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Younis, Mabrouka Shahat. "Assessing Construction Automation and Robotics in the Sustainability Sense." Journal of Science and Technology 27, no. 1 (December 6, 2022): 45–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.20428/jst.v27i1.1986.
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Building growth technology is rapidly recognized globally as a key aspect in the future of construction projects. However, construction robotics and automation (CRA) have yet to undergo significant reality deployment. The latest substantial sustainability requirement is the necessary cause for the more extensive implementation of construction robotics and automation. Nevertheless, there are small attempts at a detailed investigation of the effect of using construction robotics and automation on the sustainability efficiency of buildings and construction. Still, structured advice for the building industry is lacking in this sense. The study in this paper represents the first step towards addressing by analyzing and examining the construction robotics and automation techniques and available innovations and, for the first time, creating a coherent system of metrics for measuring the sustainability efficiency of construction robotics and automation usage in buildings. The ultimate objective of the study must therefore be the creation of a rigorous and consistent methodology for evaluating, within this framework, the feasibility of construction robotics and automation in the construction projects context.
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Shahat Younis, Mabrouka, and Elfargani . "ASSESSING CONSTRUCTION AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS IN THE SUSTAINABILITY SENSE." Engineering Heritage Journal 6, no. 2 (2022): 73–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.26480/gwk.02.2022.73.77.
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Building growth technology is rapidly recognised at a global level as being a key aspect in the future of construction projects, although construction robotics and automation (CRA) has undergone any major reality deployment to date. Nevertheless, the latest, substantially sustainability requirement is potentially the necessary cause for the larger implementation of construction robotics and automation. There are nevertheless small attempts at the detailed investigation of the effect of using construction robotics and automation on the sustainability efficiency of buildings and construction, but structured advice for the building industry is lacking in this sense. The study in this paper represents the first step towards addressing by analysing and examining the construction robotics and automation techniques and innovations available and for the first time creating a coherent system of metrics for measuring the sustainability efficiency of construction robotics and automation usage in buildings. The ultimate objective of the study must therefore be the creation of a rigorous and consistent methodology for evaluating, within this framework, the feasibility of construction robotics and automation in the construction projects context.
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Wang, Wenjing. "Automatic System Design of Assembly Building Components for Sustainable Building Projects Based on BIM Technology." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2022 (July 7, 2022): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/4902862.
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The sustainable design that can consume minimal energy is the need of the hour. It has become a mainstream architectural design aim in recent years as a result of global environmental concerns. In light of global climate change, sustainable development is imperative to consider during architectural designs of the buildings and mega infrastructural projects. All the nations are developing assembly building tools widely to speed up the construction, but the material and design impact a lot, while we calculate the environmental factors such as carbon emissions. Assembly building component automation system is often used to complete components processing and to deliver the best project, which considers environmental concerns. The construction processing involves many factors such as carbon emission, energy consumption, waste management, and solar-based energy generation to make the overall project sustainable for energy. Therefore, this paper proposes a BIM-based (Building Information Modeling) assembly building component automation system targeted at adopting sustainability principles in the construction sector, which can consider various factors for maintaining eco-friendly environment. The BIM model of the assembled building components is designed and tested in a simulated environment. The system test result shows that the error rate of component design in this system is lower than that of the other two automation systems taken up for the comparative study and the proposed process is more stable, faster, and eco-friendly. Therefore, the design result of the assembly building component automation system based on BIM technology is scientific and effective for sustainable development.
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Khorramshahi, Mohammad Reza, and Ali Mokhtari. "Automatic Construction by Contour Crafting Technology." Emerging Science Journal 1, no. 1 (July 8, 2017): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.28991/esj-2017-01113.
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Contour Crafting is a novel technology in construction industry based on 3D printing that uses robotics to construct free form building structures by repeatedly laying down layers of material such as concrete. It is actually an approach to scale up automatic fabrication from building small industrial parts to constructing buildings. However, there are little information about contour crafting (CC) in current use; present paper aims to describe the operational steps of creating a whole building by the machine reviewing relevant literature. Furthermore, it will represent the advantages of CC usage compared to traditional construction methods, as well as its applicability in construction industry.
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Liu, Kewei, Qingfei Meng, Qingzhao Kong, and Xihong Zhang. "Review on the Developments of Structure, Construction Automation, and Monitoring of Intelligent Construction." Buildings 12, no. 11 (November 4, 2022): 1890. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12111890.
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The building and construction industry is a traditional industry that features high-capacity investment, long return period, high environment impact, and low technology demand in the past decades. With the fast development of technology and the demand for environmental sustainability, it is inevitable for the building and construction industry to embrace the revolution of technology. Intelligent construction is developed in light of advanced technologies including advanced computing technology, 3D design and manufacturing, automation and control, sensing, unmanned aircraft, and autonomous intelligence. It is also closely integrated with using perceived, analytical, decision-making coordination for building construction with perceived intelligent execution technology in the processes. Currently, there is no consensus definition on “intelligent construction” despite its rapid development. This paper reviews existing and current development in intelligent construction focusing on the following three aspects: (a) new structural forms, which are innovative and with potential or are being applied to automated and mass manufacturing/construction; (b) automated and intelligent construction system; and (c) advanced structure sensing and monitoring technology. These three components do not compromise the entire aspects for intelligent construction, but they have no doubt are the core elements for intelligent construction towards future building systems.
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Yuan, Xudi. "Analysis on Electrical Automation Systems in Architectural Engineering." World Construction 4, no. 1 (March 24, 2015): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/wc.v4i1.40.
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<p>With the advancement of economic and science and technology, electrical automation has been widely used in modern construction projects. Describes the advantages of electrical automation system, analyze the composition and function of the electrical engineering building automation system implementation. Finally, focus on the electric automation system in the building project.</p>
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Yuan, Xudi. "Analysis on Electrical Automation Systems in Architectural Engineering." World Construction 4, no. 1 (March 24, 2015): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/wcj.v4i1.1.
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<p>With the advancement of economic and science and technology, electrical automation has been widely used in modern construction projects. Describes the advantages of electrical automation system, analyze the composition and function of the electrical engineering building automation system implementation. Finally, focus on the electric automation system in the building project.</p>
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Sharma, Piyush. "Automated Costruction by Contour Crafting." Journal of Advance Research in Mechanical & Civil Engineering (ISSN: 2208-2379) 2, no. 6 (June 30, 2015): 01–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.53555/nnmce.v2i6.326.
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Contour crafting (CC) is a advanced building printing technology being researched by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California's in the Viterbi School of Engineering that uses a computer-controlled crane to build homes rapidly and efficiently with substantially less manual labor. It was originally designed as a method to construct molds for industrial parts. Khoshnevis decided to adapt the technology for rapid home construction as a way to rebuild homes after natural disasters, like the devastating earthquakes. Using a quicksetting, concrete-like material, contour crafting forms the walls of houses layer by layer until floors and ceilings are set in place by the crane. This great concept calls for the insertion of structural components, air conditioning, plumbing, wiring, utilities, and even consumer devices like audiovisual systems as the layers are built. Automation has been very advanced technology in manufacturing sector but the growth of automation in construction sector has been quite slow. Conventional methods of manufacturing automation cannot construct the giant structures with all internal features. This is the reason behind the slow rate of growth in construction automation. Contour Crafting has a great potential in automated construction of whole structures as well as its sub-components. Using this process, a single house or a colony of houses, each with possibly different designs may be automatically constructed in a single run. This research paper also deals with the application of CC in building habitats on other planets. CC will most probably be one of the very few feasible approaches for building structures on other planets, such as Moon and Mars, which are being targeted for human colonization. Contour Crafting is an emerging technology that uses robotics to construct free form building structures. The research paper aimed at providing a systematic solution for improving the overall Contour Crafting system efficiency in custom-designed buildings. The paper also deals with some practical construction issues.
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Shkurupiy, Oleksandr, Pavlo Mytrofanov, Andrii Pashchenko, and Ivan Kozichko. "Calculation of building structures and features of its automation technology." ACADEMIC JOURNAL Series: Industrial Machine Building, Civil Engineering 1, no. 52 (July 5, 2019): 70–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.26906/znp.2019.52.1678.
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Recently, the issues of evaluating the quality of building structures and predicting their reliability are becoming increasinglyimportant, especially for the construction of industrial facilities of the old fund. Powerful mathematical methods are beingdeveloped to evaluate the performance of structures and predict their reliability, but there are no automated computer systemsfor such analysis. At present, programs for the determined calculation of structures have been developed, which implementmethods for the resistance of materials, theoretical and construction mechanics, but they do not provide an opportunity to determineand predict reliability, especially objects of the old fund. The methods of the classical reliability theory combinedwith the methods of statistical modeling are used in the work, which requires the use of modern IT technologies methodswith the development of appropriate software systems
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Wang, Jing. "Based on RFID Prefabricated Building Component Design and Monitoring System Research." Advanced Materials Research 983 (June 2014): 359–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.983.359.
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Long-term since, our country concrete building mainly adopts the construction of the traditional mode of production, design and build extensive, poor operation condition, high labor intensity, large building materials loss and building garbage, construction quality is not stable, the whole life cycle of building energy consumption is high, the low degree of industrialization, and the energy conservation, emission reduction and environmental protection policies carried out by the state. Prefabricated buildings are the main characteristics of the sustainable development of construction industry, the integration of the supply chain of the project life cycle, emphasizes the decisive automation and intelligent technology. The emergence of the RFID theory for the research of prefabricated construction provides a new perspective.
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Volpe, Stelladriana, Valentino Sangiorgio, Andrea Petrella, Armando Coppola, Michele Notarnicola, and Francesco Fiorito. "Building Envelope Prefabricated with 3D Printing Technology." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 9, 2021): 8923. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13168923.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents the beginning of a profound change for the building sector. In the last decade, the perspective of shapes, materials, and construction techniques is evolving fast due to the additive manufacturing technology. On the other hand, even if the technology is growing fast and several 3D printed buildings are being developed worldwide, the potential of concrete 3D printing in building prefabrication remains unexplored. Consequently, the application of new digital fabrication technologies in the construction industry requires a redesign of the construction process and its components. This paper proposes a novel conception, design, and prototyping of a precast building envelope to be prefabricated with extrusion-based 3D concrete printing (3DCP). The new design and conception aim to fully exploit the potential of 3D printing for prefabricated components, especially in terms of dry assembly, speed of implementation, reusability, recyclability, modularity, versatility, adaptability, and sustainability. Beyond the novel conceptual design of precast elements, the research investigated the 3D printable cementitious material based on a magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC), which was devised and tested to ensure good performances of the proposed component. Finally, a prototype has been realised in scale with additive manufacturing technology in order to verify the printability and to optimize the extruder path. This study leads us to believe that the combined use of prefabricated systems, construction automation, and innovative materials can decisively improve the construction industry’s sustainability in the future.
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Chea, Cheav Por, Yu Bai, Xuebei Pan, Mehrdad Arashpour, and Yunpeng Xie. "An integrated review of automation and robotic technologies for structural prefabrication and construction." Transportation Safety and Environment 2, no. 2 (May 29, 2020): 81–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/tse/tdaa007.
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Abstract Building construction has developed from the use of primitive tools to that of machinery, with a tendency toward automation. Automation of processes and robotics can improve efficiency, accuracy and safety in construction. On the other hand, structural prefabrication for construction is increasingly being adopted worldwide to enhance productivity and to alleviate the environmental impact of conventional construction processes. The combination and application of automation and prefabrication technologies may therefore introduce new developments to the construction industry. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the use of automation technology for structural prefabrication and construction, including recent developments, challenges and future trends. Five stages following the sequence of construction are proposed: design, construction management, robotic manufacturing, autonomous transportation and automatic structural assembly. The paper concludes that the widespread use of automation technology is preferable to structural prefabrication for construction, and that the design for robotic construction introduced through connection innovations may be beneficial as a means of avoiding complex operations and thus improving the efficiency of robotic assembly processes.
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Zholobova, Elena. "Priority local criteria for choosing of building technology." MATEC Web of Conferences 196 (2018): 04054. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819604054.
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The article contains some suggestions on the formation of sets of local criteria for the selection of optimal building technologies. Tables of priority local criteria universal for all building technologies are provided. Interest of the construction participants in use of these criteria is proved. Application of priority local criteria will allow to exclude expenses of time for their analysis and to avoid mistakes at their choice and also to provide possibility of automation of the choice of optimum building technologies.
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Ding, Bo Yang, Xiao Dong Pan, Hai Bing Tao, and Shi Jun Liang. "The Real-Time Integrated Information Management System for Building Construction." Applied Mechanics and Materials 368-370 (August 2013): 1941–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.368-370.1941.
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A real-time information management system for building construction (RIMBC), which is supported by the network technology, geographical information technology and office automation technology, is designed. This management system integrated the design data, survey data and test data can be used for the real-time search, management and update of design, survey documents by technical sections of functional departments in the field of construction engineering. This study gives a comprehensive and detailed depiction for the logical structure, entity structure, system process planning, database structure, subsystem structure and personnel training of RIMBC.
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Kagan, Pavel. "Management, mechanization and automation of work in the construction of high-rise buildings." MATEC Web of Conferences 170 (2018): 01071. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201817001071.
