2025 June-1 - 203 articles
In the context of global energy challenges, adaptive shading systems have emerged as pivotal components in building energy efficiency research. This study systematically evaluates critical performance factors influencing energy efficiency in adaptive...
The current climate and energy crises demand innovative approaches to operating buildings more sustainably. HVAC systems, which significantly contribute to a building’s energy consumption, have been a major focus of research aimed at improving...
Efficient and accurate grey-box building models, including water-based heating and cooling systems, are crucial for simulating and optimizing the energy demand of building, neighborhood, and network scenarios. However, the numerical effort and the am...
In order to shorten the curing time of the cement-treated aggregate base, provide a stable paving base for an asphalt mixture, and finally, achieve rapid traffic reopening during the maintenance of the pavement (milling and resurfacing of the base la...
The global transition towards a green and low-carbon economy has catalyzed an unprecedented transformation in civil engineering [...]
Predicting pit deformation to prevent safety accidents is the primary objective of pit deformation forecasting. A reliable predictive model enhances the ability to accurately monitor future deformation trends in pits. To enhance the prediction of pit...
The current lack of standardized calculation methods for disc-buckle-type steel pipe supports, coupled with unsafe calculation length coefficients, has resulted in frequent safety incidents leading to severe casualties and economic losses. In this pa...
Setting an expandable polystyrene (EPS) board on box culverts can reduce the vertical earth pressure (VEP) acting on the culvert roof. However, long-term backfill load will induce creep in both the EPS board and the surrounding soil, resulting in a c...
The necessity for appropriate control of the surrounding area of the construction site is especially imperative during geotechnical work, when a high amount of energy is transferred to the ground. To ensure the safety of structures in the vicinity of...
With the accelerating pace of urbanization, historic districts are increasingly confronted with the dual challenge of coordinating heritage preservation and sustainable development. This study proposes an intelligent evaluation framework that integra...
This study aims to investigate a chronological review of the term museum, defined by the International Council of Museums (“ICOM”) and Korean laws, and explore how the museum definitions have been revised historically. Then, it argues how...
This study investigates the potential of thermally treated olive husk (OH)—a heterogeneous agro-industrial by-product comprising olive stones, pulp, and fibrous residues—as a multifunctional component in lightweight bio-concrete. Uniquely...
Biomass residues from the agricultural industry, logging and wood processing activities have become a valuable fuel source. If processed under pyrolysis combustion, several products are generated. Bio-oil and gases are essential alternatives to fossi...
As a by-product of phosphate fertilizer production, phosphogypsum (PG) poses pressing environmental challenges that demand urgent resolution. To address the research gap in dynamic impact behavior of PG-modified concrete (PGC), this study developed t...
Pre-tensioned concrete T-beams with draped strands have been gradually promoted and used in bridge construction in recent years due to their advantages such as simple structure, efficient force distribution, and few defects. However, the current desi...
This study demonstrates the conversion of agricultural and industrial waste into construction materials by developing ultra-high-performance concrete using cold-bonded sesame ash and waste glass aggregates. The primary focus of this study was sustain...
Personalized travel experiences have become a growing priority for tourists, while the built environment increasingly shapes tourists’ behavior. However, limited research has integrated behavioral drivers with algorithmic travel route optimizat...
The pre-inserted method for precast shear walls involves casting concealed beams at floor slabs between upper and lower structures, with precast concrete supports spaced at intervals. Vertical rebars at the base of upper walls are pre-inserted and an...
As projects in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry grow in complexity and scale, there is an urgent need for more effective information management and intelligent decision-making. This study investigates the po...
The collapsibility of loess in the northwest region poses a significant threat to infrastructure stability. Current research predominantly separates macroscopic mechanical behaviour from mesoscopic structural characteristics, lacking a systematic met...
The excavation of upper shallow foundation pits may cause the uneven deformation of existing tunnels buried below a shallow depth. Improper control measures may lead to a series of diseases, such as local cracking or breakage of the tunnel lining, wh...
Inefficient material tracking continues to be a major challenge in sustainable construction, often leading to unnecessary waste, budget overruns, and project delays. While many digital tools have been introduced in recent years, there is still a lack...
This study focuses on how modern architecture can be interpreted using regional data and how hot and humid climate data ultimately affect façade design. Despite modernism’s dominance in 20th-century architecture, research on its adaptati...
Extreme rainfall events pose a growing threat to slab track subgrades by triggering mud pumping through fines migration and structural voids. This study introduces two innovations to enhance climate resilience in high-speed railway infrastructure: (i...
