The use of artificial neural networks has increased in many areas of engineering. In particular, this method has been applied to many geotechnical engineering problems and demonstrated some degree of success. A review of the literature reveals that it has been used successfully in modeling soil behavior, site characterization, earth retaining structures, settlement of structures, slope stabilit...

Modeling human behavior is a complex task, as it might include unpredictability, sub-conscious knowledge and intuition. This paper presents some initial results from a novel algorithm that creates human behavior models automatically by observing humans performing. Furthermore, the paper uses conclusions from the No Free Lunch Theorems to signify the scalability of the modeling algorithm. These ...

Behavior modeling has been increasingly recognized as a crucial means for disclosing interior driving forces and impact in social activity processes. Traditional behavior modeling in behavior and social sciences that mainly relies on qualitative methods is not aimed at deep and quantitative analysis of social activities. However, with the booming needs of understanding customer behaviors and so...

the rotational friction dampers can be improved the seismic behavior of the steel structures, and they can be reduced the internal forces in the bracing members, columns and the other structural members. in this research, a simple method for modeling and analysis of braced frames equipped by these dampers is proposed. the proposed model describes seismic behavior of dampers very well and it is ...

Self-centering rocking walls are known as viable alternatives to typical shear walls, as they provide a number of solutions for eliminating seismic flaws of conventional designs. These rocking walls have a generally positive impact on the seismic behavior of structural systems, but their design makes them susceptible to concrete crushing around their base, which can lead to significantly advers...

The BRiMS Society and Conference (Behavioral Representation in Modeling and Simulation (BRiMS, brimsconference.org) promotes cross-disciplinary and crossorganizational communication for basic and applied scientific research in the realm of modeling and simulation of human behavior, with a particular but not exclusive emphasis on government-related tasks and behavior. Thus, the BRiMS conference ...

The mathematical modeling of a gas network is a powerful tool in order to identify the behavior of system under the different conditions. The modeling can be performed both for the steady state and unsteady state conditions. It is possible to use the fluid flow basic governing equations or the electrical analogy concept for developing the model. The second approach provides a simpler and more r...

In educational studies, the use of computer-based assessments leads to the collection of multiple outcomes to assess student performance. The student-specific outcomes are correlated and often measured in different scales, such as continuous and count outcomes. A multivariate zero-inflated model with random effects is proposed and adapted for the challenging situation where the multiple outcome...