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The construction of high-rise buildings consists of the implementation of known technological processes for the installation of building structures: foundations, walls, columns, etc. However, the features of these structures and the high-altitude factor on which the work is done predetermine a number of differences in the technology of production of works, which are manifested in the appearance of new or other accentuation of mechanization means, types of work, technological documentation. The most obvious differences of high-rise construction from the positions of the used machines, mechanisms and devices appear in the means for transporting goods and ensuring the safety of work at altitude. On the basis of the analysis of scientific and practical works in the field of design and construction of high-rise objects, the features of the organization and technology of production at these facilities have been determined. The main design solutions of high-rise facilities that affect the technological features of high-rise buildings are revealed. Features of managing the construction of unique high-rise objects are given. The general technological sequence of the investment and construction process for the construction of high-rise buildings has been determined. Specific features of mechanization and production technology for the construction of high-rise buildings in relation to certain types of construction and erection works are worked out (excavation, production of works of the zero cycle, concreting of the foundation slab, installation and finishing works at height, construction of the above-ground part and others).
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Khairulzaman, Hanis Adibah, and Fathoni Usman. "Automation in Civil Engineering Design in Assessing Building Energy Efficiency." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.35 (November 30, 2018): 722. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.35.23096.
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Automation in Civil Engineering design is no longer unfamiliar anymore in the construction industry. It brings great efficiency gains and has reduced many of the complicated aspects of design. Automation has been developing since over the last four decades where advancement of computer hardware and in line with software developments has enabled various sort of design to be computerized. The design process is now more fast and accurate, and the entire process has been outstandingly improved by the available technology. However, the problems related to computerized design, started from the possibilities for unrecognized or unanticipated consequences as the design becomes more complicated. In line with it is the global warming issue that has been threatening the human being. Therefore, this paper reviews the design automation and its application in civil engineering design emphasizing in assessing the energy efficiency of buildings, which includes background information, its application, advantages, and challenges and also suggestions to further improve the automation in civil engineering design by artificial intelligence (AI). It was discovered that since over the past few years, BIM implementation in Civil Engineering design has started to be adopted massively in construction industry due to its tremendous advantages. In this paper, a new flow process in design automation in assessing building sustainability has been proposed by implementing AI BIM which is linked with MyCREST, a green rating tool in Malaysia in order to assist designers to conceptually design for a more energy efficient building.
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Navaratnam, Satheeskumar. "Selecting a Suitable Sustainable Construction Method for Australian High-Rise Building: A Multi-Criteria Analysis." Sustainability 14, no. 12 (June 17, 2022): 7435. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14127435.
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The evolution of innovative construction technology and automation has rapidly transformed the construction industry over the last few decades. However, selecting the most efficient and sustainable construction technology for high-rise building construction is a critical factor in completing the project successfully. This requires a multiple-judgment-decision process relevant to cost, time, environment, sustainability, quality, etc. Thus, this research aims to identify the most suitable sustainable construction method for high-rise building construction in Australia. Three construction methods (i.e., automated building construction, aluminium formwork construction, and off-site construction) and robotic construction technology are reviewed in terms of economic, equity and environmental performance. A detailed multi-criteria analysis is conducted concerning the weighting calculated for each construction method, which aids in recommending a sustainable and cost-effective method. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) is used as a multi-attribute decision-making tool to determine the weighting factors. The results show that the off-site construction method and robotic construction technique significantly improve the construction performance of high-rise construction in Australia. However, the finding is based on data obtained from a limited number of experts. Thus, a detailed case study with a greater number of expert opinions is needed to ensure the significance of the finding. However, the AHP-based approach method can be used to select sustainable construction alternatives for high-rise buildings.
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Nath, Aditya S. "A Review of Advancements in Robotic and Sensor-based Technologies in Construction Sector." European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research 7, no. 1 (February 28, 2022): 85–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejeng.2022.7.1.2624.
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The study explores recent innovations in robotic and sensor-based technologies that are spearheading advancements in the construction sector to achieve improvements in construction quality, efficiency, and safety. Automation in construction, although coined as a concept in 1980s, has witnessed minimal progress in the level of application. The study attempts to identify issues constraining adoption of automation in the sector, the recent developments in technologies and their scope in construction, their applications and impacts, and way forward. The role of robotics in various stages of construction and its impact on a wider scale has been identified and discussed. The evolution of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has transitioned it into being an efficient mediator in the construction process with novel concepts such as 4D and 5D BIM and Building Knowledge Management. Various sensor technologies, functioning at diverse scales, have found wide-ranging applications on construction sites ranging from high-accuracy positioning to slow-tracking of personnel and materials, as well as, in progress monitoring and quality control. Information Technology has a major role in binding the sensor technology with on-site requirements to create positive results. A study was done to identify such technological interventions and various software utilities which integrate BIM and sensor technology with tools such as GIS. The factors which restrained developments in automation in construction sector were identified in the course of study. Various global examples of advanced automated construction technologies with applications in various stages of construction were discussed. The review successfully identifies the nascent technological innovations and their productive usage in relevant areas of construction sector.
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Liu, Xiao Hong. "The Research for Building Campus Cloud Services Platform which is Based on Virtualization Technology." Applied Mechanics and Materials 513-517 (February 2014): 589–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.513-517.589.
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With the rapid development of information, many universities have made great achievements in the construction of hardware and software, but there are still some problems,such as act of somebody own free will, repeated constructions, low utilization rate of equipment, poor sharing of resources and so on, resulting in a serious waste of resource.In this paper,we use the VMware vCloud and vSphere cloud infrastructure platform of VMware.CO to arrange VMware view,accomplish integration of server resources,dynamic allocation,the balance of loading,and improve the utilization rate of equipment,which is useful for IT management of universities and desktop management centralized and automation.
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Havryliak, Stepan. "NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN THE FIELD OF CONSTRUCTION. USING 3D PRINTERS." Theory and Building Practice 2021, no. 1 (June 22, 2021): 15–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.23939/jtbp2021.01.015.
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Technological processes in all branches of production are maximally automated in the world, this also applies to construction. The main driver of automation of construction processes is 3D printing technology. The first driver was the invention of stereolithography technology, which was discovered in 1986 by American engineer Chuck Hull. The article describes the process of 3D printing technology, using different materials and printing principles. The main 3D printing includes the application of the material in layers at high temperatures (for small plastic products) and layer by layer of concrete mix and geopolymer concrete when printing houses. The first to start using 3D printers in construction was the Chinese company Winsun. Also considered are building structures (buildings and structures) that were built using 3D printers, compared to their technical and economic indicators. The positive and negative aspects of the use of 3D printers in construction are studied. In the future, it is planned to study plastics of ABS and PLA brands to create structural building elements with the subsequent use of these elements in construction.
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Srivastava, Amit, Sajjaf Jawaid, Rajesh Singh, Anita Gehlot, Shaik Vaseem Akram, Neeraj Priyadarshi, and Baseem Khan. "Imperative Role of Technology Intervention and Implementation for Automation in the Construction Industry." Advances in Civil Engineering 2022 (June 12, 2022): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6716987.
