TY  - JOUR
A1  - Noh, Jung-Hwi
A1  - Park, Jong-Heon
T1  - A Calculation of Initial Cable Force for Ko-Ha Grand Bridge
N2  - The primary objective of initial shape analysis of a cable stayed bridge is to calculate initial installation cable tension forces and to evaluate fabrication camber of main span and pylon providing the final longitudinal profile of the bridge at the end of construction. In addition, the initial cable forces depending on the alternation of the bridge’s shape can be obtained from the analysis, and will be used to provide construction safety during construction. In this research, we conducted numerical experiments for initial shape of Ko-ha bridge, which will be constructed in the near future, using three different typical methods such as continuous beam method, linear truss method, and IIMF (Introducing Initial Member Force) method
KW  - Finite-Elemente-Methode
KW  - Physikalisches Verfahren
KW  - Hängebrücke
KW  - cable stayed bridge
KW  - cable force
KW  - initial shape
KW  - initial equilibrium state
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2459
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - O'Brien, William
A1  - Danso-Amoako, Mark
A1  - Issa, Raja
T1  - A Case Study of IFC and CIS/2 Support for Steel Supply Chain Processes
N2  - The evolution of data exchange and integration standards within the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry is gradually making the long-held vision of computer-integratedconstruction a reality. The Industry Foundations Classes and CIMSteel Integration Standards are two such standards that have seen remarkable successes over the past few years. Despite successes, these standards support the exchange of product data more than they do process data, especially those processes that are loosely coupled with product models. This paper reports on on-going research to evaluate the adequacy of the IFC and CIS/2 standards to support process modeling in the steel supply chain. Some initial recommendations are made regarding enhancements to the data standards to better support processes.
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Datenmanagement
KW  - Datenaustausch
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1195
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Beer, Daniel G.
A1  - Firmenich, Berthold
A1  - Richter, Torsten
T1  - A Concept for CAD Systems with Persistent Versioned Data Models
N2  - The synchronous distributed processing of common source code in the software development process is supported by well proven methods. The planning process has similarities with the software development process. However, there are no consistent and similarly successful methods for applications in construction projects. A new approach is proposed in this contribution.
KW  - Produktmodell
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Forschungskooperation
KW  - Versionsverwaltung
KW  - CAD
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2046
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Tsutsumi, Kazutoshi
A1  - Hashimoto, Hiromi
T1  - A Development of the Building Kansei Information Retrieval System
N2  - The purpose of this research is to develop the method to retrieve a building name from the impression of the building. First, the images of the building are registered as database by the questionnaire. Next, the images of the objective building are compared with the degree of matching in image databases, and the building with high synthetic matching degree is retrieved. This system could get a good retrieval result. Moreover, image processing was done, and image databases are trained by neural network from the amount of characteristics of the image, and the retrieval system by image processing was examined.
KW  - Mehragentensystem
KW  - Lernendes System
KW  - Informationssystem
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1884
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Freundt, Martin
A1  - Beucke, Karl
T1  - A flexible model for scheduling building processes based on graph theory and fuzzy numbers
N2  - The methods currently used for scheduling building processes have some major advantages as well as disadvantages. The main advantages are the arrangement of the tasks of a project in a clear, easily readable form and the calculation of valuable information like critical paths. The main disadvantage on the other hand is the inflexibility of the model caused by the modeling paradigms. Small changes of the modeled information strongly influence the whole model and lead to the need to change many more details in the plan. In this article an approach is introduced allowing the creation of more flexible schedules. It aims towards a more robust model that lowers the need to change more than a few information while being able to calculate the important propositions of the known models and leading to further valuable conclusions.
KW  - Baubetrieb
KW  - Computerunterstütztes Verfahren
KW  - Scheduling
KW  - Fuzzy-Logik
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1587
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Schapke, Sven-Eric
A1  - Scherer, Raimar J.
T1  - A Four Layer Bayesian Network for Product Model Based Information Mining
N2  - Business and engineering knowledge in AEC/FM is captured mainly implicitly in project and corporate document repositories. Even with the increasing integration of model-based systems with project information spaces, a large percentage of the information exchange will further on rely on isolated and rather poorly structured text documents. In this paper we propose an approach enabling the use of product model data as a primary source of engineering knowledge to support information externalisation from relevant construction documents, to provide for domain-specific information retrieval, and to help in re-organising and re-contextualising documents in accordance to the user’s discipline-specific tasks and information needs. Suggested is a retrieval and mining framework combining methods for analysing text documents, filtering product models and reasoning on Bayesian networks to explicitly represent the content of text repositories in personalisable semantic content networks. We describe the proposed basic network that can be realised on short-term using minimal product model information as well as various extensions towards a full-fledged added value integration of document-based and model-based information.
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Datenmanagement
KW  - Produktmodell
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1207
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Bédard, Claude
A1  - Mora, Rodrigo
A1  - Rivard, Hugues
T1  - A Framework for Computer-Aided Conceptual Design of Building Structures
N2  - This paper describes a framework for computer-aided conceptual design of building structures that results from building architectural considerations. The central task that is carried out during conceptual design is the synthesis of the structural system. This paper proposes a methodology for the synthesis of structural solutions. Given the nature of architectural constraints, user-model interactivity is devised as the most suitable computer methodology for driving the structural synthesis process. Taking advantage of the hierarchical organization of the structural system, this research proposes a top-down approach for structural synthesis. Through hierarchical refinement, the approach lends itself to the synthesis of global and local structural solutions. The components required for implementing the proposed methodology are briefly described. The main components have been incorporated in a proof-of-concept prototype that is being tested and validated with actual buildings.
