the vehicle. Whereas the bridge bearings are elements used specifically to couple, in such elements the deformation and the transferred loads are used in characterizing the coupling The nature of these couplings and their influence on the bridge response is different. However, the need to assess the amount of dynamic response transferred by or within these couplings is a common argument.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KonradChudobaButenweg2003, author = {Konrad, Martin and Chudoba, Rostislav and Butenweg, Christoph}, title = {Textile Reinforced Concrete Part II: Multi-Level Modeling Concept}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.323}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3230}, year = {2003}, abstract = {The development of a consistent material model for textile reinforced concrete requires the formulation and calibration of several sub-models on different resolution scales. Each of these models represents the material structure at the corresponding scale. While the models at the micro-level are able to capture the fundamental failure and damage mechanisms of the material components (e.g. filament rupture and debonding from the matrix) their computational costs limit their application to the small size representative unit cells of the material structure. On the other hand, the macro-level models provide a sufficient performance at the expense of limited range of applicability. Due to the complex structuring of the textile reinforced concrete at several levels (filament - yarn - textile - matrix) it is a non-trivial task to develop a multiscale model from scratch. It is rather more effective to develop a set of conceptually related sub-models for each structural level covering the selected phenomena of the material behavior. The homogenized effective material properties obtained at the lower level may be verified and validated using experiments and models at the higher level(s). In this paper the development of a consistent material model for textile reinforced concrete is presented. Load carrying and failure mechanisms at the micro, meso and macro scales are described and models with the focus on the specified scales are introduced. The models currently being developed in the framework of the collaborative research center are classified and evaluated with respect to the failure mechanisms being captured. The micromechanical modeling of the yarn and bonding behavior is discussed in detail and the correspondence with the experiments focused on the selected failure and interaction mechanisms is shown. The example of modeling the bond layer demonstrates the application of the presented strategy.}, subject = {Beton}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Althoefer2000, author = {Alth{\"o}fer, Ingo}, title = {Multiple Choice Systems for Decision Support}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.568}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-5685}, year = {2000}, abstract = {Humans are able to think, to feel, and to sense. We are also able to compute but not very well. In contrast, computers are giants in computing. Yet, they can not do anything else besides computing. Appropriate combinations of the different gifts and strengths of human and computer may result in impressive performances. In the 3-Hirn approach one human and two computers are involved. On the computers different programs are running. The human starts the machines and inspects the solutions they propose. He compares these candidate solutions and finally decides for one of the alternatives. So, the human makes the final choice from a small number of computer proposals. In performance-oriented chess, 3-Hirn combinations consisting of an amateur player and commer-cial software have reached world class level. 3-Hirn is a Decision Support System with Multiple Choice Structure. Such Multiple Choice Systems will be exhibited and discussed.}, subject = {Entscheidung bei mehrfacher Zielsetzung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChirkinKoenig, author = {Chirkin, Artem and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Concept of Interactive Machine Learning in Urban Design Problems : proceedings}, publisher = {ACM New York, NY, USA}, address = {San Jose, CA, USA}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2600}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160622-26000}, pages = {10 -- 13}, abstract = {This work presents a concept of interactive machine learning in a human design process. An urban design problem is viewed as a multiple-criteria optimization problem. The outlined feature of an urban design problem is the dependence of a design goal on a context of the problem. We model the design goal as a randomized fitness measure that depends on the context. In terms of multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), the defined measure corresponds to a subjective expected utility of a user. In the first stage of the proposed approach we let the algorithm explore a design space using clustering techniques. The second stage is an interactive design loop; the user makes a proposal, then the program optimizes it, gets the user's feedback and returns back the control over the application interface.}, subject = {Stadtgestaltung}, language = {en} } @article{CerovsekTurk2004, author = {Cerovsek, Tomo and Turk, Ziga}, title = {Working Together: ICT Infrastructures to Support Collaboration}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.205}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2055}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The paper summarizes a part of research carried out in ICCI project and provides a current review of ICT infrastructures supporting collaboration. It covers taxonomies, protocols, standards, components, typical subsystems as well as future trends and recommendation for two most important technologies with applications in AEC: (1) EIP (Enterprise information portal) - a single gateway to a company's information, knowledge base, and applications for all actors; (2) RTC (Real-Time Communication and Collaboration technologies) that provide means for asynchronous communication between geographically dislocated people using ICT. Proposed future developments are: orientation towards web services - with building information models, business intelligence, personalization, AEC information retrieval, p2p workspaces and grids.}, subject = {Informationstechnik}, language = {en} } @article{AzizAnumbaMiles2004, author = {Aziz, Zeeshan and Anumba, Chimay and Miles, John}, title = {Towards a Semantic Grid Computing Platform for Disaster Management in Built Environment}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.208}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2084}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Current disaster management procedures rely primarily on heuristics which result in their strategies being very cautious and sub-optimum in terms of saving life, minimising damage and returning the building to its normal function. Also effective disaster management demands decentralized, dynamic, flexible, short term and across domain resource sharing, which is not well supported by existing distributing computing infrastructres. The paper proposes a conceptual framework for emergency management in the built environment, using Semantic Grid as an integrating platform for different technologies. The framework supports a distributed network of specialists in built environment, including structural engineers, building technologists, decision analysts etc. It brings together the necessary technology threads, including the Semantic Web (to provide a framework for shared definitions of terms, resources and relationships), Web Services (to provide dynamic discovery and integration) and Grid Computing (for enhanced computational power, high speed access, collaboration and security control) to support rapid formation of virtual teams for disaster management. The proposed framework also make an extensive use of modelling and simulation (both numerical and using visualisations), data mining (to find resources in legacy data sets) and visualisation. It also include a variety of hardware instruments with access to real time data. Furthermore the whole framework is centred on collaborative working by the virtual team. Although focus of this paper is on disaster management, many aspects of the discussed Grid and Visualisation technologies will be useful for any other forms of collaboration. Conclusions are drawn about the possible future impact on the built environment.}, subject = {Mehragentensystem}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HaapalainenNaaranojaLonka2004, author = {Haapalainen, P{\"a}ivi and Naaranoja, Marja and Lonka, Heikki}, title = {How to Prevent Project Knowledge Management Failures in Construction - IT Enabled Communication Perspective}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1970}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1977}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This article discusses how the failures of construction projects could be prevented. The focus is on using IT tools in communication. The article is based on the findings of the PROLABproject. The project seeks to find solutions for how the information can effectively be used in project management, specially in construction projects, what kind of procedures help the management of the knowledge and how the obstacles for efficient ways of administrating the information can be removed. These obstacles can be either related to use of new technology or to organization culture. The paper discusses e-mail as a medium of communication with the media richness framework (Fulk \& Boyd 1991) based on the interviews done with the participants of construction projects. We found out that the emails were used in both rich way and not so rich way. Obstacles of rich use of IT communication were partly technical and partly psychological. Technology acceptance model (TAM) is used to study the actual use of emails in communication. Obstacles of the use of emails were mostly individual differences like the skills to use the system or external variables like they did not have proper software to open the attachments. Also people talked about information overload. Emails often push too much information. Keywords: IT tools, Communication, Knowledge management, Construction}, subject = {Hochschulbildung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Wudtke, author = {Wudtke, Idna}, title = {CONSTITUTIVE MODELING OF CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS WITH TEXTURE CHARACTERISTICS}, series = {Digital Proceedings, International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering : July 04 - 06 2012, Bauhaus-University Weimar}, booktitle = {Digital Proceedings, International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering : July 04 - 06 2012, Bauhaus-University Weimar}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and Lahmer, Tom and Werner, Frank}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2791}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-27910}, pages = {9}, abstract = {The analysis