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A cost-benefit analysis for the appraisal of social and market prices in the probabilistic seismic risk assessment of building portfolios: A methodology for the evaluation of disaster risk reduction programs
(Elsevier, 2023)
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A cost-benefit analysis can be a milestone for the probabilistic seismic risk assessment of building portfolios. This approach appraises social, economic, and technical aspects as evaluation criteria, becoming a reliable ...
Time Optimization Proposal for the Design and Execution of Plumbing Systems Implementing VDC Methodology: 6-Floor Building Case Study
(Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2023)
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In recent years, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry has been characterized by large losses of resources, time, and costs. One of the main reasons for this problem need for more integration and ...
Online learning environments for the promotion of undergraduate research in pandemic times: A case study in an engineering program
(Rajarambapu Institute Of Technology, 2023)
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This case study explores the use of online learning environments as an alternative tool for the promotion of undergraduate research culture within an engineering program during the COVID-19 pandemic times. This context ...
Post-Cracking Properties of Concrete Reinforced with Polypropylene Fibers through the Barcelona Test
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
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The Barcelona method was developed as an alternative to other tests for assessing the post-cracking behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete, with the main advantage being that it uses significantly smaller specimens compared ...
Applying Project-Based Learning (PBL) for Teaching Virtual Design Construction (VDC)
(International Association of Online Engineering, 2023)
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Learning-centered models, which rely on active methodologies such as Project-Based Learning (PBL), should be adopted in undergraduate programs to potentiate the development of collaboration skills within future industry ...
Influence of Alkali Metal Ions on the Structural and Spectroscopic Properties of Sm3+-Doped Silicate Glasses
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
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In the present work, the influence of alkali ions (Li, Na, K) on the structural and spectroscopic properties of silica glasses doped with Sm3+ was investigated. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy techniques were used to ...
VDC framework proposal for curtain wall construction process optimization
(CRC Press, 2023)
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A building is made up of structural and non-structural elements. Among these are the curtain wall systems. The curtain walls are glazed elements that can cover the building façade entirely and provide thermal and enclosure ...
Construction process time optimization of a reinforced concrete reaction slab, implementing the VDC methodology
(CRC Press, 2023)
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The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has shown low productivity levels, mainly due to the fragmentation between the agents involved. Given this, the industry is modernizing and implementing ...
Detection and Evaluation of Construction Cracks through Image Analysis Using Computer Vision
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
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The introduction of artificial intelligence methods and techniques in the construction industry has fostered innovation and constant improvement in the automation of monitoring and control processes at construction sites, ...
A Methodology for Embedding Building Information Modelling (BIM) in an Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program
(MDPI, 2022)
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Undergraduate programs face the permanent challenge of constantly transforming to keep an up-to-date curriculum according to globalization and internationalization processes. In the case of civil engineers, professional ...