KW  - Konzipieren <Technik>
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Software Engineering
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1018
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Ma, Zhiliang
A1  - Qin, Liang
T1  - A Framework of Management Information System for Construction Projects
N2  - A comprehensive framework of information management system for construction projects in China has been established through extensive literature survey and field investigation. It utilizes the potential information technologies and covers the practical management patterns as well as the major aspects of construction project management. It can be used to guide and evaluate the design of the information management systems for construction projects in order to make the system to be applicable to a wide variety of construction projects and survive the changes in project management.
KW  - Mehragentensystem
KW  - Lernendes System
KW  - Managementinformationssystem
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2126
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Rickelt, Christian
A1  - Reese, Stefanie
T1  - A model adaptive and model reduction strategy combining system-theoretical methods and substructuring
N2  - This paper focuses on a new three-level discretisation strategy which enables the transition between continuum/structural (I) and structural/black box modelling (II). The transition (I) is realised by means of a model adaptive concept based on an innovative finite element technology. For transition (II) we apply the truncated balanced realisation method (TBR). The latter represents an established system theoretical model reduction technique which is here combined with a novel substructure technique. The approach provides a modular concept to facilitate the computational analysis of complex structures. The final goal is to apply the strategy to life time estimation.
KW  - Adaptives System
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1516
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - El-Rayes, Khaled
A1  - Hyari, Khalied
T1  - A Multi-objective Model for Optimizing Construction Planning of Repetitive Infrastructure Projects
N2  - This paper presents the development of a model for optimizing resource utilization in repetitive infrastructure projects. The model provides the capability of simultaneous minimization of both project duration and work interruptions for construction crews. The model provides in a single run, a set of nondominated solutions that represent the tradeoff between these two objectives. The model incorporates a multiobjective genetic algorithm and scheduling algorithm. The model initially generates a randomly selected set of solutions that evolves to a near optimal set of tradeoff solutions in subsequent generations. Each solution represents a unique scheduling solution that is associated with certain project duration and a number of interruption days for utilized construction crews. As such, the model provides project planners with alternative schedules along with their expected duration and resource utilization efficiency.
KW  - Mehragentensystem
KW  - Lernendes System
KW  - Infrastruktur
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2135
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Taha, M. M. Reda
A1  - Sherif, Alaa
A1  - Hegger, Josef
T1  - A nouvelle approach for predicting the shear cracking angle in RC and PC beams using artificial neural networks
N2  - The truss model for predicting shear resistance of reinforced concrete beams has usually been criticized because of its underestimation of the concrete shear strength especially for beams with low shear reinforcement. Two challengers are commonly encountered in any truss model and are responsible for its inaccurate shear strength prediction. First: the cracking angle is usually assumed empirically and second the shear contribution of the arching action is usually neglected. This research introduces a nouvelle approach, by using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for accurately evaluating the shear cracking angle of reinforced and prestressed concrete beams. The model inputs include the beam geometry, concrete strength, the shear reinforcement ratio and the prestressing stress if any. ...
KW  - Neuronales Netz
KW  - Wasserbau
KW  - Scherung
KW  - Rissbildung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1071
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Rueppel, Uwe
A1  - Meißner, Udo F.
A1  - Greb, Steffen
T1  - A Petri Net based Method for Distributed Process Modelling in Structural Engineering
N2  - The contribution introduces a method for the distributed process modelling in order to support the process orientation in Structural Engineering, i.e., the modelling, analysis and management of planning processes. The approach is based on the Petri Net theory for the modelling of planning processes and workflows in Structural Engineering. Firstly, a central and coarse process model serves as a pre-structuring system for the detailed modelling of the technical planning activities. Secondly, the involved planning participants generate distributed process models with detailed technical workflow information. Finally, these distributed process models will be combined in the central workflow net. The final net is of great importance for the process orientation in Structural Engineering, i.e., the identification, publication, analysis, optimization and finally the management of planning processes.
KW  - Ingenieurbau
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - Planungsprozess
KW  - Modellierung
KW  - Petri-Netz
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1338
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Mironov, Vadim
A1  - Pahl, Peter Jan
T1  - A Prismatic Finite Element for Accurate Arch Dam Analysis
N2  - The displacements and stresses in arch dams and their abutments are frequently determined with 20-node brick elements. The elements are distorted near the contact plane between the wall and the abutment. A cantilever beam testbed has been developed to investigate the consequences of this distortion. It is shown that the deterioration of the accuracy in the computed stresses is significant. A compatible 18-node wedge element with linear stress variation is developed as an alternative to the brick element. The shape of this element type is readily adapted to the shape of the contact plane. It is shown that the accuracy of the computed stresses in the vicinity of the contact plane is improved significantly by the use of wedge elements.
