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Construction & Building Technology
Rita Machete, Mariana Neves, Madalena Ponte, Ana Paula Falcao, Rita Bento
Summary: This paper presents an IoT BIM-based solution for real-time monitoring of built cultural heritage using low-cost sensors. By monitoring the vibration of buildings, more effective maintenance and repair practices can be applied, resulting in lower operating costs and optimal management of cultural heritage.
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Engineering, Civil
Oguzhan Safak Batar, Emre Tercan, Engin Emsen
Summary: This study presents an effective, reliable, and fast multidisciplinary approach for analyzing historical masonry bridges. By utilizing techniques such as terrestrial laser scanning, accurate measurements and structural analysis of historical bridges were achieved, resulting in high accuracy and reliability of the results.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohamed Ata, Mona Abouhamad, Mohammed Hassanien Serror, Mohamed Marzouk
Summary: Bridge networks are essential to economy and require regular maintenance. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a valuable technique for assessing concrete bridge decks. This study provides a method to locate corroded areas of the deck and obtain structural properties, with clear methodology for data collection and analysis.
JOURNAL OF PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTED FACILITIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Di Zhang, Jiacun Li, Zhonghai Wu, Lili Ren
Summary: By using techniques such as terrestrial laser scanning, multi-frequency ground penetrating radar, and trenching, the detailed surficial and subsurface geometry of the Yushu fault was successfully reconstructed. This provides important information for understanding and assessing fault activity and seismic hazards.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Angelini, Marilena Cozzolino, Roberto Gabrielli, Vincenzo Gentile, Paolo Mauriello
Summary: Three-dimensional modeling and non-invasive diagnosis are important for assessing seismic vulnerability and planning renovation and conservation of heritage buildings. The lack of adequate building documentation and the fragility of ancient constructions pose challenges in early design phases. In this paper, a survey of the Patriarchal Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Aquileia, Italy, was conducted using various techniques including ground-penetrating radar, terrestrial laser scanning, and photogrammetry. The comprehensive information obtained from these surveys is essential for preservation, management, and restoration projects of the basilica and connected buildings.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Weitian Zhao, Qun Yang, Wenliang Wu, Jiajun Liu
Summary: This study corrected pavement structural parameters using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), improving the accuracy of modulus back-calculation and stress and strain calculation results, and recommends implementing this method for pavement structure quality assessment.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Luca Bianchini Ciampoli, Roberta Santarelli, Ersilia M. Loreti, Alessandra Ten, Andrea Benedetto
Summary: This article discusses a geophysical experimental activity conducted in the Maxentius Complex in Rome, Italy, using ground penetrating radar (GPR) to study the buried structures of Roman baths. The study confirmed the presence of tanks in the thermal area, which were previously known but no longer visible. The analysis also identified two additional tanks, suggesting the possibility of more rooms nearby.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
P. Badica, A. Alexandru-Dinu, M. A. Grigoroscuta, M. Burdusel, G. V. Aldica, V. Sandu, C. Bartha, S. Polosan, A. Galatanu, V. Kuncser, M. Enculescu, C. Locovei, I. Porosnicu, I. Tiseanu, M. Ferbinteanu, I. Savulescu, M. Negru, N. D. Batalu
Summary: Excavated Roman bricks from the city of Romula in Romania demonstrate outstanding physical-chemical-mechanical properties and adaptability to external factors. Intelligent optimization through recipe, design, and technology could explain their durability, similar to modern smart materials.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Urban Studies
Francesca Piazzoni
Summary: This paper examines how people and materialities on Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome co-produce geographies of survival, revealing the interplay between street vendors and material elements, and how they negotiate power and counter exclusion.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Giacomo Buffarini, Paolo Clemente, Sonia Giovinazzi, Chiara Ormando, Federico Scafati
Summary: This paper presents the results of vibration tests conducted on a pedestrian bridge in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy. The analysis focuses on the irregular behavior of the highest five piers, which were found to have damage and cracks. The experimental results showed that the structural behavior of the bridge was similar to expectations, with amplified vibrations due to reduced stiffness caused by widespread damage.
JOURNAL OF CIVIL STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sepehr Pashoutani, Jinying Zhu
Summary: In this paper, a depth-correction algorithm based on the real rebar depths is proposed for the non-destructive evaluation of concrete bridge decks using ground penetrating radar (GPR). Different depth-correction methods are compared by simulating GPR signals in four models with various dielectric constants and conductivity using gprMax software. The comparison shows that the TWTT-based depth-correction method tends to overestimate deterioration level, and two alternate methods using migrated amplitudes and normalized corrected amplitude are proposed.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Alberto Spinella, Delia Francesca Chillura Martino, Maria Luisa Saladino, Federica Sammartino, Francesco Caruso, Eugenio Caponetti
Summary: The study focuses on the conservation of the wooden part of the Roman Acqualadroni rostrum, including archaeological survey, recovery, and consolidation treatment. The aim of the investigation is to determine the wood state of conservation at a microscopic scale and highlight interactions between the consolidant and wood components. Findings reveal specific interactions between the resin and lignin, as well as a network of hydrogen bonds involving all components of the system.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carla Bottari, Patrizia Capizzi, Raffaele Martorana, Raffaele Azzaro, Stefano Branca, Riccardo Civico, Mario Fucile, Emilio Pecora
Summary: Misterbianco is a region located on the southern flank of Mount Etna in eastern Sicily, Italy. Known as Monasterium Album, it has a complex history intertwined with volcanic activity and seismicity. Excavation works in the 2000s revealed the remains of a 14th century church beneath the layer of lava from the 1669 eruption. This study presents the first diagnostic multidisciplinary survey performed at the site 350 years after the eruption, using various techniques to analyze the topography, map hidden structures, and identify fractures and deformations in the church.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Weitian Zhao, Qun Yang, Wenliang Wu, Jiajun Liu
Summary: This study presented a method for calculating fatigue stress under different foundation models based on evaluation results of cement concrete pavement structural layers with FWD and GPR, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate foundation model for pavement fatigue performance evaluation.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Borja Conde, Jose C. Matos, Daniel V. Oliveira, Belen Riveiro
Summary: This work presents a probabilistic analysis approach for reliability-based assessment of masonry arch bridges. The methodology uses different numerical approaches to estimate the ultimate load-carrying capacity and employs sensitivity analysis and reliability assessment to reveal the key role of transversal effects on the strength capacity of the structure.
STRUCTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Santiago Fernandez-Rodriguez, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Paloma Prieto Muriel, Rafael Tormo-Molina, Jose Maria Maya-Manzano
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raul Pecero-Casimiro, Santiago Fernandez-Rodriguez, Rafael Tormo-Molina, Alejandro Monroy-Colin, Inmaculada Silva-Palacios, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Angela Gonzalo-Garijo, Jose Maria Maya-Manzano
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Alfonso Cortes-Perez, Paloma Prieto-Muriel
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Paula Redweik, Jose Juan de Sanjose Blasco, Manuel Sanchez-Fernandez, Alan D. Atkinson, Luis Francisco Martinez Corrales
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Quevedo-Martinez, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Juan Francisco Coloma, Jose Francisco Fernandez-Alvarado, Marta Garcia, Santiago Fernandez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study digitized a green infrastructure inventory based on cypress species using laser imaging detection and ranging (LiDAR) with building information modeling (BIM), estimating the aerobiological index (I-UGZA) for evaluating the potential environmental impact of urban green infrastructure allergenicity. The innovation lies in modeling urban information with LiDAR through BIM, potentially preventing future issues in urban areas during construction projects by describing current 3D environments and designing new scenarios in 6D.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
J. F. Fernandez-Alvarado, J. F. Coloma-Miro, J. P. Cortes-Perez, M. Garcia-Garcia, S. Fernandez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study aims to estimate the potential risk of exposure to urban green infrastructure by calculating and improving the AIROT index. A 3D BIM model was created using BIM methodology and LiDAR technology to simulate pedestrian walks in high-risk areas of allergenic interest for allergic patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dario Collado-Mariscal, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Alfonso Cortes-Perez, Antonia Cuevas-Murillo
Summary: This article evaluates the risk of Overhead Power Lines (OPL) through BIM integration, providing more accurate risk zone definition and preventive measures through digitization and collision analysis, complying with health and safety regulations and implementing the principle of Prevention through Design (PtD).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sergio Laso, Daniel Flores-Martin, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Miguel Soriano Barroso, Alfonso Cortes-Perez, Javier Berrocal, Juan M. Murillo
Summary: Biohazards and noise risks in wastewater treatment plants pose a significant concern. These risks include gas inhalation from contaminated wastewater and exposure to high levels of noise from work equipment. While sensors are used to monitor gas and noise levels, indoor geolocation of operators remains a challenge due to limited GPS accuracy. However, Bluetooth technology provides a more accurate alternative for geolocation. In this study, an IoT system is proposed to geolocate operators indoors using Bluetooth beacons and cross-reference this information with data from gas and noise sensors to prevent occupational risks.
SERVICE-ORIENTED COMPUTING - ICSOC 2022 WORKSHOPS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Miguel Vega Naranjo, Montana Jimenez-Espada, Francisco Manuel Martinez Garcia, Rafael Gonzalez-Escobar, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez
Summary: The purpose of this article is to diagnose the daily mobility patterns of rural municipalities in order to promote sustainability and mitigate territorial depopulation through local planning policies. The research methodology involves revealed preference surveys and accessibility analysis using GIS tools. The results show an unbalanced modal split with a dominance of private vehicle use and a weak inter-municipal connection dynamic. There is a knowledge gap in assessing the long-term suitability and effectiveness of sustainable measures implemented in rural areas after the development of mobility plans.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dario Collado-Mariscal, Juan Pedro Cortes-Perez, Alfonso Cortes-Perez, Antonia Cuevas-Murillo
Summary: This research proposes a methodology for integrating risk assessment into the design phase of BIM road projects, allowing for the analysis of risks and compliance with legal requirements.
Article
Environmental Studies
Jose Juan de Sanjose Blasco, Alan D. Atkinson, Manuel Sanchez-Fernandez, Antonio Gomez-Ortiz, Montserrat Salva-Catarineu, Ferran Salvador-Franch
Summary: This study monitored the Corral del Veleta rock glacier and found that it is in an accelerated process of immobilization with ongoing degradation of the relict glacial ice and permafrost. These changes are related to the changing high-mountain climate of Sierra Nevada, characterized by increasing temperatures, decreasing annual snowfall, and shorter duration of snow on the ground.
Proceedings Paper
Architecture
Pablo A. Cruz Franco, Adela Rueda Marquez de la Plata, Juan Pedro Cortes Perez, Jose Miguel Rueda Munoz de San Pedro
3RD WORLD MULTIDISCIPLINARY CIVIL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING SYMPOSIUM (WMCAUS 2018)
(2019)
Article
Geography
Alvaro Gomez Gutierrez, Susanne Schnabel, Francisco Lavado Contador, Jose Juan de Sanjose, Alan D. J. Atkinson, Manuel Pulido Fernandez, Manuel Sanchez Fernandez
BOLETIN DE LA ASOCIACION DE GEOGRAFOS ESPANOLES
(2018)