Publications

For my most recent research, please visit my Google Scholar or ResearchGate.

Journal Papers

  1. Tang, P.*, and Sun, Z. (in review). “Dynamic Human-Technology Reliability for Civil Infrastructure Security – A Review.” Frontiers of Engineering Management. Submitted in January, 2021.

  2. Harikrishnan, A., Abdallah, A. S., Ayer, S.*, Asmar, M. El, and Tang, P. (in review). “Feasibility of Augmented Reality Technology for Contextually-Relevant Communication in the Construction Industry.” Advanced Engineering Informatics. Submitted in December, 2020.

  3. Xiong, R., and Tang, P.* (in review). “Pose-enhanced Non-Personal-Protective-Equipment Use Recognition in Site Images.” Automation in Construction. Submitted in September, 2020, tentatively accepted, minor revision due January 31, 2021.

  4. Hubbard, P. G., Chen, Z., Soga*, K., Taha, M. R., Murcia, D. H., Tang, P., Glisic, B., Ozbulut, O., and Ford, C. (in review). “A Framework for Evaluating Emerging Technologies’ Contributions to System Resilience.” ASCE Natural Hazards Review. Submitted in August 2020.

  5. Soga, K.*, Hubbard, P. G., Taha, M. R., Chen, Z., Murcia, D. H., Tang, P., Glisic, B., Ozbulut, O., Ford, C., Lu, N., and Su, Y.-F. (in review). “Evaluation of Emerging Technologies for System Resilience Contributions: Case Studies.” ASCE Natural Hazards Review. Submitted in August 2020.

  6. Aryan, A., Bosch´e, F.*, and Tang, P. (accepted). “Planning for Terrestrial Laser Scanning in Construction: A Review.” Automation in Construction. Accepted on January 8, 2021.

  7. Sun, Z., and Tang, P.* (2020). “Automatic Communication Error Detection Using Speech Recognition and Linguistic Analysis for Proactive Control of Loss of Separation.” Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board, DOI: 10.1177/0361198120983004

  8. Chen, J., Tang, P.*, Rakstad, T., Patrick, M., and Zhou, X. (2020). “Augmenting a deep-learning algorithm with canal inspection knowledge for reliable water leak detection from multispectral satellite images.” Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 46, 101161, DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2020.101161.

  9. Sun, Z., Zhang, C., Chen, J., Tang, P.*, and Yilmaz, A. (2020). “Predictive nuclear power plant outage control through computer vision and data-driven simulation.” Progress in Nuclear Energy, Elsevier Ltd, 127, 103448, DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2020.103448.

  10. Zhou, X., Chen, J., Rakstad, T. E., Ploughe, M., and Tang, P.* (2020). “Water Chlorophyll Estimation in an Urban Canal System with High-Resolution Remote Sensing Data.” IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1–5, DOI: 10.1109/LGRS.2020.3011074

  11. Sun, Z., Xing, J., Tang, P.*, Cooke, N. J., and Boring, R. L. (2020). “Human Reliability for Safe and Efficient Civil Infrastructure Operation and Maintenance – A Review.” Developments in the Built Environment, Elsevier BV, 100028, DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100028

  12. Liu, M., Tang, P., Liao, P. C.*, and Xu, L. (2020). “Propagation mechanics from workplace hazards to human errors with dissipative structure theory.” Safety Science, Elsevier B.V., 126, 104661, DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104661

  13. Liu, X., Tong, X.*, Lu, W., Liu, S., Huang, B., Tang, P., and Guo, T. (2020). “High-speed videogrammetric measurement of the deformation of shaking table multi-layer structures.” Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 154, DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2020.107486

  14. Sun, Z., Zhang, C., and Tang, P.* (2020). “Modeling and simulating the impact of forgetting and communication errors on delays in civil infrastructure shutdowns.” Frontiers of Engineering Management, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1–13. DOI: 10.1007/s42524-019-0084-6

  15. Wang, Y., Liao, P. C., Zhang, C.*, Ren, Y., Sun, X., and Tang, P.* (2019). “Crowdsourced reliable labeling of safety-rule violations on images of complex construction scenes for advanced vision-based workplace safety.” Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier Ltd, 42, DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2019.101001

  16. Liao, P.*, Wan, Y., Tang, P., Wu, C., Hu, Y., and Zhang, S. (2019). “Applying crowdsourcing techniques in urban planning: A bibliometric analysis of research and practice prospects.” Cities, 94, 33–43, DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2019.05.024

  17. Shirowzhan, S.*, Sepasgozar, S. M. E., Li, H., Trinder, J., and Tang, P. (2019). “Comparative analysis of machine learning and point-based algorithms for detecting 3D changes in buildings over time using bi-temporal lidar data.” Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 105, 102841, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2019.102841