KW  - Finite-Elemente-Methode
KW  - Physikalisches Verfahren
KW  - Dammbau
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2467
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Fahrig, Torsten
A1  - Nachtwey, Björn
A1  - Gellert, Sebastian
T1  - A Product Model based Approach to Interactive CAE Design Optimization
N2  - We present a software prototype for fluid flow problems in civil engineering, which combines essential features of Computational Steering approaches with efficient methods for model transfer and high performance computing. The main components of the system are described: - The modeler with a focus on the data management of the product model - The pre-processing and the post-processing toolkit - The simulation kernel based on the Lattice Boltzmann method - The required hardware for real-time computing
KW  - Produktmodell
KW  - Simulation
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Entwurf
KW  - Optimierung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1901
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Kitagawa, Estuji
A1  - Tanaka, Shigenori
A1  - Furuta, Hitoshi
T1  - A research about the automatic construction of Web/3D model house from 2D digital pictures
N2  - In recent years, the survey is performed for repair, such as a bridge and a building built in past, spending great expense. And it is anxious for the survey technique that doesn’t need cost and time more. Then, we made an idea of the technique of precise 3D model creation by 2D pictures. However, the technique of performing the improvement in accuracy of convergent photographing and automatic acquisition of corresponding points was not established. Therefore, in this research, we try to obtain a semi-automation of corresponding points acquisition from initial corresponding points and the improvement in accuracy of convergent photographing. Moreover, we applied the research to the used house of Japanese real estate, and the applicable field was selected as the high needs of the residence of 3D model. And we developed the system that everyone could create Web / 3D model house by VRML easily without requiring expensive apparatuses or expertise.
KW  - Architektur
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - Dreidimensionales CAD
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1702
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Cheng, Jinxing
A1  - Lau, Gloria
A1  - Law, Kincho
T1  - A simulation access language and framework for project management applications
N2  - As computer programs become ever more complex, software development has shifted from focusing on programming towards focusing on integration. This paper describes a simulation access language (SimAL) that can be used to access and compose software applications over the Internet. Specifically, the framework is developed for the integration of tools for project management applications. The infrastructure allows users to specify and to use existing heterogeneous tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Primavera Project Planner, and AutoCAD) for simulation of project scenarios. This paper describes the components of the SimAL language and the implementation efforts required in the development of the SimAL framework. An illustration example bringing on-line weather forecasting service for project scheduling and management applications is provided to demonstrate the use of the simulation language and the infrastructure framework.
KW  - Hochschulbildung
KW  - Entscheidungsunterstützung
KW  - Projektmanagement
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1567
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Yabuki, Nobuyoshi
A1  - Kotani, Jun
A1  - Shitani, Tomoaki
T1  - A Steel Bridge Design System Architecture using VR-CAD and Web Service-based Multi-Agents
N2  - This paper presents a new design environment based on Multi-Agents and Virtual Reality (VR). In this research, a design system with a virtual reality function was developed. The virtual world was realized by using GL4Java, liquid crystal shutter glasses, sensor systems, etc. And the Multi-Agent CAD system with product models, which had been developed before, was integrated with the VR design system. A prototype system was developed for highway steel plate girder bridges, and was applied to a design problem. The application verified the effectiveness of the developed system.
KW  - Mehragentensystem
KW  - Lernendes System
KW  - Stahlbrücke
KW  - Virtuelle Realität
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2146
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Koike, Hirotaka
A1  - Morimoto, Akinori
A1  - Imamura, Maki
T1  - A Study on the Relationships of Residential Electricity Consumption and Automobile Energy Consumption with Urban Forms Using GIS
N2  - In this Paper, we explored the relation between the electricity consumption in residential sector and the automobile energy consumption in transportation sector in accordance with the location of city by employing Geographic Information System (GIS). We found in the study that the electricity consumption per capita has a tendency that is higher in city center and lower in suburbs in Utsunomiya city. It is also noted that there is little difference among total consumption between city center and suburbs, despite the fact that the density of electric appliances tends to increase in a small size house of city center and the amount of automobile energy consumption from residence is lower in city center than in suburbs.
KW  - Geoinformationssystem
KW  - Stadtplanung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2690
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Jianping, Zhang
A1  - Dongping, Xiang
A1  - Zhiliang, Ma
T1  - A survey on application of information technologies in Chinese construction industry
N2  - The construction industry is a supportive industry in China. IT (information technolgy), including computer technology and communication technology, as a whole is regarded as the most important means to upgrade the construction industry so that research projects were organized by Chinese government to further the application of IT in the construction industry. This study originated from one of the projects and is aimed at grasping the general situation on the application of IT in the construction industry. A questionnaire was designed for the survey, which used stratified proportional sampling method, and was carried out under the help of a government agency. This study can not only provide sound foundation for the government to make relative policies, but also reveal references for the firms in construction industry to apply IT in their business. This paper presents the preliminary result of the survey.
KW  - Architektur
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - China
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1717
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Both, Petra von
A1  - Kohler, Niklaus
A1  - Gessmann, Robin
T1  - A virtual life cycle structured platform for building applications
N2  - The development of a life cycle structured cooperation platform is described, which is based on an integrated process and goal-oriented project model. Furthermore the structure of a life cycle oriented object structure model and its implementation in the platform are documented. The complete conceptual model is described, which represents the basis of a lifecycle -oriented structuring of the planning object and supports the thematic classification of the object and project management data.
