This paper presents a Bayesian method for constructing Bayesian belief networks from a database of cases. Potential applications include computer-assisted hypothesis testing, automated scientific discovery, and automated construction of probabilistic expert systems. Results are presented of a preliminary evaluation of an algorithm for constructing a belief network from a database of cases. We r...

samples of participants’ writing were scored by two raters using toefl writing scoring rubric. the readability index of each text was calculated through the use of six readability formulae and graphs, i.e., flesch-kincaid index, reading ease index, fog index, smog formula, fry’s graph, and dale-chall readability index. the scores given to each essay were later compared to the obtained readabili...

Two key aspects of eXtreme Programming are automated testing and frequent refactoring. But is refactoring the best way to arrive at a set of tests that are both sufficient and maintainable? This paper builds on previously cataloged test smells, classifies these smells into two broad categories and introduces principles (or goals) for test automation. It also provides the start of a generative p...

Computational methods for modeling complex three-dlmenaional woven structure\ are reviewed and software tools for automated model construction are described. The tools make use of image processing, geometric and attribute modeling, automated discretization, and efficient solvers. The discretization techniques control me\h periodicity and volume fraction errors of meshed constituents due to appr...

Abstract Automated construction of location graphs is instrumental but challenging, particularly in logistics optimisation problems and agent-based movement simulations. Hence, we propose an algorithm for automated graphs, which vertices correspond to geographic locations interest edges direct travelling routes between them. Our approach involves two steps. In the first step, use a routing serv...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Construction Metrology and Automation Group, in cooperation with the NIST Intelligent Systems Division, is researching robotic structural steel placement through an ongoing program entitled ‘‘Performance of Innovative Technologies for Automated Steel Construction.’’ This program, initiated in response to an American Institute of Steel Co...

Over the last sixty years, a number of methods for automated theorem proving in geometry, especially Euclidean geometry, have been developed. Almost all of them focus on universally quantified theorems. On the other hand, there are only few studies about logical approaches to geometric constructions. Consequently, automated proving of ∀∃ theorems, that correspond to geometric construction probl...

In this paper a new approach that automatically recognizes progress from daily construction photologs and Building Information Models (BIMs) is presented. Currently daily site photologs are being collected at almost no cost on all construction sites; meanwhile BIM models are increasingly turning into binding components of AEC contracts. Using these emerging sources of information, we present a ...