Search Results - "Napolitano, Rebecca"

Analysis of gaze patterns during facade inspection to understand inspector sense-making processes by Saleem, Muhammad Rakeh, Mayne, Robert, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…This work seeks to capture how an expert interacts with a structure during a facade inspection so that more detailed and situationally-aware inspections can be…”
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Crack Detection in Images of Masonry Using CNNs by Hallee, Mitchell J., Napolitano, Rebecca K., Reinhart, Wesley F., Glisic, Branko

“…While there is a significant body of research on crack detection by computer vision methods in concrete and asphalt, less attention has been given to masonry…”
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Virtual Environments for Visualizing Structural Health Monitoring Sensor Networks, Data, and Metadata by Napolitano, Rebecca, Blyth, Anna, Glisic, Branko

“…Visualization of sensor networks, data, and metadata is becoming one of the most pivotal aspects of the structural health monitoring (SHM) process. Without the…”
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Three-Dimensional Digital Documentation of Tornado-Damaged Heritage Buildings by Kaushal, Saanchi S., Gutierrez Soto, Mariantonieta, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…AbstractIn December 2021, an EF-4 tornado swept through several Midwest states in the United States, with Kentucky being the worst hit. Among the impacted…”
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Cuba’s National School of Ballet: Redefining a structural icon by Douglas, Isabella, Napolitano, Rebecca K., Garlock, Maria, Glisic, Branko

“…•Reinforced concrete was efficiently blended with thin-tile vaulting•FEM was used to understand the construction process and choices•Preservation plans should…”
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Evaluating Human Expert Knowledge in Damage Assessment Using Eye Tracking: A Disaster Case Study by Saleem, Muhammad Rakeh, Mayne, Robert, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…The rising frequency of natural disasters demands efficient and accurate structural damage assessments to ensure public safety and expedite recovery. Human…”
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Integrating Non-Destructive Testing, Laser Scanning, and Numerical Modeling for Damage Assessment: The Room of the Elements by Napolitano, Rebecca, Hess, Michael, Glisic, Branko

“…For preservation efforts and stability assessment of historic structures it is imperative to understand the extent of existing damages and possible modes for…”
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Combination of Image-Based Documentation and Augmented Reality for Structural Health Monitoring and Building Pathology by Napolitano, Rebecca, Liu, Zachary, Sun, Carl, Glisic, Branko

“…With the current deterioration rate of existing infrastructure, the importance of intervention and preservation efforts such as on-site visual inspections,…”
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A Grammar-Based Approach for Generating Spatial Layout Solutions for the Adaptive Reuse of Sobrado Buildings by Paulino, Daniele M. S., Ligler, Heather, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…This research develops a shape grammar to generate solutions for the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. More precisely, it proposes a transformation grammar…”
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Methodology for diagnosing crack patterns in masonry structures using photogrammetry and distinct element modeling by Napolitano, Rebecca, Glisic, Branko

“…•Diagnosing damages on existing infrastructure augments integrity assessment.•Photogrammetry and DEM can be combined to diagnose crack patterns in…”
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Image-based 3D modeling as a damage prioritization tool for historic buildings in post-disaster areas: The case of the 2020 Beirut blast by Kallas, Joe, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…•The role of digital technologies in accelerating disaster relief.•The role of digital documentation for post-blast inspection of masonry historic…”
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Smart cities built with smart materials by Napolitano, Rebecca, Reinhart, Wesley, Gevaudan, Juan Pablo

“…Sensors and actuators that respond locally avoid overburdening data analysis networks The Smart City Index ( 1 ) defines a smart city as “an urban setting that…”
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Hybrid physics‐based modeling and data‐driven method for diagnostics of masonry structures by Napolitano, Rebecca, Glisic, Branko

“…Before implementing monitoring systems or reinforcements on a historic structure, it is essential to understand how crack patterns may have originated and how…”
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Understanding critical masonry building attributes shaping vulnerability to blast loads: Data-driven insights from the 2020 Beirut explosion by Kallas, Joe, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…This study investigates the building attributes shaping the resiliency and vulnerability of unreinforced masonry buildings when subjected to blast loads,…”
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Understanding the function of bonding courses in masonry construction: An investigation with mixed numerical methods by Napolitano, Rebecca, Glisic, Branko

“…Bonding courses, also called leveling courses, are ubiquitous in historical masonry structures. While this technique is common, there is no clear understanding…”
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Virtual tours and informational modeling for conservation of cultural heritage sites by Napolitano, Rebecca K., Scherer, George, Glisic, Branko

“…Thorough and organized documentation is crucial for conservation of historic structures. While photogrammetry, laser scanning and building information modeling…”
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Documentation, structural health monitoring and numerical modelling for damage assessment of the Morris Island Lighthouse by Blyth, Anna, Napolitano, Rebecca, Glisic, Branko

“…Heritage structures serve as invaluable records of cultural achievement that should be preserved for future generations. To ensure the successful preservation…”
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Comparative analysis of saliency map algorithms in capturing visual priorities for building inspections by Saleem, Muhammad Rakeh, Napolitano, Rebecca

“…This study investigates the efficacy of saliency mapping algorithms in capturing the visual priorities of building inspectors for structural damage assessment…”
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Minimizing the adverse effects of bias and low repeatability precision in photogrammetry software through statistical analysis by Napolitano, Rebecca K., Glisic, Branko

“…While photogrammetry is widely implemented in fields such as archaeology and cultural heritage, the accuracy of this method has yet to be fully addressed. It…”
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Numerical investigation of the cyclic performance of reinforced concrete frames equipped with a combination of a rubber core and a U-shaped metallic damper by Rahnavard, Rohola, Rebelo, Carlos, Craveiro, Hélder D., Napolitano, Rebecca

“…•FE analysis of RC frame equipped with hybrid dampers were carried out.•Three experimental specimen including concrete frame, steel damper, and rubber were…”
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