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Datenmanagement
KW  - Lebenszyklus <Wirtschaft>
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1219
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Thurow, Torsten
A1  - Donath, Dirk
T1  - A vision of an adaptive geometry model for computer-assisted building surveying
N2  - The paper describes a concept for the step-by-step computer-aided capture and representation of geometric building data in the context of planning-oriented building surveying. Selected aspects of the concept have been implemented and tested as prototypes. The process of step-by-step capture and representation is determined by the order in which the user experiences the building. Only the information that the user knows (can see) or can reasonably deduce is represented. In addition approaches to the flexible combination of different measuring techniques and geometric abstractions are described which are based upon geodetic computational adjustment.
KW  - Architektur
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - Bauaufnahme
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1722
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Menzel, Karsten
A1  - Dittrich, Jörg
A1  - Domschke, Sven
T1  - About the implantation process of mobile computing in AEC
N2  - The AEC industry is conscious of the potentials arising from the usage of mobile computer systems to increase productivity by streamlining their business processes. Discussions are no longer on whether or not to use a mobile computer solution, but rather, on how it should be used. However, the implantation process of this new technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and Facility Management (FM) practise is very slow and should be improved. One way to encourage and ease the usage of mobile computer systems in AEC is a more process-oriented usability and context appropriateness of mobile computer solutions. Context-sensitivity is defined as a crucial feature to be taken into account for further research in the area of Mobile Computing. Context-sensitive, mobile IT-solutions depend on two features: (1) flexible definitions of (construction) processes describing the context and (2) tools for flexible, multi-dimensional information management representing the context. It is on this premise that the authors propose the n-dimensional data management approach for the implementation of mobile computing solutions. In this paper, we analyse working scenarios in the AEC and FM sector, defining context aspects which are transformed and formalized as dimension hierarchies of the envisaged context model.
KW  - Mobile Computing
KW  - Funknetz
KW  - Bauwesen
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1106
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Huhn, Michael
T1  - Abstract and Concrete Scenarios in Concurrent Engineering
N2  - An architecture of a distributed planning system for the building industry has been developed. The emphasis is on highly collaborative environments in steelwork, timber construction etc. where designers concurrently handle 3D models. The overall system connects local design systems by the so-called Design Framework DFW. This framework consists of the definition of distributed components and protocols which make the collaborative design work. The process of collaborative design has been formalized on an abstract level. This paper describes how this has been done. A sample is given to illustrate the mapping of concrete scenarios of the ‘real design world’ to an abstract scenario level. This work is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG as part of the project SPP1103 (Meißner et al. 2003).
KW  - Produktmodell
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Forschungskooperation
KW  - Framework <Informatik>
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2068
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Katzenbach, Rolf
A1  - Meißner, Udo F.
A1  - Rueppel, Uwe
T1  - Abstraction of Process Relevant Information from Geotechnical Standards and Regulations
N2  - The paper presents the abstraction of process relevant information in order to enable the workflow management based on semantic data. It is shown for three examples, how the standards define the information needed to perform a certain planning activity. Abstraction of process relevant information is discussed for different granularities of the underlying processmodel. As one possible application ProMiSE is introduced, which uses process relevant data in individual tokens in a petri-net based process-model.
KW  - Geotechnik
KW  - Prozessmodell
KW  - Normung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111028-1002
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Albert, Andrej
A1  - Freischlad, Mark
A1  - Pullmann, Torben
T1  - Acquisition of Conceptual Design Knowledge in Structural Engineering
N2  - Expert systems integrating fuzzy reasoning techniques represent a powerful tool to support practicing engineers during the early stages of structural design. In this context fuzzy models have proved themselves to be very suitable for the representation of complex design knowledge. However their definition is a laborious task. This paper introduces an approach for the design and the optimization of fuzzy systems based upon Genetic Programming. To keep the emerging fuzzy systems transparent a new framework for the definition of linguistic variables is also introduced.
KW  - Mehragentensystem
KW  - Lernendes System
KW  - Wissensverarbeitung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2154
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Lee, Kangkun
A1  - Lee, Kijang
T1  - Additional bending moment for shear-lag phenomenon in tube structures
N2  - Framed-tube system with multiple internal tubes is analysed using an orthotropic box beam analogy approach in which each tube is individually modelled by a box beam that accounts for the flexural and shear deformations, as well as the shear-lag effects. A simple numerical modeling technique is proposed for estimating the shear-lag phenomenon in tube structures with multiple internal tubes. The proposed method idealizes the framed-tube structures with multiple internal tubes as equivalent multiple tubes, each composed of four equivalent orthotropic plate panels. The numerical analysis is based on the minimum potential energy principle in conjunction with the variational approach. The shear-lag phenomenon of such structures is studied taking into account the additional bending moments in the tubes. A detailed work is carried out through the numerical analysis of the additional bending moment. The moment factor is further introduced to identify the shear lag phenomenon along with the additional moment.
