Journal Papers (Published)

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H.(2010) “A Computer Vision Based Video Interpretation Method for Automated Productivity Analysis of Construction Operations.” ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 24 (3).

Grau, D., Caldas, C. H., Haas, C. T., Goodrum, P. M., and Gong, J. . (2009) “Assessing The Impact of Automated Materials Tracking Technologies On Construction Craft Productivity.” Automation In Construction. 18(7), 903-911.

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. (2008). “Data Processing for Real-Time Construction Site Spatial Modeling.” Automation in Construction, 17 (5), 526-535.

Chi, S., Caldas, C. H., and Gong, J. “A Crash Avoidance Framework for Heavy Equipment Control Systems Using 3D Imaging Sensors.” ITCon Special Issue on Sensors in Construction and Infrastructure Management, 13, 118-133.

Gong, J., Jayawickrama, P. W., and Tinkey, Y. (2006). “Nondestructive Evaluation of Installed Soil Nails.” Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Vol (1976), 104-113.

Gong, J., Liang, W., and Zhang, Z. (2001). “Application of Three-Dimensional Finite Element Models in Design and Construction of Complex Metro Stations.” The Chinese Journal of Underground Engineering and Tunnels, 2001(04), 17-22.

Journal Papers (In Progress)

Gong, J., Borcherding, J. D., and Caldas, C. H. "Assessment of Labor Utilziation in the U.S. Construction Industry (1972 -2009)."ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (In Submission, April 2010).

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. “An Object Recognition, Tracking, and Contextual Reasoning based Methodology for Rapid Productivity Analysis of Construction Operations” To be submitted to Journal of Computer-aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (in submission, April 2010).

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. “Representing Worker Motion as Spatial-Temporal Bag of Features for Worker Behavior Classification” To be submitted to Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (in submission, May 2010).

Gong, J. and Azambuja, M. “Combine Video Monitoring with Value Stream Mapping for Construction Activity Analysis” To be submitted to Journal of Lean Construction ( in submission, July 2010)

Peer-Reviewed Conference Articles in Conference Proceedings:

Gong. J., Borcherding, J. D., and Caldas, C. H. (2010). “ Assessment of Direct Work Utilization in the U.S. Construction Industry (1972-2008)” Construction Research Congress 2010, Calgary. (In press)

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. (2010) “Performance Assessment of Computer Vision based Construction Resource Detection and Tracking Methods.” ICCCBE, University of Nottingham, England (In press)

Grau, D., Caldas, C. H., Haas, C. T., Goodrum, P. M., and Gong, J. (2009). “Leveraging Materials Tracking Technologies to Improve Industrial Project Performance.” CIB 26th International Conference of Managing IT in Construction, Istanbul, Turkey. (Accepted for publication).

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. (2009). “An Intelligent Video Computing Method for Automated Productivity Analysis of Cyclic Construction Operations.”  Proceedings of the 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Austin, TX, xxx-xxx.

Grau, D., Caldas, C. H., Haas, C. T., Goodrum, P. M., and Gong, J. (2009). “Impact of Fast Automated Tracking of Construction Components on Labor Productivity.” Proceedings of the 26th Annual International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Austin, Texas, 505-511.

Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. (2007) “Processing Of High Frequency Local Area Laser Scans For Construction Site Resource Management.” Proceedings of the 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 665-672.

Books and Editorals

Caldas, C. H., O’Brien, W. J., Chi, S., Gong, J., and Luo, X. (2009).  “Proceedings of the 26th Annual International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction”

Presenations

Gong, J. (2009). “An Intelligent Video Computing Method for Automated Productivity Analysis of Cyclic Construction Operations.” 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Austin, TX, June 24-27, 2009.

Gong, J. (2009). “Intelligent Video Computing for Productivity Analysis of Construction Operations.” Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, February 23, 2009, College Station, Texas.

Gong, J. (2009). “Intelligent Video Computing for Productivity Analysis of Construction Operations.” Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, March 23, 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Gong, J. (2009). “Intelligent Video Computing for Productivity Analysis of Construction Operations.” Building Construction Department, Virginia Tech, March 30, 2009, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Published Reports and Deliverables:

Jayawickrama, P. W., Tinkey, Y., Gong, J. , and Turner, J.(2007). "Non-Destructive Evaluation of Installed Soil Nails." TxDOT Research Report 0-4484-1, October, 2007.

Li, Q., Ni, Q., and Gong, J. (2001). "Design and Research of the large-scale Post-process Program for ALGOR FEAS." Research Report, Shanghai Research Evaluation Committee, 2001.

Liang, W., and Gong, J. (2000). "Optimum Design and Research of Bracing System in the Super-Deep Excavation of Huangpu River Pedestrian Tunnel Puxi Shaft." Research Report, Shanghai Research Evaluation Committee, 2000.