Advances in building technology. Volume 1 : proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Building Technology, 4-6 December, 2002, Hong Kong, China

Content: Preface , Page v , M. Anson, J.M. Ko, E.S.S. Lam - International advisory committee , Pages vii-viii - Organizing committee , Page ix - Executive committee , Page x Advances in materials and mechanics , Pages 3-16 , K.P. Chong, M.R. VanLandingham, L. Sung Advances in concrete technology , Pages 17-27 , M.F. Cyr, S.P. Shah Human requirements in future air-conditioned environments , Pages 29-38 , P. Ole Fange Creating competitive advantage and profits with technology in the construction sector , Pages 39-46 , Roger Flanagan Advances in it for building design , Pages 47-54 , J.S. Gero Information technology support to improved construction processes: Inter-disciplinarity in research and practice , Pages 55-64 , Amanda Marshall-Ponting, Ange Lee, Martin Betts, Ghassan Aouad, Rachel Cooper, Martin Sexton Recent topics in wind engineering focusing on monitoring techniques , Pages 65-74 , Y. Tamura, M. Matsui A conception of casualty control based seismic design for buildings , Pages 75-82 , Li-Li Xie Thermal radiation effects and their determinations room fires , Pages 83-93 , K.T. Yang Wood frame shear walls with metal plate connected framework , Pages 97-104 , Robert N. Emerson Toward Engineering Design of Gypsum Board Fire Barriers , Pages 105-112 , O.M. Friday, S.M. Cramer Barrier materials to reduce contaminant emissions from structural insulated panels , Pages 113-120 , J.C. Little, D. Kumar, S.S. Cox, A.T. Hodgson Novel microcellular plastics for lightweight and energy efficient building applications , Pages 121-128 , Krishna Nadella, Vipin Kumar, Wei Li Long-term creep response of borate-modified oriented strandboard , Pages 129-136 , Qinglin Wu, Jong N. Lee Mechanical, physical, and biological properties of borate-modified oriented strandboard , Pages 137-144 , Qinglin Wu, Sunyoung Lee, Jong N. Lee Re-commissioning of an Air Handling Unit , Pages 147-155 , Cristian Cuevas, Jean Lebrun, Patrick Lacôte, Philippe Andre Automated commissioning of air-handing units using fuzzy air temperature sensors , Pages 157-164 , P.S. Lee, A.L. Dexter Modeling of package air-conditioning equipment , Pages 165-172 , M. Reichler, J.W. Mitchell, W.A. Beckman Automatic diagnosis and commissioning of central chilling systems , Pages 173-180 , Shengwei Wang Design of simply-supported and continuous beams in steel-concrete composite construction , Pages 183-190 , P.A. Berry, M. Patrick Innovations in composite slabs incorporating profiled steel sheeting , Pages 191-198 , R.Q. Bridge, M. Patrick Web-side-plate framing connections in both steel and composite construction , Pages 199-206 , M. Patrick, P.A. Berry, A.T. Wheeler Novel new reinforcing components for composite beams , Pages 207-214 , M. Patrick, R.Q. Bridge The influence of material properties on the local buckling of concrete filled steel tubes , Pages 215-222 , A. Wheeler, M. Pircher Low-cost, bio-based composite materials for housing applications , Pages 225-232 , L.T. Drzal, A.K. Mohanty, G. Mehta, M. Misra Durability of pulp fiber-cement composites to wet/dry cycling , Pages 233-237 , N.H. El-Ashkar, B. Mohr, H. Nanko, K.E. Kurtis Extruded Fiber-Reinforced Composite , Pages 239-246 , B. Mu, M.F. Cyr, S.P. Shah Reversed in-plane cyclic behavior of post-tensioned clay brick masonry walls for high performance modular housing , Pages 247-254 , Owen A. Rosenboom, Mervyn J. Kowalsky An All-Natural Composite Material Roof System for Residential Construction , Pages 255-262 , H.W. Shenton III, R.P. Wool, B. Hu, A. O'Donnell, L. Bonnaillie, E. Can, R. Chapas, C. Hong Comparison of optimal designs for stick-frame wall assemblies of different bay sizes , Pages 263-270 , S. Van Dessel, A. Ismail-Yahaya, A. Messac A macro-model of RC shear wall for push-over