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Construction Information Technology Laboratory

 

Peer-reviewed Technical Notes and Case Studies

5 Hong, Y., Xie, H., Agapaki, E. and Brilakis, I. (2023) "Graph-based Automated construction Scheduling (GAS) without the use of BIM", J. of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 149 (2), February 2023, 15 p., DOI 10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-12687
4 Xie, H., Hong, Y. and Brilakis, I. (2021) "Case Study: Analysis of User Needs in Time-Related Risk Management for Holistic Project Understanding", J. of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 148(4), April 2022, 21 p., DOI 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002241
3 Hadjidemetriou, G.M., Masino, J., Christodoulou, S., Gauterin, F. and Brilakis, I. (2020) "Comprehensive Decision Support System for the Management of Asphalt Pavements", J. of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, Volume 146 Issue 3 - September 2020 ASCE, DOI 10.1061/JPEODX.0000189
2 Szamocki, N., Kim, M.K., Ahn, C. and Brilakis, I. (2019) "Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emission of Construction Equipment at Construction Sites: A Field Study Approach", J. of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, accepted
1 Brilakis, I. (2017) "Mixed Reality Constructs a New Frontier for Maintaining the Built Environment", Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering, ICE, 170(2), May 2017, Pp. 53 – 53, 1 p., DOI 10.1680/jcien.2017.170.2.53

Peer-reviewed Conference Posters

14 Lu, R., Huethwohl, P. and Brilakis, I. (2018) "Automated Generation of Digital Twins of Existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) Bridges", 2018 International SEEDS Conf., 6-7 September 2018, Dublin, Ireland, received the 2018 RISE Award
13 Hillel, T. and Brilakis, I. (2014) "Registering Building Information Models on a Tablet’s Camera View", SPAR Europe, 8-10 December 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands
12 Minciacchi, C.M. and Brilakis, I. (2014) "Stereo Camera System for Infrastructure Applications", SPAR Europe, 8-10 December 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands
11 Radopoulou, S.C., Sun, M., Dai, F., Brilakis, I. and Savarese, S. (2012) “Visual Pattern Recognition Models of Infrastructure Elements vs. Depth-Encoded Hough Voting”, NSF CMMI Engineering Research and Innovation Conf., 2012, Boston, MA
10 Fathi, H. and Brilakis, I. (2011) "Progressive As-Built Data Collection with Videogrammetry", Georgia Tech Research Innovation Conf., 8 February 2011, Atlanta, GA
9 German, S., Brilakis, I. and DesRoches, R. (2011) "Automated Detection of Exposed Reinforcement for Post-Earthquake Structural Evaluations", Georgia Tech Research Innovation Conf., 8 February 2011, Atlanta, GA
8 Rivera-Hernandez, E.M., Koch, C. and Brilakis, I. (2010) "Multi-Sensor Vehicle for Pavement Condition Assessment", 2010 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conf., 27-31 October 2010, Cincinnati, OH
7 Zhu, Z. and Brilakis, I. (2010) "Machine Vision-Based Concrete Column Recognition and Crack Properties Retrieval", ASCE Construction Research Congress, 8-11 May 2010, Banff, AB
6 Zhu, Z. and Brilakis, I. (2010) "Rapid Building Safety Evaluation for Emergency Responders", Georgia Tech Research Innovation Conf., 8 February 2010, Atlanta, GA
5 Makhmalbaf, A., Brilakis, I., Teizer, J, Lourakis, M., Sacks, R., Christodoulou, S., and Savarese, S. (2009) "Reality Capturing and Modelling with Visual and Spatial Sensing", CII Annual Conf., 28-30 July 2009, Reno, NV
4 Zhu, Z. and Brilakis, I. (2009) "Concrete Columns Recognition for Real Time Concrete Damage Visual Assessment", ASCE Construction Research Congress, 5-7 April 2009, Seattle, WA
3 Jog, G., and Brilakis, I. (2009) "IREE: Automated Vision Tracking of Project Related Entities", NSF EEC Awardees Conf. 2009, 2-3 February 2009, Reston, VA
2 Tubbs, R., Zhu, Z. and Brilakis, I (2008) "Real Time Damage Assessment for First Responders, Step 1: Shape Matching", Summer Research Opportunities Conf., 31 July 2008, Ann Arbor, MI
1 Brilakis, I. and Soibelman, L. (2004) "Content Based Integration of Construction Site Images in AEC/FM Model Based Systems", ASCE Civil Engineering Conf. & Exposition, 20-23 October 2004, Baltimore, MD