  18. Xiong, W.*, Cai, C. S., Kong, B., Zhang, X., and Tang, P. (2019). “Bridge Scour Identification and Field Application Based on Ambient Vibration Measurements of Superstructures.” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 7(5), 121, DOI: 10.3390/jmse7050121

  19. Kalasapudi, V. S., Tang, P.*, Xiong, W., and Shi, Y. (2018). “A multi-level 3D data registration approach for supporting reliable spatial change classification of single-pier bridges.” Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 38, 187–202, DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2018.06.010

  20. Chen, K., Lu, W.*, Xue, F., Tang, P., and Li, L. H. (2018). “Automatic building information model reconstruction in high-density urban areas: Augmenting multi-source data with architectural knowledge.” Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 93, 22–34, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2018.05.009

  21. Xiong, W.*, Kong, B., Tang, P., and Ye, J. S. (2018) “Vibration-Based Identification for the Presence of Scouring of Cable-Stayed Bridges.” ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000826.

  22. Xiong, W.*, Kong, B., Tang, P., Cai, C. S., and Ye, J. S. (2018) “Identification of Bridge Scour Depth by Tracing the Dynamic Behaviors of Superstructures.” KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, DOI: 10.1007/s12205-017-1409-9.

  23. Rahman, R. A., Ayer, S. K.*, Tang, P., and Eicher, M. (2017). “Building Information Modelling skills: a social network and job advertisement-based comparative analysis.” Engineering Project Organization Journal, Vol. 7, pp 21- 36, DOI: 10.25219/epoj.2017.00103.

  24. Zhang, C., Tang, P.*, Cooke, N., Buchanan, V., Yilmaz, A., Germain, S.S., Boring, R.L., Akca-Hobbins, S., Gupta, A. (2017) “Human-Centered Automation for Resilient Nuclear Power Plant Outage Control.” Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2017.05.001.

  25. Kalasapudi, V. S., Tang, P.*, and Turkan, Y. (2017) “Computationally efficient change analysis of piece-wise cylindrical building elements for proactive project control." Elsevier Journal of Automation in Construction, DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2017.04.001.

  26. Xiong, W.*, Tang, P., Kong, B., and Cai, C. S. (2017) “Computational Simulation of Live-bed Bridge Scour Considering Suspended Sediment Loads." ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000689, 04017040.

  27. Zhang, C., Kalasapudi, V. S., and Tang, P.* (2016) “Rapid Data-Quality-Oriented 3D Imaging Planning for Dynamic Construction Environments.” Elsevier Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Volume 30, Issue 2, April 2016, Pages 218–232, DOI:10.1016/j.aei.2016.03.004.

  28. Zia Ud Din*, Tang, P. (2016). “Automatic Logical Inconsistency Detection in the National Bridge Inventory.” Procedia Engineering, 145, 729 – 737, DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.04.093.

  29. Xiong, W.*, Tang, P., Kong, B., and Cai, C. S. (2016) “Reliable Bridge Scour Simulation using Eulerian Two-Phase Flow Theory." ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000570, 04016009.

  30. Tang, P.*, Chen, G., Shen, Z., and Ganapathy, R. (2016). “A Spatial-Context-Based Approach for Automated Spatial Change Analysis of Piece-Wise Linear Building Elements.” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Volume 31, Issue 1, pages 65–80, January 2016, DOI: 10.1111/mice.12174.

  31. Tang, P.*, Shen, Z., Olson, M. P., and Ariaratnam, S. T. (2015). “Time Series Analysis of Hydraulic Data for Automated Productivity Monitoring of Pilot Tube Microtunneling.” Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice, American Society of Civil Engineers, 04015022, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000225

  32. Kalasapudi V.S., Tang, P.*, Zhang, C., Diosdado, J., and Ganapathy, R. (2015). “Adaptive 3D Imaging and Tolerance Analysis of Prefabricated Components for Accelerated Construction.” Procedia Engineering, 118, 1060–1067, DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2015.08.549

  33. Tang*, P., and Bittner, R. B. (2014). “Use of Value Engineering to Develop Creative Design Solutions for Marine Construction Projects.” ASCE Journal of Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction (SPECIAL ISSUE: Construction Engineering: Leveraging Project and Career Success), Volume 19, Pages 129 - 136, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000184

  34. Li*, R., S. He, B. Skopljak, X. Meng, Tang, P., A. Yilmaz, C. Oman, M. Banks, and Sunah Kim, (2014), “A Multi-sensor Integration Approach toward Astronaut Navigation for Landed Lunar Missions.” Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 31, Issue 2, pages 245–262, March/April 2014, DOI: 10.1002/rob.21488

  35. Anil, E.*, Tang, P., Akinci, B., and Huber, D. (2013). “Deviation analysis method for the assessment of the quality of the as-is Building Information Models generated from point cloud data.” Automation in Construction, 35, 507–516, November 2013, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2013.06.003

  36. Tang, P.*, and Akinci, B. (2012). “Automatic execution of workflows on laser-scanned data for extracting bridge surveying goals.” Advanced Engineering Informatics - Elsevier, 26(4), 889-903, October 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2012.07.004

  37. Cho, Y. K.*, Wang, C., Tang, P., & Haas, C. T. (2012). “Target-Focused Local Workspace Modeling for Construction Automation Applications.” ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Volume 26, Issue 5, Pages 661-670, September 2012, DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000166

  38. Tang, P.*, and Akinci, B. (2012). “Formalization of workflows for extracting bridge surveying goals from laser-scanned data.” Automation in Construction - Elsevier, 22(3), 306–319, March 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2011.09.006

  39. Tang, P.*, and Akinci, B., Huber, D. (2011). “Characterization of Laser Scanners and Algorithms for Detecting Flatness Defects on Concrete Surfaces.” ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Volume 25, Issue 1, Pages 31-42, January 2011, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000073

  40. Li, R.*, He, S., Chen, Y., Tang, M., Tang, P., Di, K., Matthies, L., Arvidson, R. E., Squyres, S. W., Crumpler, L. S., et al. (2011). “MER Spirit rover localization: Comparison of the ground image- and orbital image-based methods and science applications.” J. Geophys. Res, American Geophysical Union, Volume 116, Issue E7, E00F16, DOI: 10.1029/2010JE003773

  41. Taneja*, S., Akinci, B., Garrett, J. H., Soibelman, L., Ergen, E., Pradhan, A., Tang, P., Berges, M., Atasoy, G., Liu, X., Seyed Mohsen Shahandashti, and Anil, E. B. (2010). “Sensing and Field Data Capture for Construction and Facility Operations.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, 137(10), pages 870–881, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000332

  42. Tang, P., Huber, D.*, Akinci, B., Lipman, R., Lytle, A. (2010). “Automatic Reconstruction of As-Built 3D Building Information Models from Laser-Scanned Point Clouds: A Review of Related Techniques.” Automation in Construction - Elsevier, Volume 19, Issue 7, November 2010, Pages 829-843, November 2010, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2010.06.007 (Most Cited Article of “Automation in Construction” among all articles published after 2009, Cited 224 times according to Google Scholar, and 166 times according to Scopus as of 12/27/2015)

  43. Tang, P.*, Akinci, B., and Huber, D. (2009). “Quantification of Edge Loss of Laser Scanned Data at Spatial Discontinuities.” Automation in Construction - Elsevier, Volume 18, Issue 8, December 2009, Pages 1070-1083, December 2009, DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2009.07.001

  44. Kiziltas*, S., Akinci B., Ergen, Esin., Tang, P., and Gordon, C. (2008). “Technological assessment and process implications of field data capture technologies for construction and facility/infrastructure management.” ITCon Vol. 13, Special Issue: Sensors in Construction and Infrastructure Management, pg. 134-154, http://www.itcon.org/2008/10 (Invited)

Conference Proceedings

  1. Kalasapudi, V. S., Tang, P.* (2017). “A Robust Registration Algorithm for Automatic and Reliable Geometric Change Detection of Bridges using 3D Laser Scanning Data.” Proceedings of the 11th International Bridge and Structures Management Conference, Mesa, AZ, USA, April 25 – 27, 2017 (accepted).

  2. Zhang, C., Tang, P.*, Liao, P., and Ren, Y. (2017). “Imagery-Based Risk Assessment Using Crowdsourcing Technology in Complex Workspaces,” 2017 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle, WA, USA, June 25 – 27, 2017 (accepted).

  3. Chen, J., Zhang, C., Tang, P.* (2017). “Geometry-based Optimized Point Cloud Compression Methodology for Construction and Infrastructure Management,” 2017 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle, WA, USA, June 25 – 27, 2017 (accepted).

  4. Xiao, R.C.*, Lian, Y., Sun, B., Zhao, X.W., Liu, Z., Tang, P. (2017). “Geometry-based Optimized Point Cloud Compression Methodology for Construction and Infrastructure Management,” 2017 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle, WA, USA, June 25 – 27, 2017 (accepted).

  5. Shi, Y., Xiong, W., Kalasapudi, V. S., Geng, C., Zhang, C., Tang, P.* (2017). “Automated Change Diagnosis of Single-Column-Pier Bridges based on 3D Imagery Data,” 2017 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Seattle, WA, USA, June 25 – 27, 2017 (accepted).

  6. Zhang, J.*, Bao, Q., Duan, X., Lu, S., Xue, L., Shi, R., and Tang, P. (2016). “Collaborative Scientific Workflow Composition as a Service: An Infrastructure Supporting Collaborative Data Analytics Workflow Design and Management.” 2016 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Collaboration and Internet Computing (CIC), IEEE, 219–228.

  7. Hobbins, S., Cooke, N. J.*, and Tang, P. (2016). “Analyzing Licensee Event Reports for Improved Teamwork and Nuclear Power Plant Safety During Outages.” The 22nd Occupational Health Week “Knowledge-Based Networks, Worldwide Connections for the Global Workplace,” Corporación de Salud Ocupacional y Ambiental, Medellin, Colombia. (invited paper)

  8. Rahman, R. A., Alsafouri, S., Tang, P., Ayer, S. K.* (2016) “Building Information Modeling Skills for Career Success.” Academic Interoperability Coalition (AIC) 10th BIM Academic Symposium & Job Task Analysis Review, Gainesville, FL, USA, 4 – 5 April 2016.

  9. Tang, P.*, Zhang, C., Yilmaz, A., Cooke, N., Chasey, A., Boring, R. L., Vaughn, T., and Jones, S. (2016) “Automatic Imagery Data Analysis for Diagnosing Human Factors in the Outage of a Nuclear Plant.” Proceedings of the HCI International 2016 Conference, Toronto, Canada, 17 - 22 July 2016 (invited paper).

  10. Rahman, R. A., Alsafouri, S., Tang, P., Ayer, S. K.* (2016) “Comprehending Building Information Modeling Skills of Project Managers based on Social Media Analysis.” International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Tempe, AZ, USA, 18 – 20 May 2016.

  11. Zhang, C., Tang, P.*, Yilmaz, A., Cooke, N., Chasey, A., Boring, R. L., Vaughn, T., and Jones, S. (2016) “Automatic Imagery Data Analysis for Diagnosing Human Factors in the Outage of a Nuclear Plant.” Proceedings of the HCI International 2016 Conference, Toronto, Canada, 17 - 22 July 2016 (accepted).

  12. Rahman, R. A., Alsafouri, S., Tang, P., Ayer, S. K.* (2016) “Comprehending Building Information Modeling Skills of Project Managers based on Social Media Analysis.” International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Tempe, AZ, USA, 18 – 20 May 2016 (accepted).

  13. Din, Z. U., Tang, P.* (2016) “Automatic Logical Inconsistency Detection in the National Bridge Inventory.” International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Tempe, AZ, USA, 18 – 20 May 2016 (accepted).

  14. Kalasapudi, V. S., Tang, P.*, and Du, J. (2016). “Automatic Correlated Vibration Pattern Analysis for Rapid Remote Assessment of Civil Infrastructures.” Proceedings of the 2016 Construction Research Congress – Old and New Construction Technologies Convene in a Historic Setting, Maldonado-Fortunet F., eds., ASCE, San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 31 – June 2, 2016.

  15. Alsafouri, S., Ayer, S.*, and Tang, P. (2015). “Mobile VDC Adoption in Practice.” The 15th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR), October 5-7, 2015, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

  16. Zhang C., and Tang, P.* (2015). “Visual Complexity Analysis of Sparse Imageries for Automatic 3D Imaging Planning in Dynamic Environments.” 2015 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, W. J. O’Brien, ed., American Society of Civil Engineers, Austin, TX, USA, June 21 – 23, 2015, pp. 271-279. doi: 10.1061/9780784479247.034

  17. Kalasapudi, V. S., and Tang, P.* (2015). “Automated Tolerance Analysis of MEP Components Using 3D Point Clouds for Adaptive Construction Quality Control.” 2015 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, W. J. O’Brien, ed., American Society of Civil Engineers, Austin, TX, USA, June 21 – 23, 2015, pp. 57-65. doi: 10.1061/9780784479247.008

  18. Kalasapudi, V. S., and Tang, P.* (2015). “Condition diagnostics of steel water tanks using correlated visual patterns.” Proceedings of ICSC15: The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 5th International/11th Construction Specialty Conference, T. M. Froese, L. Newton, F. Sadeghpour, and D. J. Vanier, eds., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. June 7-10.

  19. Zhang, C., and Tang, P.* (2015). “A divide-and-conquer algorithm for 3D imaging planning in dynamic construction environments.” Proceedings of ICSC15: The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 5th International/11th Construction Specialty Conference, T. M. Froese, L. Newton, F. Sadeghpour, and D. J. Vanier, eds., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. June 7-10.

  20. Kalasapudi, V. S., Tang, P.*, Zhang, C. Y., Diosdado, J., and Ganapathy R. (2015) “Adaptive 3D Imaging and Tolerance Analysis of Prefabricated Components for Accelerated Construction.” International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Chicago, IL, USA, 10 – 13 May 2015.

  21. Kalasapudi, V. S., Turkan, Y., and Tang, P.* (2014). “Toward Automated Spatial Change Analysis of MEP Components using 3D Point Clouds and As-Designed BIM Models.” 2014 Workshop on 3D Computer Vision in the Built Environment (Hosted in conjunction with the 2014 International Conference on 3D Computer Vision), D. Huber and B. Akinci, eds., IEEE Computer Society, Tokyo, Japan, December 8, 2014 (Invited Paper)

  22. Tang, P.*, Grau, D., Ganapath, R., Diosdad, J. & Abbaszadegan, A. (2014). “Workflow Stabilization with Fine-Grained Work Packaging and Near Real-Time Progress Monitoring” In: Kalsaas, B.T., Koskela, L. & Saurin, T.A., 22nd Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction. Oslo, Norway, 25-27 Jun 2014. pp 739-750.

  23. Abbaszadegan, A., Grau, D.*, Tang, P., and Ganapathy, R. (2014). “A Novel Project Controls Approach to Accurately Estimate, Monitor, and Stabilize Work Flow.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering - 2014, R. Issa and I. Flood, eds., ASCE, Orlando, Florida, USA, June 23 – 25, 2014.

  24. Tang, P.*, Song, M., Xiao, C., and Thomure, T. (2014). “Detailed Geometric Assessment of Steel Tanks based on Dense 3D Laser Scanning Point Clouds.” 87th Annual AZ Water Conference, AZ Water Association, Phoenix, AZ, May 9, 2014

  25. Shen, Z., and Tang, P.* (2014). “Time-Quality Analysis of Spatial Data Processing for Bridge Management.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering - 2014, R. Issa and I. Flood, eds., ASCE, Orlando, Florida, USA, June 23 – 25, 2014.

  26. Song, M., Shen, Z., and Tang, P.* (2014). “Data Quality Oriented 3D Laser Scan Planning.” Proceedings of the 2014 Construction Research Congress Construction Research Congress 2014 - Construction in a Global Network, D. Castro and Javier Irizarry, eds., ASCE, Atlanta, GA, Pages 984-993, May 19, 2014

  27. Shen, Z., Tang, P.*, and Ariaratnam, S. T. (2014). “Analyzing Abnormal Cycles of Pilot Tube Microtunneling through Pattern Recognition in Time-Series Data of Hydraulic Pressure.” Proceedings of the 2014 Construction Research Congress Construction Research Congress 2014 - Construction in a Global Network, D. Castro and Javier Irizarry, eds., ASCE, Atlanta, GA, Pages 994-1003, May 19, 2014.

  28. Tang, P.*, Shen, Z., Olson, M., and Ariaratnam, S. T. (2013). “Automated Productivity Analysis of Pilot Tube Microtunneling Installations through Workflow Recognition in Time-Series Data of Hydraulic Pressure.” Proceeding of The 4th International Conference on Pipelines and Trenchless Technology for Construction (ICPTT 2013), M. Najafi and B. Ma, eds., American Society of Civil Engineers, Xi’an, China, P.R. (presented on 2013 conference, to be included in 2014 proceeding) November 20, 2014

  29. Tang, P.*, and Rasheed, S. H. (2013). “Simulation for Characterizing a Progressive Registration Algorithm Aligning As-Built 3D Point Clouds Against As-Designed Models.” Proceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference - Simulation: Making Decisions in a Complex World, R. Pasupathy, S.-H. Kim, A. Tolk, R. Hill, and M. E. Kuhl, eds., IEEE, Washington, D.C., Pages 3169 – 3180, December 8-11, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/WSC.2013.6721683

  30. Tang, P.*, Shen, Z., & Ram Ganapathy. (2013). “Automated Spatial Change Analysis of Building Systems Using 3D Imagery Data.” In CIB W78 2013: 30th International Conference on Applications of IT in the AEC Industry. Beijing, China: CIB, October 15, 2013, URL: http://www.huzhenzhong.net/CIBW78Papers/html/files/3-1pdf/86.pdf

  31. Tang, P.*, Shen, Z., Kannan, O., and Cho, Y. K. (2013). “As-Built Error Modeling for Effective 3D Laser Scanning on Construction Sites.” 2013 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, I. Brilakis, ed., American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles, CA, USA, June 23 – 25, 2013.

  32. Golparvar-Fard, M.*, Tang, P., Cho, Y. K., and Siddiqui, M. K. (2013). “Challenges in Architecture/Engineering/Construction and Facility Management Industry for Data and Information Visualization.” 2013 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, I. Brilakis, ed., American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles, CA, USA, June 23 – 25, 2013.

