Journal of World Architecture

Nag Mohashoy Temple Complex, Narayanganj: A Case Study of Adaptive Reuse for Hindu Religious Site

Sayed Ahmed — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:57:00 +0800

With an emphasis on the religious component of reuse potentiality, this study investigates the crucial nexus between spatial development and the conservation model for religious practice with socio-communal dimensions. Adaptive reuse is a critical tactic for global preservation and revitalization to elevate heritage sites in culturally significant locations but provides contemporary functions to them simultaneously. This study examines the various facets of adaptive reuse concerning the religious cultural heritage of suppressed minorities, stressing its insight and importance including the inherent cultural worth of ancient structures and difficulties through creative solutions to modify the temple with modern purposes. The research methodology approaches through an extensive analysis of the literature and case studies and ends with design interventions. It looks into the socioeconomic advantages of adaptive reuse in religious practice, such as the promotion of pilgrimage tourism, community revitalization, and sustainable development. The possible findings will emphasize the conversation on sustainable heritage management by combining theoretical frameworks with practical discoveries as an architectural project with certain concepts.

Discussion on Structural Health Monitoring of Urban Underground Road Tunnel

Yike Wei — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:05:26 +0800

The number of urban underground road tunnels in China is increasing year by year, and health monitoring of tunnels is an effective management method to ensure their structural integrity. However, for shorter underground road tunnel projects, insufficient investment often leads to less frequent application of health monitoring systems. The application of intelligent structural health monitoring means can not only reduce the project cost but also help workers fully understand the actual situation of the tunnel structure. Therefore, this paper analyzes the characteristics, problems, and design of the urban underground road tunnel structural health monitoring system, and discusses the implementation of the urban underground road tunnel structural health monitoring system.

Digital Application Objectives and Benefit Analysis of BIM Technology in Large-Scale Comprehensive Development Projects

Chunhui Yang — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:12:09 +0800

This paper discusses the digital application and benefit analysis of building information model (BIM) technology in the large-scale comprehensive development project of the Guangxi headquarters base. The project covers a total area of 92,100 square meters, with a total construction area of 379,700 square meters, including a variety of architectural forms. Through three-dimensional modeling and simulation analysis, BIM technology significantly enhances the design quality and efficiency, shortens the design cycle by about 20%, and promotes the collaboration and integration of project management, improving the management efficiency by about 25%. During the construction phase, the collision detection and four-dimensional visual management functions of BIM technology have improved construction efficiency by about 15% and saved the cost by about 10%. In addition, BIM technology has promoted green building and sustainable development, achieved the dual improvement of technical and economic indicators and social and economic benefits, set an example for enterprises in digital transformation, and opened up new market businesses.

Research on Intelligent Cost Estimation of Engineering Foundation Projects Based on CSIs Theory

Jie Di, Wenhao Xing, Meng Wu, Dan Zhang, Jiashuo Zhao — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:23:44 +0800

Against the backdrop of rapid development in China’s construction and infrastructure sectors, discrepancies between project budgets and actual costs have become pronounced, manifesting in project overruns and suspensions, posing significant challenges. To address inaccuracies in investment targets and operational complexities, this study focuses on a beam-bridge construction project in a district of Shijiazhuang city as a case study. Drawing upon historical analogs, the project employs a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to decompose the engineering works. Building on theories of Cost Significant (CS) and Whole Life Costing (WLC), the study constructs Cost Significant Items (CSIs) and develops a CNN-BiLSTM-Attention neural network for nonlinear prediction. By identifying significant cost drivers in engineering projects, this paper presents a streamlined cost estimation method that significantly reduces computational burdens, simplifies data collection processes, and optimizes data analysis and forecasting, thereby enhancing prediction accuracy. Finally, validation with real-world cost fluctuation data demonstrates minor errors, meeting predictive requirements across project execution phases.

Discussion on Influencing Factors of Water Resources Environment and Strategies for Protecting Water Ecology

Wangzi Zhou, Jing Dong, Qianyi Zhao, Qianxun Li — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:54:04 +0800

At present, the major problems facing the water resource environment worldwide include water pollution, water resource shortage, and water ecosystem degradation. The discharge of industrial wastewater, agricultural non-point source pollution, and the discharge of urban sewage lead to a serious decline in water quality, which directly affects the safety of human drinking water and the living environment of aquatic organisms. Additionally, the unbalanced distribution and excessive exploitation of water resources lead to the problem of water shortage in many areas, which then leads to social and economic contradictions and ecological crises. In terms of ecosystems, the phenomena of water ecological degradation and reduction of biodiversity are increasingly obvious, and the carrying capacity of aquatic ecosystems are gradually declining. This paper aims to analyze the natural, social, and economic factors affecting the water resource environment, and propose effective strategies to protect the water ecology. To provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the sustainable utilization of water resources and the long-term development of the water ecosystem.

