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Artificial Intelligence in Structural Engineering

Author : Ian Smith

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 518 pages

File Size : 26,91 MB

Release : 1998-07-15

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9783540648062

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Book Description

This book presents the state of the art of artificial intelligence techniques applied to structural engineering. The 28 revised full papers by leading scientists were solicited for presentation at a meeting held in Ascona, Switzerland, in July 1998. The recent advances in information technology, in particular decreasing hardware cost, Internet communication, faster computation, increased bandwidth, etc., allow for the application of new AI techniques to structural engineering. The papers presented deal with new aspects of information technology support for the design, analysis, monitoring, control and diagnosis of various structural engineering systems.



Computer Integrated Planning and Design for Construction

Author : Arkady Retik

Publisher : Thomas Telford

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 18,6 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780727730077

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Book Description

This book focuses on the intelligent application of advanced information technology tools (such as CAD and KBES) to design and planning in construction. It describes and explains the current applications of computer tools, presents new ideas for their use in design and planning processes, and in particular, concentrates on the preliminary design stage. Computer Integrated Planning and Design for Construction aims to demonstrate the implementation of these ideas and uncover the extraordinary opportunities for design improvement as a result.



eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Author : Z. Turk

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 750 pages

File Size : 25,33 MB

Release : 2002-01-01

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9789058095077

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Book Description

This is a comprehensive review of research related to construction informatics, with a particular focus on the related 5th framework EU projects on product and process technology and the implementation of the new economy technologies and business models in the construction industry.



Creative Systems in Structural and Construction Engineering

Author : Amarjit Singh

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 1040 pages

File Size : 17,91 MB

Release : 2017-11-22

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1351457063

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Book Description

An examination of creative systems in structural and construction engineering taken from conference proceedings. Topics covered range from construction methods, safety and quality to seismic response of structural elements and soils and pavement analysis.



Concurrent Engineering in Construction Projects

Author : Chimay Anumba

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 28,4 MB

Release : 2006-09-27

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1134158947

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Book Description

Concurrent Engineering (CE) is a systematic approach to the integrated and concurrent design of products and related processes, which offers considerable potential for increasing efficiency and effectiveness by considering all the elements of a building or structure over its life cycle, and including issues of quality, cost, schedule, and user requirements. This book presents latest research on the implementation of Concurrent Engineering in construction projects.



Structural & Construction Conference

Author : Conference Editor

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 936 pages

File Size : 31,68 MB

Release : 2003-01-01

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9789058096012

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Book Description

Objective of conference is to define knowledge and technologies needed to design and develop project processes and to produce high-quality, competitive, environment- and consumer-friendly structures and constructed facilities. This goal is clearly related to the development and (re)-use of quality materials, to excellence in construction management and to reliable measurement and testing methods.



International Conference on Cognitive based Information Processing and Applications (CIPA 2021)

Author : Bernard J. Jansen

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 1020 pages

File Size : 49,40 MB

Release : 2021-09-26

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9811658544

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Book Description

This book contains papers presented at the International Conference on Cognitive based Information Processing and Applications (CIPA) held during August 21, 2021, online conference (since COVID 19), which is divided into a 2-volume book. The papers in the second volume represent the various technological advancements in network information processing, graphics and image processing, medical care, machine learning, smart cities. It caters to postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners specializing and working in the area of cognitive-inspired computing and information processing.



Development of Knowledge-Based Systems for Engineering

Author : Carlo Tasso

Publisher : Springer

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 23,31 MB

Release : 2014-05-04

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 370912784X

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Book Description

The goal of the volume is twofold: to help engineers to understand the design and development process and the specific techniques utilized for constructing expert systems in engineering and, secondly, to introduce computer specialists to significant applications of knowledge-based techniques in engineering. Among the authors are world famous experts of engineering and knowledge-based systems development.



Case-Based Reasoning Research and Development

Author : David B. Leake

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 668 pages

File Size : 11,39 MB

Release : 1997-07-09

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9783540632337

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Book Description

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning, ICCBR-97, held in Providence, RI, USA, in July 1997. The volume presents 39 revised full scientific papers selected from a total of 102 submissions; also included are 20 revised application papers. Among the topics covered are representation and formalization, indexing and retrieval, adaptation, learning, integrated approaches, creative reasoning, CBR and uncertainty. This collection of papers is a comprehensive documentation of the state of the art in CBR research and development.



Neural Networks in Business

Author : Kate A. Smith

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 32,45 MB

Release : 2003-01-01

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9781931777797

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Book Description

"For professionals, students, and academics interested in applying neural networks to a variety of business applications, this reference book introduces the three most common neural network models and how they work. A wide range of business applications and a series of global case studies are presented to illustrate the neural network models provided. Each model or technique is discussed in detail and used to solve a business problem such as managing direct marketing, calculating foreign exchange rates, and improving cash flow forecasting."