KW  - Finite-Elemente-Methode
KW  - Physikalisches Verfahren
KW  - Hochhaus
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2472
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Fruchter, Renate
A1  - Chao, Yunn Chyi
T1  - AEC Global Teamwork: Emergent Work Processes
N2  - This ethnographic study reports on emerging work processes and practices observed in the AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) Global Teamwork program, i.e., what people experience when interacting with and through collaboration technologies, why people practice in the way they do, how the practice fits into the environment and changes the work patterns. It presents the experience of two high-performance typical but extreme AEC teamwork cases adopting and adapting to collaboration technologies and how these technologies in practice impact their work processes. The findings illustrate the importance of collaboration technologies in cross-disciplinary, global teamwork. Observations indicate that high performance teams that use the collaboration technologies effectively exhibit collaboration readiness at an early stage and manage to define a “third way” to meet the demands of the cross-disciplinary, multi cultural and geographically distributed AEC workspace. The observations and implications represent the blueprint for yearly innovations and improvements to the design of the AEC Global Teamwork program.
KW  - Hochschulbildung
KW  - Entscheidungsunterstützung
KW  - Computer Supported Cooperative Work
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1912
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Olivier, A. H.
T1  - An application-centred framework for distributed engineering applications
N2  - The conceptual structure of an application that can support the structural analysis task in a distributed collaboratory is described in (van Rooyen and Olivier 2004). The application described there has a standalone component for executing the finite element method on a local workstation in the absence of network access. This application is comparable to current, local workstation based finite element packages. However, it differs fundamentally from standard packages since the application itself, and its objects, are adapted to support distributed execution of the analysis task. Basic aspects of an object-oriented framework for the development of applications which can be used in similar distributed collaboratories are described in this paper. An important feature of this framework is its application-centred design. This means that an application can contain any number of engineering models, where the models are formed by the collection of objects according to semantic views within the application. This is achieved through very flexible classes Application and Model, which are described in detail. The advantages of the application-centred design approach is demonstrated with reference to the design of steel structures, where the finite element analysis model, member design model and connection design model interact to provide the required functionality.
KW  - Ingenieurbau
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - Planungsprozess
KW  - Modellierung
KW  - Framework <Informatik>
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1353
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Gordon, Chris
A1  - Akinci, Burcu
A1  - Garrett, James H.
T1  - An Approach for Planning Sensor-Based Inspection of the Built Environment
N2  - 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.
KW  - Monitorüberwachung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1500
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Scheer, Sergio
A1  - Dos Santos, Aguinaldo
A1  - Hinks, John
T1  - An approach for promoting knowledge exchange on production practices through the Internet
N2  - Recent research shows that current learning strategies in construction industry have not been effective in implementing lean principles in construction. With that in mind the researchers set to investigate an alternative learning strategy in order to promote learning at the international level. A web-based environment, was developed for this project with the intent of promoting learning and knowledge exchange on the theory and practice of "process transparency" across different countries.
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Computerunterstütztes Lernen
KW  - Wissensverarbeitung
KW  - pull learning
KW  - transparency
KW  - knowledge exchange
KW  - web-based learning
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-821
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Ma, Zhiliang
A1  - Wong, K. D.
A1  - Yang, Jun
T1  - An Approach to Utilizing Exchanged Documents in Construction Projects Based on Data Warehouse Technology
N2  - There are many construction projects in China and mass documents are exchanged among the multi-party, including the owner, the contractor and the engineer in the projects. Based on previous studies, an approach to the utilization of the exchanged documents is established by using data warehouse technology and a prototype system called EXPLYZER is developed. The approach and the prototype system are verified through their application in a construction project. It is concluded that the approach can support the decision-making in project management.
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Datenmanagement
KW  - Data-Warehouse-Konzept
KW  - Exchanged Documents
KW  - Managment Information System
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1227
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - O'Brien, William
A1  - El-Mashaleh, Mohammad
T1  - An Empirical Study Relating Construction Firm Performance and IT Utilization
N2  - This paper examines the impact of information technology (IT) utilization on construction firm performance. Based on empirical data collected from 74 US construction firms, the analyses provide evidence that IT has a positive impact on overall firm performance, schedule performance, and cost performance. Firm performance is a composite score of several metrics of performance: schedule performance, cost performance, customer satisfaction, safety performance, and profit. No relationship is found between IT utilization and customer satisfaction, safety, or profit, although this may be due to limitations of the study given strong correlations between IT utilization and cost and schedule performnance. The empirical evidence of positive association between performance and IT use provided by this research is significant to both construction practice and research literature. This evidence should encourage firms to adopt and invest in IT tools.
KW  - Architektur
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - Informationstechnik
KW  - Unternehmen
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1739
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Yabuki, Nobuyoshi
A1  - Yoshimura, Yutaka
T1  - An Evaluation System for Steel Structures of Hydroelectric Power Stations based on Fault Tree Analysis and Performance Maps
N2  - This paper presents an evaluation system for steel structures of hydroelectric power stations, including hydraulic gates and penstocks, based on Fault Tree Analyasis (FTA) and performance maps. This system consists of fault tree diagrams of FTA, performance maps, design and analysis systems, and engineerin databases. These four modules are integrated by appropriate hyperlinks so that the user of this system can use it easily and seamlessly. A well developed system was applied to some illustrative example cases, and they showed that the developed methodology and system worked well and the users found the system useful and effective for their maintenance tasks at powerstations.
