In this paper we show how a Guessing Game can be reimplemented combining two recently developed formalisms: Fluid Construction Grammar and Incremental Recruitment Language. The main difference from older experiments is that the meaning of a sentence is conceived as a semantic constraint program which the speaker wants the hearer to execute and the use of a simple grammar expressed by suffixes. ...

Nanotechnology seems to hold the key that allows construction and building materials to replicate the features of natural systems improved until perfection during millions of years. This paper reviews current knowledge about nanotechnology and nanomaterials used by the construction industry. It covers the nanoscale analysis of Portland cement hydration products, the use of nanoparticles to incr...

(Q,≦,∨) is a complete join semilattice (Q,・,e) is a monoid (∨S)・a=∨{b・a | b∈S} for a∈Q, S⊆Q a・(∨S)=∨{a・b | b∈S} for a∈Q, S⊆Q 2 Background: An Example of Quantale (Rel(A),≦,∨,・,e) is a quantale where Rel(A) is the set of all binary relations on A ≦ is the inclusion ∨ is the union ・ is the composition Q・R={ (a,c) | ∃b. (a,b)∈Q, (b,c)∈R } e is the identity relation 3 Our Goal: Relational Represent...

Spend your few moment to read a book even only few pages. Reading book is not obligation and force for everybody. When you don't want to read, you can get punishment from the publisher. Read a book becomes a choice of your different characteristics. Many people with reading habit will always be enjoyable to read, or on the contrary. For some reasons, this multiple classifier systems 9th interna...

Innovation in construction materials (CM) implies changing their composition by incorporating raw materials, usually non-traditional ones, which confer the desired characteristics. However, this practice may have unknown risks. This paper discusses the ecotoxicological potential associated with raw and construction materials, and proposes and applies a methodology for the assessment of their ec...