CrackGauGAN: Semantic Layout-based Crack Image Synthesis for Automated Crack Segmentation

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Spook 16x -

Several variations and collaborative versions of this pack have been released over the years, such as those found on CurseForge or showcased by community creators on YouTube . Spook 16x Showcase/Release

Many players use this pack as an "FPS Boost" pack because its low resolution reduces the strain on a computer's hardware, helping to prevent lag and sudden frame drops during combat. Compatibility and Usage

The "16x" in its name refers to the resolution of the block and item textures, meaning each side of a block is 16 pixels by 16 pixels. This is the same resolution as the default Minecraft game, which helps maintain high frames per second (FPS) compared to high-definition packs. Key Features of SPOOK 16x

Unlike high-resolution packs (32x and up), 16x packs do not typically require extra mods like Optifine or MCPatcher to run correctly, though these mods can still be used to further boost performance.

It includes specialized textures for PvP-heavy modes, such as shorter swords to improve visibility and distinct outlines for ores and items to make them easier to spot during fast-paced matches.

Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein is a professor, Research Chair in the Industrialization and Decarbonization of Construction, in the of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He held the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in the Industrialization of Building Construction and was the inaugural director of the Nasseri School of Building Science and Engineering. He is a highly sought researcher in the areas of modular and offsite construction, lean manufacturing, construction process optimization, and BIM. Dr. Al-Hussein’s research has been published in over 400 articles in leading journals and conference proceedings.

Farzad is a Professor of Digital Engineering at the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University, UK. He is the leader of the Centre for Sustainable Engineering and Open Research and Output Quality Lead, SCEDT, Teesside University. He is Editor in Chief: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SCI/JCR IF=3.6, CiteScore Tracker: 9.1) and Associate Editor: AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION (SCI/JCR IF=10.3, Citescore: 16.7). Farzad has a robust research track record delivering more than 200 quality publications and more than 3800 citations. Farzad’s research covers various aspects of Construction 5.0, with a strong emphasis on adopting cutting-edge technologies to serve the NetZero and sustainability agenda, including XR for H&S training, AI and deep-learning for sustainable infrastructures and logistics, smart construction, circular construction, energy policies, data-driven digital twins, demand response optimisation, smart energies, DLT and blockchain technologies, and social innovation. Farzad has successfully led several high-profile research projects – from H2021, InnovateUK through to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), European Regional Development Funds (ERDF), Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Data Lab, and Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). Farzad secured research and innovation income of over £2.5m. This expertise and standing are also recognised through several high-profile bodies, including the International Council for Building (CIB) and buildingSMART International. He graduated with 10 PhD students in the topics across the fields above, and some of them are already senior academics at reputable institutions such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Salford, and some hold leadership positions in the industry.