KW  - Wissensmanagement
KW  - Stahlbau
KW  - Wasserkraftwerk
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2564
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Lau, Gloria
A1  - Law, Kincho
T1  - An Information Infrastructure for Comparing Accessibility Regulations and Related Information from Multiple Sources
N2  - This paper describes a research project that addresses the difficulties in dealing with regulatory documents such as national and regional codes. These documents tend to be voluminous, heavily cross-referenced, possibly ambiguous and even conflicting at times. There are often multiple documents that need to be consulted and satisfied; however it is a difficult task to locate all of the relevant provisions. In addition, sections dealing with the same or similar conceptual ideas sometimes lay down conflicting requirements. We propose a framework for regulation representation, analysis and comparison with emphasis on the extraction of similarities between provisions. We focus on accessibility regulations, whose intent is to provide the same or equivalent access to a building and its facilities for disabled persons. An XML regulatory repository is developed to extract structural as well as non-structural features from government regulations to help user understanding and computational analysis. A similarity analysis is performed between different sources of regulations. In order to achieve a better comparison between provisions, we employ a combination of feature matching and structural analysis. Results are shown on comparisons between American and European codes, as well as on the domain of electronic-rulemaking.
KW  - Hochschulbildung
KW  - Entscheidungsunterstützung
KW  - Wissensmanagement
KW  - Standardisierung
KW  - Behinderte
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1922
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Raue, Erich
A1  - Weitzmann, Rüdiger
T1  - Analysis and Design of Hybrid Structures using Optimization Strategies
N2  - The paper gives a general overview and concerns with a specified set of computer-aided analysis modules for hybrid structures loaded by extreme excitations. All problems are solved by methods of linear, quadratic or nonlinear mathematical optimization, that leads to very effective and economic design solutions. All approaches are derived from general optimization problem that can be easily altered to conform to specific design tasks. Some advantages and possibilities of hybrid structural modeling (single or mixed model-supported) are discussed. The methods will be illustrated by an example structure and optimization schemes.
KW  - Konzipieren <Technik>
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Optimierung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1023
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - van Treeck, Christoph
A1  - Rank, Ernst
T1  - Analysis of building structure and topology based on Graph Theory
N2  - Individual views on a building product of people involved in the design process imply different models for planning and calculation. In order to interpret these geometrical, topological and semantical data of a building model we identify a structural component graph, a graph of room faces, a room graph and a relational object graph as aids and we explain algorithms to derive these relations. The application of the technique presented is demonstrated by the analysis and discretization of a sample model in the scope of building energy simulation.
KW  - Produktmodell
KW  - Simulation
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Graphentheorie
KW  - Ingenieurbau
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2308
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Chang, Chihyuan
A1  - Chang, Yuanchu
A1  - Huang, Shyhmeng
T1  - Application of a Agent Mechanism to the Small-scale Maintenance of School Buildings
N2  - This paper presents an agent-based software, Virtual Administrator System (VAS) for the smallscale maintenance of school buildings. VAS is capable of handling a heavy load of routine, lowtech maintenance jobs. It assigns a different priority to each job application according to its significance and urgency, and automatically adjusts schedules for maintenance engineers when on-site supervision is needed. The system can help ease off the burden of routine small-scale maintenance work, making it more cost-effective and efficient in the overall management of school building maintenance. VAS posts jobs on the Web in a multi-media format and classified all applications into four categories: the on-call maintenance contract, the term maintenance contract, the guaranty maintenance contract, and the regular maintenance contract. It then estimates their urgency level and passes the information to maintenance engineers who will decide whether on-site inspection is needed. Based on the engineers’ feedback, VAS automatically implements the scheduling for inspection as well as sends out real-time or batch notifications to contractors. All these activities are recorded in a database to allow continuous research and data mining and the analysis and diagnosis of specific jobs for followup maintenance plans.
KW  - Mehragentensystem
KW  - Lernendes System
KW  - Schulgebäude
KW  - Facility-Management
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2165
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Most, Thomas
A1  - Eckardt, Stefan
T1  - Application of a hybrid parallelization technique to accelerate the numerical simulation of nonlinear mechanical problems
N2  - This paper presents the combination of two different parallelization environments, OpenMP and MPI, in one numerical simulation tool. The computation of the system matrices and vectors is parallelized with OpenMP and the solution of the system of equations is done with the MPIbased solver MUMPS. The efficiency of both algorithms is shown on several linear and nonlinear examples using the Finite Element Method and a meshless discretization technique.
KW  - Framework <Informatik>
KW  - API
KW  - Parallelverarbeitung
KW  - Finite-Elemente-Methode
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2599
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Jianping, Zhang
A1  - Tianyi, Ma
A1  - Qiping, Shen
T1  - Application of Data Warehouse and Data Mining in Construction Management
N2  - All construction project are constrained by their schedules, budgets and specifications, and safety and environmental regulations. These constraints made construction management more complex and difficult. At the same time, many historical data that can support the decisions in the future are kept in construction enterprises,. To use the historical data effectively and efficiently, it is essential to apply the data warehouse and data mining technologies. This paper introduces a research which aims to develop a data warehouse system according to the requirements of construction enterprises and use data mining technology to learn useful information and knowledge from the data warehouse system. The design, the development and the application of this system are detailedly introduced in this paper.
