Pub Date : 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100856
Abiza Yaakoub, Saleh Hayat, Ferroukhi Mohammed Yacine, Mesticou Zyed, Kacem Mariem, Si Larbi Amir
This study focuses on the valorization of fines from aggregate washing (AWF), an industrial residue with a high clay mineral content, as a pozzolanic alternative to additions in cementitious binders. The Fines, were subjected to thermal activation at 750 °C to induce a change in their crystalline structure towards reactive amorphous phases. Chemical and mineralogical analyses revealed a composition rich in silica, alumina and clay minerals such as smectite, illite and kaolinite, indicating strong pozzolanic potential. The suitability of this heat treatment was supported by thermogravimetric criteria, including a loss on ignition of 9.38 % and a dehydroxylation peak observed at 477 °C. Following calcination, the samples showed a reduction in specific surface area and changes in particle size, reflecting the effects of internal thermal transformations. Pozzolanic activity was evaluated through mechanical tests in compliance with NF EN 450-1 and EN 196-1 standards revealing encouraging results, particularly for cement substitution rates of between 10 % and 20 %. Compressive strength measurements and thermogravimetric analysis confirmed effective portlandite consumption in formulations containing calcined, confirming their reactivity. Finally, their incorporation into concrete formulations using the Dreux-Gorisse method has enabled a partial reduction in cement without significantly altering mechanical performance, thus supporting a sustainable approach combining waste recycling and a reduction in concrete's carbon footprint.
本研究的重点是集料洗涤(AWF)细粉的增值,这是一种具有高粘土矿物含量的工业残留物,作为胶凝粘合剂中添加物的火山灰替代品。在750 °C下进行热活化,诱导其晶体结构向反应性非晶相转变。化学和矿物学分析显示,其成分中含有丰富的二氧化硅、氧化铝和粘土矿物,如蒙脱石、伊利石和高岭石,表明其具有很强的火山灰潜力。热重标准支持了这种热处理的适用性,包括9.38 %的着火损失和在477 °C时观察到的去羟基化峰。煅烧后,样品的比表面积减小,颗粒大小发生变化,反映了内部热转化的影响。通过符合NF EN 450-1和EN 196-1标准的机械测试来评估火山灰活性,结果令人鼓舞,特别是水泥替代率在10 %至20 %之间。抗压强度测量和热重分析证实了含有煅烧的配方中有效的硅酸盐消耗,证实了它们的反应性。最后,使用Dreux-Gorisse方法将其加入混凝土配方中,可以在不显著改变机械性能的情况下减少水泥的部分用量,从而支持将废物回收和减少混凝土碳足迹相结合的可持续方法。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100853
Muhammad Naeem , Xuhui He , Haiquan Jing , Shahzad Muhammad Ali , Zahid Ullah , Shiqin Zeng
Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are crucial for accessing deep-water wind resources, yet their operation is complicated by frequent wind–wave misalignments that affect stability and power performance. These misalignments stem from differing wind and wave generation mechanisms, including rapid wind-direction shifts and distant swells. This study evaluates the dynamic structural response and power performance of an FOWT under misalignment angles from 0° to 120° in increments of 30°. Results show that misalignment amplifies lateral and rotational platform motions, with sway and roll dominating at β = 90°–120°, while surge decreases with increasing misalignment. Tower-base pitch and yaw moments peak at β = 90°, indicating elevated fatigue risk. Power output decreases by up to 57 % under extreme misalignment, with fluctuations stabilizing at higher β due to reduced aerodynamic efficiency. These outcomes emphasize the need to account for wind–wave misalignment in FOWT design, control strategies, and site-assessment practices.
