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Chen, S (2013) Improving value for money in public-private partnership infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Chen, W (2019) Integration of building information modeling and internet of things for facility maintenance management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Das, M (2015) Social BIMCloud: a distributed cloud-based BIM framework for object-based lifecycle information exchange and supply chain integration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Deng, Y (2015) Mapping of BIM and GIS for interoperable geospatial data management and analysis for the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Guo, X (2008) Pricing and financing roads in transportation networks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Kim, M (2017) Noncontact quality assessment of precast concrete elements using 3D laser scanning and building information modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Li, Y (2013) Developing a sustainable construction waste estimation and management system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Liang, J (1998) System integration and database management for computer-aided design of tall building structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Long, J (2004) Computer-integrated information modelling for design of building structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: coordination; efficiency; fragmentation; CAD systems; collaboration; compliance; information system; integration; productivity; structural design; structural engineering; designer; structural engineer; information modelling; process modelling
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305047709
  • Abstract:
    Computer Aided Design (CAD) has become the standard practice for engineering work, particularly in design of architecture and structural engineering. Many CAD software tools are available in different engineering disciplines to achieve various design objectives. Indeed, the use of CAD tools can improve designers' efficiency, thus raise their productivity. With the rapid advance in IT and Web technologies, there is a stringent demand, from the AEC (Architecture-Engineering-Construction) industry, for more effective coordination in design processes and design collaborations. Such a demand has driven the advances in CAD systems from single to multi-taskings, from fragmentation to system integration, and from a single user to multi-user web-based environments. Information modelling is critical to the development of a new generation of CAD systems to represent knowledge, exchange data, and integrate CAD tools. In this thesis, two information models—process model and building product models for structural engineering applications have been developed. The main challenges in the present development are to specify a process and building product models for design of building structure, and to explore model-based applications. In the process modelling, an initiative process model for structural design is proposed by reengineering the traditional structural design process. In the product modelling, a building product data model, which is primarily a SEC (Structural Engineering Class) object model, is specified by employing use case-driven object-modelling approach. Implementation approaches of the proposed object model are also addressed. To promote the application of the proposed information models, the research in this thesis is extended to explore a new generation of CAD information systems, such as computer-integrated structural design, web-based structural data model server and online checking (e-checking) systems. All the aforementioned systems make use of generic information models as the basis for the further development. Based on the proposed process and product models, TBCAD II is developed as a prototype system for the computer-integrated structural design of tall buildings. In TBCAD II, the proposed process model and SEC-object model, as well as the component technology are utilised to provide a common software platform for integrating structural engineering CAD tools. A practical example is presented to demonstrate the functional capability of TBCAD II for structural design of tall buildings. Furthermore, a web-based structural data model server is developed, which allows for data sharing and model translation via Internet. Finally, the framework of an online code-compliance checking system is proposed to conduct automated check for structural design plans.

Ma, J (2016) A data driven study on LEED credits and green building related implications in city planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Ng, K F (2017) Sustainable housing and railway developments over space and time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Peng, M (2012) Dam risk analysis and dynamic decision making, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Singh, J (2021) BIM-based automatic piping layout design and schedule optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

So, K L (2021) Integrated life-cycle management of highway bridges, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Soomro, M A (2013) Failure mechanisms in transportation public private partnerships, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Venkataraman, V (2017) Investigating the impact of project management factors on green building project delivery using link analysis and system dynamics techniques, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Xiao, F (2007) Game-theoretic models for competitive pricing and network design problems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Xiong, W (2015) A study of renegotiation and early termination in public private partnerships projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Zhang, N (2001) A computer-based environment for preliminary structural design, design collaboration and design automation of tall buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).

Zhang, W (2021) Construction productivity improvement through industrialized construction methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong).