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Articles in Refereed Journals (2016 - Present)

  1. Huang, Y., Hammad, A., and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Providing Proximity Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS.” Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 132, 103928.
  2. Wang, X. and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Vision-Based Framework for Automatic Interpretation of Construction Workers' Hand Gestures”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 130, 103872.
  3. Chen, C., Zhu, Z., Hammad, A., and Akbarzadeh, M. (2021). “Automatic Analysis of Idling in Earthwork Operations Based on Excavator-Truck Relationships” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 35(5): 04021015.
  4. Wang, X. and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Vision-Based Hand Signal Recognition in Construction: A Feasibility Study”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 125, 103625.
  5. Zhu, Z., Dutta, A., and Dai, F. (2021). “Exoskeletons for Manual Material Handling – A Review and Implication for Construction Applications”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 122, 103493.
  6. Chen, H., Luo, X., and Zhu, Z. (2021). “A Worker Posture Coding Scheme to Link Automatic and Manual Coding”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 125, 103630.
  7. Dawood, T., Zhu, Z. and Zayed, T. (2020). “Deterioration Mapping in Subway Infrastructure using Sensory Data of GPR.” Journal of Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, Vol. 103, 103487.
  8. Chu, W., Han, S.H., Luo, X., and Zhu, Z. (2020). “Monocular Vision-Based Framework for Biomechanical Analysis or Ergonomic Posture Assessment in Modular Construction.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 34 (4): 04020018.
  9. Chen, C., Zhu, Z. and Hammad, A. (2020). “Automated Excavator Productivity Analysis from Construction Site Surveillance Videos.”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 110, 103045.
  10.  Moselhi, O., Bardareh, H., and Zhu, Z. (2020). “Automated Data Acquisition in Construction with Remote Sensing Technologies”, Journal of Applied Science, 10 (8): 2846.
  11. Asif, Z., Chen, Z. and Zhu, Z. (2019). “An Integrated Life Cycle Inventory and Artificial Neural Network Model for Mining Air Pollution Management”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 16(4): 1847 – 1856.
  12. Zhang, B., Zhu, Z., Hammad, A. and Aly, W. (2018). “Automatic Matching of Construction Onsite Resources under Different Camera Views.” Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 91, pp. 206-215. 
  13. Soltani, M., Zhu, Z. and Hammad, A. (2018). “Framework for Location Data Fusion and Pose Estimation of Excavators using Stereo Vision.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 32(6): 04018045-1:17.
  14. Wang, B., Zhu, Z., Yang, E., Chen, Z. and Wang X. (2018). "Assessment and Management of Air Emissions and Environmental Impacts from Construction Industry." Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2018, pp. 1-24.
  15.  Xiao, B. and Zhu, Z. (2018). “2D Visual Tracking in Construction Scenarios: A Comparative Study.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 32(3): 04018006-1:10.
  16. Dawood, T., Zhu, Z. and Zayed, T. (2018). “Computer Vision-Based Model for Moisture Marks Detection and Recognition in Subway Networks.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 32(2): 04017079-1:13.
  17. Soltani, M., Zhu, Z. and Hammad, A. (2017). “Skeleton Estimation of Excavator by Detecting its Parts.” Journal of Automation in Construction, 82 (2017): 1-15.
  18. Moayeri, V., Moselhi, O. and Zhu, Z. (2017). “BIM-based Model for Quantifying the Design Change Time Ripple Effect.”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 44(8): 626-642. 
  19. Zhu, Z., Ren, X. and Chen, Z. (2017). “Integrated Detection and Tracking of Workforce and Equipment from Construction Jobsite Videos.” Journal of Automation in Construction, 91(2017): 161 – 171. 
  20. Dawood, T., Zhu, Z. and Zayed, T. (2017). “Machine Vision-Based Model for Spalling Detection and Quantification in Subway Networks.”, Journal of Automation in Construction, 81(2017): 149 – 160.
  21. Moayeri, V., Moselhi, O., and Zhu, Z. (2017). “Design Change Management Using BIM-based Visualization Model.” Journal of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, 6(1): 1-11. 
  22. Xiao, B., Chen, R., and Zhu, Z. (2016). “2D Part-Based Visual Tracking of Hydraulic Excavators.”, World Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4, 101 – 111.
  23. Zhu, Z., Park, M.W., Koch, C., Soltani, M., Hammad, A. and Davari, K. (2016). "Predicting Movements of Onsite Workers and Mobile Equipment for Enhancing Construction Site Safety." Journal of Automation in Construction, 68(2016): 95 – 101.
  24. Zhu, Z., Ren, X. and Chen, Z. (2016). “Visual Tracking of Construction Workers and Equipment with Particle Filtering.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 30 (6): 04016023-1:15.
  25. Soltani, M., Zhu, Z. and Hammad, A. (2016). “Automated Annotation for Visual Recognition of Construction Resources using Synthetic Images.” Journal of Automation in Construction, 62 (2016): 14 – 23.