{"title":"Effect of wind-waves misalignment on the dynamics and power performance of floating offshore wind turbines","authors":"Muhammad Naeem , Xuhui He , Haiquan Jing , Shahzad Muhammad Ali , Zahid Ullah , Shiqin Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100853","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100853","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are crucial for accessing deep-water wind resources, yet their operation is complicated by frequent wind–wave misalignments that affect stability and power performance. These misalignments stem from differing wind and wave generation mechanisms, including rapid wind-direction shifts and distant swells. This study evaluates the dynamic structural response and power performance of an FOWT under misalignment angles from 0° to 120° in increments of 30°. Results show that misalignment amplifies lateral and rotational platform motions, with sway and roll dominating at <em>β</em> = 90°–120°, while surge decreases with increasing misalignment. Tower-base pitch and yaw moments peak at <em>β</em> = 90°, indicating elevated fatigue risk. Power output decreases by up to 57 % under extreme misalignment, with fluctuations stabilizing at higher β due to reduced aerodynamic efficiency. These outcomes emphasize the need to account for wind–wave misalignment in FOWT design, control strategies, and site-assessment practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100853"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100854
Young-Eun Lee , Donghan Lee , Jihye Sung , Ilhwan You , Dongwhi Choi , Seung-Jung Lee
This study presents the systematic optimization and validation of a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) designed for practical application by addressing two key challenges: balancing mechanical strength with electrical conductivity and establishing system-level validation. Carbon black (CB), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and carbon fibers (CFs) were incorporated at varying contents to determine the optimal composition. Incorporation of 0.5 vol% CNT yielded the optimal performance, achieving stable conductivity without compromising mechanical strength. Based on this optimized cement-based composite (CBC), a TENG system was fabricated consisting of a CBC electrode, a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) contact layer, and a nylon counter layer, which generated the highest average peak voltage of 22.4 V. Output performance was evaluated under different loads, excitation frequencies, and contact areas, with the device delivering a peak power of 3.364 μW at an optimal load resistance of 40 MΩ. Practical feasibility was demonstrated by powering a low-power electronic device. These findings highlight an optimized CBC-TENG design that integrates structural integrity with efficient energy harvesting, advancing the readiness of cement-based self-powered systems and offering a viable pathway for its integration into sustainable civil infrastructure.
{"title":"Study of energy harvesting from conductive cement nanocomposites using a triboelectric nanogenerator","authors":"Young-Eun Lee , Donghan Lee , Jihye Sung , Ilhwan You , Dongwhi Choi , Seung-Jung Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100854","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100854","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents the systematic optimization and validation of a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) designed for practical application by addressing two key challenges: balancing mechanical strength with electrical conductivity and establishing system-level validation. Carbon black (CB), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and carbon fibers (CFs) were incorporated at varying contents to determine the optimal composition. Incorporation of 0.5 vol% CNT yielded the optimal performance, achieving stable conductivity without compromising mechanical strength. Based on this optimized cement-based composite (CBC), a TENG system was fabricated consisting of a CBC electrode, a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) contact layer, and a nylon counter layer, which generated the highest average peak voltage of 22.4 V. Output performance was evaluated under different loads, excitation frequencies, and contact areas, with the device delivering a peak power of 3.364 μW at an optimal load resistance of 40 MΩ. Practical feasibility was demonstrated by powering a low-power electronic device. These findings highlight an optimized CBC-TENG design that integrates structural integrity with efficient energy harvesting, advancing the readiness of cement-based self-powered systems and offering a viable pathway for its integration into sustainable civil infrastructure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100854"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146077669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-14DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100852
Ke Wu , Haihang Hu , Huakai Sun , Kai Zhu , Xingfu Yu , Ye Jin , Tianhang Zhang
Reliable recognition of evacuation signage under low-visibility conditions is vital for occupant safety. This study investigates the impact of chroma differences (ΔC∗) on visual recognition and introduces a perception-based model tailored for supra-threshold tasks. Through psychophysical testing, recognition performance was quantified using Color Visual Acuity (CVA) across varying brightness, chroma, and hue conditions. Results reveal that CVA decreases with increasing chroma due to perceptual saturation and varies significantly with hue, particularly reduced near yellow (90°) due to S-cone sensitivity limitations. Brightness (L∗) consistently enhances CVA across all conditions. A novel Perceived Color Difference (PCD) model was developed, based on spectral radiance differences weighted by human chromatic sensitivity. The model exhibits a robust logarithmic correlation with CVA, outperforming traditional ΔE metrics, which are optimized for near-threshold color discrimination rather than recognition. A dual-threshold criterion, CVA ≥4.0 and PCD ≥0.0005, is recommended to ensure effective recognition in safety-critical environments. The findings support the design of more effective evacuation signage by linking human visual responses to lighting conditions in low-visibility environments.
