It has taken a long time for construction industry to enter the information era. Consequently, construction industry is in relatively early phase of adopting web-based technology, even though the web has moved deep into its second phase. Web 2.0 is considered a next step and a major evolution of the traditional web from both technological and social perspective. This paper presents the concepts, trends and technologies that can affect the way construction industry currently works and the key reasons why AEC community should seriously consider the shift towards the next generation of the web.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4711777
A new modelling paradigm for computing the complete failure of metal frames, by combining the beam model and the shell model, has been developed. The original feature of the proposed multi-scale (i.e. shell-beam) computational model is its ability to incorporate both material and geometrical instability contributions into the stress-resultant beam model softening response.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4816737
The error-controlled adaptive finite element method for thin and thick plates is addressed. A procedure is presented for determining the most suitable plate model (among available hierarchical plate models) for each particular finite element of the selected mesh.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4546401
This paper presents the competency management approach for design in physical and virtual worlds. Proposed competency management framework employs documented design results, especially digital models, including building information models (BIM), which can serve as a reference for the evidence of applied knowledge in the collaborative design. The results are important for the improvements in evaluation of design results, management of design process, virtual construction, knowledge, and human resources in the AEC; and the linkage between competencies for design in physical and virtual worlds.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2380932
The Internet and the World Wide Web have changed the way in which the scientists and researchers access the scientific literature. The paper provides a good explanation of the stakes that the different actors have in the open access scientific publishing model.
COBISS.SI-ID: 4687201