Seismic Performance of Prefabricated Continuous Girder Bridge

Hongyuan Xiong — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:36:42 +0800

Bearings are the weak link in the seismic design of bridges. Using a continuous girder bridge as an example, it is demonstrated that bearing damage should be considered under large earthquake conditions. The bearing, acting as a fuse-type unit, can be designed to be preferentially damaged to effectively control the displacement of the beam and the response at the base of the pier during an earthquake.

Research on Landscape Design of Waterfront Public Space in Mountainous Cities Based on User Experience — Taking the Waterfront Landscape Design of Art Peninsula in Chongqing as an Example

Haiyan Tang, Miaoqing Zhang — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:03:03 +0800

Mountainous cities are dominated by mountainous, hilly, and steep terrain, which brings certain complexity and particularity to the planning and construction of waterfront spaces in these cities compared to plain cities. Waterfront spaces, often serving as the core areas of city development, possess favorable location advantages and special attributes of water-land intersection, giving them more possibilities for functional transformation ^[1]. However, the ultimate goal of design is to provide users with a vibrant waterfront area. The design of waterfront spaces should focus more on people’s behavioral needs, allowing users to feel a good interaction between the place and their behavioral needs during space usage ^[2]. Therefore, the design incorporates human environmental behavior, increases interactive experiences, and enriches spatial interest.

Practice Exploration of Green Building Design in Prefabricated Residential Building Design

Yonghui Yu — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:22:18 +0800

Prefabricated residential building design fully embodies the concept of green building and aligns with China’s strategic plan for sustainable development. However, there is a need to further optimize green building design methods, enhance the design quality of prefabricated residential buildings, and improve energy and resource utilization. Compared to traditional construction methods, prefabricated residential building design still faces several challenges during the actual construction process. These challenges include difficulties in design, material selection and processing, and the high demands for construction coordination. To strengthen the application of green building concepts in prefabricated residential design and effectively promote the sustainable development of the construction industry, this paper discusses practical measures for implementing green building design in prefabricated residential projects for reference.

The “Digital” Approach Impact Today: Modularity in Interior Architecture

Xinyi Tian — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:06:19 +0800

Understanding digital technology requires a shift in mindset that takes into account the broader implications of design, social dynamics, environmental factors, and cultural influences. Acknowledging the fact that technology is not confined to the virtual domain but rather has a tangible influence on our daily lives and the surrounding environment, the extensive integration and potential of digital technologies offer a distinctive prospect to fundamentally transform our shared comprehension of architecture. Digital technologies are revolutionizing design practices, manufacturing processes, and our engagement with and understanding of the built environment, by fostering the development of novel models that promote equity and inclusivity. The application of “digital technologies” can function as a methodology for examining and expressing the possible paths of emerging digital technologies. Extrapolate the expected impact of digital technologies on the design, development, and occupancy of the environment to achieve a more sustainable future in the long run. This paper will examine the potential connections and origins of digital technology concerning modularity, as well as the implications of modularity on forthcoming architectural developments in customization.

Study on Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete in High-Temperature and Complex Environments

Xiaoqing Hu, Yao Tong, Xuan Min, Rongchong Xu — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:16:00 +0800

Recycled aggregate concrete refers to a new type of concrete material made by processing waste concrete materials through grading, crushing, and cleaning, and then mixing them with cement, water, and other materials in a certain gradation or proportion. This type of concrete is highly suitable for modern construction waste disposal and reuse and has been widely used in various construction projects. It can also be used as an environmentally friendly permeable brick material to promote the development of modern green buildings. However, practical applications have found that compared to ordinary concrete, the durability of this type of concrete is more susceptible to high-temperature and complex environments. Based on this, this paper conducts theoretical research on its durability in high-temperature and complex environments, including the current research status, existing problems, and application prospects of recycled aggregate concrete’s durability in such environments. It is hoped that this analysis can provide some reference for studying the influence of high-temperature and complex environments on recycled aggregate concrete and its subsequent application strategies.