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Anbar, D R, Chang, T, Deng, X and Mahmoud, M R I (2024) Implementing effective knowledge management in international construction projects by eliminating knowledge hiding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Asadabadi, M R (2024) Project investment decisions: Comparison of nonmonetary benefits. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Bayona, A, Hallowell, M R and Bhandari, S (2024) The things that hurt people are not the same as the things that kill people: Key differences in the proximal causes of low- and high-severity construction injuries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Bingol, B N, Arditi, D and Polat, G (2024) A performance-based subcontractor selection model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Cao, J, Said, H, Savov, A and Hall, D (2024) Graph-based evolutionary search for optimal hybrid modularization of building construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Castelblanco, G and Guevara, J (2024) Stakeholder dynamics: Rethinking roles and responsibilities in user-pay transport PPP projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Eissa, R and El-Adaway, I H (2024) Accelerating the circular economy transition: A construction value chain-structured portfolio of strategies and implementation insights. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Han, J, Chen, C, Tiong, R L K, Wu, K and Chew, D K H (2024) Strategic workforce planning for production of prefabricated bathroom units: An advanced markovian approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Hasan, M and Lu, M (2024) Mitigating project schedule risks by identifying subcritical paths and variance-critical activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Huo, X, Xu, X, Zhang, Y and Jiao, L (2024) Insight into the mechanism of noncompliance tasks in construction workers' unsafe behaviors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Ismael, D and Shealy, T (2024) Reframing sustainability rating systems to emphasize interconnected benefits increases sustainable design practices among engineers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Jeong, J and Jeong, J (2024) Sustainability in prefabricated construction: Enhancing multicriteria analysis and prediction using machine learning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Li, M, Zheng, Q and Ashuri, B (2024) Application of artificial intelligence in design automation: A two-stage framework for structure configuration and design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: artificial intelligence; design automation; reinforcement learning
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: http://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-14409
- Abstract:
Civil engineering design problems are inherently complex, characterized by iterative processes, multiple criteria, and time-consuming manual design work. Traditional methods often struggle to rapidly reach optimal designs, lacking guarantees of achieving optimality. With the advent of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), this study attempts to answer the research question: How AI algorithms can expedite the civil engineering design process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in reaching optimal solutions with fewer resources. The research employs a Markov decision process-based AI framework, integrating configuration design and refinement in a unified approach. The methodology begins with the Markov decision-making process to mathematically model the design process, followed by reinforcement learning for automatic design and refinement of solutions. Applied to a planar truss bridge design problem, the AI design agent produced feasible truss designs under various constraints efficiently, demonstrating superior capability and flexibility. The results indicate an average improvement of 12% in accuracy and 88% in computational efficiency over traditional methods. The meaning and significance of the results lie in the innovative integration of Markov decision-making and reinforcement learning into a unified two-stage design framework, significantly advancing the body of knowledge in civil engineering design automation. The speed and accuracy of the AI design agent validate the feasibility of the proposed model and highlight its potential in effectively solving complex civil engineering design problems. The directions for follow-up research are suggested to extend this framework to a wider array of design challenges and to refine the AI agent's adaptability in more diverse design contexts.
Liang, X, Rasheed, U, Cai, J, Wibranek, B and Awolusi, I (2024) Impacts of collaborative robots on construction work performance and worker perception: Experimental analysis of human-robot collaborative wood assembly. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Ma, J, Jiang, X, Zheng, D, Liao, X, Lu, J and Zhao, Y (2024) Transwallnet: High-performance semantic segmentation of large-scale and multifeatured point clouds of building gables. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Mansoor, A, Liu, S, Bouferguene, A and Al-Hussein, M (2024) Crane signalman hand-signal classification framework using sensor-based smart construction glove and machine-learning algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Mostofi, F, Tokdemir, O B, Toǧan, V and Arditi, D (2024) Predicting the cost of rework in high-rise buildings using graph convolutional networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Poirier, E A, Pavard, A and De Paula, N (2024) Determining factors influencing BIM adoption: A competency-driven approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Rathnayake, A, Murguia, D and Middleton, C (2024) Measuring activity-level construction productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Saleem, M (2024) Internal damage detection in reinforced concrete member using ultrasonic pulse velocity nondestructive testing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Salih, F and El-Adaway, I H (2024) Quantifying the impact of technology utilization on schedule and cost performance in construction projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Seyis, S and Ozkan, S (2024) Benefits and challenges of implementing the common data environments in the construction phase of BIM-based projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Shamsollahi, D, Moselhi, O and Khorasani, K (2024) Automated detection and segmentation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components in indoor environments by using the yolact++ architecture. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Triana-Granados, K V, Bernard, I R, Merlin, A, Lucko, G and Ballesteros-Pérez, P (2024) Graphical delay tracking for linear and repetitive schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Ure, J D, South, A J, Farnsworth, C B, Bown, M and Thompson, N (2024) Enlarging the role of CEM professionals in corporate sustainability: ESG programs and the built environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Wang, H, Yi, W, Zhen, L and Chan, A P C (2024) Cost-optimized transport planning for prefabricated modules with the implementation of the just-in-time strategy. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Yue, H, Ye, G, Liu, Q, Yang, X, Xiang, Q and Luo, Y (2024) Impact of cognitive fatigue on attention and the implications for construction safety: A neuroscientific perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Zheng, R, Li, Z, Li, L, Dou, Y, Yuan, M and Yin, X (2024) Proposing a lean-optimized scheduling model of mixed-flow prefabricated component production in off-site construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).
Zhong, B, Tian, J, Pan, X and Shen, L (2024) An online housing reputation assessment framework based on text mining and visualization technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(08).