Abstract
SERCB (Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced-Concrete Building) is a computer software package used to estimate the seismic capacity of a building. Often long procedures are required to enter data collected from diverse sources. Therefore, it is important to design a user interface (UI) so users can work effectively and efficiently. In this research, a systematic evaluation method was developed. We first sampled 14 users from target user groups, and conducted usability tests. From the interview and observation of the users' behaviors in performing assigned tasks, we collected both qualitative and quantitative data. The usability problems of SERCB were qualitatively defined from interviews and observations. An equation was developed to quantitatively estimate the overall usability of this user interface.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Computing in Civil Engineering - Proceedings of the 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering |
Pages | 817-824 |
Number of pages | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering - Pittsburgh, PA, United States Duration: 24 Jul 2007 → 27 Jul 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Pittsburgh, PA |
Period | 24/07/07 → 27/07/07 |
Keywords
- seismic evaluation
- usability test
- user interface design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Computer Science Applications