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According to sustainable development goals, the construction industry is one of the vital industries that can build resilient and sustainable infrastructure for human settlements. As the traditional approaches in the construction industry are causing distinct challenges including environmental pollution and excess energy usage, however, the integration of emerging technologies will assist us to reduce the impact and also enhance the activities in the construction industry. Motivated by the facts, this study aims to address the significance of automation in the construction industry with distinct emerging technologies like the Internet of things (IoT), automation, radio frequency identification (RFID), building information modeling (BIM), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). The large amount of data generated from the IoT, RFID, BIM, and AR/VR provided an opportunity for big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract meaningful insights related to the events in the construction industry. Furthermore, edge and fog computing technology encourages us to implement AI at the edge network for analytics at the end of the edge device. Based on the above analysis, the article discussed recommendations that could assist in further enhancement and implementation of automation in the construction industry. Cloud-assisted AR/VR, integration of AI with IoT infrastructure, 4D printing, adopting blockchain in the construction industry, and smart robotics are the recommendation addressed in this article.
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García Barbosa, Jorge Andrés, and Ernesto Córdoba Nieto. "Starting the automation process by using group technology." Ingeniería e Investigación 24, no. 3 (September 1, 2004): 14–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.15446/ing.investig.v24n3.14605.
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This article describes starting-up an automation process based on applying group technology (GT). Mecanizados CNC, a company making metallurgical sector products, bases the layout (organization and disposition) of its machinery on the concept of manufacturing cells; production is programmed once the best location for the equipment has been determined. The order of making products and suitable setting up of tools for the machinery in the cells is established, aimed at minimizing set up leading to achieving 15% improvement in productivity.
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Kysil, Olga, Raddamila Kosarevska, and Oleksii Levchenko. "The innovation of accounting and certification of historic architectural monuments using BIM technology." Budownictwo i Architektura 19, no. 2 (June 30, 2020): 005–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.35784/bud-arch.888.
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Presented research shows Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology as a highly promising tool for architectural heritage conservation. Analyses of contemporary publications by BIM topic and HBIM (Historic Building Information Modeling), its specific division, are conducted. The usage of modern technology analysis for digitizing monuments along with the outdated ‘manual’ of accounting and passportization methods are executed, and a lack of automation of the above processes is observed. Additionally, the research reveals that during the operational period of historical objects, there was no method of fixing their architectural transformations. The necessity of automation of the abovementioned processes by the capabilities of the BIM technology is emphasized. Automation methods developed utilizing the BIM model properties as a relational database, are described. An example of the method implementation in architectural and construction software applications is given. The case uses the rules of filling in the state accounting card of Ukraine. Nonetheless, the automatic formation of a document like this by the standards of any country is underscored.
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Singh, Rajesh, Anita Gehlot, Shaik Vaseem Akram, Lovi Raj Gupta, Manoj Kumar Jena, Chander Prakash, Sunpreet Singh, and Raman Kumar. "Cloud Manufacturing, Internet of Things-Assisted Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology: Reliable Tools for Sustainable Construction." Sustainability 13, no. 13 (June 30, 2021): 7327. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13137327.
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The United Nations (UN) 2030 agenda on sustainable development goals (SDGs) encourages us to implement sustainable infrastructure and services for confronting challenges such as large energy consumption, solid waste generation, depletion of water resources and emission of greenhouse gases in the construction industry. Therefore, to overcome challenges and establishing sustainable construction, there is a requirement to integrate information technology with innovative manufacturing processes and materials science. Moreover, the wide implementation of three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology in constructing monuments, artistic objects, and residential buildings has gained attention. The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud manufacturing (CM), and 3DP allows us to digitalize the construction for providing reliable and digitalized features to the users. In this review article, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing the IoT, CM, and 3D printing (3DP) technologies in building constructions for achieving sustainability. The recent convergence research of cloud development and 3D printing (3DP) are being explored in the article by categorizing them into multiple sections including 3D printing resource access technology, 3D printing cloud platform (3D–PCP) service architectures, 3D printing service optimized configuration technology, 3D printing service evaluation technology, and 3D service control and monitoring technology. This paper also examines and analyzes the limitations of existing research and, moreover, the article provides key recommendations such as automation with robotics, predictive analytics in 3DP, eco-friendly 3DP, and 5G technology-based IoT-based CM for future enhancements.
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Hosamo, Haidar Hosamo, Aksa Imran, Juan Cardenas-Cartagena, Paul Ragnar Svennevig, Kjeld Svidt, and Henrik Kofoed Nielsen. "A Review of the Digital Twin Technology in the AEC-FM Industry." Advances in Civil Engineering 2022 (March 17, 2022): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2185170.
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The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management (AEC-FM) industry is increasingly affected by digital technologies that monitor sensor network data and control automation systems. Advances in digital technologies like Digital Twin offer a high-level representation of buildings and their assets by integrating the physical and digital world. This paper examines patterns, gaps, and trends in the AEC-FM sector and contributes to digitalization and automation solutions for building management. This work covers a broad range of research topics, from intelligent information management of complex models to building information management and the interaction of building systems, where researchers are increasingly interested in using the Digital Twin to manage their information and in developing new research lines focused on data interchange and the interoperability of building information modeling (BIM) and facility management (FM). After a complete bibliometric search of several databases and following selection criteria, 77 academic publications about the Digital Twin application in the AEC-FM industry were labeled and clustered accordingly. This study analyzed in detail the concept of key technologies, including “Digital Twin in Facility Lifecycle Management,” “Digital Twin-Information Integration Standards,” “Digital Twin-Based Occupants Centric Building Design,” “Digital Twin-Based Predictive Maintenance,” “Semantic Digital Twin for Facility Maintenance,” and “Digital Twin-Based Human Knowledge.” The findings show that information standardization is the first major hurdle that must be overcome before the actual use of Digital Twin can be realized in the AEC-FM industry. Based on that, this paper provides a conceptual framework of Digital Twin for building management as a starting point for future research.
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Luhar, Salmabanu, and Ismail Luhar. "Additive Manufacturing in the Geopolymer Construction Technology: A Review." Open Construction & Building Technology Journal 14, no. 1 (July 30, 2020): 150–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874836802014010150.
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This research paper presents a scientific attempt of a comprehensive systematic review of three-dimensional printing in geopolymer construction technology. The concept of 3D printing is an automated manufacturing process, layer- by- layer command, with computer-aided design model to create physical objects, acquiring swift development for the last few decades. An expansion of novel Geopolymer technology has been adopted in the construction and infrastructure industries for decades. The critical challenges of construction and infrastructure industries, such as the need for architectural, holistic, and rational designs, can be dealt with 3D printing techniques. Plentiful advantages of this emerging novel technology include a reduced amount of cost, ease of construction, a lesser amount of time, freedom of design, less wastage, aptitude to create complex structures, decrease in labor requirements, etc. Accordingly, The paper discusses common 3D techniques, such as Fused Deposition Modelling, Selective Laser Sintering, Stereolithography, 3D plotting, Laminated Object Manufacturing technique, Direct Energy deposition technique or laser engineered net shaping, Powder Bed Fusion and Inject Head 3D printing and direct deposition method. Overall, this study provides an introduction of 3D printing automation and robotics processes in a geopolymer construction industry. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes to motivate researchers towards future studies about 3D printing.
