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A Model for Data Fusion in Civil Engineering

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Intelligent Computing in Engineering and Architecture (EG-ICE 2006)

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNAI,volume 4200))

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Thoroughly, reliably, accurately and quickly estimating the state of civil engineering systems such as traffic networks, structural systems, and construction projects is becoming increasingly feasible via ubiquitous sensor networks and communication systems. By better and more quickly estimating the state of a system we can make better decisions faster. This has tremendous value and broad impact. A key function in system state estimation is data fusion. A model for data fusion is adapted here for civil engineering systems from existing models. Applications and future research needs are identified.

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  1. Professor, Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Infrastructure, and Director of Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology Department of Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

    Carl Haas

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  1. Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 18, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Ian F. C. Smith

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Haas, C. (2006). A Model for Data Fusion in Civil Engineering. In: Smith, I.F.C. (eds) Intelligent Computing in Engineering and Architecture. EG-ICE 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 4200. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11888598_29

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