of the response of complex structural systems requires the description of the material constitutive relations by means of an appropriate material model. The level of abstraction of such model may strongly affect the quality of the prognosis of the whole structure. In context to this fact, it is necessary to describe the material in a convenient sense as exact but as simple as possible. All material phenomena of crystalline materials e.g. steel, affecting the behavior of the structure, rely on physical effects which are interacting over spatial scales from subatomic to macroscopic range. Nevertheless, if the material is microscopically heterogenic, it might be appropriate to use phenomenological models for the purpose of civil engineering. Although constantly applied, these models are insufficient for steel materials with microscopic characteristics such as texture, typically occurring in hot rolled steel members or heat affected zones of welded joints. Hence, texture is manifested in crystalline materials as a regular crystallographic structure and crystallite orientation, influencing macroscopic material properties. The analysis of structural response of material with texture (e.g. rolled steel or heat affected zone of a welded joint) obliges the extension of the phenomenological material description of macroscopic scale by means of microscopic information. This paper introduces an enrichment approach for material models based on a hierarchical multiscale methodology. This has been done by describing the grain texture on a mesoscopic scale and coupling it with macroscopic constitutive relations by means of homogenization. Due to a variety of available homogenization methods, the question of an assessment of coupling quality arises. The applicability of the method and the effect of the coupling method on the reliability of the response are presented on an example.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @article{Hanna1990, author = {Hanna, John}, title = {Zu den St{\"a}dtebautheorien von R. Unwin bis E. May : Anmerkungen zum geschichtlichen Hintergrund}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1067}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-10677}, year = {1990}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 27. bis 30. Juni 1989 in Weimar an der Hochschule f{\"u}r Architektur und Bauwesen zum Thema: ‚Produktivkraftentwicklung und Umweltgestaltung. Sozialer und wissenschaftlich-technischer Fortschritt in ihren Auswirkungen auf Architektur und industrielle Formgestaltung in unserer Zeit. Zum 100. Geburtstag von Hannes Meyer'}, subject = {St{\"a}dtebau}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Klenter2003, author = {Klenter, Wilfried}, title = {Die Entwicklung eines idealtypischen geriatrischen Zentrums unter soziologischen und architektonischen Aspekten}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.551}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20050314-5043}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Die vorliegende Dissertation zeigt am Beispiel der Entwicklung eines modernen geriatrischen Zentrums, dass Architektur einen eigenst{\"a}ndigen Beitrag dazu leisten kann, die Probleme des Alters in der heutigen Gesellschaft anzunehmen und zu bew{\"a}ltigen. Die Arbeit setzt zum einen an stadtplanerischen Defiziten der vergangenen Jahrzehnte an und verdeutlicht, wie ein bed{\"u}rfnisgerechtes, innerst{\"a}dtisches geriatrisches Zentrum dem Leitbild der „humanen Stadt" zu entsprechen vermag, um damit die Stadt wieder zu einem multifunktionalen Erlebnisraum f{\"u}r alle Bev{\"o}lkerungsgruppen werden zu lassen. Zum anderen greift sie die aktuelle gesundheitspolitische Debatte auf und weist nach, dass ein solches Zentrum als integrierte Verbundl{\"o}sung, die alle Versorgungsstrukturen unter einem Dach anbietet, ideal dazu geeignet ist, die Anforderungen unserer Zeit auf geriatrischem und pflegerischem Gebiet zu erf{\"u}llen. Die Anforderungen an eine derartige Einrichtung sind umfangreich und differenziert. Sie werden unter Heranziehung aktueller Forschungsergebnisse aus stadtsoziologischer, psychologischer, gerontologischer und sozial{\"o}kologischer Sicht hergeleitet und in praktische architektonische bzw. baukonstruktive Handlungsanweisungen umgesetzt. Als zentrale, {\"u}bergeordnete Anforderungen neben optimaler medizinischer und pflegerischer Betreuung werden herausgearbeitet: 1. Erh{\"o}hung der Lebenszufriedenheit der Bewohner 2. St{\"a}rkung der Autonomie und Selbstst{\"a}ndigkeit der {\"a}lteren Menschen 3. Befolgung des Grundsatzes >Pr{\"a}vention vor Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation vor Pflege< 4. F{\"o}rderung eines selbstbestimmten Lebens in vertrauter Umgebung bis ins hohe Alter 5. Gew{\"a}hrung von Geborgenheits- und Heimatgef{\"u}hlen 6. Gemeinwesenorientierung und enge Anbindung an die Strukturen des Quartiers 7. Erhaltung bzw. St{\"a}rkung der sozialen Integration der {\"a}lteren und kranken Menschen 8. F{\"o}rderung eines hohen Aktivit{\"a}tsniveaus und einer anspruchsvollen Freizeitgestaltung 9. Bereitstellung einer anregenden sowie sicheren, weil Orientierung gebenden Umgebung Das vorgestellte geriatrische Zentrum bildet die architektonische Entsprechung zum gesellschaftlichen Strukturwandel des Alters und zu den gesundheits- und pflegepolitischen Entwicklungen unserer Zeit und leistet damit einen eigenst{\"a}ndigen Beitrag, die gesundheitlichen und sozialen Probleme alter Menschen in unserer Gesellschaft zu lindern, in dem nutzerorientierte Geb{\"a}udestrukturen geschaffen werden, die einem integrativen Netzwerk aus Wohn-, Therapie- und Pflegeformen Raum geben. Damit steht das geriatrische Zentrum beispielhaft f{\"u}r eine Architektur, die stets von den Bed{\"u}rfnissen der Menschen ausgeht und mit baulichen L{\"o}sungen auf die sozialen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit reagiert.}, subject = {Altern / Pr{\"a}vention}, language = {de} } @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} } @phdthesis{OrtizAlvis, author = {Ortiz Alvis, Alfredo}, title = {Urban Agoraphobia: The pursuit of security within confined community ties. Urban-ethnographic analysis on gated housing developments of Guadalajara, Mexico.}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4723}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20221005-47234}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {436}, abstract = {The Gated Community (GC) phenomenon in Latin American cities has become an inherent element of their urban development, despite academical debate, their approach thrives within the housing market; not surprisingly, as some of the premises on which GCs are based, namely safety, control and supervision intersperse seamlessly with the insecure conditions of the contexts from which they arise. The current security crisis in Mexico, triggered in 2006 by the so-called war on drugs, has reached its peak with the highest insecurity rates in decades, representing a unique chance to study these interactions. Although the leading term of this research, Urban Agoraphobia, implies a causal dichotomy between the rise in the sense of fear amongst citizens and housing confinement as lineal consequence, I acknowledge that GCs represent a complex phenomenon, a hub of diverse factors and multidimensional processes held on four fundamental levels: global, social, individual and state-related. The focus of this dissertation is set on the individual plane and contributes, from the analysis of the GC's resident's perspective, experiences and perceptions, to a debate that has usually been limited to the scrutiny of other drivers, disregarding the role of dweller's underlying fears, motivations and concerns. Assuming that the current ruling security model in Mexico tends to empower its commodification rather than its collective quality, this research draws upon the use of a methodological triangulation, along conceptual and contextual analyses, to test the hypothesis that insecurity plays an increasingly major role, leading citizens into the belief that acquiring a household in a controlled and surveilled community represents a counterweight against the feared environment of the open city. The focus of the analysis lies on the internal hatch of community ties as potential palliative for the provision of a sense of security, aiming to transcend the unidimensional discourse of GCs as defined mainly by their defensive apparatus. Residents' perspectives acquired through ethnographical analyses may provide the chance to gain an essential view into a phenomenon that further consolidates without a critical study of its actual implications, not only for Mexican cities, but also for the Latin American and global contexts.}, subject = {Agoraphobie}, language = {en} } @article{SoebkeLueck, author = {S{\"o}bke, Heinrich and L{\"u}ck, Andrea}, title = {Framing Algorithm-Driven Development of Sets of Objectives Using Elementary Interactions}, series = {Applied System Innovation}, volume = {2022}, journal = {Applied System Innovation}, number = {Volume 5, issue 3, article 49}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/asi5030049}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220713-46624}, pages = {1 -- 20}, abstract = {Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is an established methodology to support the decision-making of multi-objective problems. For conducting an MCDA, in most cases, a set of objectives (SOO) is required, which consists of a hierarchical structure comprised of objectives, criteria, and indicators. The development of an SOO is usually based on moderated development processes requiring high organizational and cognitive effort from all stakeholders involved. This article proposes elementary interactions as a key paradigm of an algorithm-driven development process for an SOO that requires little moderation efforts. Elementary interactions are self-contained information requests that may be answered with little cognitive effort. The pairwise comparison of elements in the well-known analytical hierarchical process (AHP) is an example of an elementary interaction. Each elementary interaction in the development process presented contributes to the stepwise development of an SOO. Based on the hypothesis that an SOO may be developed exclusively using elementary interactions (EIs), a concept for a multi-user platform is proposed. Essential components of the platform are a Model Aggregator, an Elementary Interaction Stream Generator, a Participant Manager, and a Discussion Forum. While the latter component serves the professional exchange of the participants, the first three components are intended to be automatable by algorithms. The platform concept proposed has been evaluated partly in an explorative validation study demonstrating the general functionality of the algorithms outlined. In summary, the platform concept suggested demonstrates the potential to ease SOO development processes as the platform concept does not restrict the application domain; it is intended to work with little administration moderation efforts, and it supports the further development of an existing SOO in the event of changes in external conditions. The algorithm-driven development of SOOs proposed in this article may ease the development of MCDA applications and, thus, may have a positive effect on the spread of MCDA applications.}, subject = {Multikriteria-Entscheidung}, language = {en} } @article{SoebkeLueck, author = {S{\"o}bke, Heinrich and L{\"u}ck, Andrea}, title = {Framing Algorithm-Driven Development of Sets of Objectives Using Elementary Interactions}, series = {Applied System Innovation}, volume = {2022}, journal = {Applied System Innovation}, number = {Volume 5, issue 49, article 49}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/asi503004}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220524-46469}, pages = {1 -- 21}, abstract = {Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is an established methodology to support the decision-making of multi-objective problems. For conducting an MCDA, in most cases, a set of objectives (SOO) is required, which consists of a hierarchical structure comprised of objectives, criteria, and indicators. The development of an SOO is usually based on moderated development processes requiring high organizational and cognitive effort from all stakeholders involved. This article proposes elementary interactions as a key paradigm of an algorithm-driven development process for an SOO that requires little moderation efforts. Elementary interactions are self-contained information requests that may be answered with little cognitive effort. The pairwise comparison of elements in the well-known analytical hierarchical process (AHP) is an example of an elementary interaction. Each elementary interaction in the development process presented contributes to the stepwise development of an SOO. Based on the hypothesis that an SOO may be developed exclusively using elementary interactions (EIs), a concept for a multi-user platform is proposed. Essential components of the platform are a Model Aggregator, an Elementary Interaction Stream Generator, a Participant Manager, and a Discussion Forum. While the latter component serves the professional exchange of the participants, the first three components are intended to be automatable by algorithms. The platform concept proposed has been evaluated partly in an explorative validation study demonstrating the general functionality of the algorithms outlined. In summary, the platform concept suggested demonstrates the potential to ease SOO development processes as the platform concept does not restrict the application domain; it is intended to work with little administration moderation efforts, and it supports the further development of an existing SOO in the event of changes in external conditions. The algorithm-driven development of SOOs proposed in this article may ease the development of MCDA applications and, thus, may have a positive effect on the spread of MCDA applications.}, subject = {Operations Research}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Neupert, author = {Neupert, Max}, title = {Audiovisuelles Cut-Up}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4896}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20230123-48968}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {129}, abstract = {This research identifies and examines the aesthetic phenomenon of extremely fast cut audiovisual media works. The term 'audiovisual cut-up' is proposed. The literary form of cut-up is described and compared to the characteristics of the reviewed phenomenon. A wide range of audiovisual works across different contexts is analyzed; all of which are sharing the same formal criteria of extremely short edits, including the authors contributions to the field. The technological tools facilitating the novel aesthetic are often crafted by the artists themselves because ready made solutions did not preexist. Audiovisual cut-ups are classified according to their contexts and mediums. Some observations are made regarding how audio and video essentially differ in their character, what the smallest perceivable unit is, and which role latencies and anticipation play in the perception of audiovisual media. Three main theses are made: 1. Audiovisual cut-up has the power to amplify small, previously hidden details and may be used to distort and deride the source material. 2. Technological advances have led to the development of audiovisual cut-up. 3. The aesthetic possibilities of cut-ups have become an integral part in the spectrum of possible audio-visual techniques.}, subject = {Medienkunst}, language = {de} } @article{ShabaniSamadianfardSattarietal., author = {Shabani, Sevda and Samadianfard, Saeed and Sattari, Mohammad Taghi and Mosavi, Amir and Shamshirband, Shahaboddin and Kmet, Tibor and V{\´a}rkonyi-K{\´o}czy, Annam{\´a}ria R.}, title = {Modeling Pan Evaporation Using Gaussian Process Regression K-Nearest Neighbors Random Forest and Support Vector Machines; Comparative Analysis}, series = {Atmosphere}, volume = {2020}, journal = {Atmosphere}, number = {Volume 11, Issue 1, 66}, doi = {10.3390/atmos11010066}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20200110-40561}, pages = {17}, abstract = {Evaporation is a very important process; it is one of the most critical factors in agricultural, hydrological, and meteorological studies. Due to the interactions of multiple climatic factors, evaporation is considered as a complex and nonlinear phenomenon to model. Thus, machine learning methods have gained popularity in this realm. In the present study, four machine learning methods of Gaussian Process Regression (GPR), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Regression (SVR) were used to predict the pan evaporation (PE). Meteorological data including PE, temperature (T), relative humidity (RH), wind speed (W), and sunny hours (S) collected from 2011 through 2017. The accuracy of the studied methods was determined using the statistical indices of Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), correlation coefficient (R) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE). Furthermore, the Taylor charts utilized for evaluating the accuracy of the mentioned models. The results of this study showed that at Gonbad-e Kavus, Gorgan and Bandar Torkman stations, GPR with RMSE of 1.521 mm/day, 1.244 mm/day, and 1.254 mm/day, KNN with RMSE of 1.991 mm/day, 1.775 mm/day, and 1.577 mm/day, RF with RMSE of 1.614 mm/day, 1.337 mm/day, and 1.316 mm/day, and SVR with RMSE of 1.55 mm/day, 1.262 mm/day, and 1.275 mm/day had more appropriate performances in estimating PE values. It was found that GPR for Gonbad-e Kavus Station with input parameters of T, W and S and GPR for Gorgan and Bandar Torkmen stations with input parameters of T, RH, W and S had the most accurate predictions and were proposed for precise estimation of PE. The findings of the current study indicated that the PE values may be accurately estimated with few easily measured meteorological parameters.}, subject = {Maschinelles Lernen}, language = {en} } @misc{Damanik, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Damanik, Batta Septo Van Bahtiar}, title = {Aerodynamic Analysis of Slender Vertical Structure and Response Control with Tuned Mass Damper}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2471}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20151030-24714}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, abstract = {Analysis of vortex induced vibration has gained more interest in practical held of civil engineering. The phenomenon often occurs in long and slender vertical structure like high rise building, tower, chimney or bridge pylon, which resulting in unfavorable responses and might lead to the collapse of the structures. The phenomenon appears when frequency of vortex shedding produced in the wake area of body meet the natural frequency of the structure. Even though this phenomenon does not necessarily generate a divergent amplitude response, the structure still may fail due to fatigue damage. To reduce the effect of vortex induced vibration, engineers widely use passive vibration response control system. In this case, the thesis studies the effect of tuned mass damper. The objective of this thesis is to simulate the effect of tuned mass damper in reducing unfavorable responses due to vortex induced vibration and initiated by numerical model validation with respect to wind tunnel test report. The reference structure that being used inside the thesis is Stonecutter Bridge, Hongkong. A numerical solver for computational uid dynamics named VX ow which developed by Morgenthal [6] is utilized for wind and structure simulation. The comparison between numerical model and wind tunnel result shows 10\% maximum tip displacement diference in the model of full erection freestanding tower. The tuned mass damper (TMD) model itself built separately in finite element software SOFiSTiK, and the efective damping obtained from this model then applied inside input modal data of VX ow simulation. A single TMD with mass ratio of TMD 0.5\% to the mass of first bending frequency, the maximum tip displacement is measured to be average 67\% reduced. Considering construction limitation and robustness of TMD, the effects of multiple TMD inside a structure are also studied. An uncoupled procedure of applying aeroelastic loads obtained from VX ow inside finite element software SOFiSTiK is also done to observe the optimum distribution and optimum mass ratio of multiple tuned mass damper. The rest of the properties of TMD are calculated with Den Hartog's formula. The results are as follows: peak displacement in the case of multiple TMD that distributed with polynomial spacing achieve 7.8\% more reduction performance than the one that distributed with equal spacing. Optimum mass of tuned mass damper achieved with ratio 1.25\% mass of first bending frequency corresponds to across wind direction.}, subject = {Aerodynamic}, language = {en} } @periodical{OPUS4-4859, title = {Focus Mediocene}, volume = {2018}, number = {9.2018, Heft 1}, editor = {Engell, Lorenz and Siegert, Bernhard}, publisher = {Felix Meiner Verlag}, address = {Hamburg}, organization = {Internationales Kolleg f{\"u}r Kulturtechnikforschung und Medienphilosophie}, issn = {2366-0767}, doi = {10.28937/ZMK-9-1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20240507-48599}, pages = {181}, abstract = {This issue, following an international conference held at the IKKM in September 2017, is devoted to what may very well be the broadest media-related topic possible, even if it is accessible only through exemplary and experimental approaches: Under the title of the »Mediocene«, it presents contributions which discuss the operations and functions that intertwine media and Planet Earth. The specific relation of media and Planet Earth likely found its most striking and iconic formula in the images of the earth from outer space in 1968/69, showing the earth—according to contemporaneous descriptions—in its brilliance and splendor as the »Blue Marble«, but also in its fragility and desperate loneliness against the black backdrop of the cosmic void. Not only the creation but also the incredible distribution of this image across the globe was already at the time clearly recognized as a media eff ect. In light of space fl ight and television technology, which had expanded the reach of observation, communication, and measurement beyond both the surface of the Earth and its atmosphere, it also became clearly evident that the Planet had been a product of the early telescope by the use of which Galileo found the visual proof for the Copernican world model. Nevertheless, the »Blue Marble« image of the planet conceives of Earth not only as a celestial body, but also as a global, ecological, and economic system. Satellite and spacecraft technology and imaging continue to move beyond Earth's orbit even as they enable precise, small-scale procedures of navigation and observation on the surface of the planet itself. These instruments of satellite navigation aff ect practices like agriculture, urban planning, and political decision-making. Most recently, three-dimensional images featuring the planet's surface (generated from space by Synthetic Aperture Radar) or pictures from space probes have been cir-culating on the Web, altering politico-geographical practices and popular and scientifi c knowledge of the cosmos. Today, media not only participate in the shaping of the planet, but also take place on a planetary scale. Communication systems have been installed that operate all over the globe.}, subject = {Medienwissenschaft}, language = {en} } @article{FrommholzHaiderMPotthastetal., author = {Frommholz, Ingo and Haider M., al-Khateeb and Potthast, Martin and Ghasem, Zinnar and Shukla, Mitul and Short, Emma}, title = {On Textual Analysis and Machine Learning for Cyberstalking Detection}, series = {Datenbank Spektrum}, journal = {Datenbank Spektrum}, doi = {10.1007/s13222-016-0221-x}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170418-31352}, pages = {127 -- 135}, abstract = {Cyber security has become a major concern for users and businesses alike. Cyberstalking and harassment have been identified as a growing anti-social problem. Besides detecting cyberstalking and harassment, there is the need to gather digital evidence, often by the victim. To this end, we provide an overview of and discuss relevant technological means, in particular coming from text analytics as well as machine learning, that are capable to address the above challenges. We present a framework for the detection of text-based cyberstalking and the role and challenges of some core techniques such as author identification, text classification and personalisation. We then discuss PAN, a network and evaluation initiative that focusses on digital text forensics, in particular author identification.}, subject = {Text Mining}, language = {en} } @article{KrausCrişanWittor, author = {Kraus, Matthias and Cri{\c{s}}an, Nicolae-Andrei and Wittor, Bj{\"o}rn}, title = {Stability Study of Cantilever-Beams - Numerical Analysis and Analytical Calculation (LTB)}, series = {ce/papers}, volume = {2021}, journal = {ce/papers}, number = {Volume 4, issue 2-4}, publisher = {Ernst \& Sohn, a Wiley brand}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.1002/cepa.1539}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220112-45637}, pages = {2199 -- 2206}, abstract = {According to Eurocode, the computation of bending strength for steel cantilever beams is a straightforward process. The approach is based on an Ayrton-Perry formula adaptation of buckling curves for steel members in compression, which involves the computation of an elastic critical buckling load for considering the instability. NCCI documents offer a simplified formula to determine the critical bending moment for cantilevers beams with symmetric cross-section. Besides the NCCI recommendations, other approaches, e.g. research literature or Finite-Element-Analysis, may be employed to determine critical buckling loads. However, in certain cases they render different results. Present paper summarizes and compares the abovementioned analytical and numerical approaches for determining critical loads and it exemplarily analyses corresponding cantilever beam capacities using numerical approaches based on plastic zones theory (GMNIA).}, subject = {Tr{\"a}ger}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ReinhardtGarrettAkinci2004, author = {Reinhardt, Jan and Garrett, James H. and Akinci, Burcu}, title = {SiDaCoS: Product and Process Models on Construction Sites}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.115}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1156}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Site superintendents performing project management tasks on construction sites need to access project documents and need to collect information that they observe while inspecting the site. Often, information that is observed on a construction site needs to be integrated into electronic documents or project control systems. In the future, we expect integrated product and process models to be the medium for storing and handling construction project management information. Even though mobile computing devices today are already capable of storing and handling such integrated product and process data models, the user interaction with such large and complex models is difficult and not adequately addressed in the existing research. In this paper, we introduce a system that supports project management tasks on construction sites effectively and efficiently by making integrated product and process models accessible. In order to effectively and efficiently enter or access information, site superintendents need visual representations of the project data that are flexible with respect to the level of detail, the decomposition structure, and the type of visual representation. Based on this understanding of the information and data collection needs, we developed the navigational model framework and the application Site Data Collection System (SiDaCoS), which implements that framework. The navigational model framework allows site superintendents to create customized representations of information contained in a product and process model that correspond to their data access and data collection needs on site.}, subject = {Mobile Computing}, 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{KangLhoKim2004, author = {Kang, Julian and Lho, Byeong-Cheol and Kim, Jeong-Hoon}, title = {XML-based Vector Graphics: Application for Web-based Design Automation}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.187}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1872}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Most retaining walls and box culverts built for arterial road construction are simple, and the design process of these structures is often repetitive and labor-intensive because they are so similar in structural configuration. Although some integrated design automation systems developed for retaining walls and box culverts have expedited the design process of these structures, the process of collecting and distributing the resultant engineering documents has not been fully integrated with the computer applications. We have been developing a Web-based design automation system to manage the resultant documents as well as to speed up the repetitive design process. Manipulation of engineering drawings in the Web page is one of the critical functions needed for Web-based design automation. eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and XML-based vector graphics are expected to facilitate the representation of engineering drawings in the Web page. In this paper, we present how we used XML and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) to compose engineering drawings and represent them in the Web page. XML Data Island we designed to define drawing components turned out effective in manipulating the engineering drawings in the Web page.}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WasserfuhrScherer1997, author = {Wasserfuhr, R. and Scherer, Raimar J.}, title = {Information Management in the Concurrent Design Process}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.445}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4456}, year = {1997}, abstract = {Former achievements for integrated information management have concentrated on interoperability of applications like e.g. CAD, structural analysis or facility management, based on product models introducing additional application independent model layers (core models). In the last years it has become clear, that besides interoperability of autonomous applications, the concurrent processes of model instantiation and evolution have to be modeled, including the relationship to available project resources, persons, legal requirements and communication infrastructure. This paper discusses some basic concepts for an emerging methodology relating the fields of product modeling, project management and workflow systems by elaborating the concept of a process model, which gives a decomposition of the project goals into executable activities. Integrated information management systems should be related to process models to detect pending activities, deadlocks and alternatives of execution. According to the heterogeneous nature of project communication processes, a method for dynamic classification of ad-hoc activities is suggested, that complements predefined highlevel process definitions. In a brief outline of the system architecture, we show how sophisticated information management systems can be broadly made available by using conventional Internet technologies.}, subject = {Informationsmanagement}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Hartmann, author = {Hartmann, Veronika}, title = {Methoden zur Quantifizierung und Optimierung der Robustheit von Bauablaufpl{\"a}nen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4579}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220204-45798}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, abstract = {Bauablaufpl{\"a}nen kommt bei der Realisierung von Bauprojekten eine zentrale Rolle zu. Sie dienen der Koordination von Schnittstellen und bilden f{\"u}r die am Projekt Beteiligten die Grundlage f{\"u}r ihre individuelle Planung. Eine verl{\"a}ssliche Terminplanung ist daher von großer Bedeutung, tats{\"a}chlich sind aber gerade Bauablaufpl{\"a}ne f{\"u}r ihre Unzuverl{\"a}ssigkeit bekannt. Aufgrund der langen Vorlaufzeiten bei der Planung von Bauprojekten sind zum Zeitpunkt der Planung viele Informationen nur als Sch{\"a}tzwerte bekannt. Auf der Grundlage dieser gesch{\"a}tzten und damit mit Unsicherheiten behafteten Daten werden im Bauwesen deterministische Terminpl{\"a}ne erstellt. Kommt es w{\"a}hrend der Realisierung zu Diskrepanzen zwischen Sch{\"a}tzungen und Realit{\"a}t, erfordert dies die Anpassung der Pl{\"a}ne. Aufgrund zahlreicher Abh{\"a}ngigkeiten zwischen den geplanten Aktivit{\"a}ten k{\"o}nnen einzelne Plan{\"a}nderungen vielf{\"a}ltige weitere {\"A}nderungen und Anpassungen nach sich ziehen und damit einen reibungslosen Projektablauf gef{\"a}hrden. In dieser Arbeit wird ein Vorgehen entwickelt, welches Bauablaufpl{\"a}ne erzeugt, die im Rahmen der durch das Projekt definierten Abh{\"a}ngigkeiten und Randbedingungen in der Lage sind, {\"A}nderungen m{\"o}glichst gut zu absorbieren. Solche Pl{\"a}ne, die bei auftretenden {\"A}nderungen vergleichsweise geringe Anpassungen des Terminplans erfordern, werden hier als robust bezeichnet. Ausgehend von Verfahren der Projektplanung und Methoden zur Ber{\"u}cksichtigung von Unsicherheiten werden deterministische Terminpl{\"a}ne bez{\"u}glich ihres Verhaltens bei eintretenden {\"A}nderungen betrachtet. Hierf{\"u}r werden zun{\"a}chst m{\"o}gliche Unsicherheiten als Ursachen f{\"u}r {\"A}nderungen benannt und mathematisch abgebildet. Damit kann das Verhalten von Abl{\"a}ufen f{\"u}r m{\"o}gliche {\"A}nderungen betrachtet werden, indem die durch {\"A}nderungen erzwungenen angepassten Terminpl{\"a}ne simuliert werden. F{\"u}r diese Monte-Carlo-Simulationen der angepassten Terminpl{\"a}ne wird sichergestellt, dass die angepassten Terminpl{\"a}ne logische Weiterentwicklungen des deterministischen Terminplans darstellen. Auf der Grundlage dieser Untersuchungen wird ein stochastisches Maß zur Quantifizierung der Robustheit erarbeitet, welches die F{\"a}higkeit eines Planes, {\"A}nderungen zu absorbieren, beschreibt. Damit ist es m{\"o}glich, Terminpl{\"a}ne bez{\"u}glich ihrer Robustheit zu vergleichen. Das entwickelte Verfahren zur Quantifizierung der Robustheit wird in einem Optimierungsverfahren auf Basis Genetischer Algorithmen angewendet, um gezielt robuste Terminpl{\"a}ne zu erzeugen. An Beispielen werden die Methoden demonstriert und ihre Wirksamkeit nachgewiesen.}, subject = {Bauablaufplanung}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Zabel, author = {Zabel, Volkmar}, title = {Operational modal analysis - Theory and aspects of application in civil engineering}, editor = {K{\"o}nke, Carsten and Lahmer, Tom and Rabczuk, Timon}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4006}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20191030-40061}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {263}, abstract = {In recent years the demand on dynamic analyses of existing structures in civil engineering has remarkably increased. These analyses are mainly based on numerical models. Accordingly, the generated results depend on the quality of the used models. Therefore it is very important that the models describe the considered systems such that the behaviour of the physical structure is realistically represented. As any model is based on assumptions, there is always a certain degree of uncertainty present in the results of a simulation based on the respective numerical model. To minimise these uncertainties in the prediction of the response of a structure to a certain loading, it has become common practice to update or calibrate the parameters of a numerical model based on observations of the structural behaviour of the respective existing system. The determination of the behaviour of an existing structure requires experimental investigations. If the numerical analyses concern the dynamic response of a structure it is sensible to direct the experimental investigations towards the identification of the dynamic structural behaviour which is determined by the modal parameters of the system. In consequence, several methods for the experimental identification of modal parameters have been developed since the 1980ies. Due to various technical restraints in civil engineering which limit the possibilities to excitate a structure with economically reasonable effort, several methods have been developed that allow a modal identification form tests with an ambient excitation. The approach of identifying modal parameters only from measurements of the structural response without precise knowledge of the excitation is known as output-only or operational modal analysis. Since operational modal analysis (OMA) can be considered as a link between numerical modelling and simulation on the one hand and the dynamic behaviour of an existing structure on the other hand, the respective algorithms connect both the concepts of structural dynamics and mathematical tools applied within the processing of experimental data. Accordingly, the related theoretical topics are revised after an introduction into the topic. Several OMA methods have been developed over the last decades. The most established algorithms are presented here and their application is illustrated by means of both a small numerical and an experimental example. Since experimentally obtained results always underly manifold influences, an appropriate postprocessing of the results is necessary for a respective quality assessment. This quality assessment does not only require respective indicators but should also include the quantification of uncertainties. One special feature in modal testing is that it is common to instrument the structure in different sensor setups to improve the spacial resolution of identified mode shapes. The modal information identified from tests in several setups needs to be merged a posteriori. Algorithms to cope with this problem are also presented. Due to the fact that the amount of data generated in modal tests can become very large, manual processing can become extremely expensive or even impossible, for example in the case of a long-term continuous structural monitoring. In these situations an automated analysis and postprocessing are essential. Descriptions of respective methodologies are therefore also included in this work. Every structural system in civil engineering is unique and so also every identification of modal parameters has its specific challenges. Some aspects that can be faced in practical applications of operational modal analysis are presented and discussed in a chapter that is dedicated specific problems that an analyst may have to overcome. Case studies of systems with very close modes, with limited accessibility as well as the application of different OMA methods are described and discussed. In this context the focus is put on several types of uncertainty that may occur in the multiple stages of an operational modal analysis. In literature only very specific uncertainties at certain stages of the analysis are addressed. Here, the topic of uncertainties has been considered in a broader sense and approaches for treating respective problems are suggested. Eventually, it is concluded that the methodologies of operatinal modal analysis and related technical solutions have been well-engineered already. However, as in any discipline that includes experiments, a certain degree of uncertainty always remains in the results. From these conclusions has been derived a demand for further research and development that should be directed towards the minimisation of these uncertainties and to a respective optimisation of the steps and corresponding parameters included in an operational modal analysis.}, subject = {Modalanalyse}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Ubysz, author = {Ubysz, Andrzej}, title = {MATHEMATICAL DESCRIPTION OF SELF-EXCITED VIBRATIONS IN SILO WALLS}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3029}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-30294}, pages = {7}, abstract = {The paper contains a description of dynamic effects in the silo wall during the outflow of a stored material. The work allows for determining the danger of construction damage due to resonant vibrations and is of practical importance by determining the influence of cyclic pressures and vibro-creeping during prolonged use of a silo. The paper was devised as a result of tests on silo walls in semi-technical scale. The model is generally applicable and allows for identification of parameters in real- size silos as well.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RenShiXu2004, author = {Ren, Aizhu and Shi, Jianyong and Xu, Yun}, title = {Modeling of Buildings and Roads for Urban Applications based on 2D Digital Maps}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.179}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1791}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Three-dimensional models of urban objects play an important role in the urban applications such as urban planning, environmental concerning, or urban disaster mitigations. While the modeling of urban objects is time consuming and storage costing. This paper presents solutions for this. Buildings with regular shapes and plane roofs are constructed into computer models by identifying of graphic elements from the digital maps of urban area to get building base plane and building heights. Buildings with irregular shapes and non-plane roofs are constructed into computer models by employment of a specific system developed by the authors. Road objects and topologies are constructed into computer models by employment of specific algorithms. The solutions presented in this paper has been used in the development of urban disaster mitigation system for Shantou, China.}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Easterling, author = {Easterling, Keller}, title = {EXTRA-STATECRAFT}, editor = {Faschingeder, Kristian and Jormakka, Kari and Korrek, Norbert and Pfeifer, Olaf and Zimmermann, Gerd}, publisher = {Verlag der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t}, address = {Weimar}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, isbn = {978-3-86068-417-7}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3048}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170329-30482}, pages = {14}, abstract = {Keller Easterling is an architect, urbanist, and writer. Her latest book, Enduring Innocence: Global Architecture and Its Political Masquerades (MIT, 2005), researches familiar spatial products that have landed in difficult or hyperbolic political situations around the world. Her previous book, Organization Space: Landscapes, Highways and Houses in America, applies network theory to a discussion of American infrastructure and development formats. A forthcoming book, Extrastatecraft, researches global infrastructure as a medium of polity. Ms. Easterling is also the author of Call It Home, a laser disc history of suburbia, and American Town Plans. She has recently completed two research installations on the Web: "Wildcards: A Game of Orgman" and "Highline: Plotting NYC." Her work has been widely published in journals such as Grey Room, Volume, Cabinet, Assemblage, Log, Praxis, Harvard Design Magazine, Perspecta, Metalocus, and ANY. Her work is also included as chapters in numerous publications. She has lectured widely in the United States as well as internationally. Ms. Easterling's work has been exhibited at the Queens Museum, the Architectural League, the Municipal Arts Society, and the Wexner Center. Easterling is a professor at Yale's School of Architecture.}, subject = {Architekturtheorie}, language = {en} } @article{ShihLee2004, author = {Shih, Naai-Jung and Lee, Wen-Pang}, title = {Particle Simulation and Evaluation of Personal Exposure to Contaminant Sources in an Elevation Space}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.237}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2376}, year = {2004}, abstract = {An elevator, which figures a small volume, is normally used by everyone for a short period of time and equipped with simple ventilation system..Any contaminant released within it may cause serious problem. This research adapt a fire and smoke simulation software (FDS) into non-fire indoor airflow scario. Differently from previous research, particles are chosen as a risk evalution unit. A personal and multi-personal exposure model is proposed. The model takes the influence of the human thermal boundary, coughing, inhalation, exhalation, standing position, and the fan factor into account. The model is easy-to-use and suitable for the design of elevator system in practice.}, subject = {Produktmodell}, language = {en} } @article{Jormakka2003, author = {Jormakka, Kari}, title = {Hannah and her sisters}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1241}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20080228-13087}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 24. bis 27. April 2003 in Weimar an der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t zum Thema: ‚MediumArchitektur - Zur Krise der Vermittlung'}, subject = {Arendt}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrackxDeSchepperLunaElizararrasetal., author = {Brackx, Fred and De Schepper, Hennie and Luna-Elizararras, Maria Elena and Shapiro, Michael}, title = {INTEGRAL REPRESENTATIONS IN HERMITEAN CLIFFORD ANALYSIS}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2832}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-28326}, pages = {13}, abstract = {Euclidean Clifford analysis is a higher dimensional function theory offering a refinement of classical harmonic analysis. The theory is centered around the concept of monogenic functions, i.e. null solutions of a first order vector valued rotation invariant differential operator called the Dirac operator, which factorizes the Laplacian. More recently, Hermitean Clifford analysis has emerged as a new and successful branch of Clifford analysis, offering yet a refinement of the Euclidean case; it focusses on the simultaneous null solutions, called Hermitean (or h-) monogenic functions, of two Hermitean Dirac operators which are invariant under the action of the unitary group. In Euclidean Clifford analysis, the Clifford-Cauchy integral formula has proven to be a corner stone of the function theory, as is the case for the traditional Cauchy formula for holomorphic functions in the complex plane. Previously, a Hermitean Clifford-Cauchy integral formula has been established by means of a matrix approach. This formula reduces to the traditional Martinelli-Bochner formula for holomorphic functions of several complex variables when taking functions with values in an appropriate part of complex spinor space. This means that the theory of Hermitean monogenic functions should encompass also other results of several variable complex analysis as special cases. At present we will elaborate further on the obtained results and refine them, considering fundamental solutions, Borel-Pompeiu representations and the Teoderescu inversion, each of them being developed at different levels, including the global level, handling vector variables, vector differential operators and the Clifford geometric product as well as the blade level were variables and differential operators act by means of the dot and wedge products. A rich world of results reveals itself, indeed including well-known formulae from the theory of several complex variables.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @unpublished{MosaviTorabiHashemietal., author = {Mosavi, Amir and Torabi, Mehrnoosh and Hashemi, Sattar and Saybani, Mahmoud Reza and Shamshirband, Shahaboddin}, title = {A Hybrid Clustering and Classification Technique for Forecasting Short-Term Energy Consumption}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3755}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180907-37550}, abstract = {Electrical energy distributor companies in Iran have to announce their energy demand at least three 3-day ahead of the market opening. Therefore, an accurate load estimation is highly crucial. This research invoked methodology based on CRISP data mining and used SVM, ANN, and CBA-ANN-SVM (a novel hybrid model of clustering with both widely used ANN and SVM) to predict short-term electrical energy demand of Bandarabbas. In previous studies, researchers introduced few effective parameters with no reasonable error about Bandarabbas power consumption. In this research we tried to recognize all efficient parameters and with the use of CBA-ANN-SVM model, the rate of error has been minimized. After consulting with experts in the field of power consumption and plotting daily power consumption for each week, this research showed that official holidays and weekends have impact on the power consumption. When the weather gets warmer, the consumption of electrical energy increases due to turning on electrical air conditioner. Also, con-sumption patterns in warm and cold months are different. Analyzing power consumption of the same month for different years had shown high similarity in power consumption patterns. Factors with high impact on power consumption were identified and statistical methods were utilized to prove their impacts. Using SVM, ANN and CBA-ANN-SVM, the model was built. Sine the proposed method (CBA-ANN-SVM) has low MAPE 5 1.474 (4 clusters) and MAPE 5 1.297 (3 clusters) in comparison with SVM (MAPE 5 2.015) and ANN (MAPE 5 1.790), this model was selected as the final model. The final model has the benefits from both models and the benefits of clustering. Clustering algorithm with discovering data structure, divides data into several clusters based on similarities and differences between them. Because data inside each cluster are more similar than entire data, modeling in each cluster will present better results. For future research, we suggest using fuzzy methods and genetic algorithm or a hybrid of both to forecast each cluster. It is also possible to use fuzzy methods or genetic algorithms or a hybrid of both without using clustering. It is issued that such models will produce better and more accurate results. This paper presents a hybrid approach to predict the electric energy usage of weather-sensitive loads. The presented methodutilizes the clustering paradigm along with ANN and SVMapproaches for accurate short-term prediction of electric energyusage, using weather data. Since the methodology beinginvoked in this research is based on CRISP data mining, datapreparation has received a gr eat deal of attention in thisresear ch. Once data pre-processing was done, the underlyingpattern of electric energy consumption was extracted by themeans of machine learning methods to precisely forecast short-term energy consumption. The proposed approach (CBA-ANN-SVM) was applied to real load data and resulting higher accu-racy comparing to the existing models. 2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 2018 https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.12934}, subject = {Data Mining}, language = {en} } @article{Gleiter2008, author = {Gleiter, J{\"o}rg H.}, title = {The reality of the imaginary : architectural and the digital image}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1301}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20080729-13731}, year = {2008}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 19. bis 22. April 2007 in Weimar an der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t zum Thema: ‚Die Realit{\"a}t des Imagin{\"a}ren. Architektur und das digitale Bild'}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @article{Zarzycki2008, author = {Zarzycki, Andrzej}, title = {Formal Mutations}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1327}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20080814-14016}, year = {2008}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 19. bis 22. April 2007 in Weimar an der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t zum Thema: ‚Die Realit{\"a}t des Imagin{\"a}ren. Architektur und das digitale Bild'}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SariyildizSchwenck1997, author = {Sariyildiz, Sevil and Schwenck, M.}, title = {An Integrated Software Environment for the Architectural Design Process}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.444}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4447}, year = {1997}, abstract = {The general motivation of this research is to develop software to support the handling of the increased complexity of architectural design. In this paper we describe a system providing general support during the whole process. Instead of only developing design tools we are also addressing the problem of the operating environment of these tools. We conclude that design tools have to be integrated in an open, modular, distributed, user friendly and efficient environment. Two major fields have to be addressed - the development of design tools and the realisation of an integrated system as their operation environment. We will briefly focus on the latter by discussing known technologies in the field of information technology and other design disciplines that can be used to realise such an environment. Regarding the first subject we have to state the need of a detailed tool specification. As a solution we suggest a strategy where the tool functions are specified on the basis of a transformation, where a hierarchical process model is mapped into specifications of different design tools realising appropriate support for all sub-processes of architectural design. Using this strategy the main steps to develop such a support system are: implementation of a framework as basis for the integrated design system decision whether the tool specification are already implemented in available tools in this case these tools can be integrated using known methods for tool coupling otherwise new design tools have to be developed according to the framework}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Abramian1997, author = {Abramian, A. K.}, title = {Superelliptic Shells as new constructive Forms}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.434}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4347}, year = {1997}, abstract = {In the superelliptic shell joined to a circular cylinder bending stresses are absent when it is subjected to uniform pressure.Some geometrical characteristics have been found. Expressions for determining stresses in the shell crest(in the singular point of plane type) are suggested. The problem of a theoretical critical buckling load of an elongated shell supported by frames is studied. A critical buckling load for two shells with different specifications was found experimentally.}, subject = {Schale}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Vasilkov2003, author = {Vasilkov, Dmitry M.