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Moselhi, Osama, and Stanley Hason. "Robotics in construction: implementation and economic evaluation." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 16, no. 5 (October 1, 1989): 678–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/l89-101.
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This paper presents a review of current worldwide efforts in automation and robotization for construction. Over a dozen countries are currently involved in such research efforts to overcome mainly declining productivity, increasing labor costs, hazards in the workplace, and scarcity of skilled labor. Research and development progress of Japanese contractors is emphasized, as they are aggressively introducing robots on site. A number of their leading contractors are visited, and applications of robotic equipment utilized on building construction sites in Japan are summarized. The Canadian construction industry, existing in a harsh climate and affected by shortages of skilled labor and high labor costs, needs to carefully consider construction robotics in order to meet its changing needs. The characteristics of the Canadian environment are presented and factors that have a direct bearing on the feasibility and implementation of robotics are emphasized. Different methods for the evaluation of the value of a construction robot are presented and applied to a numerical example. Comparisons are then made between the U.S. and Canada. It is believed that, given existing technology, economical constraints will either force or impede the implementation of robotics. Key words: Canadian construction industry, construction robot, automation, building construction, productivity, feasibility.
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Yao, Jian, Jiaming Na, Rong Ma, and Yuyan Wang. "The Key Technology of Oblique Photogrammetry of Assembled Buildings by UAV." Advances in Multimedia 2022 (October 7, 2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6267403.
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In order to ensure the disaster control during infrastructure construction and operation, a method of tilt photogrammetry of prefabricated buildings using UAV is proposed. A comparative study of the key steps in the 3D construction process of building (structure) was carried out, and a set of 3D morphology construction method based on UAV tilt photogrammetry was proposed, and the key steps were optimized to realize automation and visualization in the process of model construction. The experimental results show that in the application case of a school district, the error of the three directions is distributed between -4 cm and 4 cm, accounting for 74%, and that between -2 cm and 2 cm, accounting for 37%; the root mean square error of the three directions was calculated to be 4.0 cm, 3.8 cm, and 2.8 cm, respectively. In an engineering application case, the error size of the three directions distributed between -4 cm and 4 cm accounted for 74%, and that between -2 cm and 2 cm accounted for 50%; the root mean square error of the three directions was calculated as 2.3 cm, 2.5 cm, and 3.3 cm, respectively. Conclusion. This method can not only obtain high-precision 3D models of urban complex and single buildings, but also meet the requirements of digital city construction for 3D model construction and obtain clear and high-precision digital land surface model.
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Teo, Ya Hui, Jun Hong Yap, Hui An, Simon Ching Man Yu, Limao Zhang, Jie Chang, and Kang Hao Cheong. "Enhancing the MEP Coordination Process with BIM Technology and Management Strategies." Sensors 22, no. 13 (June 30, 2022): 4936. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22134936.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been increasingly used in coordinating the different mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services in the construction industries. As the construction industries are slowly adapting to BIM, the use of 2D software may become obsolete in the future as MEP services are technically more complicated to coordinate, due to respective services’ codes of practice to follow and limit ceiling height. The 3D MEP designs are easy to visualize before installing the respective MEP services on the construction site to prevent delay in the construction process. The aid of current advanced technology has brought BIM to the next level to reduce manual work through automation. Combining both innovative technology and suitable management methods not only improves the workflow in design coordination, but also decreases conflict on the construction site and lowers labor costs. Therefore, this paper tries to explore possible advance technology in BIM and management strategies that could help MEP services to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency with a lower cost of finalizing the design of the building. This will assist the contractors to complete construction works before the targeted schedule and meet the client’s expectations.
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Rachmawati, Titi Sari Nurul, and Sunkuk Kim. "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Integration with Digital Technologies toward Construction 4.0: A Systematic Literature Review." Sustainability 14, no. 9 (May 9, 2022): 5708. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14095708.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have been employed in the construction industry in the last decade for various purposes such as progress monitoring and building inspection. Recently, there has been a rising trend of employing UAVs with other digital technologies (DTs), such as Building Information Modeling and Extended Reality. The integration of these technologies encourages automation and digitization toward better project performance. However, little is known about the implementation of UAVs in conjunction with other DTs. Therefore, this study performs a systematic literature review to determine application areas and technology trends regarding UAVs’ integration with other DTs. The search yielded 287 articles, of which 36 satisfied the established inclusion criteria and formed the foundation of this systematic review. Seven application areas of UAV integration with other DTs were identified: progress monitoring, historic building conservation, information management, construction safety, construction education, structural and infrastructure inspection, and transportation. This study also revealed UAV technology trends encouraging automation and digitization: automated progress monitoring, automated UAV inspection planning, real-time video streaming, and parametric model development of historicbuildings. This study is expected to be a starting point of future in-depth research by providing a general understanding of the current applications of UAVs integration with other DTs.
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Bassier, M., J. Vermandere, and H. De Winter. "LINKED BUILDING DATA FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE MONITORING: A TEST CASE." ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences V-2-2022 (May 17, 2022): 159–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-v-2-2022-159-2022.
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Abstract. The automation of construction site monitoring is long overdue. One of the key challenges to track progress, quality, quantities is to integrate the necessary observations that make these analyses possible. Research has shown that semantic web technologies can overcome the data heterogeneity issues that currently halt the automated monitoring, but this technology is largely unexplored in the construction industry. In this paper, we therefore present a tentative framework for Linked Data usage on construction sites. Concretely, we combine observations of Lidar scans, UAV and hand-held cameras with the as-designed BIM through RDF graphs to establish a holistic analysis of the site. In the experiments, a proof of concept is presented of the structural building phase of a residential project and how remote sensing data can be managed during project execution.
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YAMADA, Tomoyuki, Noriyuki TAKAHASHI, and Hiroyuki CHIDA. "AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY OF SEISMIC DAMAGE INVESTIGATION FOR TIMBER HOUSES USING DEEP LEARNING." AIJ Journal of Technology and Design 27, no. 67 (October 20, 2021): 1578–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3130/aijt.27.1578.
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Jain, Siddharth. "BIM-Enabled Virtual Reality Technology in Construction Industry." Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23, no. 08 (August 2, 2021): 31–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.51201/jusst/21/08345.
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Construction 4.0 (a concept of Industry 4.0) is an ongoing transformation that aims at digitalization and automation of traditional construction and industrial practices using modern smart technology. The technological development especially of the construction sector is of utmost importance to meet the requirements of rapid construction projects aiming at quality work, increased productivity, and cost savings. One such technology that has come to the limelight is Virtual Reality (VR), which is a computer-generated smart environment that is artificially created using various types of hardware and software. This smart environment is created to resemble a real-life structure that can be explored, visualized, and interacted with by users using electronic devices for better decisionmaking before actual construction. The purpose of this paper is to design a Virtual Reality model using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and to examine the impact and influence of Virtual Reality Technology in the Indian construction industry with the help of a questionnaire survey. This study provides necessary information for implementing Virtual Reality technology in the construction industry. The results of this study provide a research road map to researchers for their future efforts.
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Shulga, N., and L. Piddubna. "Construction the structure of the automation system project." Lighting engineering and power engineering 3, no. 59 (November 27, 2020): 117–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.33042/2079-424x-2020-3-59-117-121.
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The article considers the features of the automated system of tenant service (ASOO) project building. It has been noted that the Vaadin is one of the platforms for creating web applications that provide convenient tools to support the interaction of software and hardware of the system and user interface. Among the main advantages of the framework, firstly, is the ability to create the user interface using only Java programming language, without JavaScript, HTML and CSS using. Vaadin programs run on the server and run automatically as well as securely. Building on a well-prepared Java ecosystem, the framework works with any development environment, tools and libraries. Secondly, it is a wide range of options for creating a user interface with minimal writing of program code: Form Inputs, Visualization & Interaction, Layouts, Pro Components. In addition, the framework API provides the ability to automatically and securely organize two-way communication between client and server, use Java Bean Validation, its own validators, and perform data conversions during data validation. The Apache Maven framework, which builds a project based on POM files, has been used as a means of automating work with software projects. A set of Spring Boot utilities has been used to automate the setup process, as well as speed up the process of creating and deploying the application. The use of Spring Boot is due to the following options: the ability to create a standalone application based on Spring; simplification of dependency management in the project through the use of starter-packages (for example, spring-boot-starter-data-jpa) and automatic configuration of the application based on the selected starter-package; built-in support for servlet container; no need to generate code and configure XML. MySQL relational database management system could be used as a database, as this open source technology has a wide range of functionality that can be used when developing dynamic web pages.
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Wang, Lu, Takao Naito, Yi Leng, Hiroatsu Fukuda, and Tao Zhang. "Research on Construction Performance Evaluation of Robot in Wooden Structure Building Method." Buildings 12, no. 9 (September 13, 2022): 1437. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12091437.
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Robots have been increasingly involved in global construction and are considered one of the most promising solutions for the reform of the construction industry. The superiority of the robotic construction process compared to the present stage of actual construction with predominantly human participation is mainly reflected in the high efficiency and high accuracy of its construction, thus improving the benefits to the natural, economic, and social environment and significantly changing the current construction labor market. At present, the development and application of robotic construction technology worldwide are mostly at the laboratory stage and are not applied to actual construction projects on a large scale. In this paper, we explore the methods and steps of robotic involvement in the construction of a complete timber building through the reconstruction of a completed timber building, from the design process and construction process to the final evaluation of construction efficiency. Finally, by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the two design and construction methods, manual construction and robotic construction, the problems and difficulties in current robotic construction and the opportunities and challenges faced by robotic automation in the construction industry are identified.
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Shao, Huai Ling, Zhi Qiang He, Er Qiang Xu, and Lei Liu. "Intelligent Automation and Control Technology Based on Energy Meter Testing and Storage System Construction Model." Applied Mechanics and Materials 455 (November 2013): 402–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.455.402.
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Explains smart energy meter testing and storage systems,the background,analysis of the current development of the industry at home and abroad,focusing on Metrology Centre of Electric Power of Henan meter verification and storage systems,the content of the system in key technologies summary,the process of building the proposed risk control measures.
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Dai, Rushi, Orwa Diraneyya, and Sigrid Brell-Çokcan. "Improving data communication on construction sites via LoRaWAN." Construction Robotics 5, no. 2 (May 4, 2021): 87–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41693-021-00059-8.
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AbstractEasily-accessible and reliable data communication in construction processes ensures high building quality, efficient workflow and secure working environments. The setup of network infrastructure on construction sites provides the necessary condition for timely and effective data communication. This paper researches a solution for on-site networking by implementing an IoT network on a reference construction site in Germany. In contrast to high-cost and high-bandwidth network infrastructure, a Long Range Wide Area Network–LoRaWAN with low cost and low bandwidth was deployed on the site. With additional IoT servers and LoRa-enabled devices, the reference construction site is able to communicate remotely with a robotic lab. In order to validate this concept of LoRaWAN on construction sites, an intra-site logistics and task scheduling system was developed to test the network performance. This paper conducts a preliminary study on the application of the IoT network technology–LoRaWAN in the logistics automation in construction. The test results can be used as references for other automation applications, such as internet of robot, intelligent process management, decision making system, etc.
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Sethi, Sandeep. "Creating a Quality Building Environment with a Building Automation System." Energy Engineering 98, no. 1 (January 2001): 6–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01998590109509299.
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Sethi, Sandeep. "Creating a Quality Building Environment with a Building Automation System." Energy Engineering 98, no. 1 (December 1, 2000): 6–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1092/5w9l-f663-ekfj-ujj7.
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Ochoa Siguencia, Luis, and Piotr Halemba. "Automation of management processes." E3S Web of Conferences 132 (2019): 01020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201913201020.
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Artificial intelligence and service automation are the key to these kinds of new, product-related services. They increasingly penetrate the traditional mechanical and plant engineering sector and open up potentials for innovative services. Tourism services providers are going through rapid changes and the role of Information and Communication Technology, artificial intelligence and service automation is increasing in all spheres of the service management system. When the organization is threatened by environmental changes such as crises or competition as a result of information technology development or increased customer demands, the need for communication increases. This paper presents the first step of an ongoing investigation that focuses on the tourist services experiences and construction of management knowledge on undergraduate tourism management students. We report and discuss the result of a survey conducted involving the students of Tourism management at The Jerzy Kukuczka Physical Education Academy in Katowice - Poland. Structured questionnaires based on a 12-item importance scale were administered to a convenience sample of respondents. The authors present a new paradigm that emerges as a response to polarisation and treats communication as more receiver-centered, stakeholder ⚟ based, relationship ⚟ building ⚟ oriented and of strategic importance.
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Zhong, Tao, Pei Jie Lou, Hong Xin Ruan, and Bo Zhang. "Construction of Coal Mine Comprehensive Informatization Based on Kilomega Fiber-Optic Industry Ether Ring Network." Applied Mechanics and Materials 88-89 (August 2011): 448–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.88-89.448.
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Based on the enhancement of coal mine integrated automation, building safety in automatical production and scheduling control system are increasingly improving with advanced technology, higher informatization level and powerful processing ability. This paper foucs on the comprehensive industry network of kilomega fiber-optic industry ether ring network, and presents synthesized automation software platform which is object-oriented and possesses the function of distributed processing, which aims to achieve data collection, processing, storage and browsing for every subsystem of coal mine production. On this basis, we design a set of scheduling control system in terms of comprehensive display for monitor information of coal mine production and various kinds of office equipment applied to scheduling control centre. It provides a high quality platform for coal mine comprehensive informatization in Bao Dian.
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Mohamed, Y., and S. M. AbouRizk. "A hybrid approach for developing special purpose simulation tools." Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering 33, no. 12 (December 1, 2006): 1505–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/l06-073.
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The use of simulation techniques is an effective approach for modeling construction operations. Unfortunately, the high level of technical knowledge and development time required for building functional simulation models renders simulation modeling an impractical technology for many in the construction industry. Research in construction simulation tackles this conflict by providing modeling approaches that reduce the knowledge and time usually required for building simulation models of construction operations. Special purpose simulation (SPS) allows construction engineers with only minimal simulation knowledge to build practical simulation models. This paper presents a hybrid approach (HSPS) for effective and time-saving development of SPS tools. The approach utilizes visual, general purpose modeling elements to customize the simulation behaviors of new SPS elements, minimizing the programming effort required for developing these elements. This paper describes the theoretical background to the HSPS approach, its implementation, and a sample application successfully created subsequently. It also shows the results of an experiment quantifying the savings in development time achieved using this approach.Key words: automation, simulation models, computerized simulation, tunnel construction, construction management.
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Hoffmann, Marcin, Szymon Skibicki, Paweł Pankratow, Adam Zieliński, Mirosław Pajor, and Mateusz Techman. "Automation in the Construction of a 3D-Printed Concrete Wall with the Use of a Lintel Gripper." Materials 13, no. 8 (April 11, 2020): 1800. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma13081800.
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Developments in the automation of construction processes, observable in recent years, is focused on speeding up the construction of buildings and structures. Additive manufacturing using concrete mixes are among the most promising technologies in this respect. 3D concrete printing allows the building up of structure by extruding a mix layer by layer. However, the mix initially has low capacity to transfer loads, which can be particularly troublesome in cases of external components that need to be placed on top such as precast lintels or floor beams. This article describes the application of additive manufacturing technology in the fabrication of a building wall model, in which the door opening was finished with automatic lintel installation. The research adjusts the wall design and printing process, accounting for the rheological and mechanical properties of the fresh concrete, as well as design requirements of Eurocode. The article demonstrates that the process can be planned precisely and how the growth of stress in fresh concrete can be simulated, against the strength level developed. The conclusions drawn from this research will be of use in designing larger civil structures. Furthermore, the adverse effects of concrete shrinkage on structures is also presented, together with appropriate methods of control.
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Rinaldi, Stefano, Paolo Bellagente, Angelo Luigi Camillo Ciribini, Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue, Tiziana Poli, Andrea Giovanni Mainini, Alberto Speroni, Juan Diego Blanco Cadena, and Sonia Lupica Spagnolo. "A Cognitive-Driven Building Renovation for Improving Energy Efficiency: The Experience of the ELISIR Project." Electronics 9, no. 4 (April 20, 2020): 666. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/electronics9040666.
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In the last few years, the technology re-evolution has deeply transformed several aspects of everyday life. For sure, one technology with a strong impact is the so-called Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT paradigm made it possible to break down the data barrier between the vertical domains on which the traditional information and communication technology (ICT) world was organized. Recently, the designers of home automation systems have begun looking to the IoT paradigm to ease the deployment of systems that are able to collect data from different plants. Such a situation has driven further evolution from the traditional automation system, where logic is defined by the programmer or by the user, to a cognitive system that is able to learn from the user’ habits regarding what should be the best configuration of plants. Several countries are funding renovations of public and private buildings for improving energy efficiency. Generally, such renovations are only focusing on the structure of the building and of its energy performance (e.g., the thermal envelope, window units, air-conditioning plants, and renewable generators) and largely ignoring the use of intelligent devices. On the contrary, scientific literature and practice have demonstrated that the wider use of IoT sensors, as well as distributed and remote intelligence, is fundamental to optimize energy consumption. This research work aimed to identify issues due the application of cognitive solutions during the renovation phase of buildings. In particular, the paper presents a cognitive architecture to support the operation and management phases of buildings, thanks to the massive digitalization of the entire supply chain of the construction sector from the single building element to the entire construction process. Such an architecture is capable of combining data from the IoT sensors and actuators of smart objects installed during the renovation phase, as well as legacy building automation systems. As an indication of the capability of the proposed solution, an intelligent window device was developed and validated. Within the Energy, Life Styled, and Seismic Innovation for Regenerated Buildings (ELISIR) project, window units are equipped with sensors to monitor indoor and outdoor condition behaviours of users. In addition, windows are able to react to changes in the environment by means of actuators that enable motorized opening and shading. Thanks to the cognitive layer designed in the project, the window is able to automatically define the best rules for opening and shading by using the local controller to satisfy user’s habits and energy efficiency targets. The cognitive layer defines the appropriate rules for opening and shading using the decision tree algorithm applied to the data generated by the sensors in order to infer users’ preferences. For this research, two prototypes of the window units were installed in two offices of Politecnico di Milano, Italy. The accuracy of this algorithm to classify the users’ behaviour and preferences was found to be around 90%, considering an observation interval of two months.
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Lehoczky, Dániel, Dean Garcia, and Peter Nørkjær Gade. "Adapting the 3S-model for investigating trust in arc solutions in the Danish construction industry." Journal of Information Technology in Construction 27 (November 22, 2022): 991–1009. http://dx.doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2022.048.
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Automated solutions to building compliance checking has been slow in its implementation in the Danish construction industry. Mainly socio-technical barriers, such as trust in automation challenge the spread of technological advances from research and development. This paper studies the trust relationship of Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals towards Automated Rule Checking (ARC) systems in Denmark. The 3S-model from the field of cognitive psychology was employed to help understanding the varying ways people assess information credibility. Three hypotheses were tested through experimentation to investigate the significance of different information features, and pertaining user characteristics on human-automation trust behaviors in the domain of ARC. Although the highly specified research area targeted a relatively small demographic within the Danish construction industry, the findings present an interesting new perspective on the common characteristics and trust behaviors of the end user. With the refinement of the framework’s application, the 3S-model can elucidate the many factors that are believed to influence technology acceptance within the industry. This research aims to contribute to the development of ARC solutions with a front-end viewpoint on trustworthiness.
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Liu, Yang, Yuhui Sun, Ang Yang, and Jing Gao. "Digital Twin-Based Ecogreen Building Design." Complexity 2021 (June 4, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1391184.