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings (2016 - Present)

  1. Wang, X. and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Hand Signal Recognition of Workers on Construction Sites using Deep Learning Networks.” In: International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Orlando, FL., Sept. 12-14, 2021.
  2. Chen, C., Zhu, Z., and Hammad, A. (2020). “Analyzing Idling Reasons Based on Excavator-truck Relationships in Earthwork Operations” In: 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Kitakyshu, Japan, October 27-28, 2020.
  3. Huang, Y., Hammad, A., and Zhu, Z. (2020). “Providing Proximity Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS.” In: Proc. Of Creative Construction e-Conference, pp. 39-43.
  4. Akbarzadeh, M., Zhu, Z., and Hammad, A. (2020). “Nested Network for Detecting PPE on Large Construction Sites Based on Frame Segmentation”, In: Proc. Of Creative Construction e-Conference, pp. 33-38.
  5. Chen, C., Zhu, Z., Hammad, A. and Walid, A. (2019). “Vision-based Excavator Activity Recognition and Productivity Analysis in Construction.”, In: 2019 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA., June 17 – 19, 2019.
  6. Chu, W., Han, S.H., Luo, X., and Zhu, Z. (2019). “3D Human Body Reconstruction for Worker Ergonomic Posture Analysis with Monocular Video Camera.”, In: 36th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Banff, Canada, May 21 – 24, 2019.
  7. Chu, W., Han, S.H., and Zhu, Z. (2018). “Development of Human Pose using Hybrid Motion Tracking System.”, In: 18th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 22 – 23, 2018.
  8. Zhang, B., Zhu, Z., Hammad, A., and Aly, W. (2018). “Multi-View Matching for Onsite Construction Resources with Combinatorial Optimization.”, In: 35th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Berlin, Germany, July 20 – 25, 2018.
  9. Ren, X., Zhu, Z., and Chen, Z. (2018). “IoT-based Air Pollution Monitoring System for Environmental Impact Assessment of Construction.”, In: 17th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering. Tampere, Finland, June 5-7, 2018.
  10. Soltani, M., Ahmed, W., Zhu, Z., and Hammad, Z. (2018). “Computer Vision based System for Fall Detection of Construction Workers.”, In: 17th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering. Tampere, Finland, June 5-7, 2018.
  11. Dawood, T., Zhu, Z., and Zayed, T. (2018). “GPR-Based Deterioration Mapping in Subway Networks.” Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2-5, 2018.
  12. Zhang, B. and Zhu, Z. (2017). “Vision-Based Detection of Fall Accidents at Flat Level Surfaces.” In: the 2017 Lean & Computing in Construction Congress, July 4 – 12, 2017, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
  13. Ren, X., Zhu, Z., and Chen, Z. (2017). “Automatic Monitoring of Operating Equipment Efficiency for Air Pollutant Emission Estimation.” In: the 2017 Lean & Computing in Construction Congress, July 4 – 12, 2017, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
  14. Soltani, M., Karandish, S.F., Ahmed, W., Zhu, Z., and Hammad, A. (2017). “Evaluating the Performance of Convolutional Neural Network for Classifying Equipment on Construction Sites.” In: 34th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, June 28 – July 1, 2017, Taipei, Taiwan.
  15. Al-Lafi, G., Zhu, Z., Dawood, T., and Zayed, T. (2017). “3D Thermal and Spatial Modeling of a Subway Tunnel: A Case Study.”, In: Proc. of the ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, June 25 – 27, 2017, Seattle, WA.
  16. Ren, X., Zhu, Z., Germain, C., Belair, R., Chen, Z. (2017). “Automated Monitoring of the Utilization Rate of Onsite Construction Equipment.” In: Proc. of the ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, June 25 – 27, 2017, Seattle, WA.
  17. Dawood, T., Zhu, Z., and Zayed, T. (2016). “Detection and Quantification of Spalling Stress in Subway Networks.” In: Proc. Of the CRIOCM 2016 21st International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Dec. 14 – 17, 2016, Hong Kong, China.
  18. Moayeri, V., Moselhi, O., and Zhu, Z. (2016). “Design Change Management in Construction Projects Based on Building Information Modeling.” In: Proc. Of the 16th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, Dec. 11 – 13, 2016, Hong Kong, China.
  19. Ren, X., Zhu, Z., Germain, C., Belair, R., Chen, Z., and Fei, D. (2016). “Construction Site Information Collection for Dynamic Site Layout Planning.” In: the 16th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, July 6 – 8, 2016, Osaka, Japan.
  20. El-Hassan, W., Al Lafi, G., Zhu, Z. and Hao, J. (2016). “Evaluating Modeling Building Indoor Environments using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.” In: the 16th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, July 6 – 8, 2016, Osaka, Japan.
  21. Moayeri, V., Moselhi, O. and Zhu, Z. (2016). “Design Change Time Ripple Effect Analysis using a BIM-based Quantification Model.” In: the 2016 Construction Research Congress, May 31 – June 2, 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  22. Soltani, M., Zhu, Z. and Hammad, A. (2016). “Towards Part-based Construction Equipment Pose Estimation Using Synthetic Images.” In: the 2016 Construction Research Congress, May 31 – June 2, 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  23. Ren, X., Zhu, Z., Chen, Z., and Dai, F. (2016). “Project Related Entities Tracking on Construction Sites by Particle Filtering.” In: the 2016 Construction Research Congress, May 31 – June 2, 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico.