Presidential Young Investigator Award: Application of Advanced Computer-Based Technologies in Civil Engineering

这项研究的中心是应用最先进的计算机科学技术和开发先进的计算机应用程序来解决工程问题，重点是土木工程领域。这项工作旨在探索如何将基于计算机的技术应用于工程问题，以及如何从这种计算机应用中受益于工程过程的各个方面。基本策略是找出问题领域，在那里计算机辅助将是有益的，以及可以应用于问题的成熟的计算机技术，并调查由此产生的问题。具体研究包括有限元系统、数据库管理系统和集成计算机辅助工程系统。贯穿始终的目标是探索如何最好地利用计算机技术来创建友好、响应迅速且功能强大的基于计算机的工程环境。

This research centers on the application of state-of-the-art computer science technologies and the development of advanced computer applications for engineering problems, with an emphasis on the civil engineering domain. The work is directed towards an exploration of how computer-based technologies can be applied to engineering problems, and how the various facets of the engineering process can benefit from such computer applications. The basic strategy is to identify problem areas where computer aids will be beneficial along with maturing computer technologies which can be applied to the problems, and to investigate the resulting issues. Specific research includes finite element systems, database management systems, and integrated computer-aided engineering systems. The objective throughout is to explore how computer technologies can be best utilized to create a friendly, responsive, and powerful computer-based engineering environment.