Table of Contents:

• Introduction Cover
  
  
• Research
  
  
• Publications


• Publication List
  
  
• Architecture for Intelligent Agents in Softimage
  
  
• Software
  
  
  • RRT Visualizer
    
    
  • ICE-Planner
    
    
• Picture of the Day!

Journal & Conference Papers

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• Homam AlBahnassi and Amin Hammad (submitted). Framework for Real-Time Motion Planning and Simulation of Heavy Construction Equipment, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE.
  
  
• Homam AlBahnassi and Amin Hammad (submitted). Sampling-Based Algorithm for Motion Planning of Hydraulic Cranes in Dynamic Environments, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE.
  
  
• Cheng Zhang, Amin Hammad and Homam AlBahnassi, Collaborative Multi-Agent Systems for Construction Equipment Based on Real-Time Field Data Capturing , Special issue of ITcon on "Next Generation Construction IT: Technology Foresight, Future Studies, Roadmapping, and Scenario Planning", Nov 2008.
  
  
• Cheng Zhang, Homam AlBahnassi and Amin Hammad, Improving Construction Safety through Real-Time Motion Planning of Cranes, The International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ISCCBE) - 2010, June 30-July 2, 2010, Nottingham, UK
  
  
• Cheng Zhang, Amin Hammad and Homam AlBahnassi, Path Re-planning of Cranes Using Real-Time Location System, In Proc. of 2009 26th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics In Construction (ISARC 2009), Austin, Texas, USA (accepted).
  
  
• Homam AlBahnassi, Amin Hammad and Cheng Zhang, Accurate Heavy Equipment Motion Planning Considering Local and Global Constraints, In Proc. of 2nd International/ 8th Construction Specialty Conference. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, May, 2009.
  
  
• Cheng Zhang, Amin Hammad and Homam AlBahnassi, Collaborative Multi-Agent System for Supporting Construction Equipment, In Proc. of 2nd International/ 8th Construction Specialty Conference. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, May, 2009 (accepted).
  
  

Books Chapters

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• Homam Bahnassi and Wessam Bahnassi, Shader Visualization System for the Art Pipeline. ShaderX3: Advanced Rendering with DirectX and OpenGL, pages 487-504, Tom Forsyth (editor), Charles River Media, Hingham, Massachusetts, USA, 2005.
  
  
• Homam Bahnassi and Wessam Bahnassi, Applied Micro-Beveled Edges for Real-Time Engines. ShaderX5: Advanced Rendering Techniques, pages 23-30, Wolfgang Engel (editor), Charles River Media, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 2007.
  
  
• Homam Bahnassi and Wessam Bahnassi, Simulating soft deformations for fabric objects. ShaderX5: Advanced Rendering Techniques, pages 49-57, Wolfgang Engel (editor), Charles River Media, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 2007.
  
  
• Homam Bahnassi and Wessam Bahnassi, Volumetric Clouds and Mega Particles. ShaderX5: Advanced Rendering Techniques, pages 259-302, Matthias Wloka (editor), Charles River Media, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 2007.
  
  

Thesis & Course Projects

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• Real-Time Motion Planning and Simulation of Cranes in Construction (Concordia University - 2010).
  
  
• Probabilistic Roadmaps (PRM) for Robot Path Planning. (McGill University - 2009)
  
  
• Heavy Construction Equipment Planning Integration in 4D Simulation Planning & Scheduling (Concordia University - 2009).
  
  
• Artificial Intelligence: Approach for Risk Management in Construction Projects (Damascus University - 2008).
  
  
• Bio-Civil Engineering Metamorph with Genetic Algorithms (Damascus University - 2007). Download Slides (Arabic)
  
  
• Advanced Time Estimation Tools in Project Management (Damascus University - 2007). Download Slides (Arabic)
  
  
• Quantative Approach in Modern Media Management: Resource Optimization for Multi-Projects Pipelines (Damascus University - 2007).
  
  
• Case study for Bonds financed projects. Download Slides (Arabic)
  
  
• Organization & Technology research study for bridge nodes in KSA (Damascus University - 2005).
  
  

Online Articles

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Technical articles about real-time visualization, simulation and game content creation at the papers section at inframez.com

• Non-Linear Dynamic Caching System, 16-May-06.
• Faking Micro-Bevel Edges with MentalRay, 14-Oct-05.
• XSI Particles Simulations FAQs, 23-June-05.
• Utilizing Real-Time rendering engines in production pipelines, 26-Sep-04.
• Environmental Phenomena simulation with particle systems (Rippulu), 24-Aug-04.
• Interactive shadow in Softimage real-time rendering engines (Shadow Mac), 3-Dec-03.
• Exploring DSK|Shaderbass for real-time shaders development (X-tasy),13-Aug-04.
• Utilizing mathematical expressions for controlling 2D special effects in 3D systems (The XSI FX), 9-Dec-02.
• Introduction to real-time shaders in Softimage 2, 27-March-02.

Several graphics articles on the papers section at instructurez.com (in Arabic):

• Creating Intelligent Actors, 26-June-2005.
• An introduction to Motion Capture systems (two parts), 13-Jan-2006.
• Overview of MEL development in Maya, 31-Oct-2007.
• Utilizing 3D applications in Research, 5-Nov-2007.
• Augmented Reality in Maya, 14-June-2007.

Referenced article to the "Scripting Structures" presentation on xsi-blog.com, 5-Oct-06.

Referenced articles in Wikipedia (in Arabic).

Others

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• Training DVD video series (over 6 hours) about particle systems and dynamic simulations in Softimage, published by 3Dtutorial.com, New Jersey, USA, 2005.
  
  
• Several graphics articles for Tronix Magazine covering in-depth 3D subjects (in Arabic).
  
  
• Several articles in 'Animation' magazine covering in-depth 3D subjects for both Softimage and Maya (in Arabic).