Journal of Smart Buildings and Construction Technology

Abstract: In the literature that follows the history and theory of architecture, architecture is mainly studied from the aspect of disposition, construction and materialization “in itself”, sporadically establishing the “originality” (first appearance) of certain dimensions of architectural solutions and their connection wi...

Abstract: Fatigue impairs workers’ judgment, reduces their productivity, and jeop ardizes their safety. The paper presents a tool to predict workers’ fatigue based on their vital signs. An experimental study was conducted in which the heart rate and sleep quality for three individuals were monitored using fitness trackers (...

Abstract: The vulnerability of reinforced concrete (RC) building systems to progres sive collapse has turned out to be a challenging trouble for professional structural engineers so as to prevent total failure on account of nearby dam age. The goal of this paper is to enhance the knowledge of such buildings’ behavior undern...