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The high operation cost of green building, insufficient informationization and automation management capability, and the lack of effective operation cost control seriously restrict the development of the industry and the realization of green goals. In order to solve the problem of insufficient capability of green building operation cost management, based on the digital twin technology in the manufacturing field, we analyze the characteristic requirements and theoretical basis of green building operation cost management for system, propose a green building operation cost management system based on digital twin, and refine the design of each structural layer of this system. It is necessary to set up a series of lines, although it takes a certain amount of time. There are four types of applications, namely, the number of types of applications, the completion of the effective number, the comparison of functions, and the implementation capabilities. The study shows that the proposed system framework can improve the efficiency and quality of green building operation cost management through technology upgrade and process optimization. The implementation of digital twin and human-machine collaboration is an advanced stage in the development of digital architecture because virtual things and real things, materials, and numbers are mutually promoting processes. The inspiration of this technological view for architecture is that digital twin and human-machine collaboration not only allow the interaction between virtual and reality and emphasize the feedback of actual construction to virtual simulation but also promote a kind of mutual promotion of human and machine thinking and construction ability.
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Yang, Yi, and Wei Pan. "Automated guided vehicles in modular integrated construction: potentials and future directions." Construction Innovation 21, no. 1 (August 28, 2020): 85–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ci-07-2019-0073.
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Purpose This paper aims to examine the potentials of using automated guided vehicle (AGV) technology in modular integrated construction (MiC) to realise logistics automation in module manufacturing and transport. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a scenario approach through three phases (i.e. scenario preparation, development and transfer), with six steps performed iteratively. The scenarios were systematically developed using a six-aspect socio-technical framework. Data were collected through a comprehensive literature review, site visits and interviews with relevant stakeholders and professionals. Implications regarding strength, weakness, opportunities and challenges and future research directions are provided. Findings The developed scenarios of “smart manufacturing” and “last-mile delivery” demonstrated how AGVs could be used to enhance efficiency and productivity in module manufacturing and transport. The synergies between AGVs and emerging information technologies should pave a good foundation for realising logistics automation in MiC. Future research should address: how to define the tasks of AGVs, how will the use of AGVs impact MiC practices, how to design AGV-integrated module manufacturing/transport systems and how to integrate people factors into the use of AGVs in MiC. Practical implications This paper reveals the socio-technical benefits and challenges of using AGVs in MiC. Originality/value This study extends the understanding of using logistics automation in MiC as emerging research directions, with the intention of directing scholars’ and practitioners’ interest into future exploration. It is the first attempt in its kind. Its findings could be extended to constitute a comprehensive development roadmap and prospects of automation in modular construction.
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Poluektova, Valentina A., and Nikolay I. Novosadov. "Dry Mortar with Redispersible Polymeric Powder for Additive Technologies." Materials Science Forum 974 (December 2019): 101–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.974.101.
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Special formulas of dry building mortars for construction concrete printing is one of the pertinent areas in the development of innovative construction. The research covers the dry building mortar technology with re-dispersible polymeric powders. The best regime of mixing components with a high-speed paddle wheel agitator was presented. It was shown that only the automation of the construction material production for 3D printing will provide the necessary level of composition stability and property optimization. The work presents some methods of technical control in the production environment. According to the devised functions the technical specifications for the material use were developed. The technical and operational characteristics of the obtained material were researched and the advantages of using polymer-cement concrete in construction 3D printing were identified. On the basis of the obtained results it was established that the specifically designed composition of the mortar reduces stiffening time, has good adhesion characteristics and the necessary plastic strength, this material also delivers impressive performance when it comes to strength and other technical and operational characteristics in comparison with the test mortar.
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Leśniak, Agnieszka, Monika Górka, and Izabela Skrzypczak. "Barriers to BIM Implementation in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Projects—The Polish Study." Energies 14, no. 8 (April 9, 2021): 2090. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14082090.
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BIM (building information modeling) is a kind of technology that has great potential to enhance the level of automation in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects. The created virtual model of the facility allows coordinating all industries during the entire life cycle of the building. The possibility to save the data related to the given facility in one place, namely in the BIM model, enables control and management of the AEC projects at every stage. During the design and implementation phase, BIM models facilitate the optimization of time, costs, and quality, and in the operational phase, they support effective management of the facility. The use of BIM for building energy modeling (BEM) is the next step of evolution in architecture and engineering design practice. The benefits of using the BIM approach are widely discussed in the literature; however, they may be hard to achieve if appropriate attention is not directed to minimizing the barriers to the implementation of this technology. Observing Europe, one can notice that western and northern countries successfully use BIM for their needs, while the countries of the Eastern Bloc, including Poland, introduce it at a slower pace. In the present paper, the authors conducted a cause-and-effect analysis of the identified barriers to the implementation of BIM technology in the construction process. For this purpose, the authors applied the Ishikawa diagram, which is a tool that helps to recognize the actual or potential causes of failure. The analysis conducted showed that one of the weakest links in the successful BIM implementation is people and, in particular, their lack of knowledge and reluctance to change. The authors indicated the need to introduce and strengthen preventive actions, mainly through education: training, courses, and studies focused on BIM technology.
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Paz Penagos, Hernán, Germán Darío Castellanos Tache, Ronald Ferney Alarcón Ballesteros, Viviana Lucia Weiss Velandia, Ángela Roció Laverde Cañón, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Calderón, and Leonel Andrés Rincón Fosca. "Networking automation of ECI’s G-204 electronic engineering laboratory." Ingeniería e Investigación 26, no. 3 (September 1, 2006): 100–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.15446/ing.investig.v26n3.14758.
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Increased use (by students and teachers) of the “Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito” Electronic Engineering laboratories during the last year has congested access to these laboratories; the School’s Electronic Engineering (Ecitrónica) programme’s applied Electronic studies’ center research group thus proposed, designed and developed a research project taking advantage of G building’s electrical distribution to offer access facilities, laboratory equipment control, energy saving and improved service quality. The G-204 laboratory’s network system will have an access control subsystem with client-main computer architecture. The latter consists of a user, schedule, group and work-bank database; the user is connected from any computer (client) to the main computer through Internet to reserve his/her turn at laboratory practice by selecting the schedule, group, work-bank, network type required (1Φ or 3 Φ) and registering co-workers. Access to the G-204 laboratory on the day and time of practice is made by means of an intelligent card reader. Information of public interest produced and controlled by the main computer is displayed on three LCD screens located on one of G building’s second floor walls, as is an electronic clock. The G-204 laboratory temperature and time are continually updated. Work-banks are enabled or disabled by the main computer; the work banks are provided with power (beginning of practice) or disconnected (end of practice or due to eventualities) to protect the equipment, save energy, facilitate monitors and supervise the logistics of the state of the equipment at the end of each practice. The research group was organised into Transmission Line and Applications sub-groups. Power Line Communications PLC technology was used for to exploring digital modulation alternatives, coding and detecting errors, coupling, data transmission protocols and new applications, all based on channel estimation (networking) as the means of transmission.