}, title = {Surface design based upon a combined mesh}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.367}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-3671}, year = {2003}, abstract = {The subject of this talk is the problem of surface design based upon a mesh that may contain both triangular and quadrangular domains. We investigate the cases when such a combined mesh occurs more preferable for bivariate data interpolation than a pure triangulation. First we describe a modification of the well-known flipping algorithm that constructs a locally optimal combined mesh with a predefined quality criterion. Then we introduce two quality measures for triangular and quadrangular domains and present the results of a computational experiment that compares integral interpolation errors and errors in gradients caused by the piecewise surface models produced by the flipping algorithm with the introduced quality measures. The experiment shows that triangular meshes with the Delaunay quality measure provide better interpolation accuracy only if the interpolated function is strictly convex, as well as a saddle-shaped function is better interpolated by bilinear patches within a combined mesh. For a randomly shaped function combined meshes demonstrate smaller error values and better stability in compare with pure triangulations. At the end we consider other resources for mesh improvement, such as excluding >bad< points from the input set for the mesh generating procedure. Because the function values at these points should not be lost, some linear or bilinear patches are replaced by nonlinear patches that pass through the excluded points.}, subject = {Oberfl{\"a}che}, language = {en} } @article{Vaarmann1997, author = {Vaarmann, Otu}, title = {A class of rapidly convergent interative Methods for Problems in mathematical Modelling}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.522}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-5223}, year = {1997}, abstract = {Methods with the convergence order p 2 (Newton`s, tangent hyperbolas, tangent parabolas etc.) and their approximate variants are studied. Conditions are presented under which the approximate variants preserve their convergence rate intrinsic to these methods and some computational aspects (possibilities to organize parallel computation, globalization of a method, the solution of the linear equations versus the matrix inversion at every iteration etc.) are discussed. Polyalgorithmic computational schemes (hybrid methods) combining the best features of various methods are developed and possibilities of their application to numerical solution of two-point boundary-value problem in ordinary differential equations and decomposition-coordination problem in convex programming are analyzed.}, subject = {Mathematisches Modell}, language = {en} } @article{MinchTrochanowski1997, author = {Minch, M. J. and Trochanowski, A.}, title = {The numerical Modelling and Analysis of RC cracked Structures}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.527}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-5278}, year = {1997}, abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to review model for finite element techniques for non-linear crack analysis of reinforced concrete beams and slabs. The non-linear behaviour of concrete and steel were described. Some calculations of >self-stress< for concrete and reinforced concrete beam was made. Current computational aspects are discussed. Several remarks for future studies are also given. The numerical model of the concrete and reinforced concrete was described. The paper shows the results of calculations on a reinforced concrete plane stress panel with cracks. The non-linear, numerical model of calculations of reinforced concrete was assumed. Using finite elements method some calculations were made. The results of calculations like displacements, stresses and cracking are shown on diagrams. They were compared with experimental results and other finding. Some conclusions about the described model and results of calculation are shown.}, subject = {Tragwerk}, language = {en} } @article{HarirchianLahmerBuddhirajuetal., author = {Harirchian, Ehsan and Lahmer, Tom and Buddhiraju, Sreekanth and Mohammad, Kifaytullah and Mosavi, Amir}, title = {Earthquake Safety Assessment of Buildings through Rapid Visual Screening}, series = {Buildings}, volume = {2020}, journal = {Buildings}, number = {Volume 10, Issue 3}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/buildings10030051}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20200331-41153}, pages = {15}, abstract = {Earthquake is among the most devastating natural disasters causing severe economical, environmental, and social destruction. Earthquake safety assessment and building hazard monitoring can highly contribute to urban sustainability through identification and insight into optimum materials and structures. While the vulnerability of structures mainly depends on the structural resistance, the safety assessment of buildings can be highly challenging. In this paper, we consider the Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) method, which is a qualitative procedure for estimating structural scores for buildings suitable for medium- to high-seismic cases. This paper presents an overview of the common RVS methods, i.e., FEMA P-154, IITK-GGSDMA, and EMPI. To examine the accuracy and validation, a practical comparison is performed between their assessment and observed damage of reinforced concrete buildings from a street survey in the Bing{\"o}l region, Turkey, after the 1 May 2003 earthquake. The results demonstrate that the application of RVS methods for preliminary damage estimation is a vital tool. Furthermore, the comparative analysis showed that FEMA P-154 creates an assessment that overestimates damage states and is not economically viable, while EMPI and IITK-GGSDMA provide more accurate and practical estimation, respectively.}, subject = {Maschinelles Lernen}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{OPUS4-2374, title = {Urban Design for Mussolini, Stalin, Salazar, Hitler and Franco During the Interwar Period}, editor = {Bauhaus-Institut f{\"u}r Geschichte und Theorie der Architektur und Planung,}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2374}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20150323-23746}, abstract = {Urban design played a central role for the European dictatorships during the 20th century, it served to legitimate the regime, to produce agreement, to demonstrate power, efficiency and speed, it communicated the social, as well as design projects, of the dictatorial regimes domestically and internationally, it tied old experts, as well as new, to the regime. Dictatorial urban design also played an important role after the fall of the dictatorships: It became the object of structural and verbal handling strategies: of demolition, of transformation, of reconstruction, of forgetting, of suppressing, of re-interpretation and of glorification. The topic area is, therefore, both historical and relevant to the present day. The discussion of the topic area is, like it or not, always embedded in the present state of societal engagement with dictatorships. In order to even be able to discuss all of these aspects, different conceptual decisions are necessary. In retrospect, these may seem to many as self-evident, although they are anything but. Our thesis is that there are three methodological imperatives, especially, which allow an expanded approach to the topic area "urban design and dictatorship". First and above all, the tunnel view, focused on individual dictatorships and neglecting the international dimension, must be overcome. Second, the differences in urban design over the course of a dictatorship, through an appropriate periodisation, should be emphasised. Third, we must strive for an open, flexible, but complex concept of urban design. The main focus lies on the urban design of the most influential dictatorships of the first half of the 20th century: Soviet Union, Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, including the urban design of the autarky periods in Portugal and Spain. After all, urban design is not just a product of specific historic circumstances. It is a form that continues to have long-term effects, which demonstrates its usefulness and adaptability throughout this process. The urban design products undoubtedly still recall the dictatorial rule under which they were created. However, they are more than a memory space. They are also a living space of the present. They can and should be discussed with respect to their spatial and functional utility for today and tomorrow. Such a perspective is a given for the citizens of a city, but also for city marketing, having marvellous consequences. Only when we do not exclude this dimension a priori, even in academic discussions, can we do justice to the products of dictatorships. And finally, the view of the urban design of dictatorships can and must contribute to the questioning of simplified and naive conceptions of dictatorships. With urban design in mind, we can observe how dictatorships work and how they were able to prevail. In Europe, these questions are of the highest actuality.}, subject = {Urbanit{\"a}t}, language = {en} } @article{Colomina2003, author = {Colomina, Beatriz}, title = {Skinless architecture}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1254}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20080304-13222}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Wissenschaftliches Kolloquium vom 24. bis 27. April 2003 in Weimar an der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t zum Thema: ‚MediumArchitektur - Zur Krise der Vermittlung'}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MahdaviMathewHartkopf1997, author = {Mahdavi, A. and Mathew, P. and Hartkopf, V.}, title = {Real-time Coupling of Multi-Domain Representational and Analytical Building Object Models via Homology-based Mapping}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.446}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-4461}, year = {1997}, abstract = {Ideally, multiple computational building evaluation routines (particularly simulation tools) should be coupled in real-time to the representational design model to provide timely performance feed-back to the system user. In this paper we demonstrate how this can be achieved effectively and conveniently via homology-based mapping. We consider two models as homologous if they entail isomorphic topological information. If the general design representation (i.e., a shared object model) is generated in a manner so as to include both the topological building information and pointers to the semantic information base, it can be used to directly derive the domain representations (>enriched< object models with detailed configurational information and filtered semantic data) needed for evaluation purposes. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate a computational design environment that dynamically links an object-oriented space-based design model, with structurally homologous object models of various simulation routines.