{"title":"Experimental study on human visual response to safety signage under emergency lighting conditions","authors":"Ke Wu , Haihang Hu , Huakai Sun , Kai Zhu , Xingfu Yu , Ye Jin , Tianhang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100852","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100852","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reliable recognition of evacuation signage under low-visibility conditions is vital for occupant safety. This study investigates the impact of chroma differences (Δ<em>C</em>∗) on visual recognition and introduces a perception-based model tailored for supra-threshold tasks. Through psychophysical testing, recognition performance was quantified using Color Visual Acuity (CVA) across varying brightness, chroma, and hue conditions. Results reveal that CVA decreases with increasing chroma due to perceptual saturation and varies significantly with hue, particularly reduced near yellow (90°) due to S-cone sensitivity limitations. Brightness (<em>L</em>∗) consistently enhances CVA across all conditions. A novel <strong><u>P</u></strong>erceived <strong><u>C</u></strong>olor <strong><u>D</u></strong>ifference (PCD) model was developed, based on spectral radiance differences weighted by human chromatic sensitivity. The model exhibits a robust logarithmic correlation with CVA, outperforming traditional ΔE metrics, which are optimized for near-threshold color discrimination rather than recognition. A dual-threshold criterion, CVA ≥4.0 and PCD ≥0.0005, is recommended to ensure effective recognition in safety-critical environments. The findings support the design of more effective evacuation signage by linking human visual responses to lighting conditions in low-visibility environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100852"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146077666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-14DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100849
Daniel Tariku , H.M. Son , Daeik Jang , Solmoi Park
Microcrack formation in concrete poses a risk of durability degradation and ultimate failure of the structure. Calcium aluminate cements (CAC) are susceptible to significant early age microcrack formation due to their rapid setting behavior. Microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a promising research frontier that delivers concrete self-healing capability upon the incorporation of specialized bacteria and nutrients into the cement mix. This study explored the applicability of bacteria-based self-healing technology to mitigate microcrack formation in CAC. The effect of self-healing nutrients such as urea, yeast extract and calcium lactate on the mechanical properties, phase assemblage and reaction kinetics of CAC were investigated. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of self-healing nutrients improved the compressive strength of the specimens by an order of magnitude, ranging from 21 to 97 %. However, the reaction kinetics of CAC was delayed by 25–65 h with the incorporation of yeast extract and calcium lactate.
{"title":"Assessing compatibility of self-healing nutrients for microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation in calcium aluminate cement","authors":"Daniel Tariku , H.M. Son , Daeik Jang , Solmoi Park","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100849","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100849","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microcrack formation in concrete poses a risk of durability degradation and ultimate failure of the structure. Calcium aluminate cements (CAC) are susceptible to significant early age microcrack formation due to their rapid setting behavior. Microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a promising research frontier that delivers concrete self-healing capability upon the incorporation of specialized bacteria and nutrients into the cement mix. This study explored the applicability of bacteria-based self-healing technology to mitigate microcrack formation in CAC. The effect of self-healing nutrients such as urea, yeast extract and calcium lactate on the mechanical properties, phase assemblage and reaction kinetics of CAC were investigated. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of self-healing nutrients improved the compressive strength of the specimens by an order of magnitude, ranging from 21 to 97 %. However, the reaction kinetics of CAC was delayed by 25–65 h with the incorporation of yeast extract and calcium lactate.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100849"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-12DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100847
Yeeun Kim , Kihak Lee , Jiuk Shin
Explainable artificial intelligence (xAI) has been widely used to improve learning performance because it helps users understand the learning processes. This paper proposes an xAI-based framework to build retrofit schemes for blast-damaged RC columns. This framework includes a multi-stage learner rapidly predicting blast resistance levels using simple structural details. The extensive data for the blast resistance was analyzed with a three-step interpreting process: (1) partial dependence plot (PDP) to initially judge whether the retrofit is effective, (2) 1D accumulated local effect (ALE) to set the quantitative retrofit thresholds for ductility- and stiffness-related variables, and (3) 2D ALE to build effective retrofit schemes considering the interactive effects of retrofit variables on blast resistance. Based on the interpretation results, the various retrofit schemes were recommended for the column failure types and expected damage conditions. Overall, multiple retrofit schemes were required for the columns to accommodate the expected severe and moderate damage conditions.
{"title":"Interpretable machine learning framework for performance-based retrofit scheme of blast-damaged reinforced concrete columns","authors":"Yeeun Kim , Kihak Lee , Jiuk Shin","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100847","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100847","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Explainable artificial intelligence (xAI) has been widely used to improve learning performance because it helps users understand the learning processes. This paper proposes an xAI-based framework to build retrofit schemes for blast-damaged RC columns. This framework includes a multi-stage learner rapidly predicting blast resistance levels using simple structural details. The extensive data for the blast resistance was analyzed with a three-step interpreting process: (1) partial dependence plot (PDP) to initially judge whether the retrofit is effective, (2) 1D accumulated local effect (ALE) to set the quantitative retrofit thresholds for ductility- and stiffness-related variables, and (3) 2D ALE to build effective retrofit schemes considering the interactive effects of retrofit variables on blast resistance. Based on the interpretation results, the various retrofit schemes were recommended for the column failure types and expected damage conditions. Overall, multiple retrofit schemes were required for the columns to accommodate the expected severe and moderate damage conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100847"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145977701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100843
Yilin Wang , Yikun Su , Zhizhe Zheng , Zhichao Zhou , Xing Wang
High dust concentrations from road construction degrade air quality, threaten human health, and increase machinery wear and fuel use. Accurate prediction of dust concentrations is therefore critical for proactive environmental control and low-carbon construction. This study proposes a Bayesian-optimized neural network model that integrates spatial, temporal, and environmental information from multi-source data, including particulate sensors, meteorological parameters, and construction records. The convolutional neural network (CNN) captures spatial features, the long short-term memory (LSTM) learns temporal dependencies, and Bayesian optimization (BO) automatically tunes hyperparameters to enhance prediction performance. The proposed model achieves high accuracy (R2 = 0.884) and exhibits superior short-term and long-term robustness compared with conventional models. These results demonstrate that the BO-CNN-LSTM framework effectively improves dust prediction accuracy and stability, providing a practical and intelligent tool for dust mitigation, energy-efficient scheduling, and carbon reduction in road construction projects.
{"title":"Bayesian-optimized CNN-LSTM neural network for predicting road construction dust concentrations","authors":"Yilin Wang , Yikun Su , Zhizhe Zheng , Zhichao Zhou , Xing Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100843","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100843","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High dust concentrations from road construction degrade air quality, threaten human health, and increase machinery wear and fuel use. Accurate prediction of dust concentrations is therefore critical for proactive environmental control and low-carbon construction. This study proposes a Bayesian-optimized neural network model that integrates spatial, temporal, and environmental information from multi-source data, including particulate sensors, meteorological parameters, and construction records. The convolutional neural network (CNN) captures spatial features, the long short-term memory (LSTM) learns temporal dependencies, and Bayesian optimization (BO) automatically tunes hyperparameters to enhance prediction performance. The proposed model achieves high accuracy (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.884) and exhibits superior short-term and long-term robustness compared with conventional models. These results demonstrate that the BO-CNN-LSTM framework effectively improves dust prediction accuracy and stability, providing a practical and intelligent tool for dust mitigation, energy-efficient scheduling, and carbon reduction in road construction projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100843"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145977702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The drying of concrete has been recognized as a key phenomenon in the deterioration of concrete structures. Nevertheless, the complex conditions of real RC structures may lead to unforeseen responses observed from existing laboratory experiments on RC members. To clarify the influence of drying, a quasi-static cyclic loading experiment was conducted for one-third scale, three-story RC buildings under wet (saturated) and two-year-dried conditions. The significant decrease in the initial stiffness emphasized the influence of drying on the structural performance regarding residual stress and drying shrinkage cracks affecting the stress-transferring process. In addition, the different deformations of the frame structure indicated the influence of drying on the failure mode. The localized damage occurred early in the wet specimen due to the stress concentration. By contrast, the dried specimen showed only distributed damage during the same cycle. These influences emphasize the impact of drying, which should not be neglected in structural designs.
{"title":"Experimental investigation on the influence of drying on the seismic performance of three-story RC buildings","authors":"Puttipong Srimook , Tatsuya Asai , Masaomi Teshigawara , Pranjal Satya , Ippei Maruyama","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100846","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100846","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The drying of concrete has been recognized as a key phenomenon in the deterioration of concrete structures. Nevertheless, the complex conditions of real RC structures may lead to unforeseen responses observed from existing laboratory experiments on RC members. To clarify the influence of drying, a quasi-static cyclic loading experiment was conducted for one-third scale, three-story RC buildings under wet (saturated) and two-year-dried conditions. The significant decrease in the initial stiffness emphasized the influence of drying on the structural performance regarding residual stress and drying shrinkage cracks affecting the stress-transferring process. In addition, the different deformations of the frame structure indicated the influence of drying on the failure mode. The localized damage occurred early in the wet specimen due to the stress concentration. By contrast, the dried specimen showed only distributed damage during the same cycle. These influences emphasize the impact of drying, which should not be neglected in structural designs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100846"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145977703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2025.100842
Wenming Jiang , Ying Zhou , Tianjiao Han , Wang Shen , Fei Han , Yao Wang , Li Jiang
With 2D drawings as the vital bridge between designers and constructors, this study proposes a geometric-parametric hidden-line removal algorithm to resolve the long-standing low efficiency and poor accuracy in generating large-scale rebar component drawings across multiple industries and applications. The method represents each bar with a lightweight “central axis + section parameters” model, reducing geometric complexity by transforming 3D solid intersections into parameter-domain analysis and avoiding the high computational cost of B-rep surface intersections. Curvature-driven adaptive triangulation is employed to accurately extract contours of concrete components, while a BVH based coarse-screening and precise-detection pipeline substantially accelerates occlusion computation. To satisfy engineering drawing standards, the algorithm introduces adaptive offset models for orthogonal and oblique intersection scenarios and incorporates refined treatments for bar ends and bends, ensuring consistent double-line width, and smooth geometric transitions. Experiments on 71 components with varying scales demonstrate that the proposed method requires only 10–30 % of the runtime of the OCC algorithm, achieving 67.14–92.16 % efficiency gains, a mean acceleration factor of 18.10, and a 95 % confidence interval of [15.84, 20.44], with stable performance across large-scale assemblies. The generated drawings meet engineering specifications and significantly reduce manual correction. The proposed approach provides an efficient, controllable, and scalable computational framework for automated drawing generation of large-scale rebar components, with strong transferability to bridge reinforcement, rail-transit pipelines, and other slender-structure applications. Future work may explore integrating the parametric centerline–based visibility determination framework—while preserving its core steps and principles—with AI models such as Random Forest, Neural Implicit Fields (NIF) and PolyDiff Model, enabling more efficient and generalizable hidden-line removal and visibility prediction across complex, cross-domain scenarios.