analysis , Pages 273-280 , Chen qin, Qian jiaru Torsional effect of asymmetric R/C building structure , Pages 281-288 , Junwu Dai, Yuk-Lung Wong, Minzheng Zhang Experimental investigation on axial compressive behavior of FRP confined concrete columns , Pages 289-296 , Li Jing, Qian Jiaru, Jiang Jianbiao Dynamic properties and seismic response of RC structures characterized by abrupt change in horizontal connection stiffness , Pages 297-302 , Liu Jingbo, Wang Zhenyu A gis system integrated with vulnerability for seismic damage and loss estimation of Hong Kong , Pages 303-310 , H.S. Lu, Z.P. Wen, K.T. Chau, Y.X. Hu Rules of drift decomposition and drift-based design of RC frames , Pages 311-318 , Luo Wenbin, Qian Jiaru Seismic fragility curves for winddesigned-buildings in Hong Kong , Pages 319-326 , Z.P. Wen, K.T. Chau, Y.X. Hu A preliminary study of structural semiactive control using variable dampers , Pages 327-332 , R.L. Yang, X.Y. Zhou, X.H. Liu Dynamic monitoring of the boring trajectory in underground channel for driving communications , Pages 335-338 , Alexej Bulgakow, Sergej Aleksyuk, Sergej Pritchin Façade Cleaning Robot , Pages 339-342 , Thomas Bock, Alexej Bulgakow, Shigeki Ashida Advanced construction design and technology by robotics , Pages 343-350 , Thomas Bock, Klaus Kreupl Embedded System and Augmented Reality in Facility Management , Pages 351-353 , Thomas Bock, Helga Meden, Shigeki Ashida Robots for location and spacing of wood , Pages 355-359 , Thomas Bock, Dimitry Parshin, Aleksei Boulgakov Assembly and disassembly of interior wall , Pages 361-365 , Albrecht Hanser Munitec-fast-connectors—key technology for prefab houses , Pages 367-371 , Frank Prochiner Initial thoughts on industrialised solution for low-cost housing in China's rural area , Pages 375-381 , Guan Kai, Li Shirong Industrialized housing construction—The UK experience , Pages 383-390 , R. Howes A perspective of industrialised housing in Chonqing , Pages 391-398 , Li Shirong Impact on structure of labour market resulting from large-scale implementation of prefabrication , Pages 399-403 , C.M. Tam Priority setting of preferential parameters for home purchase in Chongqing — An analytic hierarchy process approach , Pages 405-412 , K.W. Wong, M. Wu Steel moment frame connections that achieve ductile performance , Pages 415-422 , John W. Fisher, J.M. Ricles, Le-Wu Lu, C. Mao, Eric J. Kaufmann Lateral load behavior of unbonded post-tensioned precast concrete walls , Pages 423-430 , F.J. Perez, R. Sause, S. Pessiki, L.-W. Lu Design of high strength spiral reinforcement in concrete compression members , Pages 431-438 , Stephen Pessiki, Benjamin Graybeal, Michael Mudlock Modeling and behavior of composite MRFs with concrete filled steel tubular columns subject to earthquake loading , Pages 439-446 , J.M. Ricles, R. Sause, T. Muhummud, R. Herrera The use of post-tensioning to reduce seismic damage in steel frames , Pages 447-454 , J.M. Ricles, R. Sause, Pedro Rojas, M.M. Garlock Stochastic Approach to Control and Identification of Smart Structures , Pages 457-464 , James L. Beck, Ka-Veng Yuen Building hazard mitigation with piezoelectric friction dampers , Pages 465-472 , G.D. Chen, C.Q. Chen A research and development of smart building structures by Magneto-Rheological damper , Pages 473-480 , H. Fujitani, Y. Shiozaki, T. Hiwatashi, K. Hata, T. Tomura, H. Sodeyama, S. Soda Structural health monitoring system using Support Vector Machine , Pages 481-488 , Hiromi Hagiwara, Akira Mita Performance of structures with passive dampers subject to near-fault earthquakes , Pages 489-496 , W.L. He, A.K. Agrawal Reliability and control performance verification of an actual semi-active structural control system , Pages 497-504 , Narito Kurata Hybrid response control of closely spaced buildings , Pages 505-512 , George C. Lee, Mai Tong, Yihui Wu Model testing of a nonlinear base isolation concept , Pages 513-520 , D. Michael McFarland, Yumei Wang, Alexander F. Vakakis, Lawrence A. Bergman Risk control of smart structures using damage index sensors , Pages 521-528 , Akira Mita, Shinpei Takahira Seismic Protection of Base-isolated Structures Using Semi-active MR Dampers , Pages 529-536 , T. Tse, C.C. Chang Semi-Active TLCDS Using Magneto-Rheological Fluids for Vibration Mitigation of Tall Buildings , Pages 537-544 , J.Y. Wang, Y.Q. Ni, J.M. Ko, B.F. Spencer Jr. Phenomenological model of large-scale MR damper systems , Pages 545-552 , G. Yang, B.F. Spencer Jr., H.J. Jung, J.D. Carlson The practical anti-earthquake optimum design of civil infrastructure network system , Pages 555-562 , Chen Yanyan, Wang Guangyuan Earthquake Analysis of Arch Dam with Joints Including Dam-Foundation Rock Nonlinear Dynamic Interaction , Pages 563-570 , Xiuli Du, Jin Tu Earthquake Analysis of arch Dam Including Dam-Foundation Rock Nonlinear Dynamic Interaction , Pages 571-578 , Xiuli Du, Boyan Zhang, Jin Tu, Yanhong Zhang Stability Analysis of Large Complicated Underground Excavations , Pages 579-586 , Tao Lianjin, Li Panfeng Zhang Zhuoyuan, Zhang Lihua, Li Xiaolin Evaluation of Ground Vibration Induced by Subway , Pages 587-594 , Tao Lianjin, Li Xiaolin, Zhang Dingsheng Nonstationary response of spatial lattice shells under multiple seismic inputs , Pages 595-602 , X.S. Wang, S.D. Xue, Z. Cao Interaction between pile and raft in piled raft foundation , Pages 603-610 , W.J. Wu, J.C. Chai, J.Z. Huang The method of calculating the interior force of soil nails and case analysis , Pages 611-617 , Zhang Qinxi, Yang Jingrong, Huo Da Stability of modular steels scaffolding systems —Theory and verification , Pages 621-628 , Chu A.Y.T., Chan S.L., Chung K.F. Recent developments on bamboo scaffolding in building construction , Pages 629-636 , K.F. Chung, S.L. Chan, W.K. Yu Reliability analysis for mechanical properties of structural bamboo , Pages 637-644 , Ming Lu, W.K. Yu, K.F. Chung - Erection of bamboo scaffolds and their recent developments , Pages 645-651 , Mr. Francis So Structural design of the bamboo pavillion, Berlin , Pages 653-660 , David G Vesey Full scale tests of bamboo scaffolds for design development against instability , Pages 661-668 , W.K. Yu, K.F. Chung, Y.C. Tong Causes of lumps and balls in high slump truck-mixed concrete: An experimental investigation , Pages 671-678 , Irtishad Ahmad, Salman Azhar, Ivan R. Canino Advances in concrete placement methods and finishing techniques for high performance industrial pavements in australia , Pages 679-686 , Peter Ashford Review of design and construction innovations in hong kong public housing , Pages 687-694 , Daniel W.M. Chan, Albert P.C. Chan Static loading test of a self-balanced approach to a pile in the Yangtze river , Pages 695-701 , Dai Guoliang, Gong Weiming, Ji Lin, You Qinzhong The design and construction of two international finance centre Hong Kong station , Pages 703-712 , C. Gibbons, A.C.C. Lee, J.M. MacArthur, C-W. Wan The construction of deep and complex basements under extremely difficult urban environment—3 representing projects in Hong Kong , Pages 713-721 , Raymond W.M. Wong Novel three-step consolidation method to eliminate foundation soil Liquefying , Pages 723-727 , Min Xie, Zhengxun Xie Testing of a transfer plate by pseudo-dynamic test method with substructure technique , Pages 731-738 , A. Chen, C.S. Li, S.S.E. Lam, Y.L. Wong Seismic design and inelastic seismic response of lumped mass mdof dual structure , Pages 739-746 , Jie Jing, Lieping Ye, Jiaru Qian Seismic assessment of low-rise building with transfer structure , Pages 747-754 , J.H. Li, R.K.L. Su, A.M. Chandler, N.T.K. Lam Ultimate drift ratio of non-ductile coupling beams , Pages 755-762 , Z.Q. Liu, S.S.E. Lam, B. Wu, Y.L. Wong Effect of uncertain evolutionary PSD function of seismic excitation on peak response of MDOF systems , Pages 763-770 , S.S. Wang, H.P. Hong Simplified Method and Parametric Sensitivity Analysis for Soil-Pile Dynamic Interaction under Lateral Seismic Loading , Pages 771-778 , Xiaochun Xiao, Shichun Chi, Gao Lin, John Alfano FRP reinforced ECC structural members under reversed cyclic loading conditions , Pages 781-788 , Gregor Fischer, Victor C. Li Ultimate axial strain of FRP-confined concrete , Pages 789-796 , L. Lam, J.G. Teng Effect of size on the failure of FRP strengthened reinforced concrete beams , Pages 797-801 , Christopher K.Y. Leung, Zhongfan Chen, Stephen K.L. Lee Analytical behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with steel rebars and FPR rods , Pages 803-810 , H.Y. Leung, S. Kitipornchai, R.V. Balendran, A.Y.T. Leung Application of GFRP rebar in civil structures , Pages 811-818 , Z.J. Li, Z.J. Zhang A generic structural engineering approach to retrofitting FC beams in buildings by adhesive bonding longitudinal plates , Pages 819-826 , Deric J. Oehlers, Rudi Seracino Efficiency of strengthened R.C. Columns , Pages 827-833 , Prof Dr. M. Akram Tahir Rehabilitation of reinforced concrete columns by external plate bonding , Pages 835-842 , B. Uyxe1} Numerical simulation of thermal cracking of cement-based multiinclusion composite , Pages 845-852 , Y.F. Fu, Y.L. Wong, C.A. Tang, C.S. Poon 2 4 Applications of copper gangue with high content of FeSiO as cement admixture and for cement production , Pages 853-858 , Lin Zongshou, Wan Huiwen, Zhao Qian, Huang Yun Properties of lightweight aggregate for lightweight concrete production , Pages 859-864 , Tommy Y. Lo, H.Z. Cui Preliminary results on the use of GFRP as an external reinforcement for autoclaved aerated concrete , Pages 865-872 , Ali M. Memari, Ayca Eminaga High performance fibre reinforced concrete , Pages 873-880 , S. Mindess, A.J. Boyd Differential scanning calorimetry study of the hydration products in portland cement pastes with metakaolin replacement , Pages 881-888 , W. Sha Ultimate moment equation of circular HSC members , Pages 889-896 , Y. Sun, K. Sakino Performance test of a model for predicting strength development of fly ash-concrete , Pages 897-904 , Tahir M.A., P. Nimityongskul Mixture design for high-performance concrete for slip-form pavement in Jiangxi provincial national highway 323 , Pages 905-911 , Wu Shaopeng, Zhou Mingkai, Zeng Ming, Ouyang zhengxiang Advances in the study of fatigue behavior of high performance concrete in China , Pages 913-919 , Xiao Jian-Zhuang, Chen De-Yin High performance polymer concrete , Pages 921-928 , R.Y. Xiao, C.S. Chin Study on phosphogypsum fly ash lime solidified material , Pages 929-934 , Zhou Mingkai, Shen Weiguo, Wu Shaopeng, Zhao Qinglin On the local optimal control counterforces in active controlled structures , Pages 937-944 , N.D. Anh, L.D. Viet Vibration control elements with advanced cementitious composites , Pages 945-952 , H. Fukuyama, H. Suwada Seismic damage evaluation of a 38-storey building model using measured FrF data reduced via principal component analysis , Pages 953-960 , J.M. Ko, X.T. Zhou, Y.Q. Ni Towards next generation seismic isolation technology , Pages 961-968 , George C. Lee, Zach Liang Semi-active damping device for vibration control of buildings using magnetorheological fluid , Pages 969-976 , Joseph H.K. Lee, Ray K.L. Su, Peter K.K. Lee, Louis C.H. Lam Hybrid platform for high tech equipment against traffic-induced vibration , Pages 977-984 , H.J. Liu, Z.C. Yang, Y.L. Xu Seismic control of adjacent buildings using fluid dampers: Experimental study , Pages 985-992 , X.L. Lu, Y.L. Xu, Z. Yang Seismic response control of multi-story buildings using semiactive friction dampers , Pages 993-1000 , C.L. Ng, Y.L. Xu A design of bridge structure health monitoring and management system based on three-dimensional GIS model , Pages 1001-1008 , W.Z. Shi, P.G. Cheng, J.M. Ko, J.Y. Gong Seismic design method of