}, subject = {Geb{\"a}ude}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Ifesanya, author = {Ifesanya, Kunle}, title = {The Role of Government Agencies in Urban Housing Delivery in Lagos}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1761}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20121115-17619}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {386}, abstract = {There is a continuous exacerbation of environmental problems in big cities of today's world, thereby, diminishing the quality of life in them. Of particular concern is the fact that today's megacities are evolving in the developing world without corresponding growth in the economy, infrastructure and other human development indices. As urban population continues to grow in these cities of the Global South, governing institutions are usually unable to keep pace with their social responsibilities, thus, making the issue of urban governance very critical. This is because effective and efficient urban governance is highly essential for the creation, strengthening and sustenance of governing institutions. Lagos, a mega-city of over 15.45 million people and the most populous metropolitan area on the African continent epitomizes the fundamental grave characteristics of the emerging megacities of the Global South, thereby, constituting an apt choice in understanding the emerging megacities of the next generation. Two out of every three Lagos residents live in slums and de-humanizing physical and social conditions. Many of them sleep, work, eat and cook under highway bridges, at the mercy of weather elements. This research, therefore, evaluated urban governance through housing administration in Africa's largest megacity. It examines the extent of housing problems in the city, the causal factors and the culpability of government agencies statutorily responsible for the provision, control and management of housing development in Lagos - the tenth largest city in the world. A representative geographic part of the city which manifests classic characteristics of slum life, listed by Mike Davis as the largest slum in Africa and the 6th largest in the world - Ajegunle - was adopted for case study. The research design combined rigorous literature search (desk research) with quantitative and, especially, qualitative approaches to data collection. The qualitative approach was more intensely adopted because government officials often respond to enquiries with 'official answers and data' which may not be reliable and the study had to rely on keen observation of physical traces, social interaction and personal investigation. The cross-sectional research method was adopted. Information was solicited from house-owners, building industry professionals, sociologists and officials of relevant government agencies, through research tools like questionnaires, interviews, focused group discussions and personal observations. The analysis and discussion of these field data, in conjunction with the information from the desk research gave a better understanding of the status-quo, which informed the recommendations proposed in the dissertation for mitigating the problems. The research discovered that many of the statutory housing agencies have the capacity to effectively discharge their responsibilities. However, it was also shown that corruption and abdication of responsibilities by the staff of these agencies constitute primary causes of the chasm between the anticipated lofty outcome from the laudable building regulations/bye-laws and the appalling reality. It also discovered that lack of political will and apathy on the part of successive Governments of Lagos State to the improvement of housing conditions of the poor masses are major causes of the housing debacle in Lagos. Several germane and realistic recommendations for redressing the situation were subsequently proffered. These include amongst others, the conduction of an accurate census for Lagos, in conjunction with credible international agencies, as a requisite basis for effective planning of any sort. The process of obtaining legal titles for land should also be made less cumbersome, while the housing administration process should be computerized; in order to reduce inter-personal contacts between applicants and government officials to the barest minimum, as a means of curbing the wide spread corruption in the system.}, subject = {Housing}, language = {en} } @article{MotraHildebrandDimmigOsburg, author = {Motra, Hem Bahadur and Hildebrand, J{\"o}rg and Dimmig-Osburg, Andrea}, title = {Assessment of strain measurement techniques to characterise mechanical properties of structural steel}, series = {Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal}, journal = {Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal}, doi = {10.1016/j.jestch.2014.07.006}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170425-31540}, pages = {260 -- 269}, abstract = {Strain measurement is important in mechanical testing. A wide variety of techniques exists for measuring strain in the tensile test; namely the strain gauge, extensometer, stress and strain determined by machine crosshead motion, Geometric Moire technique, optical strain measurement techniques and others. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of this study is to quantitatively compare the strain measurement techniques. To carry out the tensile test experiments for S 235, sixty samples were cut from the web of the I-profile in longitudinal and transverse directions in four different dimensions. The geometry of samples are analysed by 3D scanner and vernier caliper. In addition, the strain values were determined by using strain gauge, extensometer and machine crosshead motion. Three techniques of strain measurement are compared in quantitative manner based on the calculation of mechanical properties (modulus of elasticity, yield strength, tensile strength, percentage elongation at maximum force) of structural steel. A statistical information was used for evaluating the results. It is seen that the extensometer and strain gauge provided reliable data, however the extensometer offers several advantages over the strain gauge and crosshead motion for testing structural steel in tension. Furthermore, estimation of measurement uncertainty is presented for the basic material parameters extracted through strain measurement.}, subject = {Baustahl}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HartmannSmarslyLahmer, author = {Hartmann, Veronika and Smarsly, Kay and Lahmer, Tom}, title = {ROBUST SCHEDULING IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING}, series = {Digital Proceedings, International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering : July 20 - 22 2015, Bauhaus-University Weimar}, booktitle = {Digital Proceedings, International Conference on the Applications of Computer Science and Mathematics in Architecture and Civil Engineering : July 20 - 22 2015, Bauhaus-University Weimar}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and Lahmer, Tom}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, issn = {1611-4086}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2799}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170314-27994}, pages = {5}, abstract = {In construction engineering, a schedule's input data, which is usually not exactly known in the planning phase, is considered deterministic when generating the schedule. As a result, construction schedules become unreliable and deadlines are often not met. While the optimization of construction schedules with respect to costs and makespan has been a matter of research in the past decades, the optimization of the robustness of construction schedules has received little attention. In this paper, the effects of uncertainties inherent to the input data of construction schedules are discussed. Possibilities are investigated to improve the reliability of construction schedules by considering alternative processes for certain tasks and by identifying the combination of processes generating the most robust schedule with respect to the makespan of a construction project.}, subject = {Angewandte Informatik}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Nanthakumar, author = {Nanthakumar, S.S.}, title = {Inverse and optimization problems in piezoelectric materials using Extended Finite Element Method and Level sets}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2709}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20161128-27095}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, abstract = {Piezoelectric materials are used in several applications as sensors and actuators where they experience high stress and electric field concentrations as a result of which they may fail due to fracture. Though there are many analytical and experimental works on piezoelectric fracture mechanics. There are very few studies about damage detection, which is an interesting way to prevent the failure of these ceramics. An iterative method to treat the inverse problem of detecting cracks and voids in piezoelectric structures is proposed. Extended finite element method (XFEM) is employed for solving the inverse problem as it allows the use of a single regular mesh for large number of iterations with different flaw geometries. Firstly, minimization of cost function is performed by Multilevel Coordinate Search (MCS) method. The XFEM-MCS methodology is applied to two dimensional electromechanical problems where flaws considered are straight cracks and elliptical voids. Then a numerical method based on combination of classical shape derivative and level set method for front propagation used in structural optimization is utilized to minimize the cost function. The results obtained show that the XFEM-level set methodology is effectively able to determine the number of voids in a piezoelectric structure and its corresponding locations. The XFEM-level set methodology is improved to solve the inverse problem of detecting inclusion interfaces in a piezoelectric structure. The material interfaces are implicitly represented by level sets which are identified by applying regularisation using total variation penalty terms. The formulation is presented for three dimensional structures and inclusions made of different materials are detected by using multiple level sets. The results obtained prove that the iterative procedure proposed can determine the location and approximate shape of material subdomains in the presence of higher noise levels. Piezoelectric nanostructures exhibit size dependent properties because of surface elasticity and surface piezoelectricity. Initially a study to understand the influence of surface elasticity on optimization of nano elastic beams is performed. The boundary of the nano structure is implicitly represented by a level set function, which is considered as the design variable in the optimization process. Two objective functions, minimizing the total potential energy of a nanostructure subjected to a material volume constraint and minimizing the least square error compared to a target displacement, are chosen for the numerical examples. The numerical examples demonstrate the importance of size and aspect ratio in determining how surface effects impact the optimized topology of nanobeams. Finally a conventional cantilever energy harvester with a piezoelectric nano layer is analysed. The presence of surface piezoelectricity in nano beams and nano plates leads to increase in electromechanical coupling coefficient. Topology optimization of these piezoelectric structures in an energy harvesting device to further increase energy conversion using appropriately modified XFEM-level set algorithm is performed .}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {de} }