Jerome Gacu^1,2,3,*, John Angelo Venus¹, Cleo Faith Forio¹, Leo Banay¹, Eljay Soledad¹, Anabeth Famini¹, April Rose Fajiculay¹, Aprille Ann Sim¹, Jason Rufon¹

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 235-257, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.063512 - 25 April 2025

Abstract The rapid urbanization of rural areas often leads to the construction of medium to high-rise buildings without adequate knowledge of ground suitability, posing significant risks to structural safety and long-term development. This study addresses this critical issue by developing a Comprehensive Ground Suitability Index (CGSI) framework tailored for rural municipalities. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the CGSI integrates geophysical, geo-environmental, and geohazard parameters to systematically evaluate land suitability for construction. Data were collected from government agencies, previous studies, and field surveys focusing on the Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon. Parameters… More >

Ahmed Mustaffa Saleem, Abdullah A. Badr, Bahjat Hassan Alyas, Omar Rafae Alomar^*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.4, pp. 1231-1244, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.053770 - 30 August 2024

Abstract This study numerically involves the performance of thermal insulation of different types of composite walls and roofs to demonstrate the best model that can be used for energy-efficient building construction in Iraq. The mathematical model is solved by building its code using the Transmission Matrix Method in MATLAB software. The weather data of 21st July 2022 in Baghdad City/Iraq is selected as a test day. The wall types are selected: the first type consists of cement mortar, brick, and gypsum, the second type consists of cement mortar, brick, gypsum, and plaster and the third type… More >

Zhaoxi Ma¹, Qin Zhao^1,*, Tianyou Cang¹, Zongjian Li², Yiyun Zhu¹, Xinhong Hei³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.134, No.1, pp. 637-655, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.021216 - 24 August 2022

Abstract To meet the requirements of specifications, intelligent optimization of steel bar blanking can improve resource utilization and promote the intelligent development of sustainable construction. As one of the most important building materials in construction engineering, reinforcing bars (rebar) account for more than 30% of the cost in civil engineering. A significant amount of cutting waste is generated during the construction phase. Excessive cutting waste increases construction costs and generates a considerable amount of COCO₂ emission. This study aimed to develop an optimization algorithm for steel bar blanking that can be used in the intelligent optimization of… More >

Yaser Khaled Al-Sakkaf¹, Gamil M. S. Abdullah^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.67, No.1, pp. 127-140, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014438 - 12 January 2021

Abstract Earth is the most common and important building material used in the construction industry, since it is found in almost every country in the world. Modern earthen construction is alive and well, and is spread over an enormous geographical area. This technique utilizes various earthen materials and numerous methods, and features many benefits for both construction in general and buildings in particular. Najran, a city located in the south of Saudi Arabia, is distinguished by its heritage of earthen architecture, which displays many advantages and a marvelous variety of types and exterior designs. Many weaknesses… More >