{"title":"Research on a rapid hidden-line removal and drawing algorithm for large-scale reinforced structures based on geometric parametric representation","authors":"Wenming Jiang , Ying Zhou , Tianjiao Han , Wang Shen , Fei Han , Yao Wang , Li Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.dibe.2025.100842","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.dibe.2025.100842","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With 2D drawings as the vital bridge between designers and constructors, this study proposes a geometric-parametric hidden-line removal algorithm to resolve the long-standing low efficiency and poor accuracy in generating large-scale rebar component drawings across multiple industries and applications. The method represents each bar with a lightweight “central axis + section parameters” model, reducing geometric complexity by transforming 3D solid intersections into parameter-domain analysis and avoiding the high computational cost of B-rep surface intersections. Curvature-driven adaptive triangulation is employed to accurately extract contours of concrete components, while a BVH based coarse-screening and precise-detection pipeline substantially accelerates occlusion computation. To satisfy engineering drawing standards, the algorithm introduces adaptive offset models for orthogonal and oblique intersection scenarios and incorporates refined treatments for bar ends and bends, ensuring consistent double-line width, and smooth geometric transitions. Experiments on 71 components with varying scales demonstrate that the proposed method requires only 10–30 % of the runtime of the OCC algorithm, achieving 67.14–92.16 % efficiency gains, a mean acceleration factor of 18.10, and a 95 % confidence interval of [15.84, 20.44], with stable performance across large-scale assemblies. The generated drawings meet engineering specifications and significantly reduce manual correction. The proposed approach provides an efficient, controllable, and scalable computational framework for automated drawing generation of large-scale rebar components, with strong transferability to bridge reinforcement, rail-transit pipelines, and other slender-structure applications. Future work may explore integrating the parametric centerline–based visibility determination framework—while preserving its core steps and principles—with AI models such as Random Forest, Neural Implicit Fields (NIF) and PolyDiff Model, enabling more efficient and generalizable hidden-line removal and visibility prediction across complex, cross-domain scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34137,"journal":{"name":"Developments in the Built Environment","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 100842"},"PeriodicalIF":8.2,"publicationDate":"2026-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2026.100845
Omar A. Refaat , Hafiz Asad Ali , Yanshuai Wang , Jian-Guo Dai , Yazan Alrefaei
While photovoltaic (PV) panels drive the global shift to renewable energy, their end-of-life (EoL) disposal (forecast to exceed 78 million tonnes by 2050) poses urgent environmental and resource-recovery challenges. Current management practices, dominated by landfill disposal and low-value recycling, not only result in the loss of valuable elements but also risk leaching toxins. This review critically examines the potential uses of PV waste glass (PVWG) and non-pure PV waste glass (NPVWG) in Portland cement (PC) and alkali-activated material (AAM) systems. Through comparative analysis with conventional waste glass (CWG), the review highlights both shared chemical features yet also distinctive traits of PV panel waste, such as ethylene–vinyl acetate (EVA) layers and metallic residues, which may offer functional advantages in construction applications. Key research gaps are identified in durability performance, hazardous-element immobilization, and processing optimization. The findings set out a targeted research and policy agenda to advance PV waste valorization within a circular-economy framework for the construction sector.
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