A layered Timoshenko beam (TB) model of a high-rise building is presented and applied to system identification of a full-scale building from recorded seismic response. This model is a new development in a wave method for earthquake damage detection and structural health monitoring being developed by the authors’ research group. The method is based on monitoring changes in the wave properties of...

Most recent motion tracking systems rely on subtraction of a background model from the current frame to leave moving objects segmented. Frame-to-frame correspondence is then used to match segmented regions and track objects. A great number of difficulties are involved in building and maintaining an accurate background model in the face of unpredictable lighting and weather conditions. Further, ...

We have developed the new hybrid structure of CLT infill and steel frame for middle-rise high-rise buildings. This structural system can achieve high potential panel by holding around with frame. Steel support sustained load a building without panels build long-span beams reasonably. Compression stress seismic be transmitted to upper bottom through strength mortal layer, secure shear as boundar...

A fire risk computer model CUrisk is being developed at Carleton University to evaluate fire safety designs for four-story, timber-frame commercial buildings. The model consists of the system model and a number of subsidiary submodels. The system model implements the risk analysis framework and controls data flow of the submodels; it is also responsible for calculating the life hazard of each s...

This paper presents algorithms for building maps of road scenes using an active range and rejectance sensor and for using the maps to traverse a porfion of the world already explored. Using an active sensor has some attractive advantages: It is independent of the illumination conditions, it does not require complex calibration in order to transform observed features to the vehicle's reference f...

The supporting formwork system as one of the most commonly used temporary structures in process building construction, its safety accidents frequently occur. wheel-buckled steel pipe is a new type developed under this background, and scissor brace kind component system, have played an important role improving bearing capacity system. This paper uses ABAQUS finite element analysis software to es...