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Dynamic behavior and vibration control of a tensegrity structure by Bel Hadj Ali, N., Smith, I.F.C.

“…Tensegrities are lightweight space reticulated structures composed of cables and struts. Stability is provided by the self-stress state between tensioned and…”
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Separation of thermal and autogenous deformation at varying temperatures using optical fiber sensors by Viviani, M., Glisic, B., Smith, I.F.C.

“…Common, high and ultra high performance concretes undergo autogenous deformation (AD) when hardening. Deformations are often measured in specimens cured in…”
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Enhancing static-load-test identification of bridges using dynamic data by Cao, Wen-Jun, Koh, Chan Ghee, Smith, I.F.C.

“…•An approach of system identification for combining both static and dynamic measurements.•A measurement selection strategy to detect abnormal…”
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A direct stochastic algorithm for global search by Raphael, B, Smith, I.F.C

“…This paper presents a new algorithm called probabilistic global search lausanne (PGSL). PGSL is founded on the assumption that optimal solutions can be…”
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Vibration Serviceability Assessment for Pedestrian Bridges Based on Model Falsification by Cao, Wen-Jun, Koh, C. G, Smith, I. F. C

“…Abstract With the development of new materials and advanced structural analysis, alongside increasing aesthetic requirements, recent years have witnessed a…”
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Design Aspects of a Deployable Tensegrity-Hollow-rope Footbridge by Rhode-Barbarigos, L., Ali, N. Bel Hadj, Motro, R., Smith, I.F.C.

“…Tensegrity structures are composed of cables and struts in a prestressed self-equilibrium. Although tensegrity first appeared in the 1950s, it is seldom used…”
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Configuration of measurement systems using Shannon’s entropy function by Robert-Nicoud, Y., Raphael, B., Smith, I.F.C.

“…This paper presents a generic methodology for measurement system configuration when the goal is to identify the behaviour models that reasonably explain…”
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Data mining techniques for improving the reliability of system identification by Saitta, S., Raphael, B., Smith, I.F.C.

“…A system identification methodology that makes use of data mining techniques to improve the reliability of identification is presented in this paper. An…”
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Equivalency points: Predicting concrete compressive strength evolution in three days by Viviani, M., Glisic, B., Scrivener, K.L., Smith, I.F.C.

“…Knowledge of the compressive strength evolution of concrete is critical for activities such as stripping formwork, construction scheduling and pre-stressing…”
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Incremental development of CBR strategies for computing project cost probabilities by Raphael, B., Domer, B., Saitta, S., Smith, I.F.C.

“…This paper presents three CBR systems that have been developed over seven years in collaboration with two industrial partners. In this research, case based…”
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Combining Dynamic Relaxation Method with Artificial Neural Networks to Enhance Simulation of Tensegrity Structures by Domer, Bernd, Fest, Etienne, Lalit, Vikram, Smith, Ian F. C

“…Structural analyses of tensegrity structures must account for geometrical nonlinearity. The dynamic relaxation method correctly models static behavior in most…”
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Editorial by Kunz, J.C, Smith, I.F.C, Tomiyama, T

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Optimal Sensor Placement for Damage Detection: Role of Global Search by Kripakaran, P., Saitta, S., Ravindran, S., Smith, I.F.C.

“…Optimal sensor placement is one that maximizes the likelihood of identifying future damage models. Based on assumptions from engineers, damage models of a…”
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Constraint-Based Support for Collaboration in Design and Construction by Lottaz, Claudio, Clément, Denis E, Faltings, Boi V, Smith, Ian F. C

“…Solution spaces are proposed, instead of single solutions only, to support collaborative tasks during design and construction. Currently, partners involved in…”
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Lowering Costs of Timber Shear-Wall Design using Global Search by Svenerudh, P., Raphael, B., Smith, I.F.C.

“…This paper describes the application of a new global search technique, PGSL, that reduces structural costs for multi-storey timber housing. This technique is…”
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Constraint Satisfaction Methods for Applications in Engineering by Gelle, E., Faltings, B.V., Clément, D.E., Smith, I.F.C.

“…Constraints provide declarative descriptions of important requirements related to engineering projects. Most existing algorithms for constraint satisfaction…”
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Case-Based Preliminary Building Design by Bailey, Simon F, Smith, Ian F. C

“…A team of civil engineers, architects, and computer scientists is using case-based design in the CADRE system as an approach for integrating preliminary…”
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Fatigue and Fracture of Riveted Bridge Members by Brühwiler, E, Smith, I. F. C, Hirt, M. A

“…Estimates of remaining fatigue life and development of rational maintenance strategies for riveted bridges are hindered by a lack of knowledge of their…”
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Reuse of designs by Wognum, P.M., Smith, I.F.C.

“…This paper introduces some recent approaches to case reuse for design tasks. Application areas discussed are software design and engineering design in several…”
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Constraint-based support for negotiation in collaborative design by Lottaz, C, Smith, I.F.C, Robert-Nicoud, Y, Faltings, B.V

“…When constraints are used to represent engineering requirements, enhanced support for collaboration becomes possible. More specifically, if important…”
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