  33. Tang, P.*, and Rasheed, S. H. (2013). “Progressive Registration of LiDAR Data and Building Information Models for Construction Management.” Proceeding of the International LiDAR Mapping Forum, Denver, Colorado, United States, February 12, 2013.

  34. Tang, P.*, Olson, M., Shen, Z., and Ariaratnam, S. T. (2013). “Automated Monitoring of Pilot Tube Microtunneling Installations through Pattern Recognition in Time-Series Data of Hydraulic Pressure.” Proceeding of ASCE’s Pipelines 2013 Conference, M. Najafi and B. Ma, eds., American Society of Civil Engineers, Fort Worth, TX, USA, June 23 – 26, 2013.

  35. Tang, P.*, Kannan, O., Wang, J., Oh, J.-S., and Kwigizile, V. (2013). “Statistical Identification of Items Important for Evaluating Bridge Conditions.” Proceeding of the 92ndTRB Annual Meeting (CD – ROM), Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 14, January 15, 2013.

  36. Tang, P.*, and Alnajjar, M. (2012). “Hierarchical Sampling for Efficient and Comprehensive Community Connectivity Analysis: A Michigan Case.” 2012 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA, June 17-20, 2012.

  37. Tang, P.*, Aktan, H. M., and Polasek, J. (2012). “Integrating Sensing Technology and Building Information Modeling into a Construction Engineering Curriculum.” 2012 ASEE Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 10 – 13, 2012.

  38. Tang, P.*, and Alaswad, F. S. (2012). “Sensor Modeling of Laser Scanners for Automated Scan Planning on Construction Jobsites.” Construction Research Congress 2012, Amr Kandil and H. Cai, eds., ASCE, West Lafayette, IN, May 21 - 23, 2012.

  39. Tang, P.*, and Pradhan, A. (2012). “Automating and Optimizing Spatial Data Processing Workflows for Civil Infrastructure Inspection.” Construction Research Congress 2012, Amr Kandil and H. Cai, eds., ASCE, West Lafayette, IN, May 21 - 23, 2012.

  40. Attanayake, U.*, Tang, P., Servi, A., and Aktan, H. M. (2011). “Non-Contact Bridge Deflection Measurement: Application of Laser Technology.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Structural Engineering Construction and Management 2011 (ICSECM 2011), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, December 15 – 17, 2011.

  41. Tang, P.*, Anil, E. B., Akinci, B., and Huber, D. (2011). “Efficient Quality Assessment of As-Is Building Information Models and 3D Laser-Scanned Data”, 2011 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Miami, FL, USA, June 19 – 22, 2011.

  42. Anil, E. B.*, Tang, P., Akinci, B., and Huber, D. (2011). “Assessment of Quality of As-Is Building Information Models Generated from Point Clouds Using Deviation Analysis”, Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) and SPIE Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, San Jose, California, USA, January 23 – 27, 2011.

  43. Li, R.*, Yan, L., He, S., Hwangbo, J., Chen, Y., Tang, M., Wang, W., Tang, P., Lawver, J., Thomas, P., and Robinson, M. (2010) “Photogrammetric Techniques for Terrain Model Generation from LROC NAC Images.” ISPRS Commission IV workshop on Planetary Mapping, Orlando, FL, pp8, December, 2010.

  44. Li, R.*, He, S., Skopljak, B., Jiang, J., Tang, P., Yilmaz, A., Banks, M., Sands, O. S., and Oman, C. “On-Suit Navigation Information System for Manned Lunar Landing Missions.” ISPRS Commission IV workshop on Planetary Mapping, Orlando, FL, USA, December, 2010.

  45. Li, R.*, Yan, L., He, S., Hwangbo, J., Chen, Y., Tang, M., Wang, W., Tang, P., Lawver, J., Thomas, P., and Robinson, M. “Photogrammetric Techniques for Terrain Model Generation from LROC NAC Images.” ISPRS Commission IV workshop on Planetary Mapping, Orlando, FL, USA, December, 2010.

  46. Li, R.*, Skopljak, B., Yilmaz, A., He, S., Tang, P., Jiang, J., “A Spatial Orientation and Information System for Indoor Spatial Awareness”, 2nd ACM SIGSPATIAL International Workshop on Indoor Spatial Awareness, San Jose, CA, USA, November 2, 2010.

  47. Li, R.*, He, S., Skopljak, B., Jiang, J., Tang, P., Yilmaz, A., Banks, M., and Oman, C. (2010). “Development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information System (LASOIS).” ASPRS 2010 Annual Conference, San Diego, California, 10pp, April 26 – 30, 2010.

