Considering the limitations of the current pavement crack damage detection methods, this study proposes a method based on digital image processing technology for detecting highway asphalt pavement crack damage. Firstly, a non-subsampled contourlet tr...
Representative volume element (RVE) is an important parameter in numerical tests of mechanical properties of heterogeneous geomaterials. For this study, a digital image processing (DIP) technology was proposed for estimating the RVE of heterogeneous...
Machine vision technology has dramatically improved the efficiency, speed, and quality of fruit-picking robots in complex environments. Target recognition technology for fruit is an integral part of the recognition systems of picking robots. The trad...
Cracks are the initial manifestation of various diseases on highways. Preventive maintenance of cracks can delay the degree of pavement damage and effectively extend the service life of highways. However, existing crack detection methods have poor pe...
Adding basalt fiber into concrete can significantly improve its mechanical properties. In order to explore the influence of basalt fiber content on the uniaxial compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete and the mechanism of fibe...
Recent developments in image/video-based deep learning technology have enabled new services in the field of multimedia and recognition technology [...]
Asphalt mixtures are multi-phase composites composed of aggregates, bitumen, mineral powders, and voids, and various structures are intertwined during the compaction process. Most of the traditional research focuses on the macro-scale domain, and it...
Building façade assessment could be performed in a more efficient way using a multidisciplinary approach and modern technologies. This study proposes the orthofaçade-based assisted inspection method (AIM), universal and applicable to di...
The image of expressway asphalt pavement crack disease obtained by a three-dimensional line scan laser is easily affected by external factors such as uneven illumination distribution, environmental noise, occlusion shadow, and foreign bodies on the p...
Pavement surface texture significantly affects its skid resistance. To characterize pavement surface texture and analyze its correlation with skid resistance, this paper proposes a novel three-dimensional (3D) texture evaluation index: mean texture s...
Carbon fiber dispersion has a substantial influence on the properties of amorphous calcium silicate hydrate-based contact-hardening composites. In this study, a mixture of carbon fiber and calcium silicate hydrate powder was compressed into solid com...
In order to study the modification mechanisms of a warm-mixing agent and high dosage on rubber-powder-modified asphalt, as well as the influence of salt freeze–thaw cycling on the mechanism of warm-mixed high-dosage-rubber-powder-modified aspha...
The columnar joints in Baihetan hydropower station are primary tensile joints since they were formed during the process of lava condensation. Understanding the influence of columnar jointed rock mass (CJRM) on the mechanical response and failure mode...
In order to solve the problem of accurate and efficient detection of welding defects in the process of batch welding of metal parts, an improved Probabilistic Neural Network (PNN) algorithm was proposed to build an automatic identification model of w...
To study the occurrence process, as well as the temporal and spatial evolution laws, of rockburst disasters, the roof deformation of continuous heading roadways during rockburst was studied through a physical similarity simulation test with a high si...
Image processing has been an active research topic since the mid-1970s, during which time schemes for filtering noise reduction, enhancement, compression, and spectral analysis, among others, have been developed [...]
A few decades ago, conventional image processing methods mostly focused on basic tasks such as image enhancement, registration, or edge detection [...]
Smart agriculture is a concept that refers to a revolution in the agriculture industry that promotes the monitoring of activities necessary to transform agricultural methods to ensure food security in an ever-changing environment. These days, the rol...
The mechanoluminescent (ML) technology that is being developed as a new and substitutive technology for structural health monitoring systems (SHMS) comprises stress/strain sensing micro-/nanoparticles embedded in a suitable binder, digital imaging sy...
In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence technology and big data science are emerging rapidly. To apply these informational technologies to the engineering industries, it is essential to digitize the data that are currently archiv...
How does digital technology mediate decision-making and shape our understanding of disaster recovery? I address this question by examining both the administrative and cinematic uses of digital images in the reconstruction process following the 2011 G...
This paper aims to enhance the existing Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) technologies for utilities in the public services sector, such as water, electricity, and gas, by allowing users to regularly upload images of their meters, which are then automati...
Calculation of REV (representative elementary volume) properties of geological porous media refers to the process of creating a 3D digital representation of a rock sample, typically obtained from imaging techniques such as X-ray microtomography. This...
Digital Pathology is the process of converting histology glass slides to digital images using sophisticated computerized technology to facilitate acquisition, evaluation, storage, and portability of histologic information. By its nature, digitization...
In digital holography, reconstructed image quality can be primarily limited due to the inability of a single small aperture sensor to cover the entire field of a hologram. The use of multi-sensor arrays in synthetic aperture digital holographic imagi...
For the development of reinforced concrete structures and infrastructure construction, traditional rebar checking and acceptance methods have shortcomings in terms of efficiency. The use of digital image processing technology cannot easily identify a...
With the rapid development of network technology, concerns pertaining to the enhancement of security and protection against violations of digital images have become critical over the past decade. In this paper, an image copy detection scheme based on...
Both pathology and cytopathology still rely on recognizing microscopical morphologic features, and image analysis plays a crucial role, enabling the identification, categorization, and characterization of different tissue types, cell populations, and...
Recently, research on disease diagnosis using red blood cells (RBCs) has been active due to the advantage that it is possible to diagnose many diseases with a drop of blood in a short time. Representatively, there are disease diagnosis technologies t...
The multi-scale, high-resolution and accurate structural modeling of rocks is a powerful means to reveal the complex failure mechanisms of rocks and evaluate rock engineering safety. Due to the non-uniformity and opacity of rocks, describing their in...
This research aims to develop an integrated approach to construction project management by integrating digital technology into monitoring and surveillance operations. Through the use of drones and image processing software, data can be updated regula...
Inverse synthetic aperture ladar (ISAL) systems combine laser coherent detection technology with inverse synthetic aperture imaging methods, offering advantages such as compact size, long detection range, and high resolution. The traditional optical...
Natural wood textures are appreciated in most forest products industries for their appealing visual characteristics including grain and color, but also their fine surface tactile sensation. The following presents an ultraviolet (UV)-curable inkjet te...
Digital imaging and advanced microscopy play a pivotal role in the diagnosis of kidney diseases. In recent years, great achievements have been made in digital imaging, providing novel approaches for precise quantitative assessments of nephropathology...
In recent years, the internet has developed rapidly. With the popularity of social media, uploading and backing up digital images has become the norm. A huge number of digital images are circulating on the internet daily, and issues related to inform...
The virtualization of museums is in a phase of active development, with institutions seeking relevant and original forms. At the same time, the number of projects dedicated to the reconstruction of past museum expositions is not as substantial as one...
At present, traditional X-ray inspection is used to inspect the welds of the bottom, barrel section and short shell parts of the launch vehicle, which has the disadvantages of low automation, complicated process and low efficiency, and cannot meet th...
Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging has important application potential in sea environments research, such as submarine detection. It has become one of the most significant research topics in the current SAR imaging field. In order to promote the...
Combining classical educational methods with interactive three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology has great power to support and provide students with a unique opportunity to use them in the study process, training, and/or simulation of differ...
The increasing interest in digital twin technology, the digitalization of worn-out social overhead capital (SOC), and disaster management services has augmented the usage of 3D spatial models and information to manage infrastructure. In this study, a...
As an agricultural commodity, corn functions as food, animal feed, and industrial raw material. Therefore, diseases and pests pose a major challenge to the production of corn plants. Modeling the classification of corn plant diseases and pests based...
Digital health technologies can widely increase access to oral health solutions and can make them easier to use and more accessible at all primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. This study aims to present a bibliometric analysis of published litera...
The evolution of map development has been shaped by advancing techniques and technologies. Nevertheless, field and remote mapping with cabinet data analysis remains essential in this process. Geological maps are thematic maps that delineate diverse g...
Stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy is a typical laser-scanning super-resolution imaging technology, the emergence of which has opened a new research window for studying the dynamic processes of live biological samples on a nanometer scal...
With the dynamic development of imaging technologies and increasing demands in various industrial fields, neural networks are playing a crucial role in advanced design, monitoring, and analysis techniques. This review article presents the latest rese...
For many decades the multispectral images of the earth’s surface and its objects were taken from multispectral sensors placed on satellites. In recent years, the technological evolution produced similar sensors (much smaller in size and weight)...
With the advancement in information technology, digital data stealing and duplication have become easier. Over a trillion bytes of data are generated and shared on social media through the internet in a single day, and the authenticity of digital dat...
In machine vision–based image processing, machine vision products are used to convert the image of an object into image signals and then into digital signals for subsequent processing on a computer. Image processing is widely applicable in rese...
Digital cross-correlation is central to many applications including but not limited to Digital Image Processing, Satellite Navigation and Remote Sensing. With recent advancements in digital technology, the computational demands of such applications h...
Recent innovations in digital image capturing techniques facilitate the capture of stationary and moving objects. The images can be easily captured via high-end digital cameras, mobile phones and other handheld devices. Most of the time, captured ima...
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