structures with active variable stiffness systems , Pages 1009-1016 , Bo Wu, Fen-tao Liu, De-min Wei Damage Detection of A Health Monitoring Benchmark Building Using Hilbert-Huang Spectral Analysis , Pages 1017-1024 , Jann N. Yang, Silian Lin, Shuwen Pan Parameter optimization of multi-TMDS for windexcited vibration suppression of tall buildings , Pages 1025-1032 , G. Zheng, Y.Q. Ni, H. Li, Y.F. Duan Steel Joists for Cost Effective Flooring System , Pages 1035-1042 , M Aladesaye, A.M. Al-Jumaily, B Coubray Analysis plane steel frame with semi-rigid connections and rigid-zones with consideration of the second order effect , Pages 1043-1049 , Vu Quoc Anh Post-tensioned concrete floor systems in Australia , Pages 1051-1057 , A. Charalambous, P. Ashford, R.B. Sandie High-tech or mock-tech: Structural rationality of the high-tech movement in building , Pages 1059-1071 , James G.A. Croll The Gammon Skanska Construction System , Pages 1073-1080 , Ted Lawton, Peter Moor, Ken Cox, John Clark The development of factory produced housing , Pages 1081-1089 , J. Miles, D. Badger, J. Rose, P Geeson, P Donelan Recent research on steel-concrete composite shell roofs , Pages 1091-1098 , J.G. Teng, H.T. Wong, Z.C. Wang, S.L. Dong Effect of the shear wall cutoff on storey drifts of frame-shear wall structures , Pages 1099-1104 , Quanfeng Wang Hilbert-huang transform for damping ratio identification of structures with closely spaced modes of vibration , Pages 1107-1114 , J. Cehn, Y.L. Xu Application of HHT method to system identification of Di Wang Building during Typhoon York , Pages 1115-1122 , S.W. Chen, Y.L. Xu, R.C. Zhang, G.Q. Li Discussion on dynamic coefficients for wind-resistant design in single-layer reticulated shells , Pages 1123-1130 , Y.Q. Li BLWT Wind modeling in and discussion on several problems , Pages 1131-1138 , Y.Q. Li, Y. Tamura, A. Yoshida, A. Katsumura Wind-induced dynamic response and wind load factor for flexible roof structures with medium deformation , Pages 1139-1146 , W.J. Lou, F. Lu, B.N. Sun The effects of wind-induced dynamic response by added air mass for membrane structures , Pages 1147-1154 , B.N. Sun, J.M. Wang, W.J. Lou Parameterization study on the operating efficiency of air-cooled chillers , Pages 1157-1164 , K.T. Chan, F.W. Yu The design of highly glazed facades and their environmental impact , Pages 1165-1171 , Phil Jones Local study of the influence of a numerical thermal manikin on the air flow pattern and temperature field of a space , Pages 1173-1179 , Kaja Kippenberg-Kretzer, Phil Jones Validation of the simulation models of the double skin facade , Pages 1181-1188 , W.J. Stec, A.H.C. van Paassen Modelling of a close-coupled photovoltaic heat pump , Pages 1189-1197 , C.P. Underwood, A.D. Jones Analysis of natural ventilation effect for an office building considering moisture absorption by materials , Pages 1199-1206 , Yoshida Harunori, Kono Tetsuya Energysave Friendly interface and data transfer for engineering assessment of building design options at sketch design stage “” , Pages 1209-1215 , A. Bennadji, N.M. Bouchlaghem, D. Loveday, M. Holmes, J. Shaffery, R. van Zyl, A. Hallam The development of a proto-type PV deck-shading system as thermal buffer and electricity generator , Pages 1217-1223 , J. Close, K.H. Lam, Y.H. Wong Integration of double facades and ventilation systems in buildings , Pages 1225-1232 , F. Di Maio, A.H.C. van Paassen Mechanically ventilated double skin façades , Pages 1233-1240 , M. Kragh Case studies of the application of innovative energy-efficient equipment in buildings , Pages 1241-1248 , C.K. Lee, K.K. Lam, Martin K.T. Wu A dynamic model of commercial gas and oil burned boilers , Pages 1249-1256 , Z. Liao, F. Parand Low energy building materials: An overview , Pages 1257-1263 , A.M. Omer Building HVAC systems economic performance evaluation using neural network method at beginning of design , Pages 1265-1272 , Fulin Wang, Yi Jiang, Harunori Yoshida A review of research concerning the use of PCMS in air conditioning and refrigeration engineering , Pages 1273-1280 , Fuqiao Wang, Graeme Maidment, John Missenden, Robert Tozer Water and Energy Conservation of Rainwater Collection Systems on Building Roofs , Pages 1281-1288 , H.X. Yang, W.H. Chow, J. Burnett The influence of envelope characteristics to the energy behaviour of high-rise residential buildings , Pages 1289-1296 , F. Yik, M. Bojic, K. Wan Total optimal operation for HVAC system with heat source and distribution system , Pages 1297-1304 , Yoshida Harunori, Iguchi Yuuya, Matsuoka Ippei, Wang Fulin Model-based fault detection and diagnosis on an office room , Pages 1305-1312 , B. Yu, A.H.C. van Paassen, S. Riary The Applications of Solar Heat Transfer & Solar Electricity Transfer in Building , Pages 1313-1318 , Zhang Wei, Yuan Huizhou Intumescent fire protection coating thickness for shallow floor beams , Pages 1321-1328 , W. Sha, T.M. Chan The airflow around and inside high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong , Pages 1331-1338 , Bojic M., Yik F., Burnett J. Building ventilation ‘health’ checks , Pages 1339-1343 , Phil Jones Application of Titanium Dioxide in Refuse Collection Point , Pages 1345-1350 , K.F. Lau, Andy M.T. Suen, Arthur C.C. Tang The measurement of surface mass transfer coefficients in a standard FLEC , Pages 1351-1357 , J.L. Niu, L.Z. Zhang, T.K. Wan Comparison of summer and winter thermal environment in traditional vernacular houses in several areas of Nepal , Pages 1359-1366 , H.B. Rijal, H. Yoshida Maximizing the ventilation rate for cooling energy reduction , Pages 1367-1374 , M. Udagawa, H. Roh Thermal indoor climate as a building performance: Proposal for new criteria, design aids and assessment methods in the Netherlands , Pages 1375-1382 , A.C. van der Linden, A.C. Boerstra, S.R. Kurvers Improvements of indoor humidity performance by a novel air-conditioning scheme: Chilled-ceiling combined with desiccant cooling , Pages 1383-1388 , L.Z. Zhang, J.L. Niu The Eco-Costs/Value-Ratio , Pages 1391-1398 , Ch.F. Hendriks, Gabriëlla M.T. Janssen, J. Vogtländer Sustainable use of recycled materials in building construction , Pages 1399-1406 , Gabriëlla M.T. Janssen, Ch.F. Hendriks Strength of concretes prepared with natural and recycled aggregates at different moisture conditions , Pages 1407-1414 , C.S. Poon, Z.H. Shui, L. Lam Clay-brick recovery from masonry debris by means of a thermal process , Pages 1415-1422 , K. van Dijk, A. Fraaij, Ch.F. Hendriks, E. Mulder Effective wastewater treatment/recycling technologies for construction industry—A local experience , Pages 1423-1430 , Kenny S.W. Wong Balance theory for recycling of construction and demolition wastes , Pages 1431-1438 , E.O.W. Wong, R.C.P. Yip Improve the quality of construction and demolition waste by separation techniques , Pages 1439-1446 , W. Xing, H. Pietersen, Ch. Hendriks, P. Rem Sustainable bearing structures , Pages 1449-1456 , M.J.P. Arets, A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen Delivering sustainability throughout the building process: A study of the UK cement and concrete sector , Pages 1457-1465 , J. Glass, D.N. Pocklington Service life planning: Definition of client requirements , Pages 1467-1474 , Rebecca Hooper, Kathryn Bourke, Josephine Prior, David Richardson Innovations in the design of housing developments in Hong Kong , Pages 1475-1484 , Horsfield J.N., Gibbons C., Yau R.M.H., Ip T.F.C. Life-Cycle Analysis and Environmental Impact Assessment of Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems , Pages 1485-1492 , M. Prek Quantitative evaluation of the effects of built-up geometry and trees on diurnal air temperature in canyon-type courtyards , Pages 1493-1500 , Limor Shashua-Bar, Milo E. Hoffman Sustainability needs more than just smart technology , Pages 1501-1508 , A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen, A.C. van der Linden, D. Klaase Defining the reference for environmental performance , Pages 1509-1516 , A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen, A.C. van der Linden, C.M. Ravesloot Constructing the future , Pages 1519-1526 , T.W. Broyd Engineering performance improvement using a hybrid artificial intelligence system , Pages 1527-1534 , Luh-Maan Chang, Lei Zhang Life-cycle Integrated Management Information System (LMIS) of construction project , Pages 1535-1542 , He Qing-Hua Information reuse mechanism for a management information system: EPIMS , Pages 1543-1550 , Ma Zhiliang, Yang Jun, Yoshito Itoh Mobile communications—The next great modifier of our homes, workplaces and cities , Pages 1551-1558 , Bill Southwood Online Remote Construction Management (ORCM) , Pages 1559-1567 , A. Weippert, S.L. Kajewski, P.A. Tilley Computer-aided-construction-management, a new paradigm , Pages 1569-1576 , Conrad Tin-Cheung Wong, Hubert Mak, Heng Li Raised floor system: A paradigm of future office building fitout? , Pages 1577-1584 , G. Zhang, J. Yang, A.C. Sidwell A new 3D reconstruction technique and its application in measuring building quantities , Pages 1587-1594 , Cao Yang, Li Heng Virtual Planning Environment Based on Internet , Pages 1595-1600 , Chen Nengchen, Gong Jianya, Li Deren Modeling of complicated structures in a virtual reality environment , Pages 1601-1608 , Aizhu Ren, Yang Wen, Shougong Li, Yun Xu A New Generation of Multi-antenna GPS System for Landslide and Structural Deformation Monitoring , Pages 1611-1618 , X.L. Ding, D.F. Huang, J.H. Yin, Y.Q. Chen, C.K. Lau, Yuwen Yang, Y.R. Sun, W. Chen Ultra high resolution remote sensing for urban information systems and 3D city modeling , Pages 1619-1627 , Manfred Ehlers, Jochen Schiewe, Matthias Möller Data Model and 3D Visualization of Underground Pipeline , Pages 1629-1636 , Qingquan Li, Yong Yan, Bisheng Yang, Xianghong Hua A fast GPS-based system for survey check of road alignments , Pages 1637-1643 , Esmond Mok GPS navigation and guidance systems for construction industry , Pages 1645-1652 , Günther Retscher, Esmond Mok The use and future potential of GIS based approaches to building design and building management , Pages 1653-1660 , M.I. Wallace, V. Lau, C. Gibbons An Integrated System for Slope Monitoring and Warning in Hong Kong , Pages 1661-1668 , J.H. Yin, X.L. Ding, Yuwen Yang, C.K. Lau, D.F. Huang, Y.Q. Chen Decision model for the selection of demolition techniques , Pages 1671-1679 , A. Abdullah, C.J. Anumba Developing an expert system for project procurement , Pages 1681-1688 , Albert P.C. Chan Support system for project management and production of concrete precast elements , Pages 1689-1696 , E. Dassori, M. Frasani A survey management system for advanced building construction , Pages 1697-1704 , Steve Y.W. Lam, Conrad H.W. Tang Characterize concrete demand in bored-pile construction through simulation , Pages 1705-1712 , Ming Lu, K.C. Ying Agent-based specification and procurement of construction products , Pages 1713-1720 , E.A. Obonyo, C.J. Anumba, A. Thorpe IVMS-An interactive system for improving value management studies in construction , Pages 1721-1728 , Qiping Shen, Jacky K.H. Chung Productivity excellence through an intergated construction management system for the building and construction industries , Pages 1729-1736 , Peter Yan, Chief Executive Officer 4D-CSCW modeling for construction management , Pages 1737-1744 , Zhang Jianping, Cao Ming, Ren Aizhu The implementation of knowledge management and organisational learning in construction company , Pages 1745-1753 , Patrick X.W. Zou, Chie-Ann Lim A prototype of knowledge-based decision support system for construction cost management , Pages 1755-1762 , Patrick X.W. Zou, Cynthia C.X. Wang Index of contributors , Pages I1-I4 Keyword index , Pages I5-I14