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Cyber-Physical Systems in the Built Environment

  • Introduces Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and its application to the built environment for the first time in book form
  • Contextualizes CPS with an overview of its fundamentals as well as applications in construction and civil engineering as well as other industries
  • Illuminates in the promise of CPS as an emerging technology with examples from many sectors as well as a discussion of future research

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Fundamentals of Cyber-Physical Systems

    • Amir Abiri Jahromi, Deepa Kundur
    Pages 1-13
  3. Technology Requirements for CPS Implementation in Construction

    • Daniel Antonio Linares Garcia, Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan
    Pages 15-30
  4. CPS in Other Industries

    • Daniel Antonio Linares Garcia, Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan
    Pages 31-43
  5. Cyber-Physical Systems-Based Component Tracking and Operation

    • Abiola Akanmu, Chimay J. Anumba, Johnson Olayiwola
    Pages 45-61
  6. Construction Progress Monitoring Using Cyber-Physical Systems

    • Jacob J. Lin, Mani Golparvar-Fard
    Pages 63-87
  7. CPS-Based Approach to Improve Management of Heavy Construction Projects

    • Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan, Saiedeh Razavi
    Pages 89-105
  8. Cyber-Physical Systems for Temporary Structures Monitoring

    • Xiao Yuan, Chimay J. Anumba
    Pages 107-138
  9. Model Checking – Case Study of a Temporary Structures Monitoring System

    • Dongpeng Xu, Xiao Yuan, Dinghao Wu, Chimay J. Anumba
    Pages 139-159
  10. Human-in-the-Loop Cyber-Physical Systems for Construction Safety

    • Sahel Eskandar, Jun Wang, Saiedeh Razavi
    Pages 161-173
  11. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) in Intelligent Crane Operations

    • Yihai Fang, Yong K. Cho, Congwen Kan, Chimay J. Anumba
    Pages 175-192
  12. CPS–Based System for Enhanced Mobile Crane Safety

    • Congwen Kan, Chimay J. Anumba, Yihai Fang, John I. Messner
    Pages 193-213
  13. Structural-Infrastructure Health Monitoring

    • Seongwoon Jeong, Rui Hou, Jerome P. Lynch, Kincho H. Law
    Pages 215-235
  14. Role of CPS in Smart Cities

    • Jianping Wu, Dongping Fang
    Pages 255-272
  15. From Smart Construction Objects to Cognitive Facility Management

    • Jinying Xu, Weisheng Lu, Chimay J. Anumba, Yuhan Niu
    Pages 273-296
  16. Cyber-Physical Social Systems for Facility Management

    • Saratu Terreno, Abiola Akanmu, Chimay J. Anumba, Johnson Olayiwola
    Pages 297-308
  17. Urban Building Energy CPS (UBE-CPS): Real-Time Demand Response Using Digital Twin

    • Ravi S. Srinivasan, Baalaganapathy Manohar, Raja R. A. Issa
    Pages 309-322
  18. CPS-Based Transactive Energy Technology for Smart Grids

    • Mohammadreza Daneshvar, Somayeh Asadi
    Pages 323-338
  19. Concluding Notes

    • Chimay J. Anumba, Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan
    Pages 339-345

About this book

This book introduces researchers and practitioners to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and its applications in the built environment. It begins with a fundamental introduction to CPS technology and associated concepts.It then presents numerous examples of applications from managing construction projects to smart transportation systems and smart cities. It concludes with a discussion of future directions for CPS deployment in the construction, operation and maintenance of constructed facilities. Featuring internationally recognized experts as contributors, Cyber-Physical Systems in the Built Environment, is an ideal resource for engineers, construction managers, architects, facilities managers, and planners working on a range of building and civil infrastructure projects.



Editors and Affiliations

  • College of Design Construction and Planning, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

    Chimay J. Anumba

  • Department of Building Construction, Myers-Lawson School of Construction Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA

    Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan

About the editors

Prof. Chinemelu J. Anumba is a Professor and Dean of the College of Design, Construction and Planning University of Florida, Gainesville FL.  

Prof. Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan is an assistant professor in the Department of Building Construction, Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.



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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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