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Abu Dabous, S (2008) A decision support methodology for rehabilitation management of concrete bridges, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Al-Hussein, M (1999) An integrated information system for crane selection and utilisation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Alshibani, A (2008) Optimizing and controlling earthmoving operations using spatial technologies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Budawara, N (2009) Key performance indicators to measure design performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
El-Rayes, K A (1998) Optimized scheduling for repetitive construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Hammad, M M (2001) CPDICenter: Web-based virtual construction project document information center in support of claims preparation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Hassanein, A (2003) Planning and scheduling highway construction using GIS and dynamic programming, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Hegazy, T M (1994) Integrated bid preparation with emphases on risk assessment using neural networks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Iliescu, S (2000) A case-based reasoning approach to the designing of building envelopes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Jrade, A (2004) Integrated conceptual cost estimating and life cycle costing system for building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Li, J (2004) Web-based integrated project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Marzouk, M (2002) Optimizing earthmoving operations using computer simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Meniru, K C U (2005) Computer-aided conceptual building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Morcous, G S L (2000) Case -based reasoning for modeling bridge deterioration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Ravi, M (1998) Knowledge-based system approach to integrated design of multistorey office buildings at the preliminary stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: building design; integration; programming; structural design; designer
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304459357
- Abstract:
The work described in this thesis represents a significant original contribution in identifying, acquiring, synthesising and organising design knowledge related to tall buildings. Due to the non-formalised nature of preliminary design, no computer-based tools could be developed using common procedural programming methods. Preliminary design stage also has the maximum ability to positively impact the final cost of the building project. In the absence of computer-based tools and also due to resource and time constraints, the current preliminary design tasks are mostly restricted to exploring one or two design alternatives often proceeding with a less than efficient solution. Therefore a computer-based design tool that could be used by designers at the initial stages of a project to explore many design alternatives on a comparative basis could potentially lead to better and more economical designs than those produced without such a design tool. Preliminary design needs the consideration of all relevant parameters affecting the product designed. For multistorey buildings the architectural and structural design considerations are closely tied together and in this work an integration of the two is demonstrated. Architectural planning considerations for office buildings and feasible structural solutions are incorporated in a knowledge-base. A model for the design system is developed that incorporates the gathered design knowledge in declarative form which is then used to selectively generate and evaluate integrated building design solutions. Thus part of this work is the implementation of a knowledge-based system, Tall-D, using a development tool. Then, a methodology is devised for the testing of Tall-D under practical conditions. External industry experts are invited to furnish completed project designs and evaluate the corresponding designs performed by Tall-D by answering a comprehensive questionnaire. The result is a very favourable endorsement of the many facets of the current work as well as that of Tall-D system performance and features. The overall thrust of this work has been to research the area of preliminary design with a view to originating computer-based tools for this phase in engineering.
Sadeghpour, F (2004) A CAD-based model for site layout, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).
Shehab-Eldeen, T (2002) An automated system for detection, classification and rehabilitation of defects in sewer pipes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Concordia University (Canada).