KW  - Bauwerk
KW  - Datenmanagement
KW  - Data-Warehouse-Konzept
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1247
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Melnikov, B. E.
A1  - Semenov, Artem
T1  - Application of Multimodel Method of Elasto-Plastic Analysis for the Multilevel Computation of Structures
N2  - Creation of hierarchical sequence of the plastic and viscoplastic models according to different levels of structure approximations is considered. Developed strategy of multimodel analysis, which consists of creation of the inelastic models library, determination of selection criteria system and caring out of multivariant sequential clarifying computations, is described. Application of the multimodel approach in numerical computations has demonstrated possibility of reliable prediction of stress-strain response under wide variety of combined nonproportional loading.
KW  - Finite-Elemente-Methode
KW  - Physikalisches Verfahren
KW  - Elastoplastizität
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2487
ER  - 
TY  - THES
A1  - Schweigel, Stefan
T1  - Aufnahme des Baufortschritts in verteilter Umgebung
N2  - Als Folge des hohen Termindrucks während des Bauablaufes, ist es besonders wichtig den Fortschritt eines Bauvorhabens zeitnah zu überwachen. Auf Großbaustellen kann die effektive Kontrolle nicht mehr ohne technische Hilfsmittel durchgeführt werden. Die Arbeit stellt verschiedene Szenarien für die verteilte Fortschrittserfassung vor und untersucht welche Anforderungen an ein System für die verteilte Erfassung gestellt werden. Dazu wird zuerst das bestehende CVS-System analysiert, um anschließend daraus ein Konzept für die Versionierung von Objekten und den automatischen Abgleich von Objektversionen zu entwickeln. Später wird gezeigt, wie dieses Konzept mit Hilfe von C# und dem Microsoft®-.NET-Framework umgesetzt werden kann.
KW  - Computer Supported Cooperative Work
KW  - Versionsverwaltung
KW  - CVS <Programm>
KW  - Microsoft dot net
KW  - computergestützte Baufortschrittskontrolle
KW  - Versionskontrolle
KW  - Objektversionierung
KW  - Versionsabgleich
KW  - Versionsverschmelzung
KW  - Computer Aided Progress Monitoring
KW  - reconciliation
KW  - merge
KW  - concurrency control
KW  - versions
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1534
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Kang, Shihchung
A1  - Miranda, Eduardo
T1  - Automated Simulation of the Erection Activities in Virtual Construction
N2  - The goal of the research is the development of a computer system to plan, simulate and visualize erection processes in construction. In the research construction cranes are treated as robots with predefined degrees of freedom and crane-specific motion planning techniques are developed to generate time-optimized and collision-free paths for each piece to be erected in the project. Using inverse kinematics and structural dynamics simulation, the computer system then computes the crane motions and velocities necessary to achieve the previously calculated paths. The main benefits of the research are the accurate planning and scheduling of crane operations leading to optimization of crane usage and project schedules, as well as improving overall crane safety in the project. This research is aimed at the development of systems that will allow computer-assisted erection of civil infrastructure and ultimately to achieve fully-automated erection processes using robotic cranes...
KW  - Produktmodell
KW  - Simulation
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Baukonstruktion
KW  - Virtuelle Realität
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2310
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Erlemann, Kai
T1  - BABSIM - An object-oriented software framework for microscopic simulation of freeway traffic
N2  - A wide variety of behavioural models exist in microscopic traffic simulation. Commercial programms often use closed-source policies and are confined to their respective simulation platforms. Open-source approaches mainly focus on distinctive, highly specialized traffic situations. In the scope of this paper, an open-source framework for developing modular, objectoriented simulation systems is presented, capable of simultaneously accommodating different driving models and enabling the user to modify and extend the catalogue of driving behaviours. The existing driving behaviours and the computational implementation of the simulation are being described.
KW  - Framework <Informatik>
KW  - API
KW  - Verkehrsplanung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2601
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Zarli, Alain
A1  - Storer, Graham
A1  - Kazi, Abdul Samad (Sami)
T1  - Building a Better Future: Major Results from the ICCI Cluster Project
N2  - To support research in the building sector and in order to help it move towards a new digital economy, the European Commission under the 5th Framework initiative, especially the IST programme, funded various RTD projects. The opportunity to bring these IST projects together was acknowledged so that stronger links can be created under a clustering umbrella and that, moreover, links of those projects with their RTD environment could be facilitated. This has been the objective of work carried out within the ICCI (IST-2001-33022) Cluster project. This paper introduces the main aims and objectives of the project, and then presents its principal outcomes. In a second part, it synthesises the underlying concepts, technology and tools that will make ICT-based Construction a reality in a near future, and gives recommended actions for the industry, the EC and the Construction ICT R&D in Europe, giving some benefit of this project experience to the three communities.