Mid-deep geothermal heat pump systems (MD-GHPs) feature high energy efficiency and low energy consumption, yet their promotion is restricted by high initial investment. While the initial investment of air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) is obviously lower,...
In coastal regions with thick, soft soil deposits, bridge pile foundations are susceptible to lateral displacements induced by the construction of adjacent seawalls. This study employs a three-dimensional nonlinear finite element framework to investi...
The connection zones between precast concrete composite slabs and composite walls commonly experience severe reinforcement conflicts due to protruding rebars, significantly reducing construction efficiency. To address this, a novel slotted concrete c...
While campus-built environments constitute critical determinants of educational outcomes, empirical research remains scarce regarding how campus pedestrian-oriented design influences academic performance through underlying psycho-behavioral pathways....
As technologies such as Building Information Modeling, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing spread, digital transformation in construction is widely seen as a path to greater efficiency and sustainability. Yet multiple stakeholders and persist...
Machine learning (ML) models in material science and construction engineering have significantly improved predictive accuracy and decision making. However, the practical implementation of these models often requires technical expertise, limiting thei...
This study presents a peridynamic model formulated using the micromodulus function and bond deformation. The model is derived by establishing energy equivalence between a modified virtual internal bond (VIB) and a peridynamic bond. To address surface...
Buildings of historic neighborhoods of Santiago de Chile are protected by a coating system composed of different layers of earth-based mortars, as part of a building culture that has been neglected and forgotten since the introduction of industrializ...
This study investigates the underlying causes of pier displacement and cracking in a highway link bridge. The initial geological assessment ruled out slope instability as a contributing factor to pier movement. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis,...
Integrating building information modeling (BIM) with Internet of things (IoT) technologies significantly enhances facility management (FM) by enabling advanced real-time monitoring of indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, technical complexity,...
The rapid development of urban subway network is prompting higher requirements for daylighting in subway stations. The skylight daylighting space of shallow buried subway stations not only improves the quality of light environment but also brings cha...
Understanding the historical peak situation and the rules for CO2 emissions from buildings helps to formulate reasonable building mitigation strategies, accelerating the achievement of the Chinese government’s carbon peak goal. As developed reg...
Global digitalization drives policy-led transformation in the construction industry, yet its effectiveness hinges on localized implementation. However, research on China’s regional digital policies remains insufficient, particularly in systemat...
This study takes limestone crushed stone concrete as the research object and systematically investigates its mechanical property changes and microstructural damage characteristics under different confining pressures using triaxial compression tests,...
This study initially examined the thermal comfort of rural residents in southern Jiangsu, analyzing their tolerance levels and expected temperature ranges during winter and summer. Subsequently, Design Builder 7.02.004 software was utilized to simula...
This study aims to examine the latest literature at the intersection of prefabrication, modularity, and the circular economy (CE) through a bibliometric analysis. This systematic review follows five key steps: design and conceptualization, bibliometr...
The construction industry is well known for its problems in completing projects on time and within budget. While constructability has been promoted as a best practice to address these challenges, a clear gap remains regarding its practical definition...
The real estate sector is increasingly recognizing facility management (FM) as a key driver of asset value. Among emerging technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Management Systems (BMSs) stand out for their potential to enhan...
Double-column self-centering segmentally assembled bridges (SC-SABs) present greater design complexity compared to single-column systems, primarily due to vertical stiffness discontinuities at segmental spandrel abutments, which critically affect the...
This study investigates how visual environmental factors influence wayfinding behavior in underground spaces, with a particular focus on cultural differences between Korean and Chinese college students. A virtual reality (VR) environment was develope...
This study explores the intersection of landscape design and ecosystem services, emphasising context-sensitive design and the integration of indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in forest health bases. Current challenges include disconnects between d...
Significant weather-induced delays often plague construction projects in India’s extremely cold regions, yet comprehensive studies addressing this issue remain scarce. This study aims to fill this gap by identifying key delay factors and propos...
With expanding urban sprawl and the characterization of Australian housing as little more than glorified tents, there is a clear need for expert-informed tools—such as the Green Building Council of Australia’s Communities ratings. But wha...
With the rapid development of lightweight and environmentally friendly building materials, foamed concrete has been widely adopted as a novel material for lightweight filling and foundation applications. However, its bearing capacity under localized...
Climate change amplifies heat wave effects on outdoor thermal comfort by increasing their frequency, duration, and intensity. The urban heat island effect worsens heat risks in cities and impacts resilience. Nature-based solution (NBS) with tree plan...
There is no doubt that additive manufacturing (AM) with mortars presents an opportunity within the framework of a circular economy that should not be overlooked. The concepts of reduce, reuse, and recycle are fully aligned with this technology. One o...
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