Patents 

2 Trzeciak, M. and Brilakis, I. (2022) "3D Scene Capture System", UK Patent Application Number 2210178.6, filed Jul. 12, 2022; PCT Application Number WO/2024/013108 (Pul. Date: 18 Jan. 2024), filed Jul. 11, 2023
1 Stone, G., Wilkins, W.G., Fathi, H. and Brilakis, I. (2014) "Using Videogrammetry to Fabricate Parts", US Patent Application Number US2013083990-A1 (Publ. Date: Apr. 4 2013), Int. PCT Patent Application Number WO2013052600-A1 (Publ. Date: Apr. 11 2013), filed Oct. 4, 2011

Theses

2 Brilakis, I. (2005) "Content Based Integration of Construction Site Images in AEC/FM Model Based Systems", Ph.D. Dissertation, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign, IL, 365 pages
1 Brilakis, I. (2001) "Standardization of Construction Documentation", Diploma Thesis, Civil Engineering, University of Patras, Greece

Editorials

7 Brilakis, I. and Haas, C. (2015) "Infrastructure Computer Vision", J. of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 29(2), April 2015, Pp. 147–148, DOI 10.1016/j.aei.2015.04.003
6 Lee, S.H., Becerik-Gerber, B. and Brilakis, I. (2014) "Special Issue on the 2013 Int. Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering", J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 29(4), July 2015, DOI 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000460
5 Leite, F. and Brilakis, I. (2011) "Special Issue on Lessons Learned from the 2009 ASCE Int. Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering", J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 25(6), November/December 2011, Pp. 419-420
4 Brilakis, I. and Akinci, B. (2009) "Selected and Revised Papers from the ASCE Int. Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2007, Special Section 3", J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Volume 23(3), May/June 2009, Pp. 139
3 Brilakis, I. and Akinci, B. (2009) "Selected and Revised Papers from the ASCE Int. Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2007, Special Section 2", J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 23(2), March/April 2009, Pp. 63
2 Brilakis, I. and Akinci, B. (2009) "Special Issue: Selected and Revised Papers from the ASCE Int. Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering 2007, Special Section 1", J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 23(1), January/February 2009, Pp. 2
1 Brilakis, I. and Akinci, B. (2009) "Computing in Civil Engineering - Lessons Learned from the 2007 ASCE Int. Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering", J. of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 23(1), January/February 2009, Pp. 1

Videos and Reports

10 Brilakis, I., Pan, Y., Borrmann, A., Mayer, H.G., Rhein, F., Vos, C., Pettinato, E., and Wagner, S. (2020) "Built Environment Digital Twining" Workshop Outcomes Report, Technical University of Munich
9 Nguyen, B. and Brilakis, I. (2017) "Autonomous Vision-based Over Height Vehicle Detection System", Cambridge University’s youtube channel, 18 September 2017, over 3,300 views
8 Brilakis, I., Huethwohl, P. and Kopsida, M. (2017) "Mixed Reality for Infrastructure ", Cambridge University’s youtube channel, 23 January 2017, over 20,000 views (top 10 out of 98 videos in this channel in past year)
7 Learning Technologies Standards Committee of the IEEE Computer Society/Learning Technology (2017) "P1589 ™/D1 Draft Standard for Augmented Reality Learning Experience Model" IEEE-SA Standards Board, 
6 Brilakis, I. (2016) "As Is Building Information Modelling" Briefing Sheet, Information Systems Panel, ICE
5 Jog, G., Marks, E., Brilakis, I. and Teizer, J. (2013) "Construction Inspection Manual" Research Report, Georgia Dept. of Transportation
4 Brilakis, I., Kandil, A., Becerik-Gerber, B., El-Anwar, O., El-Gohary, N., Mahfouz, T., Siddiqui, M., Jog, G. and Li, S. (2011) "Grand Challenges for Data Sensing and Analysis" Research Report, Data Sensing and Analysis Committee, CD, ASCE
3 Casey, M., Brilakis, I., Couto, D. and Williams, T. (2009) "Information Technologies for Bulk Material Sensing and Traceability" NCHRP Synthesis, ABJ50 Information Systems and Technology Committee, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council
2 Casey, M., Brilakis, I., Couto, D. and Williams, T. (2009) "A Roadmap for Adoption of Virtual Methods in Transportation Construction" NCHRP Synthesis, ABJ50 Information Systems and Technology Committee, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council
1 Brilakis, I. (2002) "Comparing Management of Innovation Practices in Manufacturing and Construction" M.S. Report, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign

Software

2 Zhu, Z., Fathi, H., Huethwohl, P. and Brilakis, I. (2010-date) "GYGAX: Multi-Sensor Software Platform API", CLI .NET 4.0 research prototype platform coded in C#, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
1 Brilakis, I. (2003-2005) "ID ENGINE: Image Classifier", C++ Prototype implementation of multi-modal image classification and retrieval method for construction site images, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, IL