KW  - Forschung
KW  - Europa
KW  - Informationstechnik
KW  - Baubetrieb
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1994
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Kabath, Meik
A1  - Stuyts, Patrick
T1  - Building Design towards 5-dimensions
N2  - There exists a big gap between the capabilities of current 3D-CAD applications and their actual usage in practice. Many architects and planners still prefer to draft in 2D because the benefits of 3D modeling are difficult to explain. This presentation offers a basis to view the 3D building model not merely as the source for 2D plan generation. By adding extra dimensions like Time and Cost to the 3D building model it becomes possible to generate dynamic information on building construction progress with regards to used material, resources and cost. These additional benefits are key elements to many planners and contractors and may therefore widen the acceptance of 3D building modeling in general.
KW  - Bauindustrie
KW  - Baukonstruktion
KW  - Bauwerksplanung
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2712
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Gebbeken, Norbert
A1  - Pfeiffer, Eberhard
A1  - Videkhina, Inna
T1  - Calculation of beam structures with the symbolic computer language Maple
N2  - Beside the standard calculation programs for civil engineering buildings mathematical programs have been lately established for the solution of differential equations for the analysis of mechanical and static systems. Programs like Maple, Matlab, MathCAD and Mathematica are popular in this field. To the knowledge of the authors, the widest application functionality offers the program Maple. Its advantages are, e.g. the alternatively symbolic or numerical solution of differential equation systems, the easy handling of parameter studies, the immediate visualization of results, the definition of macros for selected calculation steps and their export in other computer languages and, not least, the automatically generated, very clear documentation of the matehematical calculus.
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Computerunterstütztes Lernen
KW  - Maple
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-845
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Zavadskas, Edmundas Kazimieras
A1  - Kaklauskas, Arturas
T1  - Civil Engineering Decision Support Systems in Lithuania
N2  - Civil engineering decision support systems (construction, building life cycle, refurbishment, total quality management, innovation, etc.) created in Lithuania are described in this paper. The above decision support systems comprise of the following constituent parts: data (database and its management system), models (model base and its management system) and a user interface. Presentation of information in databases may be in conceptual (digital, textual, graphical, photographic, video) and quantitative forms. Quantitative information presented involves criteria systems and subsystems, units of measurement, values and initial weight fully defining the variants provided. The databases were developed providing a multiple criteria analysis of alternatives from economical, infrastructure, technical, technological, qualitative, legislative, social and other perspectives. This information is provided in a user-oriented way. Since the analysis of alternatives is usually performed by taking into account economical, infrastructure, technical, technological, qualitative and other factors, a model-base include models which enable a decision maker to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the variants available and make a proper choice. These systems, related questions and practical case study were analysed the paper.
KW  - Wissensmanagement
KW  - Bautechnik
KW  - Entscheidungsunterstützungssystem
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2579
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Hartmann, Ulrich C.
T1  - Collaboration in AEC Design : Web-enabling Applications using Peer-to-Peer Office Communicator
N2  - 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.
KW  - Ingenieurbau
KW  - Verteiltes System
KW  - Planungsprozess
KW  - Modellierung
KW  - Kommunikationsmodell
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1386
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Hassan, Tarek
A1  - Shelbourn, Mark
A1  - Carter, Chris
T1  - Collaboration in Construction: Legal and Contractual Issues in ICT Applications
N2  - The construction industry is a project-based business bringing together many different organisations to complete a desired goal. The strategic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has enabled this goal to be completed more effectively. Two issues require addressing, the technology itself and the implementation factors of the technology. Such implementation factors should consider, among other factors, the legal and contractual issues associated with the use of ICT, training requirements and its effects on the organisational culture. To date the legal and contractual issues have not been extensively covered, and it is recognised that the technologies have not been properly covered by any recognised legal and contractual practices. This in turn is threatening to inhibit the growth and prosperity of the use of the technology on construction projects. This paper discusses these legal and contractual issues and describes methods and tools that can be used to enable the growth of technology to be used in a legal and contractually valid environment.
KW  - Forschung
KW  - Europa
KW  - Informationstechnik
KW  - Bauindustrie
KW  - Vertrag
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-2005
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Soibelman, Lucio
A1  - O'Brien, William
A1  - Elvin, George
T1  - Collaborative Design Processes: A Class on Concurrent Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Design
N2  - The rise of concurrent engineering in construction demands early team formation and constant communication throughout the project life cycle, but educational models in architecture, engineering and construction have been slow to adjust to this shift in project organization. Most students in these fields spend the majority of their college years working on individual projects that do not build teamwork or communication skills. Collaborative Design Processes (CDP) is a capstone design course where students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Florida learn methods of collaborative design enhanced by the use of information technology. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to collaborate from remote locations via the Internet on the design of a facility. An innovation of this course compared to previous efforts is that students also develop process designs for the integration of technology into the work of multidisciplinary design teams. The course thus combines both active and reflective learning about collaborative design and methods. The course is designed to provide students the experience, tools, and methods needed to improve design processes and better integrate the use of technology into AEC industry work practices. This paper describes the goals, outcomes and significance of this new, interdisciplinary course for distributed AEC education. Differences from existing efforts and lessons learned to promote collaborative practices are discussed. Principal conclusions are that the course presents effective pedagogy to promote collaborative design methods, but faces challenges in both technology and in traditional intra-disciplinary training of students.
KW  - Hochschulbildung
KW  - Entscheidungsunterstützung
KW  - Computer Supported Cooperative Work
Y1  - 2004
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20111215-1948
ER  -