  48. Atasoy, G.*, Tang, P., Zhang, J., and Akinci, B. (2010). “Visualizing Laser Scanner Data for Bridge Inspection.” 27th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2010), Bratislava, Slovakia, June 25 – 27, 2010.

  49. Huber, D.*, Akinci, B., Tang, P., Adan, A., Okorn, B., and Xiong, X. (2010). “Using Laser Scanners for Modeling and Analysis in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.” 44th International Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, Princeton, NJ. (Invited paper), March 17-19, 2010.

  50. Tang, P.*, Akinci, B., and Huber, D. (2010). “Semi-Automated As-Built Modeling of Light Rail System Guide Beams.” ASCE Construction Research Congress 2010, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May 8-10, 2010.

  51. Atasoy, G.*, Tang, P., and Akinci, B. (2009). “A Comparative Study on the Use of Laser Scanners for Construction Quality Control and Progress Monitoring Purposes.” CIB W078 26th International Conference - Managing IT in Construction, Istanbul, Turkey, October 1 – 3, 2010.

  52. Tang, P.*, and Akinci, B. (2009). “Extracting Surveying Goals from Point Clouds to Support Construction and Infrastructure Inspection.” ASCE Construction Research Congress 2009, Seattle, USA. (Acceptance rate: 53%, Best Paper Award), April 5 – 7, 2009.

  53. Tang, P.*, Akinci, B., and Huber, D. (2009). “Characterization of Three Algorithms for Detecting Surface Flatness Defects from Dense Point Clouds.” Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) and SPIE Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, San Jose, California, USA, Volume 7239, DOI: 10.1117/12.805727, January, 2009.

  54. Tang, P.*, and Akinci, B. (2008). “Automated Measurement Extraction from Laser Scanned Point Clouds to Support Bridge Inspection.” IABSE Symposium 2008, Helsinki, Finland, June, 2008.

  55. Tang, P.*, Akinci, B., and James H. Garrett, J. (2007). “Laser Scanning for Bridge Inspection and Management.” IABSE Symposium 2007, Weimar, Germany, September, 2007.

  56. Tang, P.*, Huber, D., and Akinci, B. (2007). “A Comparative Analysis of Depth Discontinuity and Mixed Pixel Detection Algorithms.” The 6th International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, IEEE, Montréal, Québec, Canada. (Acceptance rate: 38%, selected for full presentation), August 21 – 23, 2007.

  57. Tang, P.*, Xiao, R. (2004). “Component Oriented Framework for Distributed System with Application to Bridge Engineering”, Proceedings of the 2nd CIB Student Chapter’s International Symposium, pp.697- 708, October 2004.

  58. Tang, P.*, Xiao R., (2004). “A Review of Researches Pertaining to Bridge Integrated CAD and Some New Trends”, Proceedings of the 16th National Academic Conference on Bridge Engineering, pp.254-261(in Chinese), May 2004.

Book Chapters

  1. Kiziltas, S., Akinci, B., Ergen, E., Tang, P., and Pradhan, A. (2008). "Field Technologies and Their Impact on Management of Supply Chains." Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook, Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Technical Reports, Posters and Extended Abstracts

  1. Li, R., Wang, W., Li, D., Karahayit, O., Tang, P., Coates, A. J., Muller, J. P., Griffiths, A. D., Paar, G., and Oberst, J., “ESA ExoMars Rover PanCam Pre-launch Modeling and Accuracy Assessment for Localization and Topographic Mapping”, European Planetary Science Congress 2010, 19 – 24 September 2010, Rome, Italy (extended abstract)

  2. Li, R., Wang, W., He, S., Hwangbo, J.W., Chen, Y., Tang, P., Meng, X., Choung, Y., Lawver, J., Thomas, P., Robinson, M., and the LROC Team, “Precision Photogrammetric Modeling of LROC NAC Cameras and Topographic Products.” Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group, 14 – 16 September 2010, Washington, DC (extended abstract)

  3. Li, R., Wang, W., Tang, M., Tang, P., Coates, A., Muller, J.-P., Griffiths, A., Paar, G., and Oberst, J. (2010). “ESA ExoMars Rover Localization and Topographic Mapping: Pre-Launch PanCam Modeling and Error Analysis.” Proceedings of the 41th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, March 1-5, 2010, The Woodlands, Texas. (submitted) (2-pages extended abstract)

  4. Li, R., He, S., Tang, P., Skopljak, B., Yilmaz, A., Banks, J. J. M. S., Oman, C., Sands, O. S., and Bhasin, K. (2010). “Development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information System.” Proceedings of the 41th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, March 1-5, 2010, The Woodlands, Texas. (submitted) (2-pages extended abstract)

  5. He, S., Yan, L., Chen, Y., Hwangbo, J., Tang, M., Wang, W., Tang, P., Lawver, J., Li, R., Thomas, P., and Robinson, M. “OrbiterMapper: Photogrammetric Modeling of LROC NAC Cameras and High-Resolution Stereo Lunar Surface Mapping.” NASA Lunar Science Forum 2010, July 20-22, 2010, Moffett Field, CA. (poster)

  6. Akinci, B., and Tang, P. (2007). "Bridge Inspection and Asset Management Using 3D Imaging Technologies." Western Pennsylvania Transportation Research Forum Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh (extended abstract).

  7. Akinci, B., Huber, D., and Tang, P. (2007). "Evaluation of Capabilities of Different Laser Scanners and Data Processing Software Systems for Quality Control." Research Report Submitted to Bombardier Transportation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

  8. Akinci, B., Huber, D., and Tang, P. (2008). "Extending/Agumenting Current Building Information Models with Scanned Data." Research Report Submitted to National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

  9. Akinci, B., Huber, D., and Tang, P. (2009). "Active Utilization of 3D Imaging Technologies throughout the Life Cycle of Facilities." Research Report Submitted to General Services Administration (GSA), Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

Conference Presentations and Invited Talks

  1. “Hierarchical Sampling for Efficient and Comprehensive Community Connectivity Analysis: A Michigan Case”, 2012 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, June 17-20, 2012, Clearwater Beach, FL, USA.

  2. “Automating and Optimizing Spatial Data Processing Workflows for Civil Infrastructure Inspection”, Construction Research Congress 2012, ASCE, May 21 - 23, 2012, West Lafayette, IN.

  3. “Sensor Modeling of Laser Scanners for Automated Scan Planning on Construction Jobsites”, Construction Research Congress 2012, ASCE, May 21 - 23, 2012, West Lafayette, IN.

  4. “Efficient and Effective Uses of 3D Imaging Systems and Information Models for Construction and Facility Management”, TRB Workshop: Using Information Technology to Support Better Construction Management (event number 162), January 22, 2012, Washington, D.C. (Invited)

  5. “SWARM: A Computational Framework for Active Spatial Sensing and Built Environment Informatics”, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, January, 2012 (Invited)

  6. “Efficient Quality Assessment of As-Is Building Information Models and 3D Laser-Scanned Data.” 2011 ASCE Workshop of Computing in Civil Engineering, Miami, Florida, June 2011

  7. “Formalization of Workflows for Extracting Bridge Surveying Goals from Laser-Scanned Data.” FIATECH Annual Technology Conference & Showcase 2011, Chandler, Arizona, April 2011

  8. “Formalization of Workflows for Extracting Bridge Surveying Goals from Laser-Scanned Data.” SPAR International 2011, Houston, Texas, March 2011 (invited)

  9. “Reducing Spatial Disorientation Risks to Astronauts in Manned Missions.” ASMA 81st Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, May 2010 (invited)

  10. “Extraction of Surveying Goals from Point Clouds Obtained from Laser Scanners to Support Bridge Inspection.” Civil and Construction Engineering Department, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, February 2010 (invited)

  11. “Surveying Goal Extraction from 3D Imaging Data to Support Infrastructure/Facility Inspection and Management.” Mapping and GIS Lab, the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, June 2009 (invited)

  12. “Extracting Surveying Goals from Point Clouds to Support Construction and Infrastructure Inspection.” ASCE Construction Research Congress 2009, Seattle, April 2009

  13. “Surveying Goal Extraction from 3D Imaging Data to Support Infrastructure/Facility Inspection and Management.” College of Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, March 2009 (invited)

  14. “Characterization of Three Algorithms for Detecting Surface Flatness Defects from Dense Point Clouds.” Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) and SPIE Electronic Imaging Science and Technology, San Jose, California, January 2009

  15. “Integrating 3D Imaging and Building Information Model for the Automation of Bridge Inspection.” Department of Bridge Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, P.R. July 2008 (invited)

  16. “Automated Measurement Extraction from Laser Scanned Point Clouds to Support Bridge Inspection.” IABSE Symposium 2008, Helsinki, Finland. June 2008

  17. “Laser Scanning for Bridge Inspection and Management.” IABSE Symposium 2007, Weimar, Germany. September 2007

  18. “A Comparative Analysis of Depth Discontinuity and Mixed Pixel Detection Algorithms.” 3DIM 2007, Montréal, Québec, Canada, August 2007

  19. “Laser Scanning Based Geometric Defect Detection of Bombardier Track System.” Center for Sensed Critical Infrastructure Research, Carnegie Mellon University, February 2007 (invited)

  20. “Component Oriented Framework for Distributed System with Application to Bridge Engineering.” The 2nd CIB Student Chapter’s International Symposium, Beijing, China, P.R., October 2004