Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering by Subject "Optimization"
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Automating and Optimizing a Transportation Mode Classification Model for use on Smartphone Data
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-01)As transportation engineering and planning evolve from “data poor” to “data rich” practices, methods to automate the collection and translation of data to information become increasingly important. Advances in wireless ... -
Combined Strategic-Tactical Planning for Facility Rehabilitation Using System Dynamics and Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-25)Rehabilitation programs are essential for efficiently managing large networks of infrastructure assets and sustaining their safety and operability. While numerous studies in the literature have focused on various aspects ... -
Comparison between Optimization and Heuristic Methods for Large-Scale Infrastructure Rehabilitation Programs
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-26)Civil infrastructure systems are the foundation of economic growth and prosperity in all nations. In recent years, infrastructure rehabilitation has been a focus of attention in North America and around the world. A large ... -
Comprehensive CP Optimization for Dynamic Scheduling in Construction
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-11)Delays and cost overruns are common facts in construction projects due to its increasing complexity, the day-to-day dynamic changes, the stricter execution constraints, and the general lack of efficient scheduling tools ... -
Derivation of Minimum Required Model for Augmented Reality Based Stepwise Construction Assembly Control
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-05)The global 3D imaging market is expected to reach $26 billion by 2024 with an annual growth of 23.7% (3D Imaging Market Global Scenario, Market Size, Trend and Forecast, 2015 – 2024. 2018). Various industries are extensively ... -
Developing Efficient Strategies for Automatic Calibration of Computationally Intensive Environmental Models
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-25)Environmental simulation models have been playing a key role in civil and environmental engineering decision making processes for decades. The utility of an environmental model depends on how well the model is structured ... -
Developing Parsimonious and Efficient Algorithms for Water Resources Optimization Problems
(University of Waterloo, 2012-11-20)In the current water resources scientific literature, a wide variety of engineering design problems are solved in a simulation-optimization framework. These problems can have single or multiple objective functions and their ... -
Development and Evaluation of Models and Algorithms for Locating RWIS Stations
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-17)Accurate and timely information on road weather and surface conditions in winter seasons is a necessity for road authorities to optimize their winter maintenance operations and improve the safety and mobility of the traveling ... -
Integrated Performance Analysis and Optimum Fund Allocation for Capital Renewal of Healthcare Facilities
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-19)Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, are among the most challenging assets to maintain and modernize. An accurate performance assessment is essential for the appropriate prioritization of the subsystems that are ... -
A Microeconomic Perspective to Infrastructure Renewal Decisions
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-16)Under the prevailing financial constraints and rapid infrastructure deterioration, funding decisions for renewal (rehabilitation) projects have become large challenges for engineers and economists alike. However, existing ... -
Risk-Based Decision Support Model for Planning Emergency Response for Hazardous Materials Road Accidents
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Hazardous Materials (HazMat) are transported throughout Canada in a great number of road shipments. The transportation of HazMat poses special risks for neighboring population and environment. While HazMat accidents ... -
Up-Scaling Distinct Element Method Simulations of Discontinua
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-20)Pre-existing fractures significantly influence the geomechanical response of the rock mass at the reservoir scale. For geomechanical applications, these natural fractures need to be considered in the mechanical response ...