Articles in Refereed Journals (2020 - Present)

  1. Xu, L., Liu, H., Xiao, B., Luo, X., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2024). “A Systematic Review and Evaluation of Synthetic Simulated Data Generation Strategies for Deep Learning Applications in Construction”, Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Vol. 62, Part B, 2024, 102699.
  2. Wang, X., Veeramani, D., Dai, F., and Zhu, Z. (2024). “Context-Aware Hand Gesture Interaction for Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction”, Journal of Computer-Aided Civil Infrastructure, 1–16. 
  3. Han, W. and Zhu, Z. (2024). “Vehicle Turn Signals Detection for Automated Flagging System”, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 38 (4): 04024020.
  4. da Silva, A., Lu, L., Zhu, Z., Wang, L., and Dai, F. (2023). “Uniformity Inspection of Tack Coats Through Measurement Conducted on Drone-Collected Images”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 51 (4): 369-378.
  5. Wang, X., Han, W., Du, E., Dai, F., and Zhu, Z. (2023). “An Eye Gaze-Aided Virtual Tape Measure for Smart Construction”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 51 (4): 357-368.
  6. Wang, X., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2023). “Gaze-Aware Hand Gesture Recognition for Intelligent Construction”, Journal of Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 123, Part A, (2023): 106179.
  7. Wang, X., Han, W., Mo, S., Cai, T., Gong, Y., Li, Y., and Zhu, Z. (2023). “Transformer-Based Segmentation for Semantic Understanding in Construction”, Journal of Automation in Construction, 154 (2023): 104983.
  8. Bennett S.T., Han, W., Mahmud, D., Adamczyk P.G., Dai F, Wehner, M., Veeramani, D., and Zhu Z. (2023). “Usability and Biomechanical Testing of Passive Exoskeletons for Construction Workers: A Field-Based Pilot Study”, Buildings, 13(3):822.
  9. Liu, H., Han, S.H., and Zhu, Z. (2023). “Blockchain Technology toward Smart Construction: Review and Future Directions”, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149 (3): 03123002.
  10. Chen, C., Xiao, B., Zhang, Y., and Zhu, Z. (2023). “Automatic Vision-Based Calculation of Excavator Earthmoving Productivity using Zero-Shot Learning Activity Recognition”, Journal of Automation in Construction, 146 (2023): 104702.
  11. Mahmud, D., Bennett, S.T., Zhu, Z., Adamczyk, P.G., Wehner, M., Veeramani, D. and Dai, F. (2022). “Identifying Facilitators, Barriers, and Potential Solutions of Adopting Exoskeletons and Exosuits in Construction Workplaces” Sensors 22 (24): 9987.
  12. Wang, X., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Wearable Sensors-Based Hand Gesture Recognition for Human–Robot Collaboration in Construction”, IEEE Sensors Journal 23 (1): 495-505.
  13. Dawood, T., Elwakil, E., Zayed, T., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Data Fusion of Multiple Machine Intelligent Systems for the Condition Assessment of Subway Structures”, Journal of Tunneling and Underground Space Technology, Vol. 126, 104512.
  14. Chen, C., Zhu, Z., and Hammad, A. (2022). “Critical Review and Road Map of Automated Methods for Earthmoving Equipment Productivity Monitoring”, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 36(3): 03122001.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Wang, X. and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Vision-Based Hand Signal Recognition in Construction: A Feasibility Study”, Journal of Automation in Construction, Vol. 125, 103625.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24.  Moselhi, O., Bardareh, H., and Zhu, Z. (2020). “Automated Data Acquisition in Construction with Remote Sensing Technologies”, Journal of Applied Science, 10 (8): 2846.

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings (2020 - Present)

  1. Xu, L., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2024). “Towards Automated Physics-Based Modeling Fusion of Construction Equipment Data for Efficient Simulation”, In: 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Lille, France, June 3-7, 2024.
  2. Han, W. and Zhu, Z. (2024). “Vision-Based Turn Signal Recognition for Automated Flagging”, In: Construction Research Congress 2024, Des Moines, Iowa, March 20-23, 2024.
  3. Xu, L., Liu, H., Xiao, B., Luo, X., and Zhu, Z. (2024). “Synthetic Simulated Data for Construction Automation: A Review”, In: Construction Research Congress 2024, Des Moines, Iowa, March 20-23, 2024.
  4. Wang, X., Veeramani, D., Dai, F., and Zhu, Z. (2024). “Eye Gaze and Hand Gesture-Driven Human-Robot Interaction in Construction”, In: Construction Research Congress 2024, Des Moines, Iowa, March 20-23, 2024.
  5. Lu, L., Zhu, Z., and Dai, F. (2024). “An Investigation on Accurate Road User Location Estimation in Aerial Images Collected by Drones”, In: Construction Research Congress 2024, Des Moines, Iowa, March 20-23, 2024.
  6. Wang, X., Han, W., Mo, S., Cai, T., Gong, Y., Li, Y., and Zhu, Z. (2023). “Transformer-Based Semantic Segmentation for Recycling Materials in Construction”, In: International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Corvallis, Oregon, June 25-28, 2023.
  7. Bennett, S.T., Adamczyk, P.G., Dai, F., Wehner, M., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Field-Based Assessment of Joint Motions in Construction Tasks with and without Exoskeletons in Support of Worker-Exoskeleton Partnership Modeling and Simulation”, 2022 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), Singapore, 2022, pp. 2463-2474.
  8. Wang, X., Han, W. Du, E., Dai, F., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “An Eye Tracking Based Virtual Tape Measure in Construction.” In: Transforming Construction with Reality Capture Technologies: A Digital Reality of Tomorrow, Aug. 23-25, Fredericton, NB., Canada.
  9. Wang, X., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Integrated Sensor-Based Interface for Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction.” In: 39th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Bogotá, Columbia, July 12 – 15, 2022.
  10. Han, W., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Vision-based Automated Flagging System in Construction.” In: ICRA Workshop on Future of Construction: Build Faster, Better, Safer - Together with Robots, Philadelphia, PA., May 23-27, 2022.
  11. Bennett, S.T., Adamczyk, P.G., Dai, F., Wehner, M., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Upper Extremity Exoskeletons in Construction, a Field-Based Study.” In: ICRA Workshop on Future of Construction: Build Faster, Better, Safer - Together with Robots, Philadelphia, PA., May 23-27, 2022.
  12. Bennett, S.T., Adamczyk, P.G., Dai, F., Wehner, M., Veeramani, D., and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Exoskeletons in construction and their role in the Future of Work.” In: ICRA Workshop on Future of Construction: Build Faster, Better, Safer - Together with Robots, Philadelphia, PA., May 23-27, 2022.
  13. Wang, X. and Zhu, Z. (2022). “Vision-Based Recognition of Construction Worker’s Hand Signals.” In: CI&CRC Joint Conference 2022, Arlington, VA., March 9 – 12, 2022.
  14. Dawood, T., Elwakil, E., Zayed, T., and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Automated Assessment of Cracks in Subway Structures.” In: Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021 (Virtual), May 26 – 29, 2021.
  15. Wang, X. and Zhu, Z. (2021). “Wearable Sensor-based Hand Gesture Recognition of Construction Workers.” In: 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Dubai, UAE